Category: Christian Music

Thank You Isn’t Enough

Because Thank You Isn’t Enough

There’s a little sign that sits on the desk in my home office.

It says just one word,  “Grateful.”

There’s not much to it really – I bought the little piece of wood at Hobby Lobby, and then simply painted it.

Artistic-wise, not much of a masterpiece, right?

But, the meaning of the word “grateful” for me is far more precious than I can describe.

I am so thankful to God for sending us His Son Jesus, and I’m so grateful for His work in me.

Looking back, I remembered I wrote a poem about gratitude to God several years ago.

I will link it here.

Thank You isn't enoughThrough the good times and all of the challenges we face in this life, God has a purpose for them, even though we don’t always understand the “whys”.

Paul addressed the following verse to the Romans, but like all of Scripture, it carries God’s message through the generations. 

God is Sovereign.

His character never changes.

Through our beginning as babies in the womb, through our end (and of course everything in between), God has a purpose for our lives and for our good.

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28, (NASB).1

For all that God has done for us, it seems that a simple thank you isn’t enough.

That’s why when I heard Tasha Layton’s song, “Thank You Isn’t Enough,” bells started going off.

Okay, I have to share this one!

It’s hard to pick a favorite verse in the song, but here’s mine:

Got a resurrection story
One I gotta tell
How Jesus changed my life
And I’m still overwhelmed – Song lyrics, “Thank You Isn’t Enough.”1

What an amazing song to remind us of God’s faithfulness.

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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

2 Song lyrics to “Thank You Isn’t Enough” featuring The Choir Room, courtesy of AZLyrics.com.

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Christian Soul-Soothing Music

Christian Soul-Soothing Music

Who could use some Christian soul-soothing music right now?

I know I could.

Too many disturbing news headlines to count.

One of my go-to’s when it gets to be too much is to listen to some great Christian music.

Can I just say that one of my favorite, musically-talented, family bands ever is “The Petersens” family?

My husband and I saw their Christmas show in North Texas a few years ago. It was one of the most entertaining and delightful concerts we’ve ever been to.

If you get a chance to see them this holiday season, I can highly recommend.

This is a show you can bring the whole family to!

Just a few days ago, I saw that they posted their adaptation of “How Great Thou Art” online, and I couldn’t wait to share it here.

I know you’ve heard this beloved Christian song before, but the Petersens add their wonderful harmonies and musicianship in a way that I could listen to it over and over again.

I hope you enjoy and feel that sense of peace we can all use for such a time as this in our world.

A heartfelt thank you to the Petersens for sharing their musical gifts for God’s Glory.

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Hear The Angels Sing

TO HEAR THE ANGELS SING

What is it like to hear the angels sing?

Can you even imagine what that heavenly chorus – a multitude of angels praising God would sound like?

We read in Scripture that the lowly shepherds heard them as an angel of the Lord announced our Savior’s birth.

Hear the angels sing

What a beautiful foretaste of the salvation to come: God gave the first message of His Son to common shepherds, those looked upon as sinners. The angel’s appearance was that of splendor and glory. This was the Shekinah glory. The angel’s message was one of reassurance and good news. He proclaimed the Messiah’s birth and charged the shepherds to visit the child. – as quoted in preceptaustin.org.2

Shekinah glory – “the visible manifestation of God’s presence and glory.”3

What is it like to hear the angels praise God?

Some day when our eternity comes, we will know.

And, we will join them honoring our Heavenly Father Most High!

Hear the Angels Sing – the Greatest Gift is Jesus

When I heard Andrea Bocelli sing the “The Greatest Gift” along with his son and precious young daughter, I knew I wanted to share it here.

It’s so beautiful, the chorus of this song plays over and over in my head throughout the day!

You may want to turn up your speakers for this one. 

I don’t know about you, but I get goosebumps.

Wishing you much joy this Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus.

 

1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

2 Precept Austin quotation is from the Luke 2 Commentary, [2023] Courtesy of Precept Austin, Subheading, “Some Shepherds Watching Sheep”. Web. Accessed 6 December, 2023.

3 Precept Austin quotation is from the Overview: The Glory of the Lord, [2023] Courtesy of Precept Austin, Subheading, “The Glory Cloud Of The Lord”. Web. Accessed 6 December, 2023.

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Song To Brighten Your Day

A Song (or Two) To Brighten Your Day

It’s no secret that I love music, especially Christian music.

