In life, there are bound to be difficult and tough times. It is hard, will be nearly impossible, to get through life without experiencing circumstances that will test our patience, determination and faith. One song says that even during these times, we have a firm foundation: Jesus Christ.
The uplifting and beautiful song “Firm Foundation” is from Women Who Worship.
Right from the start, the singer in the video makes it clear who is life’s firm foundation, Jesus Christ. He is the rock upon which we stand, according to the song.
The first verse goes on to describe Christ’s faithfulness even in troubled times.
“I’ve never been more glad
That I put my faith in Jesus
‘Cause He’s never let me down”
The song states that thanks to Jesus, when inevitable chaos does arrive we can have an unbelievable joy and even peace. The lyrics add that He cannot and will not fail us when we call upon Him.
The song's lyrics, toward the latter part, mentions one of the parables Jesus told in Matthew chapter 7, beginning at verse 24. In it, Jesus tells his followers that anyone who hears the Word of God, follows it and puts it into action is like a wise man. That man has built his house upon a firm foundation, according to Jesus.
On the other hand, Jesus says that the one who hears the Word but does nothing with it is like a foolish man. Jesus states that man has built his house upon sand. His house, because of its foundation, will be shaken and fall, unable to withstand life’s troubles and storms.
Give this song about the promises and faithfulness of Christ a listen!
Isaiah 28:16 “Therefore thus said the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation: he that believes shall not make haste.”
Jesus Christ was sent into the world in order to save and give hope to dying and lost people. John 3:17 reads, “For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” It was at the cross, on calvary, that Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice. One song speaks to the power and message of that sacrifice.
The video to the song “At the Cross” by Tasha Cobbs Leonard begins with the singer walking out onto the dark stage and stepping to the microphone. The singer’s appearance on stage is met with several people applauding.
The song’s lovely music soon gets underway and a video showing an empty cross is shown on the screen behind Tasha. It stays on and plays throughout the entirety of the video.
The song’s first verse makes it entirely clear what Christ did at the cross and how it impacts the lives of everyone who has lived, is living and will live on earth.
Next, the second verse states how Christ, who was perfect, took our shame upon himself. His act of love on the cross gave us a chance. It’s because of his move, as the song points out, that we can be born again, forgiven of our sins.
The song’s chorus, expertly sung by Tasha, reiterates the significance of Christ’s death.
“At the cross, at the cross
Where His grace
It covers me”
Tasha ends the video, after finishing her song, by saying, “he did it for all of us.”
Be sure and give a listen to Tasha’s beautiful song about Jesus Christ’s act of love and mercy on the cross all those years ago.
1 Corinthians 1:18 “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness, but to us which are saved it is the power of God.” wall.”
In the Bible, there are massive, central figures who through their faith and trust, did awesome things on behalf of God and his people. Abraham, Moses, Paul, David and even Mary and Joseph immediately come to mind. One new song is all about being completely open and available to the will of God.
The video for the new tune “If I Could Have Anything” by Housefires begins with the musicians in a living room-type setting. The musicians can be seen sitting on the furniture with even one or two of them on the floor.
Dozens of people can also be seen standing around the musicians in the video. On the heartfelt and impactful chorus the crowd joins in and lends their vocal talents.
In the first and second verses, the song makes mention of two giant characters in the Bible: Mary and David. When it comes to Mary, the song’s lyrics ask that, like her, may they remain “open to the movements of your heart.”
When it comes to David, the song’s lyrics ask that, like the Bible figure who slayed the giant Goliath, may they be “unconvinced by power or idols” and keep “worshiping in triumph and in trial.”
The lyrics in the song also point to the fact that while they may not have much to bring or give to God, they hope to remain an offering and be of use.
This song is an excellent reminder that sometimes it isn’t about what we have done or what we can do. Simply being willing to move and act when God calls is just as important.
Give this new and catchy song with an uplifting message a listen!
Proverbs 11:24 “A man may give freely, and still his wealth will be increased; and another may keep back more than is right, but only comes to be in need.”
