It’s basically a deep reading of 2 Corinthians 12:9. I wrote it at a VERY challenging time in my life, I had a 4-month-old son in surgery for trachea repair when I wrote the lyrics, and two older sons I was caring for while my wife and youngest were stuck in the hospital for weeks.

Lamentations 3:22-23 is my favorite scripture. I actually wrote this song for a summer teen camp last year at the church where I serve as worship leader, then we’re recording it and planning to release on streaming, and maybe as part of a CD.

Lamentations 3:22-23 is my favorite scripture. I actually wrote this song for a summer teen camp last year at the church where I serve as worship leader, then we’re recording it and planning to release on streaming, and maybe as part of a CD.

I struggled with how to console a woman who had lost her Mother in a car accident. As I offered many ideas, I wanted to conclude it with the only consolation that really matters, being there for someone.

Naomi and Wynonna Judd talking about life

Naomi and Wynonna Judd talking about life

These lyrics are my first duet. David Snyder and I are on vocals. My goal is not to perform, I want to write, so what I share should be considered a worktape or demo for pitching.

This is part of a project to write more congregational music that's fun and easy to sing. The gist of this one is this: the things God has done for me and the way He's treated me make me want to sing His praises. Halleluiah!

Cowritten with Steve Ryan through a 'write with a pro' service offered by Songwriting Pro.