"Jesus What A Wonderful Name" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss

This is a great recitation of scripture given by Nancy Leigh DeMoss titled:

"Jesus What A Wonderful Name"

for transcript click HERE

Beautiful Life by Trip Lee feat V.Rose

I came across this song while looking up the artist V.Rose on YouTube. It is now one of my favorite songs mainly because it showcases the beauty of Life that God gives in children. This is the best pro life song that I have ever heard and now want to share with you.

 Be sure to stay up to date with Trip Lee and V.Rose on FaceBook and support them by purchasing the song on iTunes

                                  

                                                  "Beautiful Life"
                                                                 (feat. V. Rose)

Beautiful life inside
Living, moving, breathing
So let hope arise
God knew what he was doing when He gave
Beautiful, beautiful life

Dear sister, I hear the place you at
I know there ain't nothing easy about going through that
There's a baby in your womb
But you wasn't trying to do that
You'd take it all back if you knew that
But you ain't have a clue that
That time with your boyfriend, that late night
When you thought you was making love that you would make life
And now it's feeling unfair
Man, it ain't like you ain't got a life
Shoot, the time, it really ain't right
Can't quite tell you that I understand your pain
But I know you shouldn't feel discouraged and ashamed
And I know that baby in your stomach ain't a game
It's got a heartbeat
He's about to grow a little brain
He's dependent on his mama
God already knows his name
You're made in God's image and that baby is the same
Give him life

Beautiful life inside
Living, moving, breathing
So let hope arise
God knew what he was doing when He gave
Beautiful, beautiful life
Let it live

Brother, I bet you were caught off guard by that seed in her stomach
So your heart aches hard
Feeling trapped like prisoners behind those bars
The hand's been dealt, but you don't wanna take those cards
Homie, stop and think about the choice
That baby in her womb, she ain't really got a voice
So she really needs her daddy to love her and rejoice
She's a blessing from the Lord
She don't need to be destroyed
Don't abandon her mama
Love her and support her
She's in pain now, too
She needs someone there for her
But don't let her hurt you
Baby girl alive in the womb
Cause homie, you'll be looking in her eyes pretty soon
Hey, don't get me wrong
Look, I agree that we should give women rights
That goes for unborn women, too
Give them life

Beautiful life inside
Living, moving, breathing
So let hope arise
God knew what he was doing when He gave
Beautiful, beautiful life
Let it live

Dear friends, I know this probably hurts
For those of you who wish you would have gave that baby birth,
But it's too late now 'cause you're child ain't around
I know it hurts to your core, that guilt that's weighing you down
But I've got good news and some healing for your hurts
Christ Jesus came
He descended to the Earth
But he ain't come for good people, or even the just
He came into the world just for sinners like us
So yeah, he's really grieved when we take a baby's life
'Cause he made 'em, but he came to save us from our plight
He came shining light that he could save us from our night
Erases all our shame, homie
He can make us right
Confess it and believe it on the one who paid the cost
He died in your place
There's forgiveness at the cross
So you could give them life

Beautiful life
Don't be afraid
God himself gave you life
Beautiful life
He'll be right there

The Attributes of God

I have been wanting to study and learn the attributes of God for a while now. If we claim to know God and yet do not know anything about His attributes, we fall into creating God in our own image and how we want Him to be. I did not want to fall into the latter way of thinking, I want to know God and all of who He is according to His word.  As I started researching some resources to help me learn I came across Shai Linnes "Attributes of God" Album on iTunes.

I rarely purchase a full album from anyone because I normally don't like all the songs they have. Well this album turned out to be one of my favorites. I have listened to it over and over since purchasing it. Since I am a musician, I naturally find things easier to learn when set to music. As I continue to hear the songs I am also learning about Gods Attributes.

