Phil Keaggy - What A Day - Solo Acoustic Live

Live Performance - Phil Keaggy - What A Day!

If you've followed 'Contemporary Christian Music' since it's early beginnings — then you'll likely be familiar with the name, Phil Keaggy.

Phil Keaggy — Screen Capture From The Video Below

Keaggy is a talented guitarist, singer, and songwriter who was an early pioneer of Christian Soft Rock — beginning his music career in the late 1960 with the band Glass Harp - and since then he has released "more than 50 albums and [has] contributed to many [other] recordings in both the contemporary Christian music and mainstream markets."

Though, before becoming a Christian in his late teens, Keaggy went through some very dark times, first experimenting with and and having a terrible experience with drugs, and then losing his mother in an automobile accident in 1970.



After his mother's death and through his sister's influence, he became a Christian, fittingly on Valentines Day.

In 1973, after recording several albums with Glass Harp and managing to get some of his Christian themed songs included on them, he recorded his first solo Contemporary Christian album, What A Day.

Album Cover To Keaggy's 1973 What A Day Album

Though the title track, through the addition of applause sound effects, sounds like it was recorded live, a Wikipedia article about Keaggy suggests he played all the instruments on this first solo album.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Keaggy < above quote and additional information about Keaggy used in this post was gathered from this article as well)

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You'll find a 'music-only' video of Keaggy's original recording of What A Day as found on that his solo album under the first video.

While the first video features a more recent live solo performance of the song, where Keaggy reveals his estimable guitar prowess, utilizing digital effects pedals that allow him to play a section of music and then add to or improvise leads over it — with an enjoyable extended "jam" over his own playing towards the end.

 

I pray Keaggy's music will Bless you and inspire you to seek after the Lord Jesus Christ with all your heart — and that you will allow Him to flood and fill your life with His Comfort, Healing, Love, and Grace!

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You'll find the lyrics to What A Day under the second video.

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"Music-Only" video of Keaggy's 1973 Album version of What A Day

What A Day - Lyrics

When I get Home I will see all
The holy men I read about
Peter and John, James, Luke, and Paul
And brother Tom without a doubt

And I do believe there will be King David at the harp
A song of praise with every chord
What a sight to see, the redeemed and the angels gathered round
Worshiping the Lord

What a day that will be
Oh what a day that will be!

When we get Home, our Eternal Home
There'll be no more sick and dying
No one is sad, no one is alone
And there will be no more crying

He will wipe away every tear from His children's eyes
And put a smile upon their faces
What a happy day when we see Our Lord in Paradise
Crowned as King of Kings

What a day that will be
Oh what a day that will be!

What a day that will be
What a day that will be

What a day
What a day
That will be!

Repeats

guitar solo

Paul writing to Believers in 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 about the gift Jesus gives of victory over the grave and death

What A Day That Will Be!

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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You can begin your new life with Jesus as Lord right now!

✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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85 Bible Verses about Salvation

He Is Exalted — I Exalt Thee (Medley) — Sounds Like Reign

Video Below:  He Is Exalted — I Exalt Thee (Medley) — Sounds Like Reign

Recently, YouTube has been recommending Sounds Like Reign — a lovely channel from a family who posts videos of their Christian music and snippets about their lives.

Screen Capture From The Video Below

In their video below — the parents are joined by their 5 boys — as they each take different vocal parts and verses (while their adorable wee one is content to just be held in momma's arms).

It's quite beautiful to see this young family praising the Lord and sharing their gifts and faith with the world through their videos.

I pray their music will Bless you and fill your your heart to overflowing with the Goodness, Peace, Comfort, Blessing, and Saving Grace of our Savior — Jesus Christ the Messiah — the King of kings and Lord of lords!

