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Creating Songs from Scripture: An AI Experiment

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I am a musician as well as a writer and I wanted to try something new. How about I feed AI (Artificial Intelligence) some Bible Verses? Let’s see what happens. Here are the verses I used: I googled what app would create a song with these verses and settled on Beatz: AI Music Generator. I … Read more

Unlock Your Potential: Rise Up Like Lazarus

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I hears Cain’s Song “Rise Up” today and it sparked a fire in my soul. I’d like to share it with you so you too can RISE UP! It doesn’t matter what we are going through right now. God is calling our name and helping us to RISE UP out of the grave of despair … Read more

Somebody’s Child

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I came across this song and it really got me. one of those heart tug songs that reminded me that we all need second chances! Somebody’s Child Lyrics [Verse 1: Blessing Offor]Do you remember dreaming?Do you remember home?Do you remember feelin’Like you were not alone?When a minute was foreverAnd you had a hand to holdTell … Read more

Rejoice in His Presence

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Merry Christmas my friends and family!  I know this year is different with the Covid pandemic, however there is still a reason to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! “For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given; And the government shall be upon His … Read more

Shout Out to the Plants Growing Through Concrete or Snow

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I live in Wisconsin. Last night we had another snow emergency with another 1 to 4 inches. We are kinda buried in snow. It’s real pretty to look at – as long as you are inside, lol!Then you see it. There is always a sign. God never gives up on us. Here is a little … Read more

Oh Come Let Us Adore Him

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As the Christmas Season is upon us there is one word that I keep thinking of – Adore. Adore means to love and respect someone deeply, to worship them. This season I am taking time to Adore Jesus. Yes, we can Adore Jesus in Church. But this season, I am going to Adore Him in … Read more

Life Lesson Learned – You Can’t Change Someone Who Does Not Want to be Changed

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I am sure you have met one, a person who absolutely did not want to change. You can love them all you want, give them all the tools for personal growth, but they are not interested. You may want the best for someone but they don’t want it for themselves. Life lesson learned – you … Read more

God’s Love

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I have to remind myself that God’s love is greater than any challenge I face. Sometimes I forget. Here is a poem/song I wrote way back in 2010.  Recently our JAM Praise Band has started sharing our original songs. This is the first one I shared. Here is our band playing – no editing or … Read more

Sovereign Over Us by Aaron Keys

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My Pastor shared this song with me yesterday. The tears just started flowing. It really ministered to me. God bless you if you are walking through the valley. Remember, God promises that goodness and mercy will follow us all the days of our lives and we would dwell in the Presence of the Lord forever. Don’t give up, just rest in Jesus.

Sovereign Over Us

by Aaron Keyes
There is strength within the sorrow,
There is beauty in our tears
You meet us in our mourning,
With a love that casts out fear
You are working in our waiting,
Sanctifying us
When beyond our understanding,
You’re teaching us to trust
Your plans are still to prosper,
You have not forgotten us
You’re with us in the fire and the flood
Faithful forever,
Perfect in love
You are sovereign over us
You are wisdom unimagined,
Who could understand your ways
Reigning high above the heavens,
Reaching down in endless grace
You’re the Lifter of the lowly,
Compassionate and kind
You surround and You uphold me,
Your promises are my delight
Even what the enemy means for evil
You turn it for our good,
You turn it for our good and for your glory
Even in the valley You are faithful
You’re working for our good,
Youre ‘working for our good and for your glory
Songwriters: KEYES AARON / MOORING JACK ANTHONY / BROWN BRYAN EDWARD
Sovereign Over Us lyrics © WORSHIPTOGETHER.COM Songs, Chief End Music
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You’ve Got a Friend – Carole King

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There are days we just need a hug from our friends. I love my friends, they help me keep it together on days when I’m not sure I know how. Here is the original songwriter Carole King with You’ve Got a Friend:

YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND

CAROLE KING

Lyrics:

When you’re down and troubled
And you need some loving care
And nothin’, nothin’ is goin’ right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I’ll come runnin’ to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there
You’ve got a friend

If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that ol’ north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you’ll hear me knockin’ at your door

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I’ll come runnin’ to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there

Ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend
When people can be so cold
They’ll hurt you, yes, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them
Oh, but don’t you let them

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I’ll come runnin’ to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there
You’ve got a friend

� 1971 ColGems-EMI Music, Inc. (ASCAP)

Lyrics courtesy of EMI Music Publishing.

Even Before You Were Born, Jesus Knew You

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As Christmas time approaches and we celebrate the birth of our Savior I learned something new this year I thought I would share with you. We have all heard the story of Jesus’ birth in Luke 1, like 100 times right? This year my wonderful sister in the Lord, Bonnie Hawley, was teaching us more. … Read more

Chin Up Buttercup

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Chin up buttercup. Have you ever heard that saying? I heard it today in the spirit, yeah, really. My Mom used to say that to me when I was a kid So I had to look it up. Where in the world does that come from? I laughed when I read it: From  Phrases.org: This … Read more