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Learning Bible verses never came easier than this! This setting of David's psalm, sung right from the Norwegian Bible in use at the time was often sung in Norway in the Jesus Movement. It tells who our "Ezer" is, our Mighty Help. The recording I chose actually goes faster, and is available on social media platforms I have done my best to stick as closely as I can to the rythm of the Norwegian, and also consulted the Hebrew text while translating.

Two of the biggest names in the Christian music world, Michael W. Smith and for KING + Country, joined forces for a powerful performance of “Place in this World.”

Most people want to live a meaningful life. They want to know that they made a difference at the end of their lives and that what they did meant something to someone. That is a perfectly normal and natural desire. We’re all only given limited time on Earth, and we might as well do something with it.

God, the Creator of the universe, has a will and purpose for every human life. No one was created by mistake. He has a plan for everyone to build and grow His kingdom. However, fully understanding God’s will for our lives sometimes requires time and patience. 

Everyone wants things, including answers, instantly and immediately. However, God works according to His schedule and timing, which does not always match our desired timeline. Those answers will come at a time and pace that fits God’s desired timeframe. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, Michael W. Smith and for KING + Country sing “Place in this World,” a song about looking and searching for a purpose in life. The beautifully written lyrics are relatable because we’ve all likely found ourselves in such a place, looking for answers and God’s will for our lives.

The song’s simple yet powerful chorus likely sounds and feels familiar to anyone who has ever asked God for His will in their life or even during a period of uncertainty. 

“Not a lot to lean on

I need Your light to help me find

My place in this world

My place in this world”

Whatever the case may be, whether we ask Him for help and guidance in our lives or answers during a troubling and painful situation, God remains faithful. He does hear those prayers and will work it all out in His time.

1 Corinthians 1:9 “God is faithful, by whom you were called to the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Using just 4 voices, Chris recreates this classic hymn with a stunning and powerful a cappella rendition!

Prepare to be transported to new heights of worship with the official Matt Redman ‘10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)’ stunning live performance recorded at the illustrious Beverly Hills Theater in Las Vegas. This performance captures the essence of heartfelt praise and adoration.

Standing in a circle around Matt, singers and musicians are drenched in purple lights. As the opening chords reverberate through the theater, Matt’s voice rises with power and passion, drawing listeners into a sacred space where the presence of God is palpable. With each word sung, hearts are stirred, spirits are lifted, and souls are drawn closer to the throne of grace.

"10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)" is more than just a song; it's a declaration of faith, a testament to the goodness and faithfulness of God. With its timeless lyrics and stirring melody, it has become an anthem of worship for believers around the world, and in this live performance, its impact is felt more deeply than ever before.

“Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul

Worship His holy name

Sing like never before O my soul

I'll worship Your holy name”

As the camera pans across the audience, faces are alight with reverence and awe, hands lifted in surrender, voices raised in harmony. It's a powerful sight to behold, a glimpse of heaven touching the earth as hearts unite in worship.

Recorded amidst the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, this performance transcends the confines of a mere concert, transforming into a sacred encounter with the divine. In the hallowed halls of the Beverly Hills Theater, where dreams are made and stars shine bright, the true star of the show is the presence of God, filling every corner of the room with His glory.

With ‘Coming Back to the Heart,’ Matt Redman invites listeners on a journey of worship, a return to the heart of God where true transformation occurs. And with the release of the official live video for "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)," that journey begins in earnest, igniting a fire of passion and devotion that will burn bright for eternity.

In the words of Psalm 95:6, "Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." Let this live recording be a catalyst for a deeper, more intimate connection with the One who is worthy of all praise and adoration.

Psalm 103:1 "Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name." 

A massively talented Christian music duo, Shane & Shane, gave a moving acoustic performance of “Psalm 34 (Taste and See).”

The world can leave even the most sane and well-adjusted person with dozens of questions, often pushing them to the brink. Situations and circumstances can be overwhelming and confusing. Doubts and questions about God may pop up in even the most faithful and committed followers’ minds. 

If they are honest, most people will admit to a time or two when they questioned God and His plan. Times will occur when we might feel and believe that God no longer cares, is not listening and has gone missing. Sadly, doubt and fear are natural and part of our human nature. 

But God is faithful, righteous and loving and never leaves nor forsakes us, especially during our time of need. Call upon Him, and He will answer. Reach out to Him, and He will respond.

In a clip posted on YouTube, the praise and worship duo Shane & Shane (Shane Barnard and Shane Everett) put on a stunning and moving acoustic performance of “Psalm 34 (Taste and See).” 

