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

Great Old School Gospel Music: Blessed Assurance - Beverly Glenn

Screen Capture From Video
Cover Painting To Blessed Assurance
Album By Beverly Glenn

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Today's "music-only" video (found below) is a powerful and moving old school Gospel take on a traditional hymn — Blessed Assurance — recorded by Beverly Glenn in 1973.

Glenn's reverential performance is superbly accompanied by talented musicians on piano, guitar, bass and drums — and an excellent backing choir.

According to her website:

Beverly Glenn "composed 150 Gospel songs,  an anthem and a Christmas cantata for choir and chamber orchestra.  She has 10 albums to her credit as well as recognition in Ebony and Billboard magazines.  The cover of her "Take Me Higher" album was nominated for a Dove Award."

https://www.beverlyglenn.com/

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The lyrics to Blessed Assurance were written in 1873 by Fanny Crosby — Exactly 100 years before Beverly Glenn's beautiful recording of it!

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blessed_Assurance
Click The Image Above To See A Larger View

Blind from infancy, Crosby "was a poet, lyricist, and composer. She was one of the most prolific hymnists in history, writing more than 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with more than 100 million copies printed. 

She is also known for her teaching and rescue mission work. By the end of the 19th century, she was a household name." 

Additional short Bio on Fanny Crosby:

http://www.thearda.com/timeline/persons/person_83.asp

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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. ✝

Lyrics are included under the video.

John 6:35-40

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Blessed Assurance - Lyrics

      Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
I'm an heir of salvation, I've been purchase of God
   I've been born of His Spirit, I've been washed in His blood

      This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
       Praising my Savior all the day long

    Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blessed
Every day I'm watching and waiting, I'm looking above
Filled with His goodness, Thank God I'm lost in Precious His love

      This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
       Praising my Savior all the day long

All the day long!

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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!

Bible Verses About Salvation Through Jesus Christ

Romans 5:6-8

Freedom - Josh Garrels - Live!

Today's music is AWESOME!

Recorded live during a 2015 acoustic concert in Houston with Josh Garrels—the video features his song Freedom.

The lyrics are DEEP and challenging to say the least—and to my ears the song isn't easily categorized—except to say it has a unique, fresh sound.

But I definitely love the Truth Garrels expresses—pointing to the futility of searching for meaning in life without God—and then the Blessings (and TRUE Freedom) of knowing Jesus as Lord!

2 Peter 3:9

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

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Lyrics are included under the video.





Freedom - Lyrics

Mhmm...
(vocal improvisation continues)

Professional or beginner doesn't matter
Every sinner is a prisoner in a body that is subject to time
Now my entwined mind tries to form a straight line
Not like twisted scoliosis of the spinal chord

Construct
Cross-eyed carpenters are cuttin' crooked lines
Can't construct
Man-made shrines when the winds and the water move the sands of time

Many minds on a deadline
Yet live life like a live wire
I'm not tired!
Of blood and fire
Spirit's moving higher than the green grass ever lifted me

Spirit's moving higher...
Than anything else ever lifted you
See

We got spirituality
It's living in us like one in three
Injustice is concerning me
In the non-linear eternity

I'm speaking paradoxically
But you can nod your head now when you understand me

This is for my free men
Whose backs wont bend in the lions den
Now with their eyes on the ending

This is for my free women!
They fight with their love
The bearers of our children

Free men whose backs wont bend in the lions den
Now with their eyes on the ending

This is for my free women
They fight with their love
The bearers of our children

We shine like lights exposing
What lies underneath decomposing
Unearth those chains that are rusted
Oh! My, God! Is that what I trusted in?