To preview the album on iTunes click HERE

My Favorite track so far is "The Holiness of God (reprise)"

Chorus 1

Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD!Holy, Holy, Holy is our God!Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD!The whole earth is full of His glory!Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORD!Holy, Holy, Holy is our God!Holy, Holy, Holy is the LORDWho was, and is and is to come! (repeat)

Chorus 2
Who is like You, O LORD, Among the gods?Who is like You, O LORD?Who is like You, awesome in power!Majestic in Holiness, working wonders every hour!Earthly kingdoms pass away, howeverThe LORD shall reign forever and ever! (repeat)

The lyrics are based off these verses:

Isaiah 6:6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a burning coal that he had taken         with tongs from the altar. 7 And he touched my mouth and said: “Behold, this has touched your           lips;your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for.”
Revelation 1:8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is      to come, the Almighty.”
Exodus 15:11“Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods?
    Who is like you, majestic in holiness,
    awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?
Exodus 15:18
    The Lord will reign forever and ever.”

Another resource I have found that I am highly enjoying is the book " Attributes of God " by A.W. Pink, and right now it is free on kindle so go check it out.

Comment below if you have any favorite books or resources when learning the Attributes of God.

Cultivating Gratitude: life is a Vapor

This past week ive been hearing of many tragic deaths of infants being left in cars, a family friend who died from stomach cancer, and a friend of my mom who lost her son and his two best friends in a car accident.

I am reminded how short life is.  At any moment, without warning, death can strike ourselves or our loved ones. we take so many things for granted, and thats why I started these cultivating Gratitude posts to help me not take anyone or anything for granted.

I am reminded to tell my family members how much I love and appreciate them.

I am reminded to not take life for granted both physical life and the new life Christ has given me.

I am greatful this week for the time God has given me with my family.

what are you grateful for?

check out Renown and Crowned for their latest Gratitude list

Cultivating Gratitude:Fathers Day Edition

Last week I started my first post in a series on cultivating Gratitude (here),  and this week I have  many things to be thankful for.

And since father's day is coming up I have dedicated this post to honoring the two men in my life... my wonderful husband and the best dad I could have ever asked for.

Cultivating Gratitude towards my husband, a few reasons I am thankful:

•celebrating four years of marriage with my best friend
•his hard work to provide for the family
•his example in reading and studying Gods word and prayer
•his passion for apologetics
•his love and affection towards our daughter
•his love and respect towards my parents
•his heart to provide for his Compassion kids in Africa
•his desire to know God and honor Him
•I am most grateful for the way he loves me

Cultivating Gratitude towards my Dad, a few reasons I am thankful:

•his sacrifices throughout my childhood to make sure my siblings and I had what we needed and at times to give us what we wanted
•his outward display of affection toward my mother
•his love for teaching others how to have a Godly marriage
•his love for fitness
•his respect and love towards my husband and taking him in as a son
•his love for my daughter
•his love for apologetics
•his love for God

HAPPY FIRST FATHERS DAY TO MY HUSBAND

HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO MY DAD

Psalm 127:3-5 ESV

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord , the fruit of the womb a reward.  Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth.  Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.

Learning to be thankful is a discpline we all need to work on.
How can you begin to cultivate an attitude of gratitude?

Psalm 105:1-5 ESV

Oh give thanks to the Lord ; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!  Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!  Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!  Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!  Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered,

Getting to Know Christian Rapper/Speaker Javier Cruz.. music, marriage & the Gospel

Javier Cruz is a dedicated to glorifying God through Rap and speaking. He and his wife have a huge heart for ministry and sharing the Gospel to all the world. Check out his website    www.javiemusic.com     for his blog, tour dates, and be sure to download his FREE mixtape "Shine Before Men"

◆Alright so many of my readers are meeting you for the first time,  what is one thing you'd like them to know about you?

When I first got saved, my friend used to sit next to me in service and every Sunday he would tell me, "Bro, you should do a rap about Jesus!" I repeatedly shot him down and explained that you couldn't make Jesus sound cool in a rap song. He aptly replied with, "Yea, but you could be the guy that changes that." That's how my gospel rap career started.

◆What is your process for writing a song? Do you purposefully make time to write or do the lyrics just come to you?

Actually, both! My most common approach is this: I will make the beat first, listen to it for a couple of days, then brainstorm and pray about what the topic of the song should be. From there, spend the next few days writing and re-writing. It's a pretty boring process, but in my mind it is exciting because that is when I get to be the most creative. However, even when I am not purposefully writing a song, I'll often come up with lyrics and write them down in the back of my journal. It makes for a good kickstart when I'm battling writer's block.

