Music

Music is an important share of my life.  I listen to Christian music most waking hours – it enriches my life and is an expression of my love for God.  I am especially “passionate” about praise and worship music – the kind of music that lifts up the Name of Jesus and in worship and praise to God.

Everyone has their own eclectic taste in music, and it’s hard to find someone who has the exact same taste, as I have discovered. Most of what I listen to is Praise and Worship music, but I tend to lean towards more modern aka contemporary sounds, than I am the old hymn type that I grew up with.  I love all the new songs that find ways  Christian artists express fresh ideas about God, but based on His Word.   I guess I am “fussy” cause I listen to the words and often get the lyrics off the net before I “fall in love” with a song. A lot of Christian music is not real Scriptural and that bugs me

I started this page just for songs that I really like that I have found on youtube.com. There are a couple that I couldn’t find that are my all time favorites. Maybe someday I will figure out how to download/upload songs and then put them on youtube myself. Sounds way too techy for this blondie, though! – hehe

Lots of  songs —– Please scroll down and enjoy!

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My Second favorite song of all time is based on Psalm 63 which is my favorite Psalm. I never get tired of hearing how Russ sings it, as it really touches my soul in adoration and honor of God.

Russ Lee

Satisfied in You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TZ7Z__mN-M

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As I was listening to the radio today, I heard a song that was new to me. To my delight, there were a couple of youtube videos uploaded – yea! It’s a cool song – love the words and the beat. I am dedicating this song to my friend Rich – stay strong, my friend.

The Newsboys

Stay Strong

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbnKW1gHRzE

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Casting Crowns has an interesting scope on ministry – out of the ordinary for most Christian artists. Their songs impress upon one’s heart to reach out to the lost, lonely, and needy with the Gospel. To be the hands and feet of Jesus – it’s the least we can do.

Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungered, and you gave me meat: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was a stranger, and you took me in: 36 Naked, and you clothed me: I was sick, and you visited me: I was in prison, and you came to me.

Casting Crowns

Does Anybody See Her

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhOJW4Uwy3c

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Mercy Me

Bring the Rain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8HgAVenbUU

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Mercy Me

Hold Fast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hny-xp4k9c

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Mercy Me

Word of God

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trUI1wtIIFk

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Natalie Grant

Held

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQcBV6oVN9U

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Here is a song that touches on the pain and hurt that life brings, but hope is in Jesus, our Emmanuel [God with us] and in our El Shaddai [God, Almighty Provider]

Natalie Grant

Our Hope Endures

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unD8w1lZ4yU

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There are times when a song hits you deeply in praise and worship of His Majesty, the Kind of kings and Lord of lords.

Delirious?

Majesty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJIG8PswugM&feature=related

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I love interesting and unique videos and this roughly done video fits the beauty and simplicity of one of my favorite songs. When Jeremy released it, I was thrilled with his presentation – just a quiet, worshipful, heart filled sung song that expressed love for Jesus from the depths of your soul. Combined with the video – it’s just plain cool

Jeremy Camp [with his wife, Addie Camp, previously of Benjamin Gate – which split up]

Give Me Jesus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCdwFhQfAJ8

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This is an older selection, but a wonderful song of confidence in and surrender to God. I hear it on the radio every now and then which brings so many memories to my heart as I recall all the time that God has been my Provider, My Bright and Morning Star.

The Katinas

You Are God

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-DSUaomDaI

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One of Chris Tomlin’s most beautiful songs on his new album, “Hello Love” is “I Will Rise”. We all face sorrow and pain in this life, but some day we will rise and be with the Lord for all eternity. Worthy is the Lamb!

Christ Tomlin

I Will Rise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QsS190dZTs

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A couple of Dove Award favorites of mine. They are the kind of songs you just never get tired of listening to. Nicole won song of the year in 2001 for “Redeemer” and Chris won worship song of the year in 2006 for “How Great is Our God”.

Nicole C Mullen

Redeemer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR-NwW5FP-c

Chris Tomlin

How Great Is Our God

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OsyiGgSlqY

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This song has been around for several years, but I never get tired of hearing it. I love this video – some magnificent shots of the galaxy and the earth. A song of pure worship for our Creator.

Third Day and Caedmon’s Call [Mac Powell lead male voice – Third Day]

God of Wonders

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CBNE25rtnE

Another video with the same song was done by a good firend of mine, Rich.  He did all the photography himself – some beautiful shots of nature – fantastic job, Rich – love your work

http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=6744fe7f0d1480f2797d

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Four years ago this week my brother took his own life. It was a tragic and desolate time. Such sorrow in our hearts for a man who knew the way to Christ, but refused Him. Yet in those dark hours of questions and grief, God granted mercy in peace and comfort. I first heard this song about that same time [God provides music in such awesome ways!]. At my brother’s memorial service, I had the opportunity to say a few words about him and at the end I read the lyrics to this song. No matter what life brings, may God be praised …

Casting Crowns

Praise You in this Storm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHdcyue0bSw

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Chris Tomlin is one of my favorite worship leaders, so you will find several selections of his as I add songs that I find on youtube.com

This song is particularly meaningful as it is a constant reminder of God’s grace, especially those times that I wandered away from truth.  Finally, after several years, God released me from captivity – He broke the chains and set me free.

One other note – this song was written for the movie by the same title “Amazing Grace” that was released a couple of years ago.  Based on the true story of a young lawyer [William Wilberforce] as he struggles for many years to pursuade England’s congress to stop the slave ships.  He was influenced by John Newton who wrote the hymn, “Amazing Grace”.  Here is a biographical history of John Newton:

http://www.anointedlinks.com/amazing_grace.html

I love this video, because of the old piano that Chris plays in the woods while it’s raining.  The cameo splits are from the movie – if you get a chance to see it – it’s worth the time.  Please note the words engraved into the piano that are highlighted throughout the song.

Be Blessed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqJsBRFdrA0

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A song with a little bit different slant, but one that makes you think about what we are supposed to be doing.  Sometimes I wonder at all the effort that goes into how one practices their religion, but forgets that Jesus told us to reach out in love to others – and that my friends – is the bottom line.

Give Me Your Eyes – by Brandon Heath

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTsYAZvHsEQ

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A beautiful song of hope and reassurance – holding on to the knowledge that no matter how bad it gets here on earth – there will a day when we will see Jesus, face to face …….. by Jeremy Camp, another one of my favorite artists:

There Will Be A Day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtud5pvF08A

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The News Boys

In Wonder

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK_E7xS7AtQ&feature=PlayList&p=7E7F687A620A9292&index=1&playnext=2&playnext_from=PL

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Chris Tomlin

Jesus Messiah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlBAf_SKwPQ&feature=PlayList&p=B8E33934AA3B450B&playnext=1&index=19

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