 

Philippians 2:9-11 — Painting: Gebhard Fugel - 1893

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are embedded in the video and found under it as well

He Is Exalted - Lyrics

He is exalted the King is exalted on High
And I will praise Him

He is exalted forever exalted
And I will praise His name

He is the Lord
Forever His truth shall reign
Heaven and Earth
Rejoice in His holy name

He is exalted the King is exalted on high

(Repeats from top) 

For Thou O Lord, art high above all the earth
You art exalted far above all gods

For Thou O Lord, art high above all the earth
You art exalted far above all gods

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I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee
I exalt Thee, O Lord

I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee
I exalt Thee, O Lord (2X)

We exalt Thee, We exalt Thee
We exalt Thee, O Lord

We exalt Thee, We exalt Thee
We exalt Thee, O Lord

He is exalted forever exalted
You are exalted forever and forever

For You are the Lord
Forever Your truth shall reign

Heaven and Earth
Rejoice in Your holy name

Repeats

You are exalted for ever on high

YOU are exalted on high!!

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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You can begin your new life with Jesus as Lord right now!

✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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85 Bible Verses about Salvation

Alabama - Because He Lives (Live)

Today's music comes from the country band, Alabama — and their cover of the Gospel song, 'Because He Lives.'

Recorded live, it starts softly and perhaps even a little tentatively —with just the lead singer accompanied by guitar — and then builds along the way as other instruments and harmony vocals are added.

Best of all — the lyrics speak to the assurance Christian Believers have, both in this life and the one to come — in our Risen Savior and Lord — Jesus Christ — the Messiah and King of kings, and Lord of lords.

Painting: Joseph Noel Paton (1821 - 1901) — Lyrics:  Because He Lives - by Gloria Gaither / Willam J. Gaither

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video

Because He Lives ~ Lyrics:

Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives
All fear is gone

Because I know
He holds my future
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives

God sent His son
They called Him Jesus
He came to love, heal and forgive

He lived and died
To buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my savior lives

Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives
All fear is gone

Because I know
He holds my future
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives

How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy He gives

But greater still the calm assurance
This child can face uncertain day, because He lives


And then one day
Gonna cross the river
I'll fight life's final war with pain

And then as death gives way to victory
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He reigns

Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives
All fear is gone

Because I know
He holds my future
And life is worth the living
Just because He lives

And life is worth the living
Just because He lives!

Songwriters: Gloria Gaither / Willam J. Gaither
Because He Lives lyrics © Capitol Christian Music Group


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Isaiah 53:4-6

When Was The Book Of Isaiah Written

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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You can begin your new life with Jesus as Lord right now!

✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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85 Bible Verses about Salvation

Kari Jobe And Cody Carnes - The Blessing

'Music-Only' Video Below:  Kari Jobe And Cody Carnes - 'The Blessing' 

In the US, some states are beginning to relax individual Corona Virus 'stay at home orders' — and while some businesses and restaurants are choosing to remain very restricted — more and more in my area are beginning to return to some-what normal operations.

However, just the other day I spoke to a neighbor who said he'd been going to an online 'neighborhood group' — and he talked about how many (especially among the elderly in the group) are still very terrified about being out and around others.

An illustration of that fear is a recent news report here in the US about a mob of people in New York who cursed at a woman who wasn't wearing a mask and drove her out of a grocery store.

Conversely, last week I spoke with my niece — and we both agreed that as Christians, God had given us a sense of peace all through-out this time.

God is good!

Cody Carnes And Kari Jobe

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Today's 'music-only' video, 'The Blessing,' comes from husband and wife team Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes, whose beautiful song is perfect for these days, as they lyrically ask for God's Blessing, Peace, Comfort, and Presence over each listener's life — and through all their generations.

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The song's first verse and its theme is derived from the 'Priestly Blessing' spoken of in Numbers 6:24-26.

- A break down of the song and other applicable scripture themes and references can be found here:

https://www.thebereantest.com/elevation-worship-feat-cody-carnes-kari-jobe-the-blessing

Numbers 6:24-26

Images: 'Gratitude' by Jack Garren and 'Grace' by Eric Enstrom

https://gracebyenstrom.com/story/

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video

The Blessing - Lyrics

 
The Lord Bless you
And keep you
Make His Face Shine upon you
And be gracious to you

The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you Peace

Amen, Amen, Amen!
Amen, Amen, Amen!

