Behind the Music ~ Be Still

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 by Christy Hoagland Be Still – my first song – well…almost. I did write a song in 2003 when I will still struggling with doubt and assurance about my salvation, beforeContinue reading “Behind the Music ~ Be Still”

Blog Series: Behind the Music

I’m going to start a blog series about my original songs; the scriptures, my personal journeys, how they came about, etc. To start things off I want to share a blog post (from my old blogger blog) how it all began. April 30, 2016 Last week, James and I went on vacation. Originally, we wereContinue reading “Blog Series: Behind the Music”

What’s Up with Reckless Love?

By Christy Hoagland Reckless Love? What does that mean? Why? How? Huh? Who? Whutty? I have tried to wrap my head around one of the hottest new worship songs out right now.  The song ‘Reckless Love’ by Cory Asbury is everywhere or nowhere it seems.  Do people really love it or hate it?  Is itContinue reading “What’s Up with Reckless Love?”

JAMMIN’ FOR JESUS

Last Saturday we had the privilege to provide a Yard Jam at Algoa Correctional Center.  Two bands came to share the love of Jesus and their talents with the inmates, “Sanctified Blues” a christian blues band from the Eldon/Versailles area and the Cornerstone worship band from Sedalia.  The Gospel was proclaimed through song, the Word,Continue reading “JAMMIN’ FOR JESUS”