That sin? That tomfoolery? Ugh!
What it is is mental jewelry that I adorned myself with

The enemy's gifts, the man-made myths, the ignorant bliss
Of marijuana spliffs and alcoholic fifths
I got so sick and tired of it

Delivered and redeemed
By Christ I mean
It's time to start livin'
And get a reason for the rhymes

I don't wanna be dead-wrong on the deadline
Standing on the dark side and all out of time...
Like a blind pantomime's fantasize
Climb up his own ladder to the sunshine

Nothin's mine
That hasn't been given
No one's alive here
That hasn't been risen
For 19 years I was trapped in a prison

Feeding my escape by means of derision
But every man-made attempt just failed
When trapped in a jail
Of my own guilt, shame, and iniquity

I was looking for freedom
How'd I find freedom?
From all of this?

He said believe!
He said believe!
Who are you telling me to believe......

He said I'm the Christ!
So I believed!

Freedom! 

Mhmm...
(vocal improvisation continues to end)


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Thanks so much 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!

John 12:44-50

Redeemed By The Blood Of The Lamb - Sean Carter, David Gentiles & Melanie Tierce

Hi,

I pray you are well today and feeling Blessed by our Lord Jesus!

Today's Worship and Praise music video (found below), Redeemed By The Blood Of The Lamb, comes from Sean Carter, David Gentiles & Melanie Tierce—backed by a solid band and congregation joining in the singing.

Screen Captures From The Video:  Redeemed By The Blood Of The Lamb

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1 Peter 1:18-21

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

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Lyrics are embedded in the video and under it as well





Redeemed By The Blood Of The Lamb - Lyrics

I went down to the crimson river
Left my burdens on the shore
I went down a sinner came up a Saint
Died with Christ now I’m reborn

Yes, He washed me in His Mercy
And He cleansed me with His blood
Now I stand complete, I have been set free
I found Life there in the flood

’Not the same, I am changed
Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb
By His grace I am saved
I’m His child, forever - I am
Hallelujah
Redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb

Now I have the Living Water
From the Well that won’t run dry
All the pangs of life have been satisfied
By the precious Blood of Christ

Chorus

When it’s time to cross that river
I will shine in glorious light
When he calls me home
I’ll fall at his throne
Forever worship Christ

I'll forever worship Christ (repeats)

Chorus

Praise

Forever
Forever Lord
Redeemed
How I love to proclaim it
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb
Redeemed by His infinite Mercy
His child forever I am

Spoken - Revelation 12:10-11

Revelation 12:10-11

Singing:

We overcome by the Blood of the Lamb
We overcome by the Blood of the Lamb
And the word of our testimony
The word of our testimony
Repeats
Hallelujah!

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Thanks so much 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!

Old Church Choir - Zach Williams - Lyric Video

Hi!

Hope you're feeling Blessed and well today—and that you're holding on tightly to the hand of our Savior, Jesus!

Today's music comes from Zach Williams and his song—Old Church Choir—which you'll find posted below.

The song speaks to the heart of Christians longing for fellowship with our Lord and other believers—and the joy and comfort that brings to our lives.

The video makes a creative use of adding the songs lyrics into the video—but you'll also find them under it as well.

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Psalm 96:1

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I pray—as always—that this post and music will Bless you—and lead your heart and mind to the Creator of the heavens and earth and everything in them—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and His only begotten son—Jesus the Messiah and Savior—the 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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Old Church Choir - Lyrics

There's revival, and it's spreading
Like a wildfire in my heart
A Sunday morning, Hallelujah
And it's lasting all week long

Can you hear it?
Can you feel it?
It's the rhythm of a gospel song
Oh once you choose it, you can't lose it
There ain't nothing, there ain't nothing gonna steal my joy

I've got an Old Church Choir singing in my soul
I've got a sweet salvation and it's beautiful
I've got a heart overflowing 'cause I've been restored
There ain't nothing gonna steal my joy
No there ain't nothing gonna steal my joy

When the valleys, that I wander
Turn to mountains, that I can't climb
Oh, You are with me, never leave me
Oh 'cause, there ain't nothing there ain't nothing gonna steal my joy

I've got an Old Church Choir singing in my soul
I've got a sweet salvation and it's beautiful
I've got a heart overflowing 'cause I've been restored
There ain't nothing gonna steal my joy
No there ain't nothing gonna steal my joy