The Lord Bless you
And keep you
Make His Face Shine upon you
And be Gracious to you

The Lord turn His
Face toward you
And give you Peace

Amen, Amen, Amen! 
We sing, We sing!

Amen, Amen, Amen!

May His Favor be upon you
In a thousand generations
In your family and your children
And their children
And their children

May His Presence go before you
And behind you,
And beside you
All around you and within you
He is with you, He is with you!

In the morning, in the evening
In your coming
And your going
In your weeping and rejoicing
He is for you, He is for you!

He is for you, He is for you!
He’s for you, He is for you!
He is for you, He is for you!

Amen, Amen, Amen!
Amen, Amen, Amen!

May His Presence go before you
And behind you,
And beside you
All around you and within you
He is with you, He is with you

In the morning, in the evening
In your coming
And your going
In your weeping and rejoicing

He is for you!

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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You can begin your new life with Jesus as Lord right now!

✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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85 Bible Verses about Salvation

Shepherd of my Soul - Jamie Page

Christian Music: Shepherd of my Soul - Jamie Page

I have a small personal connection with the 'music-only' video found below:

When I was just a boy (maybe around eight or so) — I remember going to a birthday party for another young kid around my age.

Jamie Page - A Screen Capture  From His Website

< As He Looked Around The Time
Of That Methodist Church Performance)

His name was Jamie Page.

I don't recall now how I knew him - but we probably met through school or perhaps the stately old Methodist church my family attended when I was that age.

If my memory serves me correctly — his family lived on the west side of our little town — and while I don't remember much about them — they all seemed like good people.

One thing I do remember well — was thinking that young Jamie was a carbon copy of his dad — and it seemed like they had a very close bond.

I guessing that his family didn't live in the area long — because other than his birthday party I don't really remember spending much time around him — so I think they moved away shortly after that.

Later, when I was in high school, word came around that he was going to perform a concert at the Methodist church with his Christian band — Jamie Page And A Band Called Jerusalem.

As I recall, his band had a lot of members and played in a soft Christian rock/pop style — and I think we might have spoken briefly after they performed, but all that is left after all these years is a very dim memory about that.

Even though I obviously didn't know him well — I've thought of Jamie through the years — and wondered from time to time if he had kept making Christian music.

That Album Cover

Quite a few years ago — when the internet was becoming a more reliable place to look for info, I did a search for him — but all I found then was a photo of an album cover from that early band (as seen in the image to the left).

In the last few days, something reminded me of him again and so I did some more internet sleuthing and was happy to find out a LOT more about him on his website — and through his site discovered his beautiful song, Shepherd of my Soul, which you'll find posted below.

It looks like he's had a good life surrounded with family and friends — a wife and children — and he's still making Christian music with his latest project, Joy In The Journey, released December of 2019.


https://jamiepagemusic.com/

https://jamiepagemusic.com/about/

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As always, I pray this post and Jamie's music will Bless you and fill your heart to overflowing with the Peace, Comfort, Love, and Grace — found only through the True and Risen Shepherd of our Souls — Jesus Christ — the Messiah — and King of kings, and Lord of lords!

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video

Shepherd of My Soul - Lyrics

O how You love me
O how you long for me
Eyes that keep searching when I’m lost and alone
O how You call me; O how You cry for me
Your gentle voice beckons so I can find my way home

Shepherd of my soul
I am safe and secure in Your fold
When in darkness I can’t see 
Your light shines around me
Shepherd of my soul

O how You calm me
O how You comfort me
Peace never-ending when I’m weary and worn
O how You keep me
O how You care for me
Grace that brings healing when I’m broken and torn

Chorus

Surely Your goodness and mercy shall follow me all my days
And I will dwell in the house of my Savior forever

Chorus 

C 2000 One Voice Music, ASCAP

John 10:14-15

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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85 Bible Verses about Salvation

AWESOME 1984 Gospel Song — Dion - Sweet Surrender

Today we get in the "way back machine" with a music-only video of Dion Dimucci's 1984 Gospel song, Sweet Surrender (found below).

