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Listen to this beautiful performance from Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson of the worship song ‘10,000 Reasons.’ Hearing these powerful lyrics just makes my soul soar!

“Bless the Lord oh my soul, 

Oh my soul

Worship His Holy name, 

Sing like never before, 

Oh my soul, 

I'll worship Your Holy name”

What an emotional and powerful performance of ‘10,000 Reasons’ at Bethel Church in Redding, California, by Jenn Johnson. And many people online were also touched when they saw the video of this rendition.

“Jenn Johnson's performance of the song ‘10,000 Reasons’ is so powerful and new. The song makes the heart overflow with emotions,” writes one person after watching the video on YouTube.

“God bless you, Jenn. Pure, natural, and intense worship,” comments another person online. 

Matt Redman originally wrote the song ‘10,000 Reasons.’ And he shared what inspired the lyrics of this wonderful song.

“I’ve always loved Psalm 103 and how the writer lists all of these brilliant reasons why his heart is full of worship for God: he heals our diseases, redeems our lives from the pit, crowns us with love and compassion, etc,” said Matt Redman. “So in the verses of this song, we try and make a little list of our own—noting, of course, that we’re hardly even scratching the surface of God’s worth—there are ‘10,000 Reasons’ for our hearts to find. With anyone or anything else, that would be an outrageous overstatement. With Jesus, it is a huge understatement.”

We hope you enjoyed listening to Jenn Johnson’s rendition of this classic worship song today. May it bring you some joy and encouragement.

“Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’” Matthew 22:37

Massively talented and hugely popular Christian musician Phil Wickham turned in an utterly captivating and stunning live rendition of “Back to Life.”

Death is sadly something that all will experience. It’s likely that it has already touched and impacted our lives in one way or another. Whenever those instances of death do occur in our lives, when we lose a loved one, it’s a season filled with immense pain, hurt and heartache.

However, whenever someone thinks about death, they immediately think of a physical death. Yes, all will experience a physical death. Our bodies are temporary and will eventually wear out and waste away. But there is another type of being dead, one that can and does happen when someone is still alive. It’s called being spiritually dead. 

In his song “Back to Life,” Phil Wickham sings about being brought back to life by the life-changing power and love of Jesus Christ. The song is about being dead spiritually, living in sin and leading a life contrary to Christ's teachings and commands. 

However, Christ does spiritually bring people back to life. He freely offers forgiveness, hope, love and a future. He can take someone dead in their sin, the absolute worst sinner and bring them back to life, giving them a purpose and future.

Phil’s beautiful lyrics capture the significant change that takes place when someone turns to Christ, and He brings them back to life spiritually.

“Where was dead religion

Now, there is living faith

All of my hope and freedom

I found in Jesus name”

As Phil adds in the song, when we are brought back to life by Him, it is no longer us but Christ who lives in us. The Bible mentions that if we are in Christ, we are actually made new and become an entirely different creation.

Praise His excellent name!

2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

You can study every famous person in history, but you will not find anyone who compares to Jesus. Jesus is the Son of God and Son of Man. Seek Him and study Him. Jesus overcame the devil, sin, and death by being totally humble. His submission gave not only Him, but us, victory. Behold Him continually. You will never be the same. But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. II Corinthians 3:18

On the evening before Good Friday in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus reached both the lowest and the highest points of His mission. He had been betrayed by one disciple, denied by another and abandoned by the rest. In the next few hours, He would face the prospect of an agonising death on a cross which He could have escaped because He had done nothing wrong but ... He accepted that this was the only way to save us and that it was in obedience to His Father's will that He would give up His life in this way.

In a world where chaos seems to reign, we look for a steadying hand to guide us and reassure us. The Bible is full of words of comfort that remind us of His power on our behalf. This song is based on a much-loved verse from Deuteronomy 33 which tells us that God Himself is our refuge and His everlasting arms will be under us and holding us through every situation that we face in life and in death. I hope it's an encouragement to you to trust Him!