◆I know you are recently married, please share a word of wisdom you have learned as a newlywed:

Expectation Communication!!! The pastor that married us hammered that into our heads during premarital counseling. Initially we really struggled with telling one another what we REALLY wanted. For example, my wife's love language is quality time. To me, that just meant that all I had to do was be in the same room with her. She made it clear to me that quality time, to her, means giving her my undivided attention and engaging in an intentional conversation. Now, when I get the hint that her love tank is dwindling, I know exactly what she is trying to communicate to me. Before that, I would just get frustrated because she was upset and I didn't understand why.

◆How has the Gospel impacted your life thus far?

Oh man, where do I begin! Well, it has forced me to change my outlook on life. How i view money, time, people, relationships, education, EVERYTHING! Because of the gospel, I chose to marry who I married, I changed my major, I make an effort to live frugally, etc. I almost feel like i'm boasting but the point I am trying to make is that I am a completely different person because of  the good new of Jesus. I'm thoroughly confident that several people in my life can attest to that, especially the ones who knew me before I met Jesus. God has truly given me a heart for youth ministry and I get lots of opportunities to minister to them through music that they find appealing and relatable. That is a mission field that my heart is burdened for and if it weren't for the gospel, I don't even know what I would be doing…it kinda scares me to think where I would've ended up had it not been for God's grace and mercy.

Javie and his wife Rox have three huge goals:

1) Travel the country (especially in the summer) to speak and perform for camps, churches, and faith-based programs.

2) Not be tied down by debt and be available for missions trips whenever God calls.

3)Live in a camper full-time for at least 3 years in order to STOP renting a home and be able to save what we do have to build a shipping container home and eventually adopt/foster many kids and teens

If there is any way you can give to support them please go to   www.gofundme.com/javiecruztour   to contact them or donate.

Cultivating Gratitude

So I came across this post from Renown and Crowned on cultivating Gratitude. She has been posting her journal of all the things she is grateful for and I was inspired to do the same. Every thursday I will make a new cultivating Gratitude post.

Its so easy in our daily lives, in the midst of work, spouses and growing babies to go without acknowledging the Mercies God brings us everyday
To go without saying thank you to our heavenly Father for all he has allowed us to partake in.

I know its easier for me to complain about whats wrong or not going my way than to be grateful and full of praise. So this blog series will help to keep me accountable and focused on cultivating an attitude of gratitude

If you keep a gratitude journal or blog please share link or thoughts in the comments below.

Lamentations 3:22-24 ESV

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;  they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.   “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”
Heres my list for the week,

A few things I am gratefull for this week:
1. a day out to the beach
2. My daughter's laugh
3. A house to live in
4. Gift cards I was able to use to buy clothes
5. Work for my husband
6. My church family
7. My twin sis taking a walk with baby and I
8. My MIL getting a phone we can facetime on
9. Christ's forgiveness
10.  no condemnation
11. Being able to paint my nails .lol (baby took a long nap)

What are you grateful for?
Start a list and thank the Lord for His new mercies

Psalm 107:1 ESV

Oh give thanks to the Lord , for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

Eternal Saga: Abide FREE SPOKEN WORD PROJECT

Recently I had the privilege of recording violin on a friends spoken word project.

The last book in the three part project will be coming out tonight. 

Here is a snippet from the artist blog for the rest click HERE

For the "Battle" video click HERE

Quina Parchment

Book Three | Abide

Book Three | Abide from my free spoken word project, The Eternal Saga of the Saints, is releasing today, 4.8.14, at QuinaisHidden.com. Feel free to share this graphic & info. :D Huge thanks once again to Jon Doulos (Jondoulos.com) for the Book Three | Abide cover art!

