Watch this wonderful video of 5 brothers singing the hymn ‘Humble King’ alongside their mom and dad.
“Oh kneel me down again, here at Your feet, show me how much You love humility
Oh Spirit be the star that leads me to the humble heart of love I see in You
You are the God of the broken, the friend of the weak, You wash the feet of the weary
Embrace the ones in need, I want to be like You, Jesus, to have this heart in me
You are the God of the humble, You are the humble King”
What an amazing video, with such beautiful scenery and voices from the whole family! And all of their harmonies are so lovely!
In the video, as the family members are singing, there are some encouraging words that flash across the screen as the music video plays. One part reads, “The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves those that have a contrite spirit.” And the next text that shows up says, “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.”
“This is absolutely beautiful!” one person writes on YouTube after watching the music video. “Being able to listen to your music is such a blessing! Thank you for sharing your music and your family.”
“Five young lovely boys singing praises to our High Priest and King, so inspiring. Thanks for being such special parents!” another person comments online.
Brackin and Lindsay Kirkland are the parents in this video. According to their YouTube page, Brackin is “a multi-instrumentalist, composer and sound engineer who has been saved by the grace of God and is compelled to draw others to Christ through personal story-telling and biblical narratives set to captivating music. Lindsay - beautiful wife and wonderful mother - has an angelic voice and brings a simple, grounded aesthetic to the music.”
We hope that you enjoyed listening to this beautiful version of ‘Humble King’ today!
Check out the new official music video for the song ‘Gravity’ by Kristene DiMarco featuring kalley.
“This innocent idolatry, not letting You in too deep, because who knows if You can handle me
This innocent idolatry, I thought it made You proud of me, to keep my tears
Back behind my eyes, when did I decide, I’m not allowed to cry
Positivity can’t split these seas, and all my optimism won’t set this captive free
I need a King who hung on Calvary, I’ll always need a God who feels deeply
I need a God who knows the, the gravity”
What a powerful song that is part of Bethel Music's Kristene DiMarco’s new album titled The Field. The song was written by Kristene DiMarco, Kalley Heiligenthal, and Gable Price, and it is “a ballad reminding us why our God is different from the idols of this world. Unlike the other idols, our God knows sufferings and hurts deeply as Jesus was hung on that tree at Calvary.”
“‘Gravity’ is about feeling it all, the brutal along with the beautiful with a God who felt it all too," says Kristene DiMarco about the song.
“Reminds me how Jesus cried at several points throughout the Gospels. This is beautiful. Can’t stop replaying it,” comments one person on YouTube after watching the music video.
“This is really good,” writes another person online. “Fresh, relatable, modern…outstanding artistry!”
Kristene DiMarco’s new album The Field was released on April 8th, and the songs invite listeners to dig deep and sit with God in the uncomfortable and in the mystery. It speaks to our most basic need: simply being with our Creator and learning who He is.
We hope that you enjoyed listening to ‘Gravity’ by Kristene DiMarco featuring kalley, and let the song serve as an encouragement for you today!
Country superstar Reba McEntire cries out to the Lord with the powerful words of ‘Back To God.’
‘Back To God’ was the first single from Reba’s gospel album, ‘Sing It Now: Songs Of Faith & Hope.’ Co-written by Randy Houser and Dallas Davidson, this song lifts up God as the only solution to our world's troubles.
“Oh have you looked around, have you heard the sound of Mama's cryin'?
Or do you turn away when you see the face of the innocent dyin'
In these darkest days are you not afraid
That it's too late”
Reba McEntire has been a staple in the country music world for decades. With hits such as ‘Fancy’ and ‘I’m A Survivor,’ Reba has truly earned her name as the ‘Queen Of Country Music.’ Her classic songs and upbeat personality led to millions of fans all across the globe and there’s no sign of slowing down.
Today, Reba is at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee for a live performance of ‘Back To God.’
“Pound the floor and scream His name
'Cause we're still worth saving
Can't go on like this and live like this, we can't love like this
We gotta give this world back to God”
What a beautiful reminder to hand our worries over to God and always let Him lead the way.
