Listen to the song ‘You're The Only One I'm Looking For’ by Housefires and you’ll end up feeling blessed and renewed.
The song ‘You're The Only One I'm Looking For’ by Housefires is an uplifting song that is featured on the band’s album titled How To Start A Housefire as the eleventh melody.
The worship group Housefires was formed in 2014 and originated at Grace Midtown Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Their community-driven worship collective has created and produced many incredible songs over the years that have encouraged the body of Christ.
“There’s been one consistent question that we’ve gotten over the years of traveling to lead, sing and minister all over the world: how do I start a gathering like this?” says Nate Moore of Housefires.
“People are hungry to be a part of an authentic, free-spirited, Jesus-loving, fiery, worship community. This album captures the essence of what a “house on fire” type of worship community looks and feels like.”
Nate Moore continues to share about the band’s new album How To Start A Housefire: “We all long to belong somewhere – to be a part of something bigger and deeper than ourselves. Especially coming out of the pandemic, people are desperate to feel at home somewhere — to be seen, known, and loved by others who are pursuing similar passions and dreams.
This album provides a window into a community that has existed the better part of a decade – A place where anyone from anywhere can come and meet Jesus and feel at home with those on their left and their right.”
We hope that you enjoyed listening to the song ‘You're The Only One I'm Looking For’ from the new album by Housefires today. May it uplift and encourage you and leave you praising the one true God.
Artistic vision of the burning bush put to ambient, thunderstorm and the classic hymn 'How Great Thou Art'. This is meant to be peacefully inspirational for praise & worship. Please feel free to use the video if you like. (Thanks to Acapeldridge for the vocals)
Enjoy this lovely performance by the Gaither Vocal Band as they sing “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
What a beautiful song it is—recorded originally by Elvis Presley in March 1961 and released in November of that same year. Here, the gentlemen of the Gaither Vocal Band sing the song for their lady loves and for the rest of us as well.
Todd Suttles opens the song. He looks to his wife, Michelle, as he sings. When he expresses the word “but” at 21 seconds, it’s easy to imagine his wife falling in love with that rich baritone voice!
By the fourth line, the other members add background vocals. They are, from right to left: Reggie Smith, Adam Crabb, Bill Gaither, and Wes Hampton. Across from the talented crooners sit their gorgeous wives, including Gloria Gaither and Ladye Love Smith.
You might enjoy playing a match game with the group. But, just a hint, they are not all directly across from their spouses. If you find yourself stumped, go back and watch the first few seconds again as the camera pans in from a view of the pretty and inviting room where they gather.
I love the smiles that the gentlemen and ladies wear! This is a group who have committed their whole lives to praising and glorifying God! The two newest members of the group, Adam and Todd, joined the GVB in 2014; Reggie and Wes have been singing with the Gaither Vocal Band or other Gaither groups and ministries for much longer.
At 55 seconds, the men sing in unison, each adding their unique musical gifts to the song. Though it’s not a song about God, we certainly know that God is in favor of Godly marriage, Holy matrimony, and committed love. We’re betting that these couples are, too!
A perennial favorite at wedding receptions, here are four lines from the classic love song:
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
You might get goosebumps as Todd stands and sings directly to Michelle, asking in song for her to take his “hand” and his “whole life, too.” That’s what true love is all about. Taking another person’s hand and giving the best you have to give through the good and bad. But, there’s more! Do not exit early; the sweetest moment is yet to come!
Whether a courtship takes days or decades, is rushed or ruminated on, when God is in the relationship and the romance—well, that’s not foolish at all! Thank you, Gaither Vocal Band, for giving us such a sweet reminder of how awesome Christian love is!
“For the believing wife brings holiness to her marriage, and the believing husband brings holiness to his marriage. Otherwise, your children would not be holy, but now they are holy.” 1 Corinthians 7:14
You’ll want to listen to ‘Forever And Ever Amen,’ Gaither vocal band performance.
‘Forever And Ever Amen’ has been one of the most beloved country hits since its release in 1987 by beloved country artist Randy Travis. It became a staple love song in all households because it speaks to the love a man has for his wife and ties in the Lord.
The song was written by Paul Overstreet and Donschiltz and it became Travis’ third number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The beloved song became a cover for many artists, including Josh Turner who featured Randy Travis. Randy suffered a stroke in 2013 that rendered him voiceless for several years but he has recovered enough to sing a line to two. Besides Josh Turner’s rendition of the song, the Gaither vocal band has done a fantastic version of ‘Forever And Ever Amen.’
Gaither has been around almost as long as Randy Travis. They formed in 1990. They write that they have “served as a standard-bearer in the world of gospel music.” Gaither was founded by Bill Gaither, who is a legendary gospel songwriter.
Gaither has won multiple grammies, and they are known around the world for their performances at places like Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and the Sydney Opera House. Yet, over the years, the group has included vocals from Steen Green, Mark Lowry, Michael English, and David Phelps, just to name a few.
