Category: Christian Music

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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God Makes A Way

God Makes A Way

Have you ever heard the expression, “God finds a way”?

The truth is – if it’s in His will, God makes a way.

I remember after our tragic family accident in 1997 (you can read about it here), our lives were completely turned upside down.

life-changing accident

While grieving and still recovering from the tragedy days before, there were also many difficult decisions that we had to make, constant phone calls with friends and family, plus my husband wanted to attend the out-of-state funeral. 

When my husband left, we needed someone to stay with me since I couldn’t walk at the time.  Thankfully, in His gracious way, God prompted one of our cousins to volunteer to do just that.

My left leg was in a heavy knee-to-ankle boot for about three months. There was no way I could drive to work like that.

At the time, I was working at a Fort Worth TV station – which wasn’t even close to where my husband’s job was located. After not being able to work for a few weeks, I was starting to worry about being let go from my job.

After much prayer, God’s grace shone His brilliant light on us once again.

A co-worker at the TV station unexpectedly offered to pick me up half-way every morning.

As only God can do, the arrangement worked out perfectly and my co-worker and I forged a bond and then a close friendship that is now just as strong as ever.

We had so many wonderful faith-filled conversations on those drives.

God Makes A Way

I am forever grateful for experiences like that which affirm God’s grace and compassion.

God makes a way right when it seemed like there was no way.

When faced with seemingly impossible situations – we need to remember that, nothing is impossible for God.

Our Sovereign Lord, if it is in His will, is the God of our impossibles.

Brandon Heath God Made A Way

Recently, I was checking out new Christmas music and came across a song that I couldn’t wait to share.

Just in time for the Christmas season, Dove Award winner, Brandon Heath, released a new song duet with the incredibly talented Tasha Layton.

Here is “God Made A Way.”

I hope this song blesses you as much as it does me.

“God Made a Way” debuted on YouTube on November 22nd of this year. As of this writing, it has garnered over 3000 views on the social media platform.

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Mac Powell’s “New Creation” Album

Mac Powell’s “New Creation” Album

Mac Powell's New Creation album

Are you a Mac Powell fan?

If you are a fan, I have great news!

If not, what in the world are you thinking?

Kidding!

Just a few days ago fans across the globe celebrated a new arrival.

Mac Powell’s “New Creation” Album debuted on October 15th.

Released through Capitol Christian Music Group, the album features ten great songs showcasing his exceptional song writing ability, engaging vocals, and musical expertise.

Former lead member of the award-winning group, Third Day, Mac’s “solo” works do not disappoint.

In fact, I already have my favorites.

I love the lyrics of his title song because the words are so meaningful to our lives as Christians.

And, the words really spoke to me because they’re a reflection of my own life.

(If you haven’t yet read my testimony of faith, you can find my life-changing testimony here.

In Mac’s own words,

“I believe this collection of songs have come from God, and I can’t wait to hear the stories of how they connect with and help people through the days we’re living in.” – Mac Powell, as quoted, from a Jesus Freak Hideout.1

I believe he hit it right out of the park with this song.

Here is “New Creation,” (a celebration of 2 Corinthians 5:17), by Mac Powell.

This one’s going in my music library of keepers.

Mac Powell is currently on tour! You can find his tour dates here.

Can Blessings Really Come Out of a Tragedy?

Is it possible?

Can blessings really come out of tragedy, like the song says?

Yes they can.

I am living proof.

When those difficult challenges turn your life upside down, it may seem there’s no end in sight.

But, we have this: God always keeps His promises.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

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1 Mac Powell quotation. “Mac Powell Releases Debut Solo Christian Album, New Creation, Today.” [Jesus Freak Hideout]. October 15, 2021, Web. Accessed October 17, 2021. 

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

*Mac Powell photo from my private collection.

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We The Kingdom

We The Kingdom: On Tour And On Fire

Have you ever had one of those days when you wake up dragging?

C’mon you know you have. 🙂

Have I got an energy boost for you!

No, not coffee.

This is way more fulfilling.

In my enthusiastic search for all things Philippians 4:8, I found an uplifting song that I couldn’t wait to share.