About Book Three | Abide

Abide (verb) - 
In reference to time: to continue to be, not to perish, to last, endure
In reference to place: not to depart; to continue to be present; to be held, kept, continually
In reference to state or condition: to remain as one, not to become another or different

"Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever." 
Psalm 125:1

"Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me."
John 15:4

Favorite Prayer of St. Patrick

Christ Be With Me by St. Patrick

Christ with me,

Christ before me, 

Christ behind me,

Christ in me, 

Christ beneath me, 

Christ above me,

Christ on my right, 

Christ on my left,

Christ where I lie, 

Christ where I sit, 

Christ where I arise,

Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,

Christ in the mouth of every one who speaks to me,

Christ in every eye that sees me,

Christ in every ear that hears me.

Salvation is of the Lord.

Salvation is of the Christ.

May your salvation, Lord, be ever with us.

                                                         ~~~~~~

Song Spotlight: Give me Jesus:

Woke up this morning with this song in my head, it should be the anthem of my life.

Listen to it here

Give Me Jesus 

Fernando Ortega

In the morning,
when I rise
In the morning,
when I rise
In the morning,
when I rise,
give me Jesus

Give me Jesus,
Give me Jesus, 
You can have all this world, 
But give me Jesus

When I am alone
When I am alone
When I am alone,
give me Jesus

Give me Jesus, 
Give me Jesus, 
You can have all this world,
 But give me Jesus

When I come to die
When I come to die
When I come to die,
give me Jesus

Give me Jesus,
 Give me Jesus, 
You can have all this world,
 You can have all this world, 
You can have all this world, 
But give me Jesus

Song Spotlight: Tedashii-Make War

Theres not a time I go out to exercise that I don't listen to this song.  It reminds me that no matter how I feel I must make war with my flesh and all its earthly desires. Desires to be lazy, desires to overeat, desires to sin.

The beginning of the song is my favorite part, it starts off with a snippet from John Piper:

"I hear so many Christians, murmuring about their imperfections,And their failures, and their addiction, and their shortcomings.And I see so little war! Murmur, murmur, murmur.Why am I this way? Make war!"

Oh isnt that the truth. Christians always wondering why they keep falling for the same sins. No one is making war.  No one is beating their flesh into submission. 

1 Peter 1:13-16 ESV

Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ESV

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 ESV

For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,

Romans 13:12-14 ESV

The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.

Ephesians 6:10-18 ESV

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

To learn more about Tedashii and to listen/ purchase the song click here

"Make War"
(feat. Flame and clips of John Piper)[Intro: John Piper]
I hear so many Christians, murmuring about their imperfections,And their failures, and their addiction, and their shortcomings.And I see so little war! Murmur, murmur, murmur.Why am I this way? Make war!

[Verse 1: Tedashii]
Bang with me, ba-bang bang, ba-bang with meNo more playing games maneCause this thang can get riskySo mane if you into Christ,Take up! your cross quicklyStand fearless on the front-lineTime to come with it, do the right thingWake up! And let's get itI ain't even in the ringThey throwing bows like RiddickPersistently attacking meThey're even in the back of meIt's either fight or loose my lifeAnd I can't take this passivelySo what you think I'm 'bout to doI'm bout to do what I can doTrust the one who got me throughAnd fight like it was after schoolNever giving up, steady, standing on the battle fieldFeet firm to the ground like I stepped on Chapel HillFlesh feeling frisky, sin persuades and tempts meSatan cheers me on, guilt followed by convictionIt's the same ol' trap and we fall like we defenselessWork your senses, grow in wisdomStand firm and be relentless

[Hook:]
I make war!Cause sin never sleepsIt's got me in a tranceYou can see it in my dreamsI make war!Man I beat my fleshTo the death, every breathLike I beat my chestI make warSun upI make warSun downI make warTime inI make warTime outI make warAgainst lustAgainst prideAgainst meUntil I die

[Verse 2: Flame]
Do you even have a clueWhat happened to you when He diedWhen that tomb got rolled when He rose in the skyI think we emphasis sin so muchThat it makes us paralyzedAnd glorify struggle so muchThat it makes us terrifiedAnd de-emphasize the factThat we have been sterilized from our own lives and thusWe gotta snap out of itWe ain't in no straight-jacket, we freeWhen Jesus died in our lives something strange happenedHe gave us powerYeah I know that we sinnersBut since He rose He's renewing the image of God in usNow, we gotta start making warNow we can start saying noTo them fleshy impulses that Jesus Christ is paying forNow we can start taking the leadJust like the Dalai Lama and start going all out like a suicide bomberWhatever the sin is we gotta go go go harderBy His grace no time to waste and just just just like there's no tomorrow