Perhaps best know to most as simply Dion, the singer had a very successful music career beginning with his first doo-wop efforts with his group Dion and the Belmonts in the late 1950s — and then scored massive chart hits through the early 1960s with songs like Teenager in Love, Runaround Sue, and The Wanderer.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dion_DiMucci

Dion In A 1963 Publicity Photo

Many may not know however — that while he was on his way to becoming an international star, touring the world with his music — the "squeaky clean teen idol" was using heroin from the age of 14 to 28 — ultimately becoming a full-blown addict.

God had better things in mind for Dion though — and he famously escaped  being killed "in the 1959 plane crash that took fellow pop idols Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Williams — in part because he didn’t want to spend $36 on a ticket."

"His first stint at getting clean came shortly after that near-miss."

https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/ny-ent-demi-lotavo-dion-overdose-20180731-story.html




In an article about Dion's 1988 autobiography, Buddy Nevens writes

"Heroin was part of Dion's youth, part of the neighborhood scene long before he became famous. Dion snorted heroin early and was shooting up prior to forming the Belmonts.

By 1964, drugs had stopped Dion's career, halting all recording and causing him to miss shows. One day, high on LSD while drinking Scotch from a bottle, he decided to kill himself. Suddenly, he felt that God was telling him he had a reason to live.

Dion checked himself into a hospital and beat heroin addiction, only to become an alcoholic. He moved to Miami, where he put his problems in God's hands and licked alcoholism.

He signed a new record contract and recorded Abraham, Martin and John, which sold 3 million copies in 1968. Since then he has been playing his own folk songs and doing sold-out revival shows."

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1988-10-16-8803010019-story.html

A More Recent Photo Of Dion

After giving his life to Jesus, Dion became very vocal about his faith and began releasing a number of successful Gospel albums.

The lyrics to his 1984 song, Sweet Surrender (found under the video below) - trace the patterns in Dion's life - recounting desires for wealth and fame, and efforts to find happiness through the things the world offers — but finding only emptiness and pain.

Knowing that this man — who had achieved such success — was still left empty and wanting — adds to the powerful impact of this beautiful song's message.

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I pray as always that this music will Bless each listener and lead each of us to daily answer our Lord and Savior's gentle knocking at the door of our hearts — that we may walk in His ways and have fellowship with Him now and forever more!

Hebrews 12: 1B - 2

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video

Sweet Surrender - Lyrics

Lyrics and Music - Dion Dimucci

Thought I was bad and I had to get good
Thought I was smart but I misunderstood
Felt I was weak and I had to get strong
I was sure I was right then I found I was wrong

Thought I was lost and I had to get found
They called me a square so I tried to get round
Felt I was lazy and I had to get busy
Swore I was high but I was just plane dizzy

You see, but

Now I really know
Like I never knew before
The Lord come knockin'
And I finally opened up the door
No doubt about it

Oh!  Sweet surrender!
 (repeats)

Oh!  Sweet surrender!
Totally, Totally!
Oh!  Sweet surrender!
You lift me higher
Oh!  Sweet surrender!
Love how You're lovin' me
Oh!  Sweet surrender!
What can I do for You
Oh!  Sweet surrender!   

Felt I was bored so I made a switch
Thought I was poor and had to get rich
I was sure I was crazy and had to get sane
It wasn't enough so I changed my name

Thought my image needed a pat on the back
I thought my ego needed a Cadillac
There I was sitting in the drivers seat
I was feelin' low and still incomplete

But I said

Now I really know
No doubt about it
I never knew before
The Lord come a knockin'
And I finally opened up the door

Thank you Lord!
Thank you Lord!

Oh!  Sweet surrender!
Lift me higher

Oh!  Sweet surrender!