Psalms 18:2 “The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.”
Watch this duet performance of ‘The Prayer’ earn a standing ovation from the judges on American Idol. Wow, these contestants can really sing!
“I pray you'll be our eyes, and watch us where we go
And help us to be wise, in times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer when we lose our way, lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace, to a place where we'll be safe”
What an incredible performance! In this clip from the Hollywood Week Duets on American Idol, powerhouse singers Nicolina and Christian Guardino give a performance of 'The Prayer' that will leave you speechless.
They both sound amazing individually, and when they sing together, their harmonies are absolutely wonderful! They even got a standing ovation from the other singers in the audience as well as all three of the judges.
“We’re mesmerized at how you just play off of each other. It has all the makings of something so special,” said Lionel Richie after the performance.
Then Lionel Richie went on to talk about how the Hollywood Week Duets play out. There is usually one person that ends up staying and one person that is sent home.
“I can just make this very simple. When you have a duel, somebody gets shot. When you have voices of this power, it’s cut throat,” he said. “I think it’s quite obvious, you both cut through. You’re both going to the next round.”
Once both contestants realized that they both made it through to the next round, they cheer and embraced on stage, and the three judges also stood to their feet to give them a round of applause. What a beautiful moment!
With voices like that, we can’t wait to see how far Nicolina and Christian will go in this competition!
Listen to this powerful worship song called ‘Always There’ by The Belonging Co and featuring Natalie Grant.
“You know everything about me, You know all my steps and all my days
You see everything within me, still you draw me near
How precious are Your thoughts about me, when I’m far or when I’m close
Where can I go from Your Presence, I can never escape You
I run to the mountains You are there, in the valley of shadows You are there”
What a beautiful moment of worship, and Natalie does such a wonderful job singing out the lyrics and sharing the message of hope in the song.
“This song gave me chills,” one person wrote on YouTube after watching the music video. “Thank you, Natalie, for taking us directly to the throne room of our Papa God.”
“Such an amazing song. Thank you, Natalie, so powerful. God bless you,” another person commented.
The song ‘Always There’ is part of The Belonging Co's latest album, Here. And it was inspired by Psalm 139. The song is a reminder that God is ever-present, regardless of the situation or even our awareness of Him.
The Belonging Co church was founded in 2014 with just four people attending the first meeting. Now, The Belonging Co sees thousands of people gather each weekend in Nashville, TN., Columbia, TN., and online locations. Their new album, Here, is a “reflection of live worship moments that were captured within the church with the hope of bringing listeners into a personal encounter with God.”
We hope that you enjoyed listening to ‘Always There’ by The Belonging Co and featuring Natalie Grant and the song was able to bring you some encouragement today!
Psalm 139:1-4
O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
The Voice Winner Todd Tilghman reminds us to enjoy each moment with the powerful words of ‘Slow Down.’
“‘Slow down
Just take your time, live it right now
Blink of an eye you’ll be right here
Wishing you could go back to these years”
When we first met Todd, he was a nervous wreck standing in front of The Voice judges. But after hearing his blind audition of ‘We’ve Got The Night’ from Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, there was absolutely no reason for all those nerves.
All four judges fought for Todd, but he ultimately chose to become a part of Team Blake.
As if his performances weren’t impressive enough, Todd revealed that he is actually a pastor with eight kids at home.
Throughout the season, Todd continued to showcase his incredible talent and love for the Lord. Ultimately, he was crowned the winner after a soul-stirring rendition of ‘I Can Only Imagine.’
Today, he is sharing an important reminder about taking a step back and cherishing each moment with his latest song, ‘Slow Down.’
“So lean more on the brake and less on the gas
These days won’t come back around
Slow down'”
On Instagram, Todd wrote this about the song. “Slow Down is my favorite kind of song: the kind that reminds us to make every day count and love extravagantly. Time is a thief. Enjoy every moment.”
Hebrews 13:5 “Be free from the love of money and pleased with the things which you have; for he himself has said, I will be with you at all times.”
This 1912 song was written by C. Austin Miles and decades later, it still remains one of the most popular hymns of all time.