Of course, as the song’s title indicates, the lyrics are from Psalm 34 in the Old Testament, originally written by David. The lyrics are absolutely beautiful about believing in and trusting the Lord during life’s storms and battles. Not only is it about trusting Him, but the tune is also about God's faithfulness and how He delivers each and every time.

The song’s opening verse perfectly captures God’s enduring love and faithfulness.

“I sought the Lord

And He answered me

And delivered me

From every fear”

 Praise God! 

As Shane and Shane sing and the psalmist originally wrote, God does not respond 10% or 50% of the time but every single time. He is faithful. 

Psalm 34:4 “I was searching for the Lord, and he gave ear to my voice, and made me free from all my fears.”

Listen to this inspiring song by the band CAIN and featuring Isaiah Templeton titled 'The Commission (Got Tell The World).' The lyrics remind us of our calling to share the Good News of Jesus!

“Go tell the world about me, 

I was dead but now I live, 

I’ve gotta go now for a little while

But goodbye is not the end”

Madison Cain Johnson, Taylor Cain Matz, Logan Cain, Carter Frodge, and Blake NeeSmith wrote this beautiful song. The lyrics are written from the point of view of Jesus and show our Savior’s humanity. They show what Jesus must have felt as He was preparing to return to Heaven.

“If you hear this song and feel like Jesus is talking to you, it’s because He is,” shares Madison Cain Johnson of the band CAIN. “Jesus Christ, who has felt everything that you’re feeling, He is real. He is alive. He is with you.”

The words in 'The Commission (Got Tell The World)' are similar to the text in Matthew 28, but the perspective of Jesus was just shared in this song using everyday language.  

“The power in this song is that although we did write it, we really didn’t write it. It’s Scripture,” says Madison Cain Johnson.

The song touched many people online, and they shared how it impacted them.

“Whew, needed to hear this tonight. Darkness doesn’t win over us,” comments one person on YouTube. “Love to all, remember He created you, you are worthy.”

“The purpose of life on this earth is found in the lyrics of this beautiful song!” writes another person online.

We hope you enjoyed listening to 'The Commission (Got Tell The World)’ by CAIN today!

“Go then, and make disciples of all the nations, giving them baptism in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” Matthew 28:19

Listen to this beautiful performance from Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson of the worship song ‘10,000 Reasons.’ Hearing these powerful lyrics just makes my soul soar!

“Bless the Lord oh my soul, 

Oh my soul

Worship His Holy name, 

Sing like never before, 

Oh my soul, 

I'll worship Your Holy name”

What an emotional and powerful performance of ‘10,000 Reasons’ at Bethel Church in Redding, California, by Jenn Johnson. And many people online were also touched when they saw the video of this rendition.

“Jenn Johnson's performance of the song ‘10,000 Reasons’ is so powerful and new. The song makes the heart overflow with emotions,” writes one person after watching the video on YouTube.

“God bless you, Jenn. Pure, natural, and intense worship,” comments another person online. 

Matt Redman originally wrote the song ‘10,000 Reasons.’ And he shared what inspired the lyrics of this wonderful song.

“I’ve always loved Psalm 103 and how the writer lists all of these brilliant reasons why his heart is full of worship for God: he heals our diseases, redeems our lives from the pit, crowns us with love and compassion, etc,” said Matt Redman. “So in the verses of this song, we try and make a little list of our own—noting, of course, that we’re hardly even scratching the surface of God’s worth—there are ‘10,000 Reasons’ for our hearts to find. With anyone or anything else, that would be an outrageous overstatement. With Jesus, it is a huge understatement.”

We hope you enjoyed listening to Jenn Johnson’s rendition of this classic worship song today. May it bring you some joy and encouragement.

“Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’” Matthew 22:37

Massively talented and hugely popular Christian musician Phil Wickham turned in an utterly captivating and stunning live rendition of “Back to Life.”

Death is sadly something that all will experience. It’s likely that it has already touched and impacted our lives in one way or another. Whenever those instances of death do occur in our lives, when we lose a loved one, it’s a season filled with immense pain, hurt and heartache.

However, whenever someone thinks about death, they immediately think of a physical death. Yes, all will experience a physical death. Our bodies are temporary and will eventually wear out and waste away. But there is another type of being dead, one that can and does happen when someone is still alive. It’s called being spiritually dead. 

In his song “Back to Life,” Phil Wickham sings about being brought back to life by the life-changing power and love of Jesus Christ. The song is about being dead spiritually, living in sin and leading a life contrary to Christ's teachings and commands. 

However, Christ does spiritually bring people back to life. He freely offers forgiveness, hope, love and a future. He can take someone dead in their sin, the absolute worst sinner and bring them back to life, giving them a purpose and future.