Tim and Chris from Home Free reunite for this stunning and moving a cappella rendition of the classic Alabama song Huge shout out to Tim! https://bit.ly/2Kh2Qwt “A New Day” is out! Itunes: https://apple.co/2MpaOVM Amazon https://amzn.to/2t05Czy CDs https://bit.ly/2n5sUmh Spotify: https://bit.ly/2LTiuhQ Arr by Chris Rupp - email [email protected] for more info Buy my other Gospel CD RISE here! https://bit.ly/2mmtsjp ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rise-a-cappella-vol-i/id1209485764 #timfoust #homefree #chrisrupp 🔊 Spotify: https://bit.ly/ChrisRuppSpotify 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisrupp 🐦 Twitter: https://bit.ly/ChrisRuppTwitter 📸 Instagram: https://bit.ly/ChrisRuppInsta 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Christhehatguy/ 🛍 My Store: https://bit.ly/ChrisRuppStore 🔔 Click To Subscribe ► https://bit.ly/BecomeaChrispie Filmed and edited by Merlin Showalter www.merlinshowalter.com Mixed and mastered by Darren Rust www.skylandstudios.com Video asst Monreau https://www.monreauofficial.com Filmed at Simons Trailhead in St Paul MN

Christian artists For King + Country join Amy Grant to sing her song, “Lead Me On,” which is just one of the uplifting songs from the soundtrack for the movie Unsung Hero. And this is a live performance you don’t want to miss!

Beloved Christian singer Amy Grant has enjoyed a music career spanning over 40 decades. And her inspiring song “Lead Me On” dates all the way back to 1989!

“Lead me on, lead me on

The awaited deliverance

Comforts the seeking, lead on”

The encouraging lyrics of “Lead Me On” remind us that God has the power to free us from any bondage, no matter how strong it may seem. And now, the tune is getting a new life with its incorporation into the soundtrack for the faith-based film Unsung Hero.

People often say certain things run in the family. And for the Smallbone family, that “thing” is music.

Joel and Luke Smallbone are the brothers who make up the duo For King + Country. But their sister, Rebecca St. James, is also a talented and famous Christian Artist. Clearly, God blessed this family with a special calling. And the movie Unsung Hero tells the unbelievable true story of the Smallbone family, who relied on faith as they struggled to answer that calling.

Joel Smallbone not only stars in the movie (playing the role of his father), he also co-wrote the film and made his directorial debut by directing it. And not surprisingly, a massive part of bringing this story to life involves music. So, For King & Country took special care in creating an album called “The Inspired By Soundtrack” to accompany the movie.

One of the tracks from the album is Amy Grant’s “Lead Me On.” In advance of the film’s and album’s release on April 26, 2024, For King + Country teamed up with Amy Grant for an incredible live performance of the song.

Even though “Lead Me On” originated more than 30 years ago, it sounds just as good today! The 2024 refresh stays true to the original version yet blends so nicely with the more contemporary incorporation of For King + Country.

What a long way the Smallbone family has come. And we pray the stunning performance of “Lead On Me” by Amy Grant and For King + Country blesses your day. And don’t forget to check out the movie Unsung Hero!

Psalm 37:4-6 “Delight yourself also in the LORD: and he shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your judgment as the noonday.”

In this artistic music video, We the Kingdom sings the song, ‘Church Music.’

The music video has a catchy and fun vibe to it. You can see cartoonish images and videos of the band, with lyrics in fun fonts going across the screen at different times. The video makes you want to get up and dance with the band. 

We the Kingdom is a contemporary Christian band made up of Ed Cash, his brother, Scott Cash, his son, Martin Cash, and a family friend, Andrew Bergthold. Ed’s daughter, Franni, is taking a break from the band. The name We the Kingdom comes from the idea that “the kingdom of God is here among us,” which is an amazing sentiment and is perfect for a worship band. 

The band’s break-out single, ‘Holy Water,’ came out in 2019, and their first album with the same name came out in 2020. 

