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An acapella Christmas song from the album 'It Was Long Foretold'. Words and Music by Dan Adler. (c) 2016 Heart of the City Music. All vocals by Dan and Sandy Adler. Available to download or order the CD at www.danandsandyadler.com/music-store

This is a jazz Christmas song that talks about how, for most people, Christmas has nothing to do with the birth of Christ. It's been displaced by fictional stories like Santa and Rudolph and other cartoon characters. I love the lights and the fun stories and traditions of the season, but it is a tragic and deceptive thing when the celebration of the most amazing wonder of history is replaced by silly fictional stories - thus making the birth of Christ seem like the lesser fictional story of the season. Don't miss Jesus at Christmas! Sung by Dan & Sandy Adler from the Christmas album 'It Was Long Foretold' available to order or download at www.danandsandyadler.com/music-store Produced by Dan Adler. Drums by Tim Zhorne. Piano by Peter Shu. Guitar and bass by Dan Adler

Lyric Video of the song 'I Cling to You' from the album, 'Songs for the Battle' written by Dan Adler. Available at www.danandsandyadler.com, iTunes and most mp3 sites.

From the album, 'Songs for the Battle' by Dan Adler. Available at www.danandsandyadler.com, iTunes and most mp3 sites.

C.S. Lewis said that, because of what Jesus said about Himself, He was either a liar, a lunatic or the Lord - as He said He is. His resurrection is the proof that what He said about Himself is true. He wasn't lying when He said He'd rise from the dead because He's not lyin' there! It is available for download at www.danandsandyadler.com/music-store and can be streamed through most streaming sites as well. Written by Dan Adler.

Lyric video by the multiethnic Heart of the City band featuring lead vocal Rick Murphy. From the CD 'With One Voice'. Words & Music by Dan Adler. (c) 1998 Heart of the City Music. Available to order or download www.danandsandyadler.com or at iTunes or most MP3 sites. Charts and background tracks available at praisecharts.com.

An Acapella 'stomp'-style spiritual song by the Heart of the City Band. From the CD, 'Listen to the Sound'. Available at www.danandsandyadler.com, iTunes and most mp3 sites. Written by Dan Adler, featuring the vocal stylings of Rick Murphy, Nancy Ellis, Barbara Van Leer and Jodie Sellers.

By the multi-ethnic Heart of the City Band from their CD 'Listen to the Sound', this is a Gospel influenced re-writing of the classic hymn 'What A Friend We Have in Jesus'. Features the vocal stylings of Nancy Ellis. Available at www.danandsandyadler.com, iTunes, Amazon and most mp3 sites.

A Reggae song by the Heart of the City Band from their CD 'With One Voice' featuring the lead vocal of Trinidadian-American vocalist, Ryan Daniel. Available at www.danandsandyadler.com, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby and most mp3 sites.

One thing that binds all Christians together is our mutual admission of being sinners and needing a Savior. Yet we tend to want to hide our failures from one another and look better than we are. We then tend to struggle with our sins in isolation - which is where the devil thrives and keeps us struggling alone in sin and shame. But we weren't meant to walk this road alone. In James it says to confess our faults to one another and pray for one another that we might be healed. We don't have to hide from one another or God. Together we can grow stronger as we live in honest, humble true Christian community. From the CD 'Songs for the Battle' available at www.danandsandyadler.com, iTunes and CD Baby.

Check out this moving live performance as Cody Carnes sings ‘Firm Foundation.’ The song is a favorite during Sunday morning worship, assuring Jesus’s followers that our Heavenly Father is always there for His children! 

The message in ‘Firm Foundation,’ co-written by Cody Carnes, Chandler Moore, and Austin Davis and released in 2021, is simple. When we put our trust in Jesus, we will never be alone. Regarding the inspiration behind ‘Firm Foundation,’ the 35-year-old singer, songwriter, and worship pastor said, “The world can be in chaos all outside our windows, but when we build our house on Jesus, we can have confidence knowing that our foundation is secure. We’re not going down!” 

Cody and the five talented musicians who join him on stage are joyful and passionate, as are the throngs of worshippers in the audience. They raise their hands and lift their voices to Jesus. It is a goose-bump-inducing and skin-tingling 8.5 minutes of worship. 

At 6.0, Cody and the band move right into another equally inspiring song. They sing ‘Great Are You Lord,’ written by All Sons and Daughters. Here are the first four lines of ‘Great Are You Lord:’

‘You give life, You are love

You bring light to the darkness

You give hope, You restore

Every heart that is broken’

Teachers recognize that students learn differently—unique learners require different approaches to help them comprehend the material being taught. Sometimes, it’s like that in church. Different types of ministers and music connect or resonate with various believers. 

Some prefer the two rousing worship songs in this live video. And, others enjoy the quieter, more formal old hymns like ‘Great is Thy Faithfulness’ and ‘How Great Thou Art,' which have similar messages and meanings to those performed by Cody Carnes and crew. 

One thing is for sure. As much as worshiping fills our souls, our Father in Heaven loves it more! When our voices are raised in praise, He is delighted! 

Let’s never fail to sing praises to God, because He is faithful, and He is great!  

“God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:9 

Jesus Christ, offers salvation to humankind from every tribe, tongue and nation - tearing down the walls of separation and making us into a new nation that is united by it's mutual submission to Him and acceptance of forgiveness and newness of life through His death and resurrection. Now we all sing 'Hallelujah!' together - with hope, joy, gratitude and worship to the only worthy One, Jesus Christ, Yeshua HaMashiach, the Lamb of God. From the CD 'Listen to the Sound' by the Heart of the City Band, featuring Sandy Adler on lead vocal and penny whistle. Written by Dan Adler. Available at www.danandsandyadler.com, CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon and most mp3 sites.

