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When Music and Joy Mingle

by Cathy Baker

Few things have profoundly affected my life more than music, especially as a Christ follower.

Its power comes as no surprise. Music was present at the time of creation
(Job 38:7) and it will be present once again when every creature sings
to the Lamb who was slain. (Rev. 5:13)

One musician, Michael Card, has left an indelible mark on my life, as well as many who’ve participated in Bible classes I’ve led over the years. He’s sometimes referred to as “a thinking man’s musician.” If you know his music, this comes as no surprise.

Michael Card

One particular stanza in the song, “Joy in the Journey” has never failed to move me to tears. Not once. Perhaps it’s because I chased after happiness for years but captured only heartache.

Forget not the hope that’s before you
And never stop counting the cost
Remember the hopelessness when you were lost?

It’s only when we can recall the hopelessness of our life without Christ that we can we truly rejoice.

When joy rises to the surface and mingles with the music on our lips, a divinely infused fragrance of Christ invades the soul and cannot be contained.

Joy in the Journey

-Michael Card

There is a joy in the journey
There’s a light we can love on the way
There is a wonder and wildness to life
And freedom for those who obey

And all those who seek it, shall find it
A pardon for all who believe
Hope for the hopeless and sight for the blind

To all who’ve been born of the Spirit
And who share incarnation with Him
Who belong to eternity, stranded in time
And weary of struggling with sin

Forget not the hope that’s before you
And never stop counting the cost
Remember the hopelessness when you were lost?

There is a joy in the journey
There’s a light we can love on the way
There is a wonder and wildness to life
And freedom for those who obey
And freedom for those who obey

Downloading A Gift of Worship

by Cathy Baker | Faith | 0 comments

Music moves the heart to worship like none other — especially during the Christmas season. Some of my favorites:

Michael Card
Andrew Peterson
Frank, Bing, and Johnny

This year, I’m delighted (and very proud) to add another favorite to the list. Our son, Brandon, is a worship leader in OH and just released his first Christmas EP. It includes 3 songs:

Go Tell It On The Mountain
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Christmas Medley

The EP can be downloaded for $3.00 via online or you can purchase a 10 card bundle to slip into your Christmas cards. It’s a meaningful way to share the gift of worship.

If you’re local, our youngest son, Zach, Brian, and friends from his church will be leading in a time of worship on Sunday at 6:00 p.m., Providence Baptist Church. All are welcome!

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!”

[Psalm 95:1]
– See more at: http://www.prayers-for-special-help.com/bible-verses-about-music.html#sthash.Zg4FfTGZ.dpuf

My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed. Psalm 71:23

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!”

[Psalm 95:1]
– See more at: http://www.prayers-for-special-help.com/bible-verses-about-music.html#sthash.Zg4FfTGZ.dpuf

Listen: 30 Days of Wonder Challenge

by Cathy Baker | Faith | 2 comments

DAY 29: LISTEN

Flip through your music collection and select a song that’s particularly meaningful to your spiritual journey. Close your eyes and listen to the lyrics and the tune. Reflect on the phrases or words that catch your attention. Consider how this song reminds you of God’s presence and faithfulness in your life. Spend some time thanking God for his faithfulness in your life.

– Margaret Feinburg, Wonderstruck

What song is particularly meaningful to your spiritual journey?

I’m not sure where to begin, but pretty much anything by Michael Card has moved my spiritual journey along in the right direction.