Currently, the band is comprised of Bill Gaither, Adam Cobb, Todd Suttles, Reggie Smith, and Wes Hampton. What is so incredible about this group is how they honor the Lord through their music and performances while sharing the message of hope, redemption, and amazing grace. If you haven’t listened to them before, you are in for a real treat. I guarantee you’ll be humming the tune for the rest of the day.
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away,” 1 Corinthians 13:7-8.
One catchy song encourages listeners to hold on and keep battling while facing difficult, seemingly overwhelming circumstances.
Life can be rather unpleasant at times. Hurdles and obstacles can crop up that seem overwhelming. It may get to the point where giving up and throwing in the towel is a much easier and more desirable option. But don’t give up, instead keep on going because something better is beyond the horizon!
In the song “Sunday’s Comin’” Zach Williams uses Christ’s death on the cross and his miraculous resurrection on Sunday to inspire and uplift listeners who may be enduring hardships.
In the first verse, he describes a situation that most people know all too well. Monday through Friday can often feel like a total and complete beat down. No matter what choice you make, it’s the wrong one. Those constant battles can weigh you down. It can get to the point where the pain is the only thing you feel, the song mentions.
However, giving up is not an option. Zach, in his song, sings that Christ, who endured a painful and undeserving death on the cross on Friday, eventually arose on Sunday. Yes, life may be beating us down, inflicting bruises and leaving scars, but holding on is the only way because hope is just beyond the horizon, Sunday is coming.
In the song’s chorus, Zach sings that Christ, who is ever faithful, remains by our side throughout our ordeal.
“Keep on holdin’ on there’s gonna be a breakthrough
If He can roll the stone
He can send the darkness runnin’
Might feel like Friday, but your Sunday’s comin’”
Yes, life can be brutal, cruel and downright awful but there is hope. Throughout God’s Word, it mentions that He will never leave us or forsake us. He is always faithful and loving, never allowing us to undergo a situation without his guidance and protection.
James 1:2-3 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort; because you have the knowledge that the testing of your faith gives you the power of going on in hope.”
Check out this uplifting video of a young man performing a stunning rendition of ‘I Have Decided To Follow Jesus.’
“I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus; No turning back, no turning back.
Tho' none go with me, I still will follow, Tho' none go with me I still will follow,
Tho' none go with me, I still will follow; No turning back, no turning back.”
In the music video, a young man named Ximdrake Asidor is singing the hymn. He starts off driving up in a truck, and then gets out to pull a guitar out of the back of the vehicle.
Halfway through the music video, Luke 9:23-24 flashes across the screen: “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.”
Ximdrake has a wonderful voice, and you can tell the passion that he has for the Lord while he is playing his guitar and singing. Ximdrake is part of the Asidor family, which is a Filipino family of singers that perform in different places, especially churches and religious gatherings.
As for the background of the hymn ‘I Have Decided To Follow Jesus,’ Baptist hymnologist William J. Reynolds describes the origins of the song: “This is a folk song that originated in India as a song of new converts to Christianity among the Garo tribe who live in an area which is now the state of Meghalaya, but was until 1970, the state of Assam, in northeastern India,” he says. “With two original stanzas and a third by John Clark, the melody was arranged by Reynolds and first published in Assembly Songbook.”
We hope that you enjoyed listening to this version of ‘I Have Decided To Follow Jesus’ today!
Three women put their stunning voices on full display during a terrific performance of a beloved song from the 1980s.
Music is a very powerful medium in which to impart messages, ideas and feelings. Through its notes, chords, beats, music can cause listeners and performers to experience a whole host of emotions.
A clip posted on YouTube shows three women entering the stage, all wearing very similar, yet beautiful white dresses, as an orchestra plays the opening notes to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Moments after arriving on stage, the three women – Carmen Monarcha, Carla Maffioletti and Mirusia Louwerse – begin belting out the lyrics to the song, according to the video’s description.
The three women sound outstanding as they sing to the massive crowd, who thoroughly enjoy the magnificent sounds coming from the stage. There are a few instances throughout the clip in which audience members are caught singing along, swaying and even dancing to the sweet music.
The song's lyrics, released in 1984, mention and allude to several central figures from the Bible. The song’s opening verse references David, a lowly shepherd who would go on to become king of Israel. “David played, and it pleased the Lord.”
In the opening lines of the second verse, the lyrics also reference the passages in 2 Samuel 11, when David spotted Bathsheba bathing one evening.
“You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew her”
A few lines later and the lyrics hint at Samson and Delilah, specifically when she cut his hair in the Old Testament book of Judges.
“She tied you to a kitchen chair
She broke your throne, and cut your hair”
Everyone on stage and all the people who make up the enormous audience are enjoying the show-stopping and dazzling performance of the song.
Psalm 135:3 “Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises to his name; for it is pleasant.”
This is another song written by my mother Bea J.Verdi. I recorded it because I love it and want to share its message with everyone. Our Lord is so merciful! The song talks about the Lord's loving mercy and how we need it to wash over us and cleanse us!
