Author Archives: christyhoagland

I Will Sing

“I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live.” Psalm 104:33 “My heart is confident, God; I will sing; I will sing praises with the whole of my being.” Psalm 108:1 “My tongue sings about your promise, for all your commands are righteous.” Psalm 119:172Continue reading “I Will Sing”

Behind the Music ~ The Beauty of Your Grace

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” Ephesians 2:8 ESV A new song, a free gift, a sweet reminder… God’s grace. God’s grace is simply too much for us to comprehend. First of all, God saved us by His grace through faith in Him.Continue reading “Behind the Music ~ The Beauty of Your Grace”

Behind the Music ~ Shine

“Let your light shine before others.” Matthew 5:16 The writing below is from an offender who was at Algoa Correctional Center, he read this to the congregation one Friday night at the end of one of our services last August. As I listened to him speak I was inspired to write “Shine”. I opened theContinue reading “Behind the Music ~ Shine”

Behind the Music ~ Surrender

“Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.’” Matthew 16:24-25 I wrote this song in April 2019, it is my testimony song. As part of ourContinue reading “Behind the Music ~ Surrender”

Believe God, Live Free

I’ve read this book twice and then had the privilege to study and share this beautiful bible study in Philippians. I have learned so much and have so many take-aways and I hope I will be intentional in keeping them at the forefront of my mind and heart. Some things that grabbed my attention… “DoubtContinue reading “Believe God, Live Free”

Behind the Music ~ This Jesus (Beautiful Jesus)

“Fellow Israelites, listen to these words: This Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him, just as you yourselves know. Though he was delivered up according to God’s determined plan and foreknowledge, you used lawless people to nail him toContinue reading “Behind the Music ~ This Jesus (Beautiful Jesus)”

A Mind Like Christ

“For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:11 “Now the mind-set of the flesh is death, but the mind-set of the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 How doContinue reading “A Mind Like Christ”

Behind the Music ~ There is Hope

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 This song itself came about in just a couple hours. The power went off duringContinue reading “Behind the Music ~ There is Hope”

Get Out of Your Head ~ Week 6

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me – practice these things, and the GodContinue reading “Get Out of Your Head ~ Week 6”