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Emmanuel Songsore has released a new instrumental cover, and this time it is an instrumental version of the song "He Has Done Great Things" by Bethel Music. The original was released by Bethel Music on December 6th, 2024, and a live version was released on Bethel's album, "We Must Respond," on January 10th, 2025. Have you heard it yet?  This song is so new that you may not have heard the original yet. "He Has Done Great Things" is a beautiful depiction of the gospel and the sacrifice of Jesus. The lyrics are inspired by Psalm 103, passages that remind us of the gift we all may receive of God's everlasting love, mercy, and forgiveness. The lyrics in Bethel's original use imagery of the crucified Lamb and rivers of grace, reminding us of the forgiveness we receive through His blood and declaring Him worthy of all praise for removing our sin and opening the door so we may be with Him.  The following passage in Psalm 103 came to mind as I read the ...

David, known as Thankfully Christian, pours his life's journey into his EP, "I Am A Child Of God." Growing up in a traditional church setting, David was blessed with parents who instilled faith in him at an early age. Tragically, he lost his parents while he was young and turned to Christ with full dedication and found his purpose in sharing God's love through music. This EP reflects his connection with God, making this EP a joyful declaration of his identity in Him.  The lyrics of these songs are filled with confidence and gratitude, reminding us of our place as beloved children of God. Here is a summary of the message and intent of each song: Take It To The Cross is an upbeat track that encourages us to surrender sin, embrace faith, and follow Jesus daily. With a catchy refrain, it reminds us to live in His light, guided by grace, love, and truth, as we pursue His purpose and lift everything to the cross. Living Water, Eternal Life highlights our longing for spirit...

Alex Young And Friends' "Great Exchange" is their second single! A single with beautiful verse lyrics about the meaning of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. The song beautifully captures the weight of sin and shame that is "nailed to the cross, nailed to the cross," and also celebrates a 'great exchange' where Christ stepped in to take our place and pay the ultimate price, so we are free. "The holy and righteous king, suffered and died for me," such a love for us, and what a price He paid for our freedom.  The song takes us along the brutality of Calvary— "There's a hill that I know where the criminals go" —to His triumphant resurrection: "He was laid in a grave, but in three days was raised." Jesus not only bore our sins, but He also conquered death, and by doing so, He completed the work of salvation.  After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Alex co-produced a full album with Jason Hoard (Third Day, Crowder, Shane ...

Anneline Hugo's "Promises" is a deeply personal and heartfelt song about holding onto God's Word when life feels overwhelming. The song was co-written with Carli Lessing and reminds us that even when "the earth itself is crumbling," God is and always will be our refuge and strength. The chorus declares, "I'll hold onto you when my world falls apart… For all of your promises are yes and amen," emphasizing the essence of trust in His faithfulness.  This is a song that is born out of Anneline's faith journey. Anneline shares: "This is a song that is very special to us. … My husband has been fighting cancer since 2018 and this song is born out of that struggle—the Lord has always been faithful and His character and promises have been like an anchor for us in our storms." The lyrics contain such an important message, especially if you're currently facing some hard times in your life. "He loves you with an everlasting love. He...

Matthew Simmons released "I'll Go", a powerful song about wholeheartedly following Jesus, no matter where He leads you. The song captures what it means to surrender to God and declares, "Where you go I'll go" and "The compass of my heart, You point me to the light." This is such an encouraging reminder that God always meets us where ever we are and wraps us in His love, even though the world may say that we'll never measure up.  The main theme of this song's message focuses on trust and devotion, and that includes trusting that He will always be with you, even when life seems to go the wrong way. Inspiring lyrics like "In the blessing and the breaking, I'll never be forsaken" emphasize that God is always there for us, no matter what ups and downs we're going through. He doesn't let us go, and any distance we may be feeling is only because we're starting to let go of Him. We trust that you'll enjoy how Matthe...

Felicity Joy's "Look at the Love" is a joyful musical celebration of the love and grace that God has for us, no matter how often we slip. Felicity aims to inspire us to take a moment to pause, see what He is doing in our lives, and marvel at His goodness. The lyrics are filled with excitement and awe, giving words to describe that overwhelming joy we may feel as we reflect on His kindness. Lyrics like "Look at the love of my Father, I'm in awe and I'm in wonder" and "When I think of You, I'm set free" emphasize His life-changing grace and help us to really see and appreciate His love.  As Felicity puts it, "I wrote "Look at the Love" from a place of simple joy and thanksgiving." She continues: "When I really stop and look at the immeasurable grace and favor of our God, a feeling of joy bubbles up inside of me. And that's where this song came from—this excitement, awe, and gratitude that rises in me when I thin...

"May They Be Redeemed" is a retelling of the 'bigger' Christian story and challenges us to really think about this message and what it means to us. From the creation— "All had been made perfectly" —to the fall of mankind at the tree where "cons and lies" took hold, the song captures both the beauty of creation and the brokenness of our present world. The song then moves to Christ's redemptive gift to us— "God came to the tragedy, a ransom for the unjust" —and concludes with the hope we all may have in His return, the time when "pain and death will no longer reign."   The song challenges and makes you ask yourself the question, "is this my story? Is it really true?" The song is inspired by Frederick Buechner's description of the gospel as a "fairy tale that claims to be true," and we see this in the lyrics as gentle nudges to reflect and decide: "Let this story ring true, let it sing for me and...