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Are you feeling stretched thin and empty inside despite all of the activity around? Rachael Sey has been there, and that's when she wrote the song "Spirit Divine." Rachael didn't need more busyness in her life, she craved for presence… His presence! Her longing became a prayer: "Holy Spirit, fill us up." This song is her response to that quiet longing, and it's also an invitation to anyone who is carrying around hidden burdens or has a deep longing for more of God in their lives.  The lyrics echo the surrender and trust we need to have in our heart: "Holy Spirit, come and dwell within / Fill us up with power from on high." A prayer for renewal, asking God to guide us into His truth and freedom. The chorus continues this cry for renewal, "Spirit Divine, Spirit Divine / Come and fill us with Your light divine." Rachael shows us both the simplicity and depth of prayer and how prayer is your connection to God… a connection that is just...

Howard Gripp's "Everything In His Name", co-written with Erin Oakley, is a heartfelt blend of two voices that take you along on a journey from despair to joy and purpose. Despair that was felt at possibly the deepest point in someone's life, "I was lost in regret and full of pride / Contemplating taking my own life." Now imagine the 180-degree change that happened when Jesus stepped in to bring hope and purpose. So real (and relatable to some), but most important is that it reminds us that nobody is ever beyond redemption! Then comes the chorus that is both a declaration and a guide for living: "I'll love like Jesus, pray like Jesus, forgive like Jesus / Do everything in His name." This song is a roadmap showing you how to align your life with His example, bringing in the joy that salvation offers, "He turned my mourning into dancing again / I've tasted and I've seen His goodness over me."   What makes this track more specia...

Ever feel like life's a bit… frosty? Or that you're longing for something more profound and meaningful in life? Robert Peterson and The Crusade connect with that feeling. In their second release, "Change Coming On," they explore the search for meaning and change. Robert Peterson, who has been playing music since his early teens, has an interesting approach to writing lyrics. He is especially careful that his lyrics do not immediately lead to people labeling the song as "Christian," and tries to avoid classifications like "Christian Rock" so that he can reach a larger audience with his message. People who otherwise would be turned off by overt religious references. "Change Coming On" accomplishes this with subtlety and depth. The song opens with the image of being "all alone on a crowded city street," creating a feeling of isolation and longing. As the song continues, a powerful awareness is building up, "I can feel a chang...

Divine Vibes released a new CEDM track called "Higher Than the Heavens." The lyrics are literally from Psalm 108:3–5. The track can be described as a blend of organic textures, progressive grooves, and euphoric drops designed to create an energetic vibe that celebrates God's unfailing love. (I'm almost feeling as if I'm a 'CEDM sommelier'… 😉) The lyrics declare, "For your unfailing love is higher than the heavens, // Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. // Be exalted O God above the highest heavens, // May your glory shine over all the earth."   This passage praises God's unfailing love and His glory. Text that emphasizes that devotion isn't something that we keep for ourselves, it is meant to be shared widely. This passage acknowledges the limitless nature of God's mercy and the fact that we may always rely on Him. God's greatness should be recognized across the heavens and the earth!  This song is also a call to trust in G...

Kwame Acheampong H. released a song called "Praise Will Rise." It is a lively song that combines multiple music genres into a joyful celebration of faith. This song is inspired by several biblical stories, such as Paul and Silas singing in chains, the woman with the alabaster box, and the widow's offering. Kwame uses these stories to show that true worship isn't tied to perfect moments. True worship thrives on our genuine surrender and hope. "Midnight in a prison cell // Pain in chains but I can tell // Something's rising in my soul." He emphasizes that God gives us the power to break chains and bring wholeness to our lives through praise and worship. Kwame reminds us that praise strengthens us, "When they say I can't make it // When the storm tries to shake me // Your praise will be my victory!" There is no force that silences our worship when it is rooted in God's love. "I pour my worship out // Every fear, every doubt // At yo...

The journey of spiritual awakening often results in “double joy.” It’s not only joy for the person who is on this journey, but also joy for people who see or hear about the change that this journey brings. This song, “Without You” by Matthew Carmelo, is about one of these double joy moments! This song is about Matthew Carmelo’s journey through the emptiness and the disconnect that he felt before he became a Christian. This was a time in his life that was marked by a lack of purpose, broken relationships, and a lingering sense that something was missing, no matter how hard he was chasing fulfillment on his terms. Matthew shares, “There was this constant ache for something more, and I didn’t realize until later that what I was really missing was God.” His turning point came when he realized Who he’d been missing all along. Matthew sings, “Oh I was lost but you found me in the dust // Oh I was sick but you healed me with your love.” He emphasizes that God’s grace isn’t earned! God’s grac...

Jeff Dickson's song "Always More" was triggered by challenges that he hadn't seen coming. Jeffrey turned to writing songs as a way to deal with what happened and share his faith journey after being laid off from a ministry role he had held for 13 years. Hard decisions like this one were taken as a result of financial struggles at his church. The result is a song filled with hope and encouragement to trust in God's boundless provision. Lines like "When the famine comes, I'll always have a portion" emphasize that even in loss there's still abundance waiting for us to discover.  The chorus points us to God: "All these hills are yours but my eyes look above them / When my cup is dry, ask, who fills the ocean?" When we're facing challenges of our own, it can be easy to forget to lift our gaze beyond our struggles and look at the eternal Source of all things. Jeffrey emphasizes the freedom we have… the freedom to let go, to love freely,...