Rend Collective

Just released!

Song: One and Only

Artist: Rend Collective

Even When It Hurts

Song: Even When It Hurts (Praise Song)

Artist: Hillsong United

Greatly to be Praised

 

Song: Greatly to be Praised

Artist: Citizens & Saints

SOTW - My Heart is Ready

I'm fairly confident that I have gushed about Jonathan Thulin in previous posts, so this time I will refrain (seriously, though, he is insanely talented... okay, I'll stop)

Song: My Heart is Ready

Artist: Jonathan Thulin

p.s. His new album drops this Tuesday! I got a sneak preview on newreleasetuesday.com

and man, is it phenomenal!

SOTW - He Knows

So encouraged by this song today!

"We may faint and we may sink; feel the pain and near the brink. But the dark begins to shrink when you find the One who knows."

Song: He Knows

Artist: Jeremy Camp

New Music!

Yay for new music! 

Found these guys on newreleasetuesday.com!

Song: Over and Over Again

Artist: I Am They

Song of the Week: This is Living

Song: This Is Living (Acoustic)

Artist: Hillsong Young & Free

SOTW - Resolution

As mentioned here I love new Christmas songs. Yes, the classics will always be... classic, but there's something about an artist being able to dip into that Christmas magic and creating something new that I find really special. 

Here's one that I found recently! Their whole Christmas EP is playing as we speak, but this one really caught my attention (although their rendition of the beautiful Silent Night is also an attention getter)!

Song: Resolution

Artist: Everfound

Song of the Week - Wanted Man

To be honest, I never really liked these guys until I saw them live. That was a few months ago and I am just now getting into their stuff (and by getting into it I mean it's been on all. the. time.). This one is my current favorite:

Song: Wanted Man

Artist: Needtobreathe

SOTW: What It Costs

From Tim Foreman's beautiful, raw vocals to the phenomenal way the instruments create a mournful mood that somehow fits with the thoughtful lyrics in a way that's so powerful, this song is definitely in my top 10 of all time. 

Song: What It Costs

Artist: Switchfoot

Conflict // Song of the Week

What is life without conflict?

I'm an avid reader and I've often wondered why a book always have to have that 'get your heart racing and your palms sweating a little for the main character moment' - whether it's a physical problem (like in those classic Nancy Drew's - chloroform always got the best of that gal) or a spiritual problem. But what would a book be without it? Would there really be a story worth reading? I'm not so sure.

Conflict occurs on this Earth because we're at a time where the 'now' and the 'Kingdom to come' overlap. It won't be resolved until Jesus comes back one day. But I think that God can still use it for His glory, no doubt about it. One of my favorite verses, Lamentations 3:31-33, says: "But though He causes grief, yet will He be moved to compassion according to the multitude of His loving-kindness and tender mercy^. For He does not willingly and from His heart afflict or grieve the children of men" (Amplified). 

In this life, there will be conflict. But what would life be without it? Like a book character without a purpose, without conflict we would never be pushed out of our comfort zone and never grow. God has a purpose for everything we go through and a climax that far surpasses anything we can imagine: Heaven.

To bring it all together, this song by one of my all-time favorite bands has been stuck in my head for the past two days. It's a call for all Christians to fix our eyes on the One True King; a reminder that He is above all. Plus, it's got a catchy beat!

Song: Fix My Eyes

Artist: For King & Country

Can't Be Saved

Jessa Anderson is one of my all-time favorite Christian music artists.

She just released her new album - Whole - and this song is one of my absolute favorites.

It's beautifully melodic and has a message that struck a chord in my heart 

(read an explanation of the story behind the story here)

Youtube won't let me put a video up so click through here to watch!

Boldly I Approach

Sometimes you just need a song that speaks truth into the deepest parts of your soul.

This is one of those.

"I'm face to face with Love Himself."

Song: Boldly I Approach

Artist: Rend Collective*

*Their new album came out today and it's fantastic! 

It's called "The Art of Celebration" and all the lyric videos can be found on youtube!

Dear No One.

My friend showed me a video for Tori Kelly's song Paper Heart, and I was sold.

Her soulful voice makes me think of Demi Lovato and Britt Nicole,

and her lyrics are cute but thoughtful.

Song: Dear No One

Artist: Tori Kelly

Saltwater Heart

Love it.

Song: Saltwater Heart

Artist: Switchfoot

He Is With Us

My brother showed me this song over the Christmas season and we quickly got to dueting it cause it's phenomenal!

Song: He Is With Us

Artist: Love & The Outcome

Architecture

Instead of mentioning for the millionth time how in love I am with Jonathan Thulin's music, why don't you just listen to his latest song instead?

YouTube won't let me put it here - so click on this to go to the video!


My top Christmas songs for the season coming soon! As well as a post on being single. Hope your December starts off well!

I Am Mountain

Indie music is not always my thing, but Gungor is always just edgy enough to maybe be considered indie and they have so much depth in their musicality and lyrics that I love listening to them! Check out their new single:

Song: I Am Mountain

Artist: Gungor

**disclaimer: I had to listen to this a few times before I fell in love, and I have had it on repeat (along with Hillsong's "Oceans") ever since!

Remain (Sotw)

Though this band is kinda hit and miss with me, this song is definitely a hit.

This will be on replay for sure!

Song: Remain

Artist: Royal Tailor

You Are More - SOTW

I've noticed that I've been posting a lot on music lately and not much else... I've also noticed that I'm going to do a throwback and it's not Thursday... Tough!

Love the message of this song, especially the bridge. 

Plus the band is amazing - music and life wise!

Song: You Are More

Artist: Tenth Avenue North