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Marcus & Jalyn McGill's "My Yes [Mary's Song]": An Anthem of Surrender

"My Yes [Mary's Song]" by Marcus & Jalyn McGill is a beautiful worship song inspired by Mary's submission to God's will. It draws us into the mystery that we, imperfect human beings, can actually partner with God, a mystery that fills us with both awe. The song begins with Mary's awe-filled response to God's call, balancing both the wonder of the calling with the fear of the unknown. She blindly jumped into the unknown. The pre-chorus acknowledges our human limitations, with a chorus that demonstrates how Mary surrendered to His calling with: "Let it be as You have said, I agree, here's my yes." In the second verse, Mary reflects on the blessings that she isn't hardly able to grasp, in full appreciation of the divine gift that she's received. She ponders all these things in her heart and expresses her trust and faith through song. The bridge sums up the key message perfectly: We always need God, whether in strength or our weakness

Andrew Macdonald's 'Let Me Be Last' - A Song of Humility and Divine Love

"Let Me Be Last," Andrew Macdonald's newest song, is a beautiful reminder of how important it is to seek God's approval in everything we do and not just focus on our accomplishments in this world. While Andrew was in church, the hymn "Open My Eyes" moved him and became the trigger that led him to write this song. It is the line "the first shall be last" that we find in Matthew 20:16 that sparked even more reflection and became the key message for this song.  In a world that glorifies being first in everything, top of the class, employee of the month, etc., Andrew's song takes a different approach. Andrew encourages us to be humble, kind, and meek, and to place God first. With lines like "Got plenty of riches according to them, but it's my heart that's loved by you," he captures the essence of placing God first.  "Let Me Be Last" is one of the tracks on Andrew's album, "Heart, Soul, Mind & Strength"

"Spirit Come" by GRANDE: An Uplifting Encounter with God's Presence

GRANDE's new song 'Spirit Come' is inspired by an amazing experience during a trip to Asia. In late 2023, while visiting Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines, GRANDE faced the challenges of being away from family and had to deal with a lot of internal dynamics.  One day, at a conference in Malaysia, the Spirit of God filled GRANDE with a deep sense of peace and belonging. Although he was far away from home, he felt at home in a church full of strangers because he felt the Spirit of God.  Everything in life has a purpose in God's plan, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that God brought this experience to memory after he had returned home and inspired him to write 'Spirit Come'.  The lyrics of 'Spirit Come' beautifully capture this powerful experience of the Spirit of God comforting and loving us no matter where we are. The lyrics speak of opening our hearts and eyes to God's love, inviting the Holy Spirit to flow into our lives like a river of gl

Finding Refuge in God's Embrace: "Hiding Place" by Hannah Schaefer

Hannah Schaefer's song "Hiding Place" is a song that gently reminds us that no matter how distant God may seem or how long and weary the journey with Him feels, there is always a refuge in the Lord—a sacred hiding place where our hearts can rest and find peace. Hannah sings about a long and tiring journey alongside God, where feet are "beat black and blue." She beautifully expresses the peace that we may all find in His unwavering love. Hannah sings of God's open arms, a safe place that He has prepared, and the grace that continually amazes her. The chorus, "I can always find my hiding place in You," emphasizes the steadfastness of God's protection, comparing it to a mountain that can't be moved.  The beauty of this message is that His arms are also open for each of us. The only thing stopping us from finding that comfort in God is us, our pride, our misplaced idea that we don't need Him. He is there, waiting for you to accept His invi

Celebrate Freedom: Coming Kingdom's song "Free Indeed"

Coming Kingdom released "Free Indeed," the fourth song from their upcoming debut EP called "Awakening". Written by Joel Lane and Zac Carpenter, the song began when Joel was a missionary in Hong Kong, where he was praying for someone coming off of a drug addiction / withdrawal and witnessed the change this person was going through. This experience turned into a song when he was back in the UK, a song that celebrates the life-changing freedom and joy that we all may find in Jesus. The lyrics of "Free Indeed" remind us of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. He laid down His life so that we would be free. Not only setting us free, but He also heals our brokenness and redeems us with His grace. "Free Indeed" calls us out of the darkness, back into light, and proclaims the eternal truth that "if the Son sets you free you will be free indeed" . - John 8:36  The lines echo the breaking of chains, the overcoming of darkness, and the fullness of l

Divine Vibes - We Will Serve The Lord: A Progressive House Track

"We Will Serve The Lord," Divine Vibes' newest single, is a beautiful sound that combines music and faith with a progressive house vibe. The song was inspired by Joshua 24:15, which encourages us to devote our lives to serving God with devotion and joy. "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" is sung repeatedly in this song, like a mantra that affirms our faith. As we've seen in his other music, Divine Vibes loves to mix house beats with timeless Bible truths, making his songs both spiritual and musically uplifting. This song encourages us to remember how important it is to serve God every day, not alone but together with our families. It encourages us to be both excited and committed in how we live out our faith. We pray that this song will not only make you more committed to serving the Lord with all your heart but also inspire you to dance and sing with joy and unwavering faith. (Related scripture: Joshua 24:15; Psalm 100:2; Romans 12:11) Connec

Finding Grace in Pain: 'You Don’t Know What You’ve Done' by Jeff H. Ulrich

Jeff H. Ulrich really pours out his heart into a new song, 'You Don't Know What You've Done.' This song gently calls out to anyone who has caused others pain and offers them peace and a path to forgiveness. Just let this sink in for a moment… this is a double call to action! It is calling you to offer anyone that caused you pain nothing but peace and forgiveness. It is also calling those who caused pain to accept that personal peace and forgiveness, but also to seek the life-changing power of Christ's love and peace.  Jeff is drawing from his own struggles and the serious impact that Long-COVID has on his life. As Jeff reflects on life's fragility, he realizes how important it is to seek understanding, reconciliation, and closure. Jeff starts the song with a vivid acknowledgment of the darkness and hurt we may experience and beautifully transitions into a message of faith and resilience found in Jesus. It is lines like "You don't know what you've do