Quarantine tested our family's faith, but it also inspired me to write new lyrics. As my devout Christian family grappled with the difficulties of COVID-19, my mother's severe symptoms led her into a deep depression and a crisis of faith. One difficult night, I found myself writing a heartfelt prayer in the form of lyrics, questioning if we were heard.

The song that emerged was a conversation with God, a melodic reminder to trust and rejoice in His eternal nearness. These lyrics, which poured out effortlessly, marked a rare moment in my songwriting—a night filled with fear and love. Now, as we recover, this song stands as a testament to our enduring faith and God's goodness.

He came to his own but his own rejected him. He was born a King without a earthly kingdom.

This song is about how Jesus is the living water that we drink from and that we will never thirst. (Note: the genre is Christian, not pop - I was unable to select that genre above).

lost and gone astray.

This song was inspired by an ancient Jewish melody transcribed from oral tradition by A.Z. Idelsohn that I found. I was captured by the melody and wanted to put it in a modern context. We've all been rescued from dark, stormy seas in our lives and just like the children of Israel God helps us cross over and get to the other side.

I wrote this one with Bill Whyte and Nathan Woodard. Nathan is on vocals.