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.
Whether it’s because of the often-chilly weather, gifts, a special church service, spending time with loved ones or some other time-honored tradition, Christmas is a time near and dear to the hearts of many.
However, one new song - “More than Hands Can Hold”- from Peter Hollens and the father-daughter duo, Mat and Savanna Shaw, reminds us to stop, take a second and think about others during the Christmas season and how we can help out our fellow man.
All three take their turn showing off their impressive pipes as they belt out the song with its Christmas-themed lyrics and beautiful message in picturesque settings.
The video opens with Savanna singing the first verse while walking along a bridge in a forest fit for a Disney princess. We then get a glimpse of Peter in a church, sitting in a pew sharing the song’s reminder that Christmas is more than just about us and our needs, wants and desires.
Seconds later, Peter changes location and is joined by Mat, who chimes in with more about getting outside ourselves and providing a helping hand to those in need.
As good and helpful as the message throughout is, the following three lines from the song’s chorus best capture the intent and call to action for its listeners:
“May we share our hearts and give ourselves
Feel the hope in helping someone else and
Let us shine the light of love this Christmas”
Christmastime is a busy and chaotic period for nearly everyone. There are gifts to buy, parties to attend and food to eat. But what about someone else? What are you doing to help your fellow man?
“More Than Hands Can Hold” is a terrific reminder to change our perspective, slow down and get outside our comfort zone in order to assist someone who may be down on their luck during the Christmas season.
Proverbs 3:27 “Do not keep back good from those who have a right to it, when it is the power of your hand to do it.”
Christmas is the time of year when people exchange gifts, share a meal or two or three together and partake in several other holiday traditions. All of those activities are to commemorate and remember an event that took place thousands of years ago. The birth of that child so long would go on to forever change the world.
Luke 2:11 says, “For on this day, in the town of David, a Saviour has come to birth, who is Christ the Lord.” A song by the band Crowder – “Your Praise Goes On” - is a retelling of that child’s birth.
The catchy tune also mentions how we are still overjoyed by and celebrating Christ’s birth all these years later.
As the first and second verses provide details about the events leading up to and following the birth of Jesus Christ, the song’s chorus helps to differentiate it from other similar tunes.
“Your praise goes on never ending
Your praise goes on, how sweet is that sound
It’s been 2000 years, we’re still singing Your song”
The song also points out that what took place in that stable all those years ago changed and is still changing lives in our world today.
The band’s song is intended for the Christmas season. The lyrics speak of the Christmas story found in the New Testament. The song mentions the shepherds, the wise men and the manger. There are also several Christmas trees that can be seen behind the band members in the video. But the song’s message, particularly its chorus, is something that can easily translate throughout the rest of the year.
Exodus 15:2 “The Lord is my strength and my strong helper, he has become my salvation: he is my God and I will give him praise; my father’s God and I will give him glory.”
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