Oh!  Sweet surrender!
Amazing is Your Love
Oh!  Sweet surrender!
You make me happy

Oh!  Sweet surrender!
You know I finally stopped my runnin'
Oh!  Sweet surrender!   
Finally stopped my runnin'
Oh!  Sweet surrender!
Don't have to run
Oh!  Sweet surrender!
Know exactly who I am

Oh!  Sweet surrender!
Laying back in Jesus arms

Oh!  Sweet surrender!
Let it go!  Let it go!
Oh!  Sweet surrender!
Don't work our way to Heaven
Let it go!

Oh!  Sweet surrender!
He love you where you are

Oh!  Sweet surrender!
That's the Good News people!

Oh!  Sweet surrender! 
 
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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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85 Bible Verses about Salvation

Carpool Gospel - Jesus Will Fix It (Trouble In My Way)

Carpool Gospel - Korean Soul Covers - Jesus Will Fix It (Trouble In My Way)

Many Christians look forward to the day when people from all nations and all tongues can stand side by side before our Risen Savior Jesus and Worship Him.  (see Revelation 7:9 below)

I can't wait!

Screen Capture From The Video Found Below

Today's music video features a live performance from some very talented singers hailing from Korea.

It's so much fun to see their individual personalities on display as they belt out the old Gospel song, Jesus Will Fix It (Trouble In My Way) — all while driving around in a car.

😎

I pray as always that this music will Bless you and fill your heart and life to overflowing with the Light, comfort, Peace, and Love found only through Jesus Christ — the Messiah — and King of kings and Lord of Lords

Revelation 7:9

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video which is cued to begin at 17 seconds.

Trouble In My Way — Lyrics

by Luther Barnes

Trouble in my way,
I have to cry sometimes
Trouble in my way,
I have to cry sometimes
I lay awake at night,
But that's alright
I go to Jesus
He will fix it after while

Trouble in my way,
I have to cry sometimes
Trouble in my way,
I have to cry sometimes
I lay awake at night,
But that's alright
I go to Jesus
He will fix it after while

Stepped in the furnace a long time ago
Shadrech, and Meshach and Abendigo
No, they were not worried
This I know

I go to Jesus
He will fix it after while

Repeats with variations

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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85 Bible Verses about Salvation

Gospel Music! Anointed Mims Singers - This Joy

Music Only Video Below: Anointed Mims Singers - This Joy

Today's Gospel music, This Joy from the Anointed Mims Singers — is so good it has to come with a warning:

This song will get yer toes tappin', and yer hands clappin' — and as it enters in through yer ear holes it'll stimulate Holy Praise and Worship of our Lord and Savior to detonate in yer noggin'. 

So, if you listen before 9am or after 9pm — please be responsible and close yer windows and door — and then turn it up and get yer PRAISE ON!   : )

Ok — so all kidding aside — I've been enjoying this song so much and have listened to it several times while transcribing the lyrics below — so my lighthearted mood inspired by this music might be slightly evident in the silly 'warning' above.

I love the first part of this track — and then at about 2 minutes they 'break it down' and it begins to seriously heat up.

Then they break it down again at around 4 minutes 15 seconds and you'll feel like you're blasting off on a rocket-ship of Praise!

Whew!

Best of all the entire track celebrates and gives glory to the King of kings and the Lord of lords — Jesus Christ the Messiah!

I pray it will Bless you and fill you to overflowing with the wonderful Truth, Grace, Love, Comfort and Forgiveness found only though Him!

John 14:27

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video

This Joy - Lyrics

Oh!

Spoken: Play it fellas
Let's have some church now 
Come on put your hands together

The Joy that I have, y'all
(The world didn't give it to me) 
Oh! The Joy that I have
(The world didn't give it to me) 
I said the Joy that I have
(The world didn't give it to me)
You know the world, the world didn't give it to me

Oh, no, no, no!

The Peace that God gave me
(The world didn't give it to me)
Oh! The Peace that God gave me
(The world didn't give it to me)
I said the Peace that God gave me
(The world didn't give it to me)
You know the world, the world didn't give it to me

Oh, no!

