Here is a song based on what I imagine could have been some thoughts of Joseph during those first few days after the birth of Jesus. I know the joy I had holding my three children and the 8 grandchildren when they were new. Just imagine the joy and wonder of being the dad ofContinue reading “Day 23 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Joseph’s Song”
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Day 22 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – I Know A Savior
I was surprised when my dad told me that I Know A Savior had never been recorded before. While some of his other songs talk about the Christmas story in poetic, story telling ways, embedded at the heart of this song there is genuine personal human experience expressed in the “I know” phrases – “IContinue reading “Day 22 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – I Know A Savior”
Day 21 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Shakin’ Hands
In my imagination I see God walking through a door of an old barn, while a person (maybe me, maybe you) is walking through a door on the opposite side of the barn. The two keep walking closer together and then God reaches out His hand to greet the person – they shake hands andContinue reading “Day 21 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Shakin’ Hands”
Day 20 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Jesus Alone
Jesus Alone, is the song I used to close my annual Christmas concerts for about 6 years… Even though this song doesn’t speak of the “Christmas” season or the birth of the Jesus story, it does speak about the Incarnation for sure. It speaks of salvation for sure. It speaks of what the title saysContinue reading “Day 20 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Jesus Alone”
Day 19 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Do Not Be Afraid
Suedale Schierman (one of my favorite artists to create with) once gave me the two verses to today’s song, “Do Not Be Afraid”. I wrote the chorus, together we made a few tweaks and then the song has mostly just existed in my file cabinet for years. The lead sheet has been posted below asContinue reading “Day 19 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Do Not Be Afraid”
Day 18 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – A Shepherd’s Tale
Here’s another ‘whisper‘ from the 37 Days of Christmas that we originally released in 2019/2020. Whisper is a term that my dad uses to describe his songs that are recordings in progress. Here’s what he wrote about Shepherd’s Tale. “This song is exactly what the title implies – it’s a tale; based on a true story, but fullContinue reading “Day 18 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – A Shepherd’s Tale”
Day 17 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – The Conversation
The word “conversation” has changed in nuance of meaning over the centuries. Currently it refers to “a talk, especially informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged”. It used to imply more “living together, being familiar with – keeping company”. For example: in the passage of Scripture from theContinue reading “Day 17 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – The Conversation “
Day 16 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Light of Heaven
Today we return to listening to “whispers of songs” that sing directly about the Visitation of Jesus to earth. The songs for the next 11 days will take us to Christmas Day…these songs are the songs that are going on our new album being released before Christmas 2025. (The Visitation was released in 1988 andContinue reading “Day 16 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Light of Heaven”
Day 15 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Dwelling of Praise
When Jesus visited the earth, He was literally Creator God with us. Here’s another song from “back in the day” that I used for a few seasons to open my concerts. It was my intention to use this song to set the tone for the gathering – we were going to create a ‘dwelling ofContinue reading “Day 15 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Dwelling of Praise”
Day 14 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Turn the Heart
Today we’re still reminiscing about some old songs of mine – but we’re moving from the children’s songs to this one – a song for dads and other adults. Written for a men’s ministry called, Promise Keepers, the year they used the phrase “Turn the Heart” as their theme. (one of my favorites…what do youContinue reading “Day 14 of 37 Days of Christmas 2024 – Turn the Heart”
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