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"Ain't My Jesus Something" by Amanda Joy Powell: Groove While You Praise

Amanda Joy Powell's "Ain't My Jesus Something" is a new song released to radio, and what a sound it is! Amanda describes it as an upbeat praise song to make you get your groove on! She wrote this song with a simple goal in mind, to remind us that we don't "need" to have a reason to praise Jesus, and sometimes we need a bit of help emotionally to get there! He's already worthy of all glory.  The song bursts with gratitude for the change He gives us, "I'm not who I was just the other day, not one bit // My life has turned around into something new, and I'll admit." The lyrics reflect on how He frees us from our pasts, "the old has come and gone," creating room for a new life, healed from our past, and "Testifying Jesus because He took my sin and washed it away." There's no holding back as Amanda sings, "Ain't no doubt about it // I can get excited // God is moving // Oh to be a witness // Of His lov...

"Surf" by Rorie - Riding Waves of Grace

Have you ever looked at life as "riding the waves," and the joy and freedom that riding the waves brings the surf-rider? Rorie released a new song called "Surf," a song inspired by a quote from Oswald Chambers in one of his devotionals. Rorie took a powerful idea of riding the waves of life's challenges and turned it into this beautiful declaration of faith. Quoting Oswald Chambers: "The surf that distresses the ordinary swimmer produces in the surf-rider the super joy of going clean through it. Apply that to our own circumstances, these very things - tribulation, distress, persecution, produce in us the super joy; they are not things to fight. We are more than conquerors through Him in all these things, not in spite of them, but in the midst of them." Rorie took the quote and turned it into a song that reminds us that we can triumph over every challenge in life. All it takes is to change your perspective and place unconditional trust in God that He ...

"This is Redemption" by Taylor Tripodi - A Story Still Unfolding

Taylor Tripodi has finally released the title track for her upcoming album, 'This is Redemption,' a project of almost 5 years finally ready for release. The inspiration comes after a long struggle with the Lord living a prodigal lifestyle. Taylor pours her heart into this song, a song that declares no one is too far gone for God's mercy. Inspired by St. Faustina's words, 'The greater the sinner the more right they have to the Lord's mercy,' she reminds us that redemption isn't just for the "put-together" , redemption is especially for all who feel that they are broken beyond repair.  The lyrics of the song look at the tension we feel between shame and His grace: "Mirrors can't hide the memories I've buried inside." Instead of running away from our past, Taylor invites us to embrace our past in a new light, "I'm learning to see where I've been in the light of love." His love changes everything, and it's...

"Victory" by Jillian Schafer - Breaking Chains, Finding Freedom

Jillian Schafer's "Victory" is an amazing song, not just the lyrics, but also how this was created. Jillian shares, "One evening in the living room, I felt an overwhelming sense of peace and inspiration wash over me. It was as if the Holy Spirit was guiding my heart and hands. In just 30–45 minutes, the song "Victory" poured out of me a process that usually takes me hours or days." The song is a celebration of Christ's triumph over sin and death, but even more important, it has a major message for you… right here and now! It's simple… it's an open invitation for you to ask God to be part of your life. This is how His sacrifice will also apply to you. It's easy to see Jesus' sacrifice: "Wrongfully accused, willfully abused, heart-broken and bruised." You will hear Jillian sing about the hope that He brings, "A perfect sacrifice, Victory!" The lyrics take us to the time of Adam and Eve to remind us of how human...

"I Need You" by Always July - The Faithfulness That Waits

Always July's "I Need You" is a cry of surrender that comes from a very personal place. Always July shared that when he was younger, he believed that being close to God meant that he had to follow all of God's rules/commandments perfectly, and that this was the key to somehow earning God's grace. "But no matter how hard I tried, I kept falling short. And instead of feeling closer to Him, I was weighed down by guilt and shame." This message hits hard, possibly because it sounds so familiar! No amount of distractions or fleeting pleasures is able to fill the void, and then he realizes, "I could run away, but I wouldn't know where to run to? Can I come home to you?" This is a journey that many can relate to: the feeling of being lost, broken, and the weight of failure. "The more I climbed, the deeper I fell," and constantly asking yourself, "Who will save me from my guilty pleasures?" Yet, through it all, the song gives u...

"Psalm 1 (A Life In Bloom)" by Red Letter Society - Flourishing in Faith

Red Letter Society's "Psalm 1 (A Life In Bloom)" is the debut single from Jordan West's ambitious project with Red Letter Society, a project where all 150 psalms will be put to new meditative and worshipful music.  Starting with Psalm 1, Red Letter Society takes a closer look at what it means to live deeply rooted in God's Word. The song cuts right to the chase with, "Blessed is the one who walks in light, turns from sin and does what's right," reminding us that choosing truth over lies sets us apart. Because it's not always that easy to see what is truth, we are reminded to constantly seek God's face in the Bible. God is the source of all truth, and He steers us clear from the lies. The chorus beautifully sets the scene of "A tree planted by streams of water, flowers in bloom, yielding its fruit." This scene is personal, showing us that the righteous aren't just surviving, they're thriving because of their connection to G...

"Praise King Jesus" by New Wine Worship & Joe Hardy - A Celebration of Majesty

New Wine Worship's "Praise King Jesus" is an anthem for summer festivals and a prayer for the local church. The song also features Joe Hardy, and is packed with energy that feels like a warm embrace from heaven itself! It's the first track from their upcoming studio EP, featuring fresh songs from the UK worship scene. The song "Praise King Jesus" has already started making waves. It is being sung in more and more churches, and it's easy to see why. Besides the fact that it has a great sound, it's also a declaration, a prayer, and a celebration, all packed into one. The team has been traveling across the UK and witnesses what God is doing firsthand. This song is a reminder of who Jesus is: the long-awaited King who came "down from Glory, all for us to save." The lyrics recall the story of redemption. From the promise of the Messiah to His death and resurrection, every line points to Christ's unmatched authority. You feel your faith gro...