“I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses”
Alan Jackson is a country music icon. For decades, he churned out hit after hit such as ‘Chattahoochee’ and ‘Remember When.’ From sold out tours to winning almost every country music award created, Alan is truly a legend in the music industry.
“And He walks with me and He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known”
Check out this live performance from the Gaither Vocal Band of the worship song ‘Way Maker.’
“You are here, moving in our midst, I worship You, I worship You
You are here, working in this place, I worship You, I worship You
You are way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God
That is who You are, You are way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper
Light in the darkness, my God, that is who You are”
What an incredible worship performance! In the video, the Gaither Vocal Band is performing live at the Gaither Studios in Alexandria, IN. And they have a choir joining them from the side of the stage. All of the voices sound beautiful together, and their harmonies are just wonderful!
“I feel God’s presence when I listen to these men sing. Praising the Lord God Almighty,” comments one person on YouTube after watching the music video.
“How comforting it is knowing that God is in control. He is always working on our behalf. He sure does deserve all praise, glory, and honor. Beautiful singing guys!” writes another person online.
The popular worship song ‘Way Maker’ has become one of the biggest hits in the Christian music world, and it is by a Nigerian singer and songwriter known as Sinach. The song was inspired when Sinach was reading the passages in Genesis 12:1-5, which say:
“Go from your country, your people, and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you. I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse. And all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
We hope that you enjoyed listening to the Gaither Vocal Band’s rendition of ‘Way Maker’ today and it was able to bring you some joy and encouragement.
Listen to this live performance by The Belonging Co of their song ‘Come Alive (Resurrection Power).'
“What is buried You can raise again, what is lifeless You'll breathe life within
What seems over to You it's not the end, there's nothing that You cannot do
I'm ready, God, to see You move, there's resurrection power, right here it's breaking out
Let dead things come to life , let dry bones come alive, the One who empties graves
Is here to do the same, let dead things come to life, let dry bones come alive
Come alive, come alive, let dead things come to life
Come alive, come alive, let dry bones come alive”
What an amazing song, and all the members of the group sound wonderful praising the Lord together. ‘Come Alive (Resurrection Power)' is a powerful song to declare faith in the midst of uncertainty.
After The Belonging Co performed the song in this video, members Hope and Andrew shared a little bit about how the song came to be. Hope shared that Andrew had such a powerful idea for the chorus of ‘Come Alive (Resurrection Power)’ and how the group went from there.
“I think it just immediately sparked faith in all of us,” said Andrew. He played the chorus for The Belonging Co on the last day of a writing retreat for their church. Then they took the song to their congregation, and the song has sparked freedom and healing in their church.
“There are so many moments about this song that I love because it just speaks right to sickness, right to strongholds, right to anything that you’re facing,” Andrew said.
The song is one that “confidently proclaims life, even in the face of things that appear to be hopeless. It is the emphatic declaration of the resurrection power of Jesus Christ, and the authority of all believers to exert the power we've access to through faith in him.”
We hope that you enjoyed listening to ‘Come Alive (Resurrection Power)’ and the song was able to uplift you today!
I wrote 'My Wings are Love' some years ago. It is my story. Its great to look back and see the hand of God upon our lives. It is also good to realise 'in the moment' that this life, amid the great back drop of eternity is very short, and in our brief time on earth, we will face trials and struggles. When we turn to Him, God loves and sustains us no matter what happens. Its good also that in Christ, we can rise above our trials as we press on toward our final goal. Hope you are blessed by this song.
The Oak Ridges Boys praise His Holy Name with the beloved hymn, ‘Rock Of Ages.’ These lyrics are the perfect reminder to turn your eyes upon God and trust in Him to the lead the way.
“Rock of Ages, cleft for me
Let me hide myself in Thee, let the water and the blood
From Thy wounded side which flowed
Be of sin the double cure”
The Oak Ridge Boys are known for their unique blend of country music and gospel. This iconic group consists of Duane Allen singing lead vocals, Joe Bonsall singing tenor, William Lee Golden with his baritone voice, and Richard Sterban singing deep bass. They all joined the group at different times, but this particular lineup of men have been together since 1973.
