I was looking at the files on my computer of new songs I am writing and as I looked back at 2014, I saw a heading titled “I’m New.” I didn’t know what it was, but when I opened it, I saw the beginnings of Read More … Read More …
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My Testimony of a Transformed Mind and Life In Jesus Christ
As a child, I knew God was good. A vague far off being who became more important at certain times of the year. A power that was honored on monuments and at weddings and funerals. An invisible force who I hoped would see the better Read More … Read More …
Hallels Interview on Pure Hope
I normally reserve this for my blog posts, but I thought this recent interview really touched on so many things I love: mostly Jesus and the hope He gives us! Gretchen Keskeys on Reflecting Jesus as Her Healing, Hope & Life on Her New Album Read More … Read More …
I Surrender All
“I Surrender All” – There’s something about singing this song at the end of a service that just makes you feel good. You’re saying: Yes Jesus, I want to surrender all to you! But, there is also something about this song I’ve learned that makes Read More … Read More …
“Pure Hope” The Story Behind My Songs
Songwriting for me is definitely a spiritual experience. I cannot do it in the flesh if I try. I have tried and what comes from it is dry and empty. The songs on this album have mostly come from a place of pain and praise. Read More … Read More …
This Time
I recently watched an interview of the Christian artist Mandisa talking about a recent time of depression. Circumstances in her life led her to a loss of hope and this was while she was a successful Christian artist. Hearing her story, I could relate in Read More … Read More …
God Loves You
“What the world needs now is love sweet love” – what a great song and thought. And although it was first released in 1965, we could certainly sing it today with the same gusto and then some! But, it seems the more we talk about love Read More … Read More …
Being OK With It All
As I have been blessed to have God open doors to share my testimony and music, I have found myself struggling with a part of my life I share. This was especially true for me after a recent national TV appearance that has a large Read More … Read More …
It’s In Your Hands
When I read of an unthinkable tragedy, one like the 2 year old who was killed by an alligator at Disney World, or a child who is kidnapped and never to be found, my mind often goes to the parents. I wonder, “how on earth Read More … Read More …
Walking in the Spirit
For years, the first line of the song: “Looking for an answer, looking for some help,” was so true for me. I was searching. I had heard so many well-meaning people say: “find yourself” “take care of yourself” “put yourself first.” But it was an Read More … Read More …