This song was written by my mother Bea J. Verdi. It talks about the different ways in which we can give our praise to Jesus. It's a very powerful and uplifting song that helps us in offering praise to our Lord.
A group of talented Christian musicians joined forces for a stunning rendition of an old hymn.
“Amazing Grace,” “Great is Thy Faithfulness” and “How Great Thou Art” are all very recognizable and favorite hymns of many. All those hymns have been played in churches and other places of worship for decades.
However, another hymn that is just as and perhaps even more beloved is “Blessed Assurance.” In a video posted to YouTube, the group CAIN and singer David Leonard collaborated to produce a version of “Blessed Assurance.”
The performers beautifully sing the lyrics about their belief that Christ is their personal lord and savior and that He has changed their hearts and lives for the better.
Even before they begin singing, one of the female musicians informs the audience that the lyrics hold a special meaning to her.
“I’m gonna sing y'all my testimony tonight,” she says.
Not only do the singers mention their assurance that they are children of God, but they also sing about the peace and joy that comes from this knowledge.
“Perfect submission
Now, all is at rest
‘Cause I in my Savior
Oh, I am happy and blessed”
In addition to singing the beautiful lyrics about their trust, faith and belief in Christ’s life-changing and saving power, the musicians perform on a gorgeous stage. The stage, seen behind them, with its beige-colored walls and stained-glass windows conjures up images of a small, quaint church likely to be found in a rural setting.
After just a single listen to the old hymn, it’s clear why it remains a favorite of many. The lyrics are powerful, written in a way that feels personal and inspired by the Holy Spirit.
What a wonderful and powerful gift that we can know without a doubt that Christ has come in and completely changed our hearts and lives!
Hebrews 10:22 “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.”
The 7th statement of Jesus from the cross, “Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit” and the 7th and final video from the upcoming album "Death of the King" available on Good Friday 4/7/2023.
Two talented singers perform a tune about fighting loneliness, getting help and finding a friend.
Life is not always a pleasant experience. In fact, it can be downright awful and seemingly unbearable at times. Situations and circumstances can lead to intense feelings of loneliness and inadequacy.
In the song “You Will be Found” performed by Natalie Grant and Cory Asbury, the two musicians sing about these times of great loneliness and finding a friend and the will to keep on going, to overcome.
The opening verse begins a series of questions. All the questions pertain to being alone and feeling like there are no avenues to seek help and refuge. Everyone has, without a doubt, felt this way at one time or another.
However, thankfully, the song is longer than the first verse. The second verse adds that when you are feeling down and depressed, simply “reach out your hand” and “someone will come running” in order to bring you home.
The song’s chorus, with its motivational message, instructs listeners to hold their heads up high and look around because, once again, “you will be found.”
“So let the sun come streaming in
‘Cause you’ll reach up and you’ll rise again
Lift your head and look around
You will be found”
The song’s visuals also match its lyrics. At the beginning of the video, the background, as well as the singers’ clothes are comprised of black, blues and other dark hues. However, by the end of the song, there is sunlight, hope and both singers are wearing brightly-colored clothes.
God is still at work even during times of loneliness and extreme despair. He still is in control and has a plan. Deuteronomy 31:6 informs readers that “he will not fail you, nor forsake you.”
This song has a terrific motivational message to encourage listeners to keep going and to continue fighting because there is help. God knows and understands whatever it is you may be facing and how you’re feeling.
1 Chronicles 16:11 “Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.”
An upbeat and uplifting song from a Grammy-nominated Christian music artist encourages those discouraged and downtrodden to keep up the fight and to keep going.
Life can leave people battered, bruised, broken and scarred. Situations can be overwhelming, causing people to feel as if there’s no hope. Throwing in the towel and giving up can seem like a preferable course of action.
However, giving up and giving in is never the right game plan. God's Word promises that He will remain faithful and never leave us, no matter the situation – good or bad. He is our shelter during life’s many storms.
In the song, “Keep Looking Up” by Britt Nicole and Joe L Barnes, listeners are told to stay in the fight and continue to battle their present obstacle or hurdle.
In the first verse, Britt shares her upbeat and motivational message singing that listeners have come too far to give up and that if you hold on, victory is just over the horizon.
In the tune’s chorus, Britt encourages all dreamers and believers to “keep looking up, up, up, up” and that “Heaven is watching over us.” She also, much like Journey in the 1980s, tells dreamers not to stop believing.
Britt and Joe also sing that they understand circumstances can appear dark, cold and without much hope. Those situations may even cause individuals to feel as if they are all alone, but the two singers assure listeners that is not the case.
“Baby I promise that you’re not alone
Maybe you feel like you are in a storm
Maybe you feel like your heart’s broken and torn
Have you ever thought that maybe it’s divine?”
The catchy track with the reassuring and positive message would be a perfect addition to any pop radio station in the country.
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
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