Today, they are worshiping the words with the iconic words of ‘Rock Of Ages.’
“While I draw this fleeting breath
When mine eyes shall close in death
When I soar to worlds unknown
See beyond Thy judgment throne”
As you hear these powerful words, remember that God is always by your side. When we put our trust in Him, there is no obstacle too big to face and no sin that cannot be forgiven.
The death of Jesus Christ freed us from our Earthly chains and paved the way for our path into Heaven. What a blessing to praise, indeed!
John 14:2 “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”
20-year-old Christian artist Anne Wilson shares a powerful message with her newest song, ‘God Thing.’ As you hear these words, remember that He is the God of miracles and there is nothing too big for our Lord.
“Don’t say it ain’t a God thing, don’t say it ain’t a miracle
It’s so obvious when He does His stuff, it’s not anyone else but Him
When you see a life change it’s something supernatural
Anytime a sinner becomes a saint, yeah it’s a God thing”
Rising artist Anne Wilson has taken the Christian music scene by storm this year. You may recognize Anne for her viral video performing “What A Beautiful Name” from Hillsong Worship. After she lost her brother in an automobile accident, Anne found comfort in the words.
She performed for the first time at her brother’s funeral. Since that life-changing moment, Anne continues to share her gift with the world.
Today, she is reminding us of God’s amazing grace with her latest single, ‘God Thing.’
“Cloud by day, fire by night
He’s been showing up all my life
Brand new mercies every sunrise
Too many miracles to deny”
Anne shared the message behind the song with CCM Magazine. “He is faithful and is always moving in our lives even when we can’t see Him. I pray this song shows you the places that God is working in your life.”
Acts 4:30 “By stretching forth your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of your holy child Jesus.”
Check out this great video of Gaither Voices singing the hymn ‘Jesus, Hold My Hand’ around a campfire.
“As I travel through this pilgrim land, there is a friend who walks with me
Leads me safely through the sinking sand, it is the Christ at Calvary.
This would be my prayer dear Lord each day, to help me do the best I can
For I need Thy light to guide me day and night, blessed Jesus hold my hand.”
This video features Jeff and Sheri Easter and Ben Speer singing, as well as all the other beautiful Gaither Voices. And the large group is gathered around a fire at Fiddler's Grove in Lebanon, Tennessee. It is a wonderful moment of worship that is so joyful and uplifting!
“You all are just like angels singing, God Bless you all! Another powerful song,” one person writes on YouTube after watching the music video.
“God bless you all. You are the best. Always blessed by your singing,” another person comments online.
The lyrics and music for the hymn ‘Jesus, Hold My Hand’ were written by Albert Edward Brumley in 1933. During his life, he wrote over 800 songs, including ‘I'll Fly Away,’ ‘Turn Your Radio On,’ ‘If We Never Meet Again (This Side of Heaven),’ ‘I'll Meet You In The Morning,’ ‘Rank Strangers,’ and ‘He Set Me Free.’ In the hymn ‘Jesus, Hold My Hand,’ Albert’s conveys the message that Jesus is a friend and helper to us in our daily lives.
We hope that you enjoyed listening to this wonderful and encouraging song today! And may it remind you that Jesus is always there for you, whatever trials you may face.
Isaiah 41:13
I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear, I will help you.
He’s considered country from his hat to his boots! Dakota Hayden is ‘Pure Country’ during his American Idol audition and you don’t want to miss it. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan all believe he has real, raw, country talent even though he didn’t know the chorus of the song he chose all that well.
Dakota then talked about where he gained his inspiration for his music career–his home. “I was raised in the country, my parents are country, basically everybody is country,” he said. Dakota grew up on a 36-acre farm near Fordsville, Kentucky a town of 500 people, which happens to be about two hours from Nashville. He says he was raised in the country and loves country music.
Despite his nervousness, he nailed his audition with an acoustic version of Luke Combs, “When It Rains, It Pours.” And at one point during the audition when Dakota turned his head, both Lionel and Katy were stunned by how close his facial features resemble Luke. They both thought he could pass for his son!