[Hook:]
I make war!Cause sin never sleepsIt's got me in a tranceYou can see it in my dreamsI make war!Man I beat my fleshTo the death, every breathLike I beat my chestI make warSun upI make warSun downI make warTime inI make warTime outI make warAgainst lustAgainst prideAgainst meUntil I die

[Verse 3: Tedashii]
I'm a Christ representer, fin' to stand and deliverCause a lot of my believers struggle with their agendaSo I dropped this on an adatJust so you could come play backA hit to be encouraged that rocks you with truth from, way backSo listen up to it asap, like you do a Lecrae trackI'm spittin' written visions to put on heads like a wave capSinning, naw we don't play thatCause that's the way that a slave actsI'm filled with the spirit so tell them dog this is paybackAs you begin to copy the carbon copies of ChristAnd conform to his written image you should be shinning a lightIf you not, why is that?Is it fear that's been grippin' youCause you scared they'll be dissin' youFlipping birds while that spit at youIf you not, why is that?It don't matter so bump itPerfect love cast out fear and He ain't save us for nothingThis is a privilege (privilege)Your life to give to Him (give to Him)So stand firm for Him dawg and let's get it in

[Hook:]
I make war!Cause sin never sleepsIt's got me in a tranceYou can see it in my dreamsI make war!Man I beat my fleshTo the death, every breathLike I beat my chestI make warSun upI make warSun downI make warTime inI make warTime outI make warAgainst lustAgainst prideAgainst meUntil I die

Song Spotlight: 10,000 reasons by Matt Redman

10 ,000 reasons is the song to sing at all times but especially during the moments you have to remind yourself of all the reasons to bless the Lord. This song is based off the first part of psalm 103. To listen to it click here

For more Information on the song, artist,sheet music and more check out: http://www.mattredman.com/

Psalm 103:1-22 ESV

Bless the Lord , O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!   Bless the Lord , O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,  who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,  who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,  who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.  

The Lord works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.  He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel.  The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.   

He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever.  He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.  For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;  as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. 

 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.  For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.  As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field;  for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more.

  But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children,  to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments.  The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all.

  Bless the Lord , O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!  Bless the Lord , all his hosts, his ministers, who do his will!   Bless the Lord , all his works, in all places of his dominion. Bless the Lord , O my soul!

"10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)

"[Chorus]Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul Worship His holy name sing like never before O my soul I'll worship Your holy name

The sun comes up, it's a new day dawningIt's time to sing Your song againWhatever may pass, and whatever lies before meLet me be singing when the evening comes

[Chorus]Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul Worship His holy name sing like never before O my soulI'll worship Your holy name

You're rich in love, and You're slow to anger Your name is great, and Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find

[Chorus]Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul Worship His holy name sing like never before O my soul I'll worship Your holy name

And on that day when my strength is failing The end draws near and my time has come Still my soul will sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years and then forevermore

[Chorus x2]Bless the Lord, O my soul O my soul Worship His holy name sing like never before O my soulI'll worship Your holy name Jesus, I'll worship Your holy name Lord, I'll worship Your holy name sing like never before O my soulI'll worship Your holy name Jesus, I'll worship Your holy name I'll worship Your holy name

Embark:FREE Spoken Word by Quina

I had the privilege of recording violin on a free spoken word project done by Quina Parchment. Please check out her website  :http://www.quinaishidden.com/book-one-embark/ ,To find out more info on the project and to download the first book.

Book One | Embark includes the first 7 tracks (we’ll call them chapters in

keeping with the saga theme) of the spoken word project. Book One includes part 1 of a feature by Joe Solomon of chaseGod.tv, as well as music from Bellarive, Ian McIntosh, The Frozen Ocean, and The Ember Days. Book One is entitled “Embark” because it highlights some of the beginning sentiments and experiences of the saint in the eternal saga. Chapter (track) one is a story about conversion, and so begins the saga…

Artist Spotlight: Keith and Kristyn Getty

Keith and Krystin Getty are two of my all time favorite worshippers. They seek to honor Christ by being biblically accurate in their lyrics. With a unique Irish sound that's sure to get your feet taping and words that will get your heart and mind focused on Christ the Gettys will have you hooked the first time you hear them.