The song, ‘Church Music,’ begins with the following lyrics, 

“I always wondered why Sunday morning

Didn’t feel like Saturday night

What if all God’s people came locked and loaded

With joy jumping in their eyes”

The song is about how music found in the church can be amazing. That you can use instruments such as drums, guitars, bass, and tambourines. It is a fun approach to the idea that worship music can be just as wonderful and upbeat as other types of music as long as Jesus is at the center of it.

Fast-paced fun music can be a great way to worship Jesus. Music like this has lyrics that are easy to remember and allows us to worship God with our church brothers and sisters. 

“All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name. For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.” - Psalms 86:9-10

Words from Holy Scripture

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Popular Christian music artists Crowder and TobyMac have joined forces for the powerful song “DASH,” and the official lyric video for the tune has been released.

Life is the most precious and delicate thing on Earth. Many things in this world can instantly end life. It is 100 percent a gift from God above, who decides who lives and dies. That’s precisely why it must be protected and cherished in every way possible. 

Because life is so precious and fragile, it does not last forever. No one knows precisely how many years they’ve been allotted on this Earth, but we can all be assured that that time is limited. Therefore, we should all feel an obligation and a need to make the most of our time on Earth. 

On every tombstone in every graveyard, there are two dates: the year someone was born and the year they passed away. In between those years is a dash. What happens between those years is entirely up to us. However, the Bible gives us detailed instructions on what we’re supposed to do, act and treat one another. After our time on Earth is done, we’ll all have to answer to God for what we did or didn’t do in those years. He’ll want to know how we used that dash in our lives.

That’s exactly what Crowder and TobyMac sing about in their song “DASH.” It’s a tune that helps us to focus on and reassess our desires, goals and ambitions. Are they for God and building up His kingdom, or are they selfish and self-centered? 

“There’s a day we’re born, day we pass

In between, there’s just a dash

What on Earth am I doin’?

What on Earth and I doin’?”

Everyone has things they want to do and accomplish; that’s only human nature. But with limited time, do our goals and desires align with God’s? What are we chasing?

Psalm 90:12 “So give us knowledge of the number of our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom.” 

This stunning performance of ‘You're the Lion of Judah’ by the Gaither Vocal band is an upbeat melody that is a prime example of what worshiping God looks like.

This YouTube video will have you raising your hands and singing along. The song is a memorable worship song that will remind you of who God is. 

Along with the five vocalists, the band uses drums, a guitar, a piano, and a recorder. The song has a Celtic feel to it in some parts, which adds to the beauty of the performance. 

The chorus is pretty powerful with the following lyrics, 

“And the angels will cry: 'Hail the Lamb

Who was slain for the world, Rule in power.'

And the earth will reply: 'You shall reign

As the King of all kings

And the Lord of all lords.'”

Those in the comments really enjoyed the performance. One commenter says, “Thank God for the Gaither's music, it's always soothing, uplifting and encouraging. The lady playing the flute is awesome!” and another, “I love this song and your beautiful rendition of it. I don't think I have ever heard it before. Thank you GVB you are a blessing !!” 

The Gaither Vocal Band is an American Southern Gospel vocal group which is named after Bill Gaither, the founder. The current band includes Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Bill Gaither, Todd Suttles, and Adam Crabb. The lineup has changed over the years, allowing different people to experience performing in the band. 

The original band was formed backstage at a Gaither Trio concert. They sang ‘Your First Day in Heaven’ and released their debut album in 1981. 

The band brings amazing music to the world. Each song and performance is a great reminder of how important worship music can be. 

“To you, O God, do we give thanks, to you do we give thanks: for that your name is near your wondrous works declare.” - Psalms 75:1 

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With all of our differences and issues facing humanity, Bart Mitchell Dyer sings about all of the things that make us all human and the beautiful bond we have that all of us are God’s children.

Two unbelievably talented musicians, Anne Wilson and Jordan Davis, joined forces for the heartfelt “Country Gold” lyric video.

Many people would prefer to live and remain in large, metropolitan cities and their surrounding vicinity. Country life, for whatever reason, doesn’t appeal to them. They would rather avoid dirt roads, farmland and the states in the middle of the United States, commonly called “flyover country.”