“You are pure country, and it’s believable as heck. I love your pureness. You’re an awe-shucks kind of guy, and it translates and even though you’re not Luke’s son, I’d like to kind of ... that’s what I’m thinking right now. Your attitude and personality kind of reminds me of my man down there,” Richie said.
Katy added, “Wow,” Perry exclaimed before calling Hayden “raw,” “authentic” and “Top 10” material.” While Luke said, “I think you’re in the right place. Thank you for driving your butt down here from Fordsville, Ky. You are exactly what we want to find. Katy is right. I think you’re going to snip the Top 10.”
Dakota received votes from all three judges or as Richie put it, “I’m a rootin’ tootin’ yes!”
We can’t wait to cheer Dakota on as he moves forward toward his dreams and the next round of American Idol!
Michelle wrote Cling to Christ after going through a break-down and a time of depression. Michelle seen a vision of Jesus coming to her hospital bed. Jesus picked her up and she was safe. Michelle then collaborated two years later with Aaron Goodhew and the song was awakened to a congregational song. It is classed as a modern day hymn useful for church singing to draw people to cling to Christ.
There is nothing quite like good old rock n’ roll. Check out this classic clip of Elvis Presley singing “Are You Lonesome Tonight.”
At the start of the song, Elvis is in his well-known leather jacket seated on a bench and strumming his guitar. The crowd cheers as he begins to sing. He cracks some jokes during his performance and the audience laughs.
Elvis sings with such confidence and ease. His music is almost that of a lullaby in style. He makes faces and then says, “I wonder if you’re lonesome tonight” while he smiles and laughs at himself. He clearly is having a good time with those listening.
He sings with such passion and intensity. Elvis does a great job at sharing his heart through his music. He has a captivating personality and in this up close and personal moment with the crowd, he plays as if he is just hanging out in the living room at a friend’s house. If you ever wanted to see Elvis in raw and rare form of just him and his guitar, then this clip is for you.
The lyrics read:
Are you lonesome tonight
Do you miss me tonight?
Are you sorry we drifted apart?
Does your memory stray to a brighter sunny day
Elvis addresses missing someone and loneliness. This is something that we can all face at times. Life can have broken relationships, isolation, and regrets. However, in Christ, we can have joy in the midst of sorrow and peace in the storm.
As Elvis sings, remember that our emotions are real, but we are not rooted in them, we are rooted in the solid Rock, who is Christ Jesus.
“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness,” Psalm 30:11
Listen to the Cotton Pickin’ Kids’ version of ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ and try not tap along!
Is there anything more wholesome than a family band of talented kids? Not in my book! Now mix all of that talent with a bunch of bluegrass instruments and you have an amazing cover of a classic country song.
Savio (19), Thérèse (17), Cecilia (15), Rosalinda (13), Gianluca (12), and Giovanni (11) put their hearts into every song they play, but this tune might be just a little bit sweeter for them. The siblings were born and raised in Alabama. I bet they’ve been playing this song since they were in diapers!
All of the band members have competed and placed in various music competitions across different states, but their talent always brings them back to their home sweet home of Alabama.
Lynard Skynard originally released ‘Sweet Home Alabama” in 1970. After a few years, the catchy song finally made the U.S. top 10 at number 8. Even though the band produced a bunch of great music, none of their other songs ever topped this classic southern song. And none of the writers even came from the beautiful state!
Of course, the state eventually adopted the song’s title as the state slogan and used it on its license plates and to promote tourism. Plenty of films have featured the extremely recognizable tune. It even inspired the romantic comedy, Sweet Home Alabama, released in the early 2000s.
You may even recognize a little bit of ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ in Kid Rock’s popular song, “All Summer Long.” That was done on purpose and properly accredited the original writers. The world just couldn’t get enough of those notes!
And none of us can ever get tired of that catchy chorus.
Sweet home Alabama
Where the skies are so blue
Sweet home Alabama
Lord I'm comin' home to you
It’ll probably get stuck in your head, and you’ll just have to listen to the Cotton Pickin’ Kids sing it again!
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