Phil’s beautiful lyrics capture the significant change that takes place when someone turns to Christ, and He brings them back to life spiritually.

“Where was dead religion

Now, there is living faith

All of my hope and freedom

I found in Jesus name”

As Phil adds in the song, when we are brought back to life by Him, it is no longer us but Christ who lives in us. The Bible mentions that if we are in Christ, we are actually made new and become an entirely different creation.

Praise His excellent name!

2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

You can study every famous person in history, but you will not find anyone who compares to Jesus. Jesus is the Son of God and Son of Man. Seek Him and study Him. Jesus overcame the devil, sin, and death by being totally humble. His submission gave not only Him, but us, victory. Behold Him continually. You will never be the same. But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. II Corinthians 3:18

On the evening before Good Friday in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus reached both the lowest and the highest points of His mission. He had been betrayed by one disciple, denied by another and abandoned by the rest. In the next few hours, He would face the prospect of an agonising death on a cross which He could have escaped because He had done nothing wrong but ... He accepted that this was the only way to save us and that it was in obedience to His Father's will that He would give up His life in this way.

In a world where chaos seems to reign, we look for a steadying hand to guide us and reassure us. The Bible is full of words of comfort that remind us of His power on our behalf. This song is based on a much-loved verse from Deuteronomy 33 which tells us that God Himself is our refuge and His everlasting arms will be under us and holding us through every situation that we face in life and in death. I hope it's an encouragement to you to trust Him!

Tim and Chris from Home Free reunite for this stunning and moving a cappella rendition of the classic Alabama song Huge shout out to Tim! https://bit.ly/2Kh2Qwt “A New Day” is out! Itunes: https://apple.co/2MpaOVM Amazon https://amzn.to/2t05Czy CDs https://bit.ly/2n5sUmh Spotify: https://bit.ly/2LTiuhQ Arr by Chris Rupp - email [email protected] for more info Buy my other Gospel CD RISE here! https://bit.ly/2mmtsjp ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rise-a-cappella-vol-i/id1209485764 #timfoust #homefree #chrisrupp 🔊 Spotify: https://bit.ly/ChrisRuppSpotify 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisrupp 🐦 Twitter: https://bit.ly/ChrisRuppTwitter 📸 Instagram: https://bit.ly/ChrisRuppInsta 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Christhehatguy/ 🛍 My Store: https://bit.ly/ChrisRuppStore 🔔 Click To Subscribe ► https://bit.ly/BecomeaChrispie Filmed and edited by Merlin Showalter www.merlinshowalter.com Mixed and mastered by Darren Rust www.skylandstudios.com Video asst Monreau https://www.monreauofficial.com Filmed at Simons Trailhead in St Paul MN

Christian artists For King + Country join Amy Grant to sing her song, “Lead Me On,” which is just one of the uplifting songs from the soundtrack for the movie Unsung Hero. And this is a live performance you don’t want to miss!

Beloved Christian singer Amy Grant has enjoyed a music career spanning over 40 decades. And her inspiring song “Lead Me On” dates all the way back to 1989!

“Lead me on, lead me on

The awaited deliverance

Comforts the seeking, lead on”

The encouraging lyrics of “Lead Me On” remind us that God has the power to free us from any bondage, no matter how strong it may seem. And now, the tune is getting a new life with its incorporation into the soundtrack for the faith-based film Unsung Hero.

People often say certain things run in the family. And for the Smallbone family, that “thing” is music.

Joel and Luke Smallbone are the brothers who make up the duo For King + Country. But their sister, Rebecca St. James, is also a talented and famous Christian Artist. Clearly, God blessed this family with a special calling. And the movie Unsung Hero tells the unbelievable true story of the Smallbone family, who relied on faith as they struggled to answer that calling.

Joel Smallbone not only stars in the movie (playing the role of his father), he also co-wrote the film and made his directorial debut by directing it. And not surprisingly, a massive part of bringing this story to life involves music. So, For King & Country took special care in creating an album called “The Inspired By Soundtrack” to accompany the movie.

One of the tracks from the album is Amy Grant’s “Lead Me On.” In advance of the film’s and album’s release on April 26, 2024, For King + Country teamed up with Amy Grant for an incredible live performance of the song.

Even though “Lead Me On” originated more than 30 years ago, it sounds just as good today! The 2024 refresh stays true to the original version yet blends so nicely with the more contemporary incorporation of For King + Country.

What a long way the Smallbone family has come. And we pray the stunning performance of “Lead On Me” by Amy Grant and For King + Country blesses your day. And don’t forget to check out the movie Unsung Hero!

