This month’s blog is a moment to step into the way back machine! In 2014, I had the opportunity to release my first album, Carry On. It’s something I haven’t mentioned much here on the blog (or the accompanying…
Read moreMar 6 2024
Mar 6 2024
This month’s blog is a moment to step into the way back machine! In 2014, I had the opportunity to release my first album, Carry On. It’s something I haven’t mentioned much here on the blog (or the accompanying…
Read moreDec 6 2023
OK, it probably needs to be said if you haven’t picked up on it by now: I love Christmas music. Every year around December, you’ve probably noticed the blogs and podcasts and things I share on social media (if…
Read moreAug 2 2023
Christ Be Magnified - Cody Carnes
Were creation suddenly articulate
With a thousand tongues to lift one cry
Then from North to South and East to West
We'd hear Christ be magnified
Were the whole Earth echoing His eminence
His…
Jul 5 2023
The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him. Nahum 1:7
Alright, we’re about half-way through 2023 and I feel like it’s time for a bit of a spiritual gut-check…
Read moreApr 5 2023
I hear the Savior say,
"Thy strength indeed is small,
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
Find in Me thine all in all."
Jesus paid it all,
All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed…
Dec 7 2022
With the turning of the calendar, the march to Christmas is upon us. Each year it comes up so fast, doesn’t it? I find myself wanting to put the trimmings up earlier and start the baking (and eating) sooner just…
Read moreDec 22 2021
Away in a manger
No crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the sky
Looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep in the hay
The cattle are lowing …
Read moreDec 15 2021
O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let…
Dec 8 2021
What Child is this Who, laid to rest
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring…
Dec 1 2021
Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.”
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies,
With th’angelic host proclaim:
“Christ is born in Bethlehem.” …
Dec 23 2020
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories…
Dec 16 2020
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope, the…
Dec 9 2020
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, Thou Day-Spring
Come and cheer
Our spirits by…
Dec 2 2020
Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing
Joy to the World,…
Read moreOct 7 2020
(Originally posted 3-25-20)
If you’ve followed a little of my story and kept up with these blogs, you know I love music. I love being on the listener side: being able to consume music, blog and post about music…
Read moreJun 17 2020
Into Faith I Go - Pat Barrett
I've never been good at change
If I'm honest, it's always scared me
But I can't deny this stirring deep inside me
Now I know it's time to stop resisting
…
Read moreMar 25 2020
If you’ve followed a little of my story and kept up with these blogs, you know I love music. I love being on the listener side: being able to consume music, blog and post about music, and do life…
Read moreDec 18 2019
(Originally posted 12-27-17)
Ever have one of those songs that so perfectly sums up the Gospel that it leaves you a mess every time you hear it? I’ve got one that I play every year at Christmastime: Bebo Norman’s “Born…
Read moreDec 11 2019
(Originally posted 12-13-18)
I have a dilemma every year around Christmas. My dilemma is this: my wife is a not much of a gift person. I mean, she likes getting gifts and won’t turn up her nose at any…
Read moreOct 2 2019
Pray - Derek Charles Johnson
I have prayed full of faith but some days you don’t answer like I think you should
Other times You’ve provided more than I ever hoped or dreamed you could
But I never…
Feb 21 2019
Living Hope - Phil Wickham
How great the chasm that lay between us
How high the mountain I could not climb
In desperation, I turned to heaven
And spoke Your name into the night
Then through the darkness,…
Read moreDec 6 2018
O Come All Ye Faithful - Derek Charles Johnson
O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels
O come let…
Read moreSep 20 2018
Confidence - Sanctus Real
I’m not a warrior I’m too afraid to lose I feel unqualified for what you’re calling me to But Lord with your strength I’ve got no excuse 'Cause broken people are exactly who you use So… Read moreAug 16 2018
Endless Alleluia - Cory Asbury
In the morning when I rise to meet You In the morning when I lift my eyes You're the only One I wanna cling to You're the first thought on my mind Let our voices… Read moreJul 5 2018
I Wanna Go Back - David Dunn
When I was a kid I was sure I could run across the ocean And I was gonna be an astronaut When it was You and it… Read more