Being in constant agreement with one another, on every topic and subject matter would make for a very boring existence. Having the same preference for food, television shows, movies and music as the next guy wouldn't be any fun.
God’s word even mentions how he made us all individuals and how he has different thoughts and plans for us. Jeremiah 29:11, reads, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.”
Folk music is one of those things that people either seem to love…. or not enjoy so much. For those who do have an affinity for folk music, enjoy this beautiful song, “The Mountains of Mourne,” from Celtic Thunder.
The clip is from a live concert in front of an audience in Ireland. The simple, yet elegant performance of the song features the singer sitting on the steps of the stage as he strums along on his stringed instrument. Several other musicians join in, playing violins. Around the 2:10-minute mark in the clip, we see that an entire orchestra is playing along to the melody.
At approximately the 1-minute mark of the song, a flute player even joins in for a momentary solo. He does so again 2 minutes into the clip.
Much like the song’s melody, its lyrics are straightforward yet clever and unique.
“The people here are working by day and by night
They don’t sow potatoes, nor barley, nor wheat
But there’s gangs of them digging’ for gold in the street”
Be sure and give this beautiful song a listen!
Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I say to you, Take no thought for your life, what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor yet for your body, what you shall put on. Is not the life more than meat and the body more than raiment?”
Staying happy and joyful can, at times, be difficult. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, some of which are well….less-than-pleasant. Shouting for joy in those times of hardship and struggle will be the last thing on our minds. But one song from Tauren Wells is all about persevering through those hard times because ultimately, there will be joy.
Tauren recently appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show where he performed “Joy in the Morning.” The lyrics to the song’s first verse begin by reminding people that even though we may not understand what is going on, there is a purpose.
The verse goes on to point out that peace will only be achieved if and when we decide to let go of the events of yesterday because as the song says, “cause it ain’t even faith ‘till your plan falls apart.”
The chorus then goes on to remind us about the ultimate victory if we just hold on and keep battling our present circumstances, whatever they may be.
The song also points out that despite what you’re going through and that you may feel as if you are losing, God is not done with you or the situation yet.
Like Joseph, who tells his brothers in Genesis 50:20, that God has the ability to bring about good from a bad situation, Tauren’s song states that God will use that awful predicament for good.
“If it’s not good, then He’s not done
No, He’s not done with it yet”
Tauren is an extremely talented and successful musician. As Kelly mentions in her introduction, Tauren is a “platinum-selling artist” and has “10 Grammy nominations to his name.”
1 Peter 8 “Whom having not seen, you love; in whom, though now you see him not, yet believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”
Music is a powerful medium in which to convey a message. Through lyrics and the song's accompanying sound, an idea can be shared with listeners who might not have otherwise been exposed to or heard of a particular idea or theme in any other format.
Christian musicians Sounds Like Reign took the actual Word of God – verses from The Bible - and added a melody, turning it into a beautiful song about the Lord and his commands.
In the song “Psalm 19,” Sounds Like Reign uses, as you may have already guessed, verses in that chapter - the words originally written by David.
In the clip, a woman sits in a chair as she strums along on a bass guitar and sings the song's lyrics from the Old Testament book. The song’s first verse uses Psalm 19:7 to tell its listeners about the perfection of God’s law.
The song then moves on and uses Psalm 19:10 “More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb," as its chorus.
For the song’s second verse, the woman moves back to Psalm 19:8, which reads: “The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.”
The video, which runs a little longer than 3 minutes, shows the woman singing and playing the instrument as children are among her, playing and sitting on her lap. We also get a couple of shots of someone turning the pages of The Bible within the book of Psalms.
The clip, which was posted in mid-December, has been viewed nearly 160, 000 times. In addition to the views, the video has also racked up an impressive number of comments, almost 900.
Psalm 19:7 “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.”
"We R The Voice" is a Christian concert taking place at Shoreline Park in Long Beach, CA on February 25, 2023 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Featured Christian artists include, Dove award nominee, Micah Tyler, Grammy award-winning Gospel artist, Brent Jones, musical Evangelist, Richard Andrew, Stephanie Quintanar, and many more.
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