Psalm 37:4-6 “Delight yourself also in the LORD: and he shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your judgment as the noonday.”

In this artistic music video, We the Kingdom sings the song, ‘Church Music.’

The music video has a catchy and fun vibe to it. You can see cartoonish images and videos of the band, with lyrics in fun fonts going across the screen at different times. The video makes you want to get up and dance with the band. 

We the Kingdom is a contemporary Christian band made up of Ed Cash, his brother, Scott Cash, his son, Martin Cash, and a family friend, Andrew Bergthold. Ed’s daughter, Franni, is taking a break from the band. The name We the Kingdom comes from the idea that “the kingdom of God is here among us,” which is an amazing sentiment and is perfect for a worship band. 

The band’s break-out single, ‘Holy Water,’ came out in 2019, and their first album with the same name came out in 2020. 

The song, ‘Church Music,’ begins with the following lyrics, 

“I always wondered why Sunday morning

Didn’t feel like Saturday night

What if all God’s people came locked and loaded

With joy jumping in their eyes”

The song is about how music found in the church can be amazing. That you can use instruments such as drums, guitars, bass, and tambourines. It is a fun approach to the idea that worship music can be just as wonderful and upbeat as other types of music as long as Jesus is at the center of it.

Fast-paced fun music can be a great way to worship Jesus. Music like this has lyrics that are easy to remember and allows us to worship God with our church brothers and sisters. 

“All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.” - Psalms 86:9-10

Words from Holy Scripture

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Popular Christian music artists Crowder and TobyMac have joined forces for the powerful song “DASH,” and the official lyric video for the tune has been released.

Life is the most precious and delicate thing on Earth. Many things in this world can instantly end life. It is 100 percent a gift from God above, who decides who lives and dies. That’s precisely why it must be protected and cherished in every way possible. 

Because life is so precious and fragile, it does not last forever. No one knows precisely how many years they’ve been allotted on this Earth, but we can all be assured that that time is limited. Therefore, we should all feel an obligation and a need to make the most of our time on Earth. 

On every tombstone in every graveyard, there are two dates: the year someone was born and the year they passed away. In between those years is a dash. What happens between those years is entirely up to us. However, the Bible gives us detailed instructions on what we’re supposed to do, act and treat one another. After our time on Earth is done, we’ll all have to answer to God for what we did or didn’t do in those years. He’ll want to know how we used that dash in our lives.

That’s exactly what Crowder and TobyMac sing about in their song “DASH.” It’s a tune that helps us to focus on and reassess our desires, goals and ambitions. Are they for God and building up His kingdom, or are they selfish and self-centered? 

“There’s a day we’re born, day we pass

In between, there’s just a dash

What on Earth am I doin’?

What on Earth and I doin’?”

Everyone has things they want to do and accomplish; that’s only human nature. But with limited time, do our goals and desires align with God’s? What are we chasing?

Psalm 90:12 “So give us knowledge of the number of our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom.” 

This stunning performance of ‘You're the Lion of Judah’ by the Gaither Vocal band is an upbeat melody that is a prime example of what worshiping God looks like.

This YouTube video will have you raising your hands and singing along. The song is a memorable worship song that will remind you of who God is. 

Along with the five vocalists, the band uses drums, a guitar, a piano, and a recorder. The song has a Celtic feel to it in some parts, which adds to the beauty of the performance. 

The chorus is pretty powerful with the following lyrics, 

“And the angels will cry: 'Hail the Lamb

Who was slain for the world, Rule in power.'

And the earth will reply: 'You shall reign

As the King of all kings

And the Lord of all lords.'”

Those in the comments really enjoyed the performance. One commenter says, “Thank God for the Gaither's music, it's always soothing, uplifting and encouraging. The lady playing the flute is awesome!” and another, “I love this song and your beautiful rendition of it. I don't think I have ever heard it before. Thank you GVB you are a blessing !!” 

The Gaither Vocal Band is an American Southern Gospel vocal group which is named after Bill Gaither, the founder. The current band includes Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Bill Gaither, Todd Suttles, and Adam Crabb. The lineup has changed over the years, allowing different people to experience performing in the band. 

The original band was formed backstage at a Gaither Trio concert. They sang ‘Your First Day in Heaven’ and released their debut album in 1981. 

The band brings amazing music to the world. Each song and performance is a great reminder of how important worship music can be. 

“To you, O God, do we give thanks, to you do we give thanks: for that your name is near your wondrous works declare.” - Psalms 75:1 

Christian music video from Ohio husband and wife duo

With all of our differences and issues facing humanity, Bart Mitchell Dyer sings about all of the things that make us all human and the beautiful bond we have that all of us are God’s children.