Clap your hands and stomp your feet
'Til you find that gospel beat
'Cause He's all you'll ever need
All you'll ever need

Clap your hands and stomp your feet
'Til you find that gospel beat
'Cause He's all you'll ever need
All you'll ever need

I've got an old church choir, singing in my soul
I've got a sweet salvation, and it's beautiful

I've got an Old Church Choir singing in my soul
I've got a sweet salvation and it's beautiful
I've got a heart overflowing 'cause I've been restored
There ain't nothing gonna steal my joy
No there ain't nothing gonna steal my joy
Oh there ain't nothing gonna steal my joy

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Jesus—the King is coming soon!!

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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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John 14:23-27

Native American Chief Joseph RiverWind - EVERY TRIBE! - Live In Jerusalem At The Tower Of David With Joshua Aaron

Hello brothers and sisters!

Below you'll find an awesome video—featuring Chief Joseph RiverWind, along with Joshua Aaron and band (using acoustic and native instruments)—performing Every Tribe, live at the Tower of David in Jerusalem

Psalm 106:1

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As one YouTube comment suggests and others echo—this video is like a little taste of what can look forward to in Heaven—where every tribe and tongue will join together in Praising our Lord and Creator:

Every Tribe - You Tube Comments Screen Capture

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So, check out this beautiful video—and allow the Lord Jesus to lift your heart and spirit—and fill you with His Power and Love!

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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

Ephesians 2:19-20

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Every Tribe - Lyrics

Loud acclimation led by Chief Joseph RiverWind:   

Let's give a shout to our Great Chief Cornerstone—Yeshua!

https://yeshua.org/who/what-does-yeshua-mean/

Every tribe, every tongue
Immanuel, your King shall come
End of sorrows, end of pain
Come and praise Creator's Name

Woah, oh, oh, oh

Speak to the land, oh, man of war
To every isle and distant shore
All God’s people say, “Amen”
Raise a shout, He's come again!

Terror shall return to them
To the ones who harm the innocent
They’d better lay down their sword
For the battle is not man's
It belongs to the Lord

Baruch haba b’Shem Adonai < Blessed is He Who comes in the Name of the Lord)

The King is coming!!


Written by Joshua Aaron and Chief Joseph Amahura RiverWind

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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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Romans 6:19-23

Alisa Turner - My Prayer For You

Hello brothers and sisters,

Today's beautiful music video comes from Alisa Turner singing, My Prayer For You—a song of hope and encouragement to the broken-hearted or those who've grown weary on their journey through this life.

(You'll find the lyrics embedded in the video)

It is my prayer that as you listen, God reveal Himself to you—and fill your heart with His Truth, Comfort, Peace, Healing, and Love.

Isaiah 49:13

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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.





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Thanks so much 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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Psalm 147:1-5

God Gave His Best · Evelyn Turrentine-Agee

Hebrews 7:26-28

Hi!

Through Ms D's Gospel Radio Show heard in Phoenix Arizona on KXEG 1280 AM Radio—I discovered Gospel Quartet Paradise Weekend Special with Leander Williams—who had been posting recordings of Miss D's program.

On 11-3-18—Williams uploaded his latest show to YouTube—and I always enjoy checking out what he's been playing.

One track stood out for me—God Gave His Best by Evelyn Turrentine-Agee.

If you've been to this blog before you'll know I'm partial to that up-tempo Gospel sound.  There is just something so infectious about it—especially when it's combined with lyrics that speak of the Truth!

In this case—God Gave His Best has BOTH!

BTW—I LOVE when Evelyn and the band "break it down" at about 1:25!

: )

I pray this song will Bless you as you listen and speak into your heart the truth of God's Love, Mercy, Forgiveness, Healing, and Peace!!

You'll find the lyrics under the "Music-Only" video.

(Read how to be saved below) ✝

God Gave His Best - Lyrics

He gave the best he had —
When he gave Jesus!
He gave the best he had —
When He gave His Son!

He gave the best He had to give —
And my life for Him I'll live!
He gave the best He had to prove His Love for me!