All have different preferences, likes and tastes. Not every state or region of the United States is for everyone, which is fine. However, the country does seem to get looked down upon an awful lot. 

In the official lyric video for “Country Gold,” posted on YouTube, Anne Wilson and Jordan Davis sing about how they were blessed to grow up in the country. They mention what they learned while living the country life and what it means to them and their families.  

In the tune's opening verse, Anne addresses how many people overlook the country and small towns. Those areas don’t mean much to many people, but to her, it means everything. As she sings, she believes that she found “country gold.”

The song’s beautifully written chorus has both singers mentioning that what may not look like a whole lot to some people means everything to them. In fact, they add that what may not look like riches to those on the outside looking in is actually invaluable.

“To most, it might not look like much

But I put roots down here because

The richest people that I’ve ever known

Struck country gold”

Again, not every place in the world will appeal to every person. However, where people grew up is special and important to most people and holds an added significance and meaning. Flyover country and small towns are important to many people.

Proverbs 22:6 “If a child is trained up in the right way, even when he is old, he will not be turned away from it.”

This YouTube video is an Anne Wilson video clip for her song ‘REBEL.’ And it’s quite amazing!

The song is fast-paced, catchy, and a beautiful example of what it means to be a follower of Jesus today.

With lyrics like, “When the crowd goes one way, I go the other

When the battle rages, I won't back down

The gates of hell are gonna shake and tremble

In the name of Jesus, gonna stand my ground” 

we are reminded that even when everyone else is going one way, we should go the other, towards Jesus, and stand our ground. 

This version of ‘REBEL’ is an exclusive performance for Vevo DSCVR. 

Anne Wilson is a 22-year-old Christian musician and songwriter from Lexington, KY. She made her debut in 2021 with her single, ‘My Jesus.’

Anne learned to play the piano at just six years of age. When she was just 17 years old, after the tragic loss of her older brother, she recorded a video of her singing, ‘What a Beautiful Name’ and uploaded it to YouTube. A talent scout found her there, and she was sent an offer to join Capitol Christian Music Group. 

Anne has a powerful and distinct voice that makes for some astounding music. Many in the comments really enjoy her music. One commenter states, “Me and my family all went to her concert, and we loved all the energy all her songs has and the stories she told about her brother. If she ever does come back I will be there. And yes indeed god is GREAT” and another, “This song always gets me going!! I love how it has the country vibe!! Hallelujah, everyone is singing for GOD!!”

“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honor.” - John 12:26 

One of the most prominent and talented Christian music artists, Tauren Wells, has unveiled the official lyric video for his inspiring tune, “Take It All Back.”

The world is a lost and broken place filled with people who are hurting and struggling. Many of those individuals are living in fear and shame, afraid to make a change because they’ve been told that they are this or that. 

Satan is a masterful liar and deceiver. He can convince people that they are unworthy of love, unable to change or too foregone for Christ’s forgiveness. Of course, none of that is true. But sadly, that is the reality for far too many people in this world.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Tauren sings “Take It All Back,” a song about defeating the fear and lies that so often hurt and hold us back from God’s plan and will for our lives.

“I’m raising the battle cry

I’m holding the banner high

With the power of the Holy Ghost

I’m taking back what the enemy stole.”

However, with God, there is victory. There is freedom from paralyzing fear and bold-faced, wholly untruthful lies. He can and will come into an individual’s heart and life and completely change the situation.

He will bring hope and inject life into a seemingly hopeless situation. He will make a way when there is none. He has done it before, and there is no reason to believe or think that He won’t do it again.

Tauren’s song has a message that so many in the world need to hear today. Too many people have been incorrectly told they are worthless, useless and meaningless. They’ve given in to Satan’s lies, but God is still at work and on the throne. He has love and a purpose for every life. He’s a God of miracles.

Isaiah 41:10 “Have no fear, for I am with you: do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.”

Singer Tori Kelly has made a splash and released the official music video for her uplifting and catchy tune “High Water.”

