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I'm stoked to share this awesome track by emerging artist Martín Fredrick called 'Kingdom Things.' It's actually his first fully written song, and it's all about what really counts from a heavenly perspective. Martín wanted to capture how we, as Christians, can really zero in on what matters to God each day. Martín shared his favorite line in the song, "this is only a preview." He explains, "When we truly live following God's ways here on earth, we're going to see only a small preview of what God intends for us when we get to heaven and live alongside Him."   The song's message is crystal clear: focus on God's kingdom, live each day with purpose (His purpose), see the world through God's eyes, and passionately pursue His will and presence in everything we do.  The music combines Martín's touch together with various contributions by friends, making it a collaborative effort that feels so genuine. Ethan Sawyer played all of...

"Breath Over Me" by OCILIO is a deep house track, with lyrics that offer hope and healing for anyone who's feeling overwhelmed by life. When can feel so overwhelmed that it can literally feel hard to breathe. Look up to God, let Him breathe over you, feel that breakthrough moment when fresh air fills your lungs again.  The song reminds me of a Bible passage: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:31). This is the kind of renewal that God brings to our lives!  The pulsing basslines and atmospheric tones try to reflect the renewal that God brings us, relieving us from our struggle and leading us to freedom. "I've been walking through the fire, feeling the heat // Like I'm drifting farther from who I'm meant to be." It's so relatable and real. It invites us to look to call out to God for help, "Come...

Dorothy Wallace's "The Lord's Prayer (Sister Janet Mead Cover)" breathes new life into a song originally recorded by Sister Janet Mead in 1973. I am familiar with the song released by Sister Janet Mead in 1973, and the genre of her song was already a surprise to many traditional Christians. It was listed as #4 on Billboard's pop chart on April 13th, 1974. Dorothy Wallace manages to surprise with this rendition, immediately placing a smile on my face, just like "Jesus Christ Super Star" did back in the day…  This rendition of the Lord's Prayer carries the same text as the timeless prayer that we are so familiar with and turns into a rock anthem that feels both reverent and powerful. This version uses the bold power of the electric guitar to amplify the call for us to connect with God. Dorothy reminds us, "God hears every word of this prayer, no matter the style."   The lyrics echo Jesus' own words: "Our Father, who art in heaven, ha...

From an early age, John Long has been involved in music in multiple capacities. He is a singer, songwriter, and studio producer at Arrow Point Studio in Kansas City. He is known around the world through his success on the Fiverr platform. John leads worship with Revive Music at the Revive Church in Kansas City.  The Hymn Devotional (Vol. 1) EP is the start of a new project called Gethsemane Instrumental. John shares, "Wordless melodies are often what help people connect to the Holy Spirit in their secret place. This project aims to aid that connection with songs that are made for and made by secret place encounter.  Our lives are better when we spend time with the Lord alone, not just on Sunday morning. Healing is found in that place. Comfort in grief is found there. Fulfillment like you've never known is there. I pray this project helps people connect to all of those things, but also helps deepen a real relationship with Jesus." The EP is a collection of slowed instrumen...

"Invisible People" by Scott Declare Jr. is a confronting and reflective song inspired by real-life encounters at a Nashville conference. Initially feeling out of place, Scott met Willy, a man with muscular dystrophy who dreams of using his gifts to help others despite his challenges. His outlook on life shook Scott to the core. Scott shares, "All I could think is here is a guy who has every reason to complain about the cards he was dealt and yet all he wants to do is help people every day that he has left." This encounter opened Scott's eyes to the overlooked beauty in those "invisible people" around him, and sparked this journey of listening to their untold stories.  "Who are the beautiful, invisible people? The different, misfits we don't understand. Under our noses where nobody notices. Who are the beautiful, invisible people?" Scott touches on some of the untold stories, "I met a man we'll call him Simon // Rough around the ...

"The Finished Work" by Michelle K is what Michelle calls "a worshipful soaking song that leads the listener to find rest at Calvary, where God's glory is found, gazing upon the finished work of Christ and all that He has done." An important part of our faith is to remember Christ's completed sacrifice and everything that He's done for humanity, not because we deserve it, but through grace. Produced by Lachlan Holmes of Elevation Church Australia, this song beautifully describes the victory and peace that we all may find in Jesus' finished work.  The song is an invitation to dwell in His grace, "I'm resting in the finished work of the cross // Where Jesus died, He was crucified." It also reminds us that "It is finished." Jesus did His part, He prepared the way for us, freeing us from the accusation and sin's power, "The devil's got nothing on me // Cause Jesus is my victory."   The song is filled with praise...

"Without You" by Zack Moody is a song born from a time of uncertainty, asking God what He had next, the waiting, and just trusting God for what's next. The backstory that Zack shared reveals the core message: Jesus is the constant anchor in the midst of life's storms. "Often we focus on the boat, the storm, the waves," Zack explains, "but it's all about Jesus, no matter the surrounding circumstances (both internal and external)." The lyrics beautifully describe His work in action: "I'll never know much it cost the day you saved my soul // You turned me around and never let me go." God is always nearby and ready to take over if we let Him. "Your love's too good to leave me // Where you are is where I wanna be," emphasizing that we may be close to Him. God's presence is just part of the Gift, He does so much more for us: "You take the old and make it new // My God, you're always gonna pull me through....