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Toni LaShaun’s “Lilies” is deeply personal, born out of her lifelong battle with anxiety. Toni shares: "Anxiety and I go way back. It’s something I’ve battled for most of my life — sometimes silently, sometimes desperately — but always knowing that there had to be more peace than panic, more purpose than fear." Through prayer and therapy, she feels more equipped and stronger to face it. It was during one of those raw, still-struggling/still-trusting moments that this song came to life. During her Bible study one day, she came across Luke 12, a passage she’d read countless times, and this time something had changed. Verses 25–26 called her out. “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?” (Luke 12:25–26 NLT) Verse 27 struck her: “Look at the lilies and how they grow…” She realized how God clothes flowers in beauty without them striving or stressing. They simply ...

Tiffany Ford's rendition of "Lead Me To The Cross" is a tribute to the original song that was released approximately 10 years ago, around the same time that Tiffany started attending church with her family. The song beautifully reflects her own journey of learning about Jesus, especially His style of teaching … not by telling people what they needed to do, but by loving, healing, serving, and through His sacrifice.  One of Tiffany's favorite lines is "Rid me of myself," a contrast to the worldly focus of more is more, and shifting focus to faith, where we have all that we need, and embrace true freedom in Him. Tiffany emphasizes the message she found behind this line: "Lay your worries, your hang ups, lay everything down at the cross and follow me. Jesus died a death he didn't deserve so that we could live freely and this song serves as a good reminder for me."   It all comes together in the lines: "Savior I come // Quiet my soul, remembe...

Avery Stafford's "Mercy" is a relatable song that has been released on Juneteenth, 2025, a time when the world could use a lot more grace. It's a beautiful Christian-pop crossover with a unique two-meter rhythm. The song delivers a powerful message at a time when our world desperately needs individuals filled with mercy and grace. It looks at struggles that most are very familiar with, like self-doubt, guilt, and our longing for unconditional love. Avery asks, "Would You love me if You knew me like I know me?" We already know God's answer: He loves each and every one of us! "That's mercy!"   We are awed by God's compassion: "Offered kindness in my blindness at my weakest." We cannot earn His grace, and even when we fail, His grace still applies. He already paid the price for us, "The cruel, awful payment so I'd be free" and the cost of redemption was huge! Whatever is weighing us down or holding us away, we ma...

This version of "Glorious Ruins" by Olly Kiff is not only a great cover, it was inspired by a terrible event in Olly's life. On September 25, 2024, the unthinkable happened. A fire destroyed his family's home. Fortunately, the family was not injured, but the flames took literally everything else, from everyday belongings to irreplaceable memories. Their journey since then has been marked by God's protection and grace. This song, originally by Hillsong Worship, was one of their lifelines in those early days, and what followed in the nine and a half months since the fire has inspired Olly and his wife to release a special version of the song.  The lyrics echo their experiences, the difficult path of rebuilding everything: "When the mountains fall and the tempest roars // You are with me." Even when life crumbles, we can always rely on His presence, "Still my soul will soar on Your mercy." Olly shares, "We never asked why - we've only s...

With so much chaos and war going on, Aaron Holder feels that the world needs more prayer. Aaron Holder's "Noah" is a cry to the world to pray for redemption and a prayer to Creator to redeem us all.  When you listen to the song and look at the song title, it is obvious that the song is inspired by Noah's days and reminds us of a time when "the land was full of death and sin and no one was listening."   The song echoes a longing: "Oh Lord, won't you take me home." It's both a personal plea and a prayer for the people around us, "Pray on for my brothers / Pray on for my lovers / Pray on for the time that we're redeemed." As we look around at the mess the world is in today, many prayers (and possibly yours) reflect humility and desperation for His intervention: "I want the world to believe / I'm begging you on my knees / Please save us today." Aaron Holder ties the message of his song to Noah's story: "Go...

Studio Orchestra's "Be Still for the Presence of the Lord" releases a beautiful instrumental rendition of a timeless worship classic. Arranged by Bernard Martin, this version replaces the traditional slow pace with a vibrant, orchestral twist. Strings replace the organ in Widor's Toccata F, creating a refreshing take on a song that is cherished by so many.  Did you know that the original song was written in one hour by British composer Dr. David Evans during a quiet time with God? Dr. David Evans wanted a song with lyrics that put more focus on the majesty and presence of God, lyrics with more theological weight. One of the key messages in this song is that God doesn't need to be called down to come and meet with us because His presence is already here with us and in us. That same message echoes in my heart while listening to this orchestral rendition.  The music reminds me that there isn't a defined physical posture for prayer, but the willingness to do so is...

Our Church Youth’s “Chasing After You (Live)” is a fun, upbeat song that reminds us that God relentlessly pursues our hearts. The backstory ties the song to Matthew 6:26, “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” The song calls us to trust God, find purpose in His ways, and be filled with joy in Him. The lyrics encourage us to look around to see His hand: “Every sunrise I find // There’s nothing You can’t do.” All of nature points to His faithfulness, “Every sparrow flown high // Reminds me of the truth.” And in our own lives, when things feel overwhelming, like “This mountain in my way,” the song encourages us to let go of worry because “every star moves by design.” In the chorus we get to the key message of the song: “All that I want is all that You want // Is all that You plan for me // I’m chasing after You.” Our surrender to God, with a heart filled with gr...