Check out “Sing Wherever I Go” by the talented family group, We The Kingdom, based out of Nashville, TN.

It’s from their “Live At The Wheelhouse” album.

Click the arrow below!

I love this song!

It’s so uplifting and joyful.

It’s almost impossible not to feel good when you hear it.

We sang it in church recently, and the whole congregation was smiling and clapping along with joy.

Kind of like the rejoicing we anticipate in Heaven someday, right?

I’ve listened to several of their songs, and We The Kingdom music delights me to no end.

We The Kingdom

We the Kingdom

“Sing Wherever I Go” debuted on YouTube in 2019. Since then, it has garnered well over 520,000 views.

Last year, the group won a Dove Award for New Artist Of The Year (well-deserved I might add).

It’s heartwarming to see a family of musicians using their God-given musical gifts to inspire others. 

From their YouTube page,

We The Kingdom is a multigenerational family of musicians, producers and songwriters consisting of Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, NEEDTOBREATHE, Crowder), Scott Cash, Franni Rae Cash Cain, Martin Cash and Andrew Bergthold. The band organically formed at a Young Life camp in Georgia where each of the five members—weary and heartbroken due to a number of difficult circumstances—came to lead worship. Late one night, as they spontaneously gathered to write a song for the campers, their collaboration caught fire, bringing with it personal healing and a fresh dream for the future. – We The Kingdom on YouTube 2 

There’s a southern rock vibe to their music that draws me. Does anybody else miss Southern Rock? I sure do.

Anyway, if you get a chance, check out some of their other songs. 

“Child of Love” is another favorite.

We pray that God would sew the thread of His promises through the stories of each song we write, and weave together a tapestry that points straight to the great love of Jesus. – We the Kingdom on New Release Today.3

On Tour and On Fire

We The Kingdom is on tour!

You can find their tour dates here.

Here’s hoping that We The Kingdom will be around for a long, long time.

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1 We The Kingdom performance photo, courtesy of We The Kingdom Facebook post, 27 October, 2020. Accessed May 19, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/wethekingdom.music/photos

2 We The Kingdom quotation, courtesy of YouTube post, 27 October, 2020. Accessed May 19, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/user/WeTheKingdom/featured

3 We The Kingdom quotation, courtesy of New Release Today.com. Artist Profile, n.d., para. 3, Web. Accessed May 19, 2021. Retrieved from https://www.newreleasetoday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=6380 

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The Music Of Christmas

the music of Christmas

Delighting in the Music of Christmas

Oh, the music of Christmas.

What a special time of year this is!

I can’t help it – I find myself humming a little Christmas song, no matter where I am – at the grocery store, the gym, lots of places.

And, sometimes, it’s loud enough for people to hear.  🙂

I love the music of Christmas!

Don’t you?

Gentri Does it Again

The Gentlemen’s Trio, also known as “Gentri,” has won me over again with their Christmas music.

I fell in love with them, actually last Christmas, when I heard their rendition of The Little Drummer Boy.

They’re back!

With their delightful and recently released Christmas song, “Mary’s Boy Child,” and the wonderfully talented and awfully cute members of the Rise Up Children’s Choir – Gentri has succeeded in bringing me once again to tears of joy.

Have you heard their latest Christmas collaboration?

This is an upbeat, hope-filled, song.

Get ready to tap your feet.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.  🙂

The Coming Glory

So much hope in one little baby – Who is Christ the Lord.

The answer of the need of the human heart is found in that little Child—God in the flesh [John 1:1, 14]—suffering our suffering, weeping our tears, living our life, dying our death [1 Corinthians 15:3], the great Lord God of heaven who understands and sympathizes with us [Hebrews 4:14-16], and who someday, in His coming, will lift us to glory and to heaven [1 Thessalonians 4:16-17]. – Dr. W.A. Criswell, beloved expository preacher.2

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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 Dr. W.A. Criswell (1909-2002) quotation, courtesy of W.A Criswell Sermon Library. “The Christ of Christmas.” 12-23-90. Web. Accessed 4 December, 2019. Retrieved from https://wacriswell.com/sermons/1990/the-christ-of-christmas-2/

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