God gave His Son
His Name is Jesus!
He came and gave His life
As a ransom for me

He bled and died
As a living sacrifice
He did it all to prove His love for me

(Chorus)

(Break-Down) —

Oh-oh-oh —

God gave His best
God gave His best

He gave His best and nothing less
Yes he did

God gave His best
Yeah - 

He gave His best and nothing less
Yes He did 

'Cause God Loves us so much
He gave His only - Yeah — His only — His only begotten Son

And He said whosoever  — Believeth in me
Shall not perish — But they'll have everlasting life!

Continues....

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Thanks so much 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!

2 Corinthians 5:17

Rev. Elijah Baker, Sr. - I Never Had It So Good

Music Only Video Embedded Below

John 10 : 25b - 30

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Welcome!

I posted here in August of 2017 about a radio program here in Phoenix, Arizona:

Ms D Soul Hour of Power Gospel Show simulcast on KXEG 1280 AM & 96.1FM.

I haven't had a chance to listen much since then but earlier this morning happened upon a YouTube upload of a recent show of hers.

She played a couple of tracks from the Rev Elijah Baker, Sr, and I loved the second one:

I Never Had It So Good

I love the Soul-Gospel feel, the guitars — and the vocals and backing vocals are sooooo tasty!

It Blesses me so much to listen to this kind of music.

Please give it a spin - I'll bet you'll agree!  : )

Lyrics are posted below.





I Never Had It So Good - Lyrics

I never had it so good,
I never had it so good,

I remember, Oh! Lordy,
When I didn't have a dime,

I remember, Oh! Lordy,
I didn't have shoes on my feet,

But I found a man named named Jesus,
And Jesus came to my rescue,
(That's why we come to church today)

Back to top

I never had it so good,
I never had it so good,

Repeats

(Let me tell you something - hey)

I used to hear my mother,
Way back down in Louisiana,
She'll be in the kitchen, Yeah!
Cooking up my meal,
She would steal away,
Oh, by herself,
She would go down,
Go down on her knees,
And I could hear her say,

Thank you, Jesus, 
Thank you Lord,
Thank you, Jesus, 
Thank you Lord!

Repeats

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Thanks so much for stopping by!

May God Richly Bless you! 

Jesus is LORD!

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.

Peaceful Praise: The Heavens Declare - Scott Brenner

Music video embedded below commentary

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Hi!

There's a nice rain in the Phoenix area this morning — the first we've had in over 100 days — and so it's been an enjoyable start to my day!

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As we come to the end of yet another year, I hope you've been Blessed and surrounded by the Love of God and family and friends.

Someone shared the scripture from John 16:33 on twitter recently — as seen in the image above — and it made an impact on me and rang in my spirit.

So if, like me, your year has been filled with both good and bad, we must always remember that this life is brief in comparison with the lives that await us — for those who believe in Jesus as Messiah and Lord — who are granted to spend eternity in His presence through faith in Him.

Revelation 21:1-4 

Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. ² I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. ³ And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “ 

<sup>“Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.

4 "</sup>He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

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Recently I heard an amazing song by an artist I'd never come across before.  

"The Heaven's Declare", by Scott Brenner, is a very atmospheric and peaceful worship song — and uses the words from Psalm 19:1-6.

It's a beautiful passage that reminds that God's creation points directly back to Him.

I hope you will feel Blessed by this beautiful music! 

http://scottbrenner.org/home.htm
 




The Heavens Declare the Glory of God, Psalm 19:1-6 (NKJV) 

The heavens declare the glory of God
And the firmament shows His handiwork

Day unto day utters speech
And night unto night reveals knowledge

There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard 
Their line has gone out through all the earth 
And their words to the end of the world

In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun
Which is like a bridegroom coming out of His chamber
And rejoices like a strong man to run its race

Its rising is from one end of heaven
And its circuit to the other end
And there is nothing hidden from its heat
The heavens declare the glory of God


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May God Richly Bless you! 

Jesus is LORD!

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.