Christian music artist Sarah Reeves inspires and encourages others with the official music video for her song “More than Enough.”

Whoever came up with that old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” couldn’t have been more wrong. Words most certainly hurt and wound and can cause a ton of destruction. 

A hurtful or even careless word can be enough to damage someone’s view of themselves and their abilities. An individual blessed with a gift for singing, acting or writing may shy away from those activities, choosing not to develop those God-given skills because someone somewhere along the way said they weren’t any good. Because of words someone uttered, people may grow up feeling and thinking that they don’t measure up or aren’t good enough.

In the official video for her song “More than Enough,” Sarah reminds and encourages listeners. It’s a beautiful tune for anyone who, for whatever reason, believes they are worthless, unloved or just not enough for this or that. 

The entire song is an uplifting tune, telling listeners that they have worth and that while they may have been hurt in the past, they are more than enough. The entire song is beautifully written and performed.

“Who stole all of your happiness (happiness)

Who almost pushed you off the edge? (off the edge)

Don’t need their arms to make you complete, don’t take a genius to see

That you are, baby, you are more than enough”

People can be needlessly cruel, saying and doing things that can negatively impact others in ways we may never imagine. Our actions and the words we say do affect others. Therefore, we must always carefully consider what we say because once those words leave our mouths, there is no way to put them back. 

Ephesians 4:29 “Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace to those who give ear.”

Jesus said that when we care for those in need, we are doing it for Him and when we don't, we are neglecting to do it for him. If we are followers of Jesus, we have to make caring for those who are poor and in need a priority in our lives. This re-make of an earlier recording is from Dan and Sandy Adler's 2013 release 'The Best So Far'. Available at www.danandsandyadler.com, iTunes, CD Baby and most mp3 sites. Dan and Sandy have been married since 1984 and are the leaders and founders of the Heart of the City Band based out of Minneapolis/St. Paul. For more info on Heart of the City, check out their website at www.heartofthecity.org.

Inspired by Psalm 46, Revelation 7:17 and 22:17, this modern hymn speaks of the comfort we can find in our God. May it be a comfort to you, the listener. This song was re-recorded on the CD 'The Best So Far' by Dan & Sandy Adler in 2013. Available at www.danandsandyadler.com, iTunes, Amazon and most mp3 sites. Chord charts also available by emailing Dan at [email protected].

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Check out this incredible video. Dolly Parton, Blessing Offor, captivate in 'Somebody's Child' official video.

At the start of this video, we see a suave Blessing seated at a grand piano in the spotlight with a white jacket on. He sings so wonderfully and paints a picture as he carries verse 1. As he goes into the chorus, he sings:

‘We're all somebody's baby, we're all somebody's child

We're all some kinda crazy, we're all some kinda wild.’

Suddenly, we see a child laughing in the arms of his dad while fishing. A picture of security and happiness is seen. The lyrics are emotional and deep in pondering that everyone is somebody’s child. Dolly Parton then steps in wearing black and standing next to Blessing at the piano.

As they sing, a chorus joins in with Blessing and lights up in the background. It is very intriguing. Next, the video shows an older man in a wheelchair. We see a young man being handcuffed and put into a police car as his mother gently rubs his head. There is then a dad and daughter blowing bubbles. We see a young couple with an infant reading a book. We see an injured child who had fallen off of a scooter receiving a hug. At the end of the song, Dolly and Blessing sing, ‘Somebody’s child’ in unison. 

This song reminds us that we are all humans. It puts into perspective that no matter what age we are or our what our circumstances may be, we are all someone’s baby. We all have value in being made in the image of God. We can see people as people.

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27

Cody Carnes' powerful lyric video for ‘Take You at Your Word’ is a vibrant testament to his passion for worship music and deep faith. Written alongside Aodhan King and Benjamin William Hastings, this song is a powerful declaration of trust in God's promises, wrapped in an uplifting melody that resonates with believers and worshippers alike.

From the very first note, Cody draws listeners into a place of heartfelt worship with lyrics that boldly proclaim, "Your word is a lamp unto my feet, Your way is the only way for me." The song beautifully captures the essence of faith, embracing the narrow road that leads to life while celebrating the boundless mercy and goodness of God.

Cody's enthusiasm for worship is palpable in every verse. His passionate delivery of lines like, "If You said it, I'll believe it, I've seen how good it works," reflects his unwavering confidence in God's promises. The song’s chorus, “I'll take You at Your word,” is a resounding foundation of trust and hope, reminding us that not only will God’s Word guide us, but His promises will never be broken. The vibrant energy of ‘Take You at Your Word’ is matched by its powerful message. 

Cody’s love for his wife, Kari Jobe, and his dedication to worship music shines through as he leads listeners in a celebration of God’s faithfulness. This song, with its infectious rhythm and inspiring lyrics, invites us to reflect on the truth that God’s love and grace are unchanging and always sufficient.

As we listen to this refreshing worship song, let us remember the comforting promise from Isaiah 55:11 "So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." We hope you enjoyed this worship moment and are uplifted by Cody Carnes' stirring performance.

Isaiah 55:11 "So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it."

A lyric version of the Bhangra/Bollwood-style praise song 'From the Rising of the Sun' by the Heart of the City Worship Band. It features lead vocals by Jessica McIntosh and is written by Dan Adler. From the CD 'Healing in You'. Available at www.danandsandyadler.com, iTunes, CD Baby and most mp3 and streaming sites.