Category: Christian Music

Believe It and Someday You’ll See It

Believe It and Someday You’ll See It

Occasionally, a new song comes along that I want to listen to again and again.

My latest find is among eleven other picks on Matthew West’s soon-to-be-released Jesus is King album.

If you’re not familiar with his music catalog, Matthew is a talented Christian singer, songwriter, and five-star book author.

My husband and I first got to hear him in concert during a marriage retreat in Cancun.

I can only describe his stage presence as magnetic.

He entertained us not only with his relatable songs, but a teriffic sense of humor. 

Matthew West on stage

Although Matthew’s new album doesn’t release until Sept 25th, you can find samples of the songs on Amazon, and the full versions on YouTube.

So here goes . . . my favorite, “Here and Heaven.”

Here’s a great lyric from the song . . . 

So when down here looks hopeless
The only reason I got hope
Between here and Heaven
Is knowing You’re the King of both.
(Song Lyric From “Here and Heaven”, 2026)2

Matthew West is currently on tour through mid-October. You can find his tour schedule here.

Are you trusting in Christ as your Savior?

Jesus is our King of Kings – over all of God’s creation. That means if you put your trust in Him for your salvation, you will have eternal life with Him.

In a nutshell, “Believe it and someday you’ll see it!”

# # # 

1 Matthew West photo, courtesy of Matthew West Facebook post, July 20, 2026. Accessed August 31, 2026. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/matthewwest

2 West, Matthew. “Here and Heaven” (C). Jesus is King, 2026 Provident Label Group LLC, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcwJ3lOdNdw

Share

Gathered In Grace

Gathered In Grace: A Wonderful Chorus Of Believers

Dear Christian – what are you doing right now?

 . . . that is, besides reading my blog.  😊

Well, I have an idea.

Let’s praise the Lord together . . . as in, right now.

Psalm 95:1 encourages us to:

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

There are a lot of new songs out there, but I get excited when I hear a newer version of an older one that’s so beautifully done, it’s unforgettable.

I love singing along in church to “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord.)”

In my humble opinion, it is one of Matt Redmond’s best songs.

Recently I heard another arrangement of it and, much to my surprise, fell in love all over again.

From a nation fraught with the devastating persecution of Christians, comes beautiful voices of hope.

This impressive choir, conducted by Emre Matthew, brought together a thousand singers blending their amazing voices together in perfect harmony.

Talk about brilliant lights shining in the darkness – gathered in grace to praise the Lord.

What an opportunity to reach the world for Christ.

Perhaps a “glimpse” of what praising the Lord in heaven could be like?

Don’t forget to turn up your speakers!

 

You can find this song available on iTunes if you’d like to download it like I did.

Gathered In Grace: Worshipping Together In One Accord

Can you imagine praising the Lord together and forever?

Gathered in Grace

I can’t wait to worship God and sing in heaven, can you?

# # #

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 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.

Share

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.

# # # 

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.

Share

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.

Share

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.

Share
1 2 3 … 6