In fact, I have so many favorite songs that it’s hard to list them all!

Theologian Martin Luther once said, “Music is one of the fairest and most glorious gifts of God.”(Martin Luther quote, n.d.)1     

It is indeed.

Music can make you happy, lift your spirits, and turn your frown upside down.

Do you need a smile and some soul-stirring today, a song or two to brighten your day?

Check out the Imani Milele Choir from Uganda, Africa.

In this video, they sing a cover of the classic, “O Happy Day” originally performed by the Edwin Hawkins Singers.

You might want to crank up your sound on this one!

A Joyful Song to Brighten Your Day 

No matter what is going on in your life, friends – let your heart sing!

We serve a God who sees everything, knows everything, and hears everything.

He is with you and me and nothing and no one can ever take that away.

I love this verse in Psalm 95.

Whether it’s in your shower or congregational singing in church, we have a blessed reason to sing for joy to the Lord.

He sent us His Son to die for us so that we can have eternal life.

Come, let’s sing for joy to the Lord,
Let’s shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. – Psalm 95:1, (NASB).2

With great excitement, I present to you the Imani Milele Choir singing their engaging cover of “Joyful, Joyful.”

Have a blessed day!

The Lord is in this place.

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1 Martin Luther quotation. From AZquotes.com., Martin Luther (1818). “The familiar discourses of dr. Martin Luther, tr. by H. Bell”, p.428. Accessed  July 25, 2023. Web. Retrieved July 21, 2023.

2 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.

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Blessing Offor: Seeing God’s Light

Blessing Offor: Seeing God’s Light In The Darkness

Blessing Offor: seeing God's light

Do you like to sing in the car?

Well, me too.

A big thanks to my husband for not covering his ears.

My current favorite song for gracing the cars next to me with song (wink wink) is a No. 1 radio hit, “The Goodness” by Toby Mac. 

When I noticed the other vocalist’s name who Toby was featuring in the song, I just had to look him up.

In one word, “amazing.”

Are you familiar with Christian musician, vocalist, and songwriter – Blessing Offor?

Blessing Offor

There are so many wonderful things to say about this man and yes, “Blessing” is his real first name.

Blessing has already collaborated with many top Christian artists and shared his own vocal expertise on Season 7 of The Voice.

A virtuoso on the piano, Blessing (in his own right) has been called “a force to be reckoned within the music stratosphere” and rightfully so. (JFH News, 2022)1

But there’s much more.

Born in Nigeria, Blessing knows what it means to face overwhelming challenges. Congenital Glaucoma, combined with a freak accident later in elementary school, claimed all of his vision before he turned eleven years old.

Even so, he has a gift from God that continues to shine through the challenges he faces.

His incredible voice and the joyful attitude I saw him display in an interview drew me to his music.

Released last year, the song “Tin Roof” is one of my favorites. Not only just for Christians, it strikes a chord for anyone who is in the midst of despair.

As Christians though, we know that through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, our sorrows are washed away once we’re in Heaven.

That beautiful analogy is like the comforting sounds of raindrops on a tin roof.

Blessing Offor: Seeing God’s Light

How do we react when we face overwhelming challenges in our life?

Do we dwell in anger over our suffering, or do we look forward to a brighter day?

Even though Blessing faces a daily challenge that most of us can’t even imagine, he’s never given up on his dreams . . . or on God.

When you find that your faith is up to the challenge and in fact grows for the challenge, it’s a kind of joy that nothing else can touch. – Blessing Offor.2

Earlier this year, Blessing released his full length debut album titled “My Tribe.”

Here’s a favorite – the soul-searching and faith-affirming song, “Believe.”

Blessing Offor’s upcoming tour starts March 2nd of this year. You can find his tour schedule here.

Face the problems head on, ask questions, ask God the tough questions, but don’t give up.

We are all going to go through hard things, really hard things, but we can have the confidence to know that there will be brighter days ahead.

“Even if He doesn’t save your eyesight, He’s still good.” – Blessing Offor.3

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1From JFH News Report via PFA Media, No. 1 Artist Blessing Offor Shares Soaring live Video For Single Believe. (November 11, 2022). https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2022/11/11.BlessingOfforReleasesLiveVideoforBelieve.asp

2-3Blessing Offor interview.  “How Losing His Sight Affected Blessing Offor’s Faith.” [YouTube]. March 8, 2022, Web. Accessed February 16, 2023. Retrieved from: Interview With Blessing Offor

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