Song Story: “Even When” By StoneBridge Worship
By Jamie Mountford Sometimes the seasons of life, the attitudes and actions of those around us, even the personal position of our own hearts, can cause us to feel distant from the Lord. We can wonder if He still loves us and if we can rely on Him to see us through. This year, 2020,…...
Song Story: “Our Father” By Melanie Waldman and Michael Farren
By Jamie Mountford The Lord’s Prayer has been a powerful part of the Church’s liturgy since Christ shared it with His disciples in Matthew 6:9-13, and for good reason. Through this simple prayer, Jesus taught His disciples to realign their hearts and minds to the Lord’s sovereignty, thanking Him for provision and asking for His…...
Song Story: “Let This House Be Filled With Hallelujahs”
This song was selected for Song Discovery before the upheaval caused by the pandemic, but today I find myself struck by a literal interpretation of the lyrics of the chorus. “Let this house be filled with hallelujahs.”
Song Story: “Take Heart”
“Let my soul now rest, I am in your hands; all my future and my past. As the things of earth grow strangely dim, all will come to light at last.” Take Heart is a fine example of meeting yourself with a Gospel charge. While we are suffering, the truth is critically important and most…...
Song Story: “Give Thanks”
“Give thanks to the Lord. All the earth, join the song.” Often the songs that have staying power in churches, as well as hearts, are simple and concise; there is profundity in forthright communication (think about trying to explain grace to a young child). Whether it is a repeated lyric, an especially singable melody, or…...
Song Story: “Higher”
“All my weakness, all my sickness, every worry; You can have it all. All desires, mind and body, every heartbeat; You can have it all.” Jesus says, “[T]he hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to…...
A Christmas Song Story with Folk Hymnal
There’s a catchy acronym in the business world called BHAG that stands for Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal. The abbreviation represents a large-scale goal that the whole company or organization can work toward together.
Song Story: “New Name”
[waveplayer ids=”35429″] “You called me yours and I’ll never be the same. You called me Loved; that’s my new name.” Born out of a community with a flourishing emphasis on adoption, New Name punctuates the reality of becoming a new creation in Christ. There is a sweet parental love inherent in this picture of salvation…...
Song Story: “Still You Are Good”
“Even if the storm never ceases raging; if the water never turns to wine…still you are good to me.”
Song Story: Hope Has A Name
“Hope has a name. His name is Jesus.” This song sings like a modern hymn, but also boasts an epic, soaring chorus. The simplicity of the musical arrangement makes ample room for the voices of the masses; while it’s melodic intensity impels us to be swept up into the inspirational message. Hope Has A Name…...