No one will get through this life without experiencing hardships, trials and adversities. Unfortunately, difficult seasons come to all and often will leave scars as a reminder. Making them even worse, those situations usually arrive when we least expect them. 

Sadly, those situations can become unbearable and overwhelming. Going on and making it through another day can seem to be a monumental task and asking too much. However, there is One who never leaves our side throughout the whole ordeal. If we hold on, fighting our way through those trying circumstances, there is something better on the other side. 

The Bible, the New Testament book of Romans mentions that in all things, God works for the good of all who love him. That includes whatever hardship you’re currently enduring. God can make something beautiful out of anything, any mess.

That’s exactly what Tori sings about in the official music video for her song “High Water.” It’s a beautiful, uplifting and encouraging song about holding on and soldiering on through the difficulties because something better is just beyond the horizon.

“Something is comin’ in the morning

If I can make it through the night

Whatever comes, Hell or high water

I know I know what’s on the other side”

Whatever you’re battling or going through, you are not alone, even when it may feel like it. God says that He will never leave or forsake us. Although there may be instances when He appears absent or not listening, He is still working. He has a plan, and the outcome will be much better than we could have envisioned. 

Isaiah 41:10 “Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.”

Talented Christian musician Danny Gokey has released the official music video for his song “Peace.”

The world is often a hectic and disorderly place, where people run around every which way, trying to accomplish as much as possible in a limited amount of time. Most live by that old saying about time being money. Anyone with a job knows this to be true all too well.

We’ve even come up with a word for acting in such a fast and furious manner: multitasking. Yes, being a proactive and productive employee is a good thing. But working and living everyday life in such a rushed and chaotic manner can become tiring, and it will wear people down over time.

Individuals need time to recharge and relax. Peace is something that all need, but unfortunately, for one reason or another, it’s something most rarely experience. But there is one who does provide peace, a kind that most of the world is wholly unfamiliar with – one that surpasses all understanding.

In the official video posted on YouTube, Danny sings his song “Peace.” It’s about the peace and rest that only He can provide. It’s a peace that provides healing and comfort when life’s burdens and worries become too much to bear. 

“I have peace

Peace that surpasses understanding

I know life’s out of my hands

But I’ll make it through.”

As Danny mentions in his song, so much of life is out of our hands and control. Situations and circumstances will arise seemingly out of nowhere, leaving us overwhelmed and lost and with plenty of questions. 

However, even amid the storm and the uncertainty, Christ can and will provide peace and reassurance. We may not know what will come next in life, but if we stay close to Him, we know we’ll make it through whatever comes our way.

John 14:27 “May peace be with you; my peace I give to you: I give it not as the world gives. Let not your heart be troubled; let it be without fear.”

One of the biggest, most popular bands in all of Christian music, We the Kingdom, turned in an epic and fantastic live performance of their hit song, “The Plans.”

Life is an experience that can push even the most level-headed and well-adjusted person to their breaking point. Some circumstances can get so overwhelming and overbearing that enduring another day seems like a monumental task. 

Several circumstances can cause anxiety and an overwhelming feeling of dread and despair. How will I survive the situation? What can I do now? There is no way I will possibly make it through. Those are a few of the thoughts that will flood the mind during what appears to be hopeless and lost situations.

Luckily, there is one who specializes in producing something out of nothing. He can inject hope and life into a hopeless situation. He can find and make a way when there is none. He can make the impossible possible. There is nothing too big for our God. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, We The Kingdom performs their song “The Plans” live. It’s a beautifully written tune about trusting God enough during those apprehensive, stress-filled, uncertain moments to give it all to Him. 

“For I know the plans He has for me

Yes, I know the plans He has for me

For my good

To give me a hope and a future”

Human beings worry about the future. It’s a normal and natural reaction to unseen and unknown things. However, if the God who parted the Red Sea, spoke through a burning bush and put the sun, moon and stars into place is on our side, what do we really have to fear and worry about?

God can handle anything and everything that we will come up against in life. Instead of worrying and stressing about a situation, give it to God and allow Him to work.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”