The Love down in my heart, y'all
(The world didn't give it to me)
Oh! The Love in my heart
(The world didn't give it to me)
I said, the Love in my heart
(The world didn't give it to me)
You know that the world, the world didn't give it to me

Oh, no, no, no!

The Holy Ghost that God gave me
(The world didn't give it to me)
Yeah! The Holy Ghost that God gave me
(The world didn't give it to me)
I said, the Holy Ghost that God gave me
(The world didn't give it to me)
You know the world, the world didn't give it to me

Spoken: I said let's have some church now

Oh!

It didn't give it
(Just didn't give it)
The world didn't give it
(Just didn't give it)
The world can't take it away
(Just didn't give it)
The Love I have
 (Just didn't give it)
The Peace of Mind
(Just didn't give it)
It didn't give it to me
(Just didn't give it)
And it can't take it away
(Just didn't give it)
Do you know who did it
(Just didn't give it)
Do you know who did
(Just didn't give it)
Do you know who did
(Just didn't give it)

Yeah!

God!
(God gave it)
Talking about God
(God gave it)
I'm talking about Jehovah
(God gave it)
 
Jehovah Rapha *

          * Meaning: The Lord That Heals
           https://blogs.blueletterbible.org/blb/2012/07/27/the-names-of-god-jehovah-rapha/

(God gave it)

Nobody but God
(God gave it)
Who made the lame the lame man walk
(God gave it)

I'm talking 'bout God
(God gave it)  
Who made the blind the blind man see 
(God gave it)

Nobody but God
(God gave it) 
Do you know his Son?
(God gave it)
Do you know his Son?
(God gave it)
Do you know his Son?
(God gave it)

Jesus
(Jesus)
Repeats


The Lamb of The Living God
(Jesus)

My shelter in the time of the storm
(Jesus)

He's the lily of the valley (Song of Solomon 2:1)
(Jesus)

My bright and Morning Star  (Revelation 22:16)
 (Jesus)

Jesus!

Continues with variations

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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85 Bible Verses about Salvation
  

Anointed Gospel: Jason Crabb - I'd Rather Have Jesus - Live!

Video Below:  Jason Crabb's Wonderful Live Performance Of I'd Rather Have Jesus

Jason Crabb first burst onto the Christian Gospel music scene while performing with his family — which included his twin brothers and two sisters — and they'd sometimes be joined by their dad and stepmother.

While all of The Crabb Family are very gifted and talented singers — it was oldest brother Jason's heart-felt, anointed vocals, and sincere and humble presence that first caught the attention of many.

 

Below, you'll find a video of Jason Crabb's wonderful and anointed live performance of the Christian standard, I'd Rather Have Jesus.

 

Filmed in a church-like setting — Jason is surrounded by other Gospel singers and musicians — and notable country artists such as Randy Travis and members of the Oak Ridge Boys.

Screen Capture From The Video Below: Jason Crabb Performs I'd Rather Have Jesus

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May Jason's Music Bless you — and may the Lord Jesus speak the truth of His abundant Mercy, Grace, and Love into your heart and life!

Matthew 13:45-46

Photo: Tiffany and Company - Sautoir with Pearl Pendant

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video — which is cued to begin after Jason gives an introduction.

I'd Rather Have Jesus - Lyrics

I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
I'd rather be His than have riches untold
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands
I'd rather be led by Your nail-scarred hand

Than to be a king of a vast domain
Than be held in sin's dread sway
Oh, I'd rather have Jesus than anything
This world can afford today

I'd rather have Jesus than man's applause
I would rather be faithful to His dear cause
I would rather have Jesus than all the worldwide fame
I'd rather be true to His holy name

Than to be a king of a vast domain
Than be held in sin's dread sway
Oh, I'd rather have you Jesus than anything
This world can afford today 

Oh, I'd rather have you Jesus than anything
This world can afford....

Spoken:  I love you Jesus

More than anything
Love you Jesus
More than anything

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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85 Bible Verses about Salvation

Matthew 7:13-14