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Get Out of Your Head ~ Week 5

“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes fromContinue reading “Get Out of Your Head ~ Week 5”

Behind the Music ~ Once Again

“He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.” Psalm 40:3 This song was (mostly) written in the Fall of 2018. I’m sure you’ve heard, read the scripture regarding the Lord putting a new song in ourContinue reading “Behind the Music ~ Once Again”

To Be Known

“If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind” Philippians 2:1-2 Connection, Intentionality, Gratefulness = we need each other, we have to stepContinue reading “To Be Known”

Get Out of Your Head ~ Week 4

“Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Proverbs 4:23 We are talking about more weapons to fight the enemies of our mind – connection, intentionality, and gratefulness. These weapons will help us step out of our comfort zones and to better understand the gifts God gives us inContinue reading “Get Out of Your Head ~ Week 4”

Behind the Music ~ Freedom

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 This CD came out of a love for the incarcerated and a desire to see them set free inside the razor wire.  Many men and women in prison feel they have no hope,Continue reading “Behind the Music ~ Freedom”

Choosing Stillness

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 Being still has been my constant nemesis. This could be the reason that the first song I wrote was called “Be Still”. I have a hard time sitting still, focusing (I think I may have A.D.D….seriously), and putting things aside completely to spend time withContinue reading “Choosing Stillness”

Behind the Music ~ Psalm 71

“Your righteousness, O God, reaches the high heavens. You who have done great things, O God, who is like you?” Psalm 71:19 Psalm 71 is about rescue, deliverance, redemption and praise, praise, praise! “My praise is continually of you.” Psalm 71:6b “My mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all the day.”Continue reading “Behind the Music ~ Psalm 71”

Get Out of Your Head ~ Week 3

“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 As we are developing the mind of Christ, we’ll have a fight on our hands. But God gives us aContinue reading “Get Out of Your Head ~ Week 3”

To Live is Christ ❤

“For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21 ‘It’s all – always – about Christ. Paul experienced a massive shift, and now he was a totally different man. No longer was he a slave to his circumstances or his emotions. Paul now chose to live aware of the power ofContinue reading “To Live is Christ ❤”