…is the man. We had a chance to see him last night at Lancaster Bible College for a free concert. Not only is this man a gifted singer/songwriter/musician, but he is a great storyteller with a slightly warped sense of humor. I love hearing the stories behind how songs were written. And Andrew tells them [...]
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My favorite song on The David Crowder Band’s cd “A Collision” is “Come Awake.” Incredible lyrics set to a powerful arrangement. “Are we left here on our own? Can you feel when your last breath is gone? Night is weighing heavy now Be quiet and wait for a voice that will say Come awake From [...]
The other day, I was thinking about that old hymn, “How Great Thou Art.” I was remembering the lyrics that spelled out the greatness of God, from the stars and universe He created, to the beauty of the woods and birds and mountains and gentle breeze, to the enormity of His sacrifice on Calvary, bearing [...]
Carrying a burden I’m not meant to bear, The pressing weight of guilt and despair, Neglecting the yoke you promised to share, My spirit is crushed. To you whose yoke is easy and burden light, To you who bids my earth-bound soul take flight, And who ask me to walk by faith, not by [...]
When hope seems to grow wings And fly away, When the weight that despair brings Seems here to stay, When sin’s accusation stings, And friends betray, Still you remain. Faithful you remain. When trust seems to be lost In hopelessness, When my soul is tempest-tossed And in distress, When another line is [...]
…was incredible! The Voices of Judah Gospel Choir started the evening off. To them, the first song probably seemed a bit like a performance, as most of us just sat on our butts and listened. But Pastor Montez Jones, an awesome man of God with an amazing heart (and phenomenal voice!) would have none of [...]
“…your gentleness made me great.” (Psalm 18.35b ESV) Your gentleness has made me great. Your love has triumphed over hate. You rescued me from my due fate. Your gentleness has made me great. Your brokenness has made me whole. Golgotha’s wounds saved me from Sheol. Your resurrection revived my soul. Your brokenness has made me [...]
…this little blog of mine had its humble beginnings. Here is the first post from June 22nd of last year: I remember one Sunday night after teaching, I saw a brother kneeling silently while the band was playing and the congregation was singing. After a few songs, I knelt beside him, put my arm around [...]
mighty to save
Posted in Worship on Jun 13th, 2008
One of my current favorite worship songs: “Everyone needs compassion Love that’s never failing Let mercy fall on me Everyone needs forgiveness The kindness of a Saviour The hope of nations Saviour He can move the mountains For my God is mighty to save He is mighty to save Forever Author of salvation He rose and [...]
I can’t not post this link. Really good stuff. HT: Rick Frueh & CRN