Check out their website to learn more about them and purchase their music.
www.gettymusic.com

My top favorite albums are

Joy: an Irish Christmas 

Which I listen to all year long because it's just that good and.......

Live at the Gospel Coalition

The best part of this album is that you can hear the church singing with them. There's something about christians gathering from all over the world lifting high the name of Jesus.

I pray as you listen to the Gettys music you will draw closer to Christ and having a lifestyle of worship.

"Battle" video Premiere Eternal Saga of the Saints

Hi  everyone

Recently I was given the opportunity to record violin for my friend Quinas spoken word project -The Eternal Saga of the Saints. Today is the premier video for the first track "Battle" which I also got to be on.

 Battle (Revelation 5:9) - The beginning of every saint's experience in the eternal saga: conversion.

 For more info on the project go to Quinaishidden.com

And here's the link for the video: "Battle" by Quina

All Glory Goes to Thee

Me: the older brother Pharisee 

Basking in my righteous deeds

Filthy rags but to blind to see 

Obey the law as best as I could

Smile on my face like a good girl should 

I was dead 

Trying to save myself 

Trying to earn my salvation

Exhausting myself

No amount of good could save this dying breed

Only through Christ we are saved and His perfect righteous deed

Christ in all His glory, all his splendor 

Reached out to give his grace

Becoming like us, yet sinless  

Took on the ultimate disgrace 

The King of Glory

Perfect in all ways

Humbled himself to die

In the most excruciating way

Taking on my sin

To bring me life 

What love is this?

No words to describe

There's nothing I can do to earn salvation

It is all because of Christ's sacrifice and the power of His resurrection 

I repeat there's nothing you can do to earn salvation

It is the gift of God

So no one can boast, 

He alone brings salvation

Repent and believe 

We are all dead sinners in need of the King

His love is from everlasting to everlasting

His greatness we cannot comprehend

But if you are not found in Him

The wrath of God is your end

Thank you lord for Your grace

we see in a glass dimly

But one day 

Face to face 

Oh what a glorious day that will be

The day we see Christ 

in all of His Glory

Will you be found in Him

Or found dead in your sin?

Get on your knees and pray that he will save you

No amount of your good works

Will ever be enough to raise you

We are but dust

help us to number our days

Eyes fixed on eternity 

Extending your grace

Oh what love is this

The good Shepherd, laying his life for the sheep

In awe we stand

All Glory goes to Thee

Romans 3:10 ESV

as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one;

Romans 3:23 ESV

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Romans 5:6-8 ESV

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

John 10:11 ESV

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

Romans 6:6-14 ESV

We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been set free from sin. Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and your members to God as instruments for righteousness. For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.

Romans 6:23 ESV

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

"The Eternal Saga of the Saints"

The last few months I have had a wonderful opportunity to play violin on my friend Quina's spoken word project called "The Eternal Saga of the Saints". I am so excited for this project to be released. Every time I get together with Quina I am encouraged by her heart to serve The Lord, to share the gospel with the world, and to encourage the saints. She is all about glorifying Christ in everything that she does. 

Here's more info about the project from her website:

"The Eternal Saga of the Saints is a FREE spoken word project by Quina Parchment that will be released in three installments, or Books. Book One: Embark is set to release February 4, 2014. Book Two: Sojourn will be released March 4, 2014. And Book Three: Abide will be released April 8, 2014. The project is about the journey of the Christian, from conversion to eternal glory, and the mountaintops and valleys along the way. Woven into God’s ultimate story of His glory are the mini-dramas played by every human. But the saints are called out to live a special kind of story. The Eternal Saga of the Saints depicts that saga with the goal of displaying the brilliance of the saga’s Author."

To find out more about the project and learn the meaning of the cover picture visit: 

http://www.quinaishidden.com/cover-release/

(Don't forget to follow Quina for the latest news on the project and to get it FREE when it comes out)

Pride comes Before the Fall-Your Not A Rock Star

Pride is what makes a worship leader and worship team desire to be  "rock stars" (of course who wouldn't feel like a rock star in churches all over America with there fancy lighting,concert like stages, and fog machines, but that's for another a blog). These people are so caught up in how they look and how they sound instead of honoring God with their worship.  Pride yells at the sound man because you cant hear yourself. Pride strolls in 20 minutes after practice has started. Pride says I am better than you cause I am up on stage playing some pretty rift . I have heard stories about people on worship teams who are so caught up in showcasing there talents and the music that if someone were to try and get in the way of there dreams to be a christian "rock star" watch out. One minute there singing songs about the creator and the next treating there Spouses and kids like crap. All for the sake of being seen and noticed for there talent. its like Christ said 'This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me"(matther 15:8)

 Worship teams check yourselves. Do not let the praise of men be your downfall. Paul said in Galations 1:10, " For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." The only way to live is to abide in Christ. John 15 "Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned."  We can do nothing apart from Christ. So all this pride on church worship teams  is just garbage. We need to be like Christ "who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant,being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."(Phil 2:6-9)

 So cut the wannabe christian celebrity rock star act, its overrated and lame. Its all about Christ and has always been all about Christ. Eat some humble pie and realize that without God we cant even wake up in the morning or better yet step onto any stage to play or sing. 

James 4:6 

But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. 

Let him who boasts boast in the Lord. For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 

Colossians 3:12 

Ephesians 4:2

2 Corinthians 10:17-18

Romans 12:3

Matthew 23:12 

 

By Vilmaris Conigliaro

A Video for all you visual People-Worship is not about you!

Worship is not about you...sorry to burst your bubble!

 I have been to many churches and its appalling how many songs are sung that's all about me,me,me and I,I,I.  Its like worship leaders do not think when there picking out songs and the congregation does not think while there singing them.  But of course if these people are self centered rather than Christ centered then they wont mind songs that's all about themselves. Worship is meant to Glorify God. If you want to  listen to these songs on your own time by all means, but please, please, please, leave them out of corporate worship. Our prayer should be Matthew 6:10"your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven". How is it in heaven? Revelation 5:11-14 "And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, [be] unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four [and] twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever."




These are just 2 examples of songs that are done in churches with peoples hands lifted high while singing about...... themselves.


Yolanda Adams -I'VE Got The Victory
Bridge:
Yeah I got the victory yeahI got the victory yeah yeah yeahAnd if you have the victory sing it with meYeah I got the victory yeah I got the victoryI've got the victory Sing it with me
(......its all about i,i,i,i)
Another example:
Israel Hougton, I am Friend of God
VERSE:
Who am I that you are mindful of me
That you hear me, when I call
Is it true that you are thinking of me
How you love me, it's amazing (Who am I Lord)CHORUS:
I am a friend of God         ( Are you really a friend of God?????)
I am a friend of God
I am a friend of God
He calls me friend

(again its all about i, me,me,i,me,me,i, but lets give this song a break it does begin to worship God a little in the bridge......)

BRIDGE:
God Almighty
Lord of Glory
You have called me friend
( well that didnt last long back to ..............................ME)
The whole point of this is to get churches back to worshiping God and making sure lyrics do just that. Here are three good examples of songs that Glorify God alone.
 Mat Redman  : HolyJesus, You areJesus, You are

And You shall come again in glory
To judge the living and the dead
All eyes will look on Your glorious face
Shining like the sun
Who is like You, God?

You are holy, holy, holy
God most high and God most worthy
You are holy, holy, holy
Jesus, You are
Jesus, You are

Natalie Grant: Your Great Name (chorus)
Jesus, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us, Son of God and ManYou are high and lifted up; that all the world will praise your great name
Chris Tomlin: Indescribable 
From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creation's revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring
Every creature unique in the song that it sings
All exclaiming

Indescribable, uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God
All powerful, untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing God

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night
None can fathom


SEE THE DIFFERENCE in lyrics from the first set of songs I listed????????By Vilmaris Conigliaro