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Written and recorded by Dale Brown

Written and recorded by Dale Brown

SONG BY ELAINE TAYLORBROWN

Published by M2W Productions L.L.C, ASCAP registered and copyrighted

I wrote this song back in 1981, or so when I was in prison for 30 years over 20 years ago home now free, and loving Jesus. When I first come home I began growing my first tomatoes for the Spring season in my house. It was a project I've always wanted to do. In Maine the summers are short but the soil is beautiful. I give all the glory for the many years God has restored back to me that the locust stole from me as an addict, and criminal most of my young years but when He touched me I was no longer the same...Amen!

Listen to this new song called ‘Better Man’ by for KING + COUNTRY today!

“I do, I do, I wanna be a better man for you, watch the words traveling, down the hall,
Through your heart, feel my pulse quickening, a step away, a world apart
I know that I let you down, let my pride shut you out, that's not the way it's meant to be
Sorry for the tears you've cried, darling, let me make it right ‘cause you deserve the best of me”

What a great song from for KING + COUNTRY’s new album titled What Are We Waiting For?. The lyrics of ‘Better Man’ express the desire to improve oneself for the sake of a significant other. 

There is a focus on humility and the commitment to change in order to improve the relationship. The brother duo, Joel and Luke Smallbone, shared about the song ‘Better Man’ and their feelings behind it.

“‘Better Man’ we felt was always one of the more honest songs on the record,” the Smallbones shared on their band’s Facebook page. “Whether in our relationships with our spouses or relationships at large, it’s fair to assume that most of us want to be good people. But the truth is we’re human - we’re not perfect and our relationships aren’t perfect. This song is us describing how we want to be better.”

“As men, we’ve found we can tend to be very prideful people, and pride is something that kills vibrant relationships. It’s our hope that this song speaks on how to live with humility, and how to show grace to the ones that are closest to us - our wives.”

What an important message and one that deserves to be taken to heart. The music from for KING + COUNTRY always brings so much love and inspiration, and we hope you felt that today when listening to their new song ‘Better Man.’

Check out the official music video for the new song ‘Dreams’ by NEEDTOBREATHE and featuring Judah & The Lion.

“You make dreams come true, You make dreams come true, I’m a wounded shell
I’m a restless hurry, I get a few things right, but still I find myself in trouble, I’m a loaded gun
I’m a full blown worry, I’m a reckless soldier trying to crawl out of the rubble 
It’s hard to see the light from under it, but all these failures got me wondering”

What a great song! The lyrics in ‘Dreams’ explore themes of struggle, perseverance, and the power that the Lord has to make our dreams come true. And what a wonderful reminder that is!

In the music video, NEEDTOBREATHE and Judah & The Lion are jamming out together in a field and just having the best time together. At one point, there’s even giant sumo wrestler suits and fireworks going off around them. And the joyful video definitely had an impact on their audience.

“This is one of the most fun videos I have ever seen,” shared one person on YouTube. “I can't stop smiling. Thanks, guys! And the lyrics are great, as usual.”

“This song just made my day. So fun and uplifting!” writes another person online.

On Facebook, NEEDTOBREATHE and Judah & The Lion shared a little bit about the story behind the song ‘Dreams’ in a short video.

“So we got in and wrote a song together that we knew was kind of magic, I think the day of, which you don’t always know that leaving a writing room,” said Bear Rinehart, the lead singer of NEEDTOBREATHE. “But I felt like we landed on something, like this feels like both of our bands and has that energy, and I’m really proud of it.”

“I’m really excited the way that it kind of came about,” said Judah Akers, the lead singer of Judah & The Lion. “I don’t really know how any of this, like I don’t know how we’re able to do this for a living. So, it literally is just kind of about being grateful to the fans and to people that have kind of been along both of our journeys, and I hope you feel that when you hear the song.”

We hope that you enjoyed listening to ‘Dreams’ today and the song was able to bring you some joy!

For God So Love You.... Jn 3: 16 Love Recklessly Loves You And You Have To Reciprocate That Love To The Best Of Your Ability.

Listen to this amazing song titled ‘Salvation Mountain’ by Lauren Daigle and featuring guitar virtuoso Gary Clark Jr.

“You turn my rags into riches, my mess into marvelous, my broken into beautiful
Like only You can, You take my fear into faith, my hopelessness to happiness
My loneliness into living, it's where You're takin' me, I'm on my way to Salvation Mountain
Yeah, I'm here to be changed, I'm here to be free, I'm on my way to Salvation Mountain”

What an amazing song that reminds us how God can completely turn our lives around. This soulful song is part of Lauren Daigle’s new full-length self-titled album. The project’s first ten songs came out in May, and another thirteen songs were released in September. The song ‘Salvation Mountain’ was written over the course of a road trip with co-writer Jonas Myrin to the eccentric landmark in the California desert. 

With her music, Lauren Daigle shares that she wants others to know that God loves His people as they are. “There is a lot of joy in having a relationship with Jesus,” she says. 

“And so expressing that kind of sentiment and this lack-of-shame expression of God was so important to me, for people to see Him as this God of love and God of kindness and this God that will meet you in any place that you’re at.”

Lauren Daigle has had huge success with both Christian and contemporary listeners, but she says that she is just getting started. She shares that her most recent album is her most personal one yet, and she is just beginning to find her true sound. We can’t wait to hear more from this talented artist!

We hope that you enjoyed listening to ‘Salvation Mountain’ by Lauren Daigle today!

Call His name and He will answer, whether you are in your darkest moment or just want to profess your faith. Lyrics by Mike Brotherton (US) and Clare Steffen (US), Music, Vocals, and Music Production by May OnMars (Zimbabwe), as a part of the Round The Globe project.

Jesus is both the lion and the lamb, fulfilling the prophecy, He made the ultimate sacrifice. The lion shall lie down with the lamb. Music composition by Francis Mikel Eloho (Mikel Francis from Nigeria) & Raul Barba (Argentina), Lyrics by Clare Steffen (USA), Vocals by Raul Barba, Clare Steffen & Raul Barba May OnMars (Zimbabwe), and Music Production by Raul Barba as a part of the Round The Globe project.

Listen to ‘Life On It’ by TobyMac and Sarah Reeves in this official lyric video. TobyMac released a new album in 2022, two years after the tragic passing of his oldest son. In the midst of his grief, he honestly didn’t know if he would ever perform again. However, God met TobyMac in his grief, and through his journey of healing, he learned to put his life on God’s truths.

As the song begins, TobyMac sings of his unwavering commitment to God. No matter what comes his way, he will always remain in Christ: 

“You're my way and my truth, I'm a disciple of You
Through the highs and the lows, my heart will always stay true
They could put me in chains, they could lock me away
They would slay me in vain, I will always remain”

This groovy song deals with the depths of pain, needs, and struggles while reminding us God is with us as he walks through the valleys and mountaintops. TobyMac praises how Christ died for us and we can put our lives on his sacrifice and truth! He also shares tangible and relatable moments in his life where he was walking a path of grief. 

We all can relate to moments in our lives when something unexpected or tragic happens that leave us reeling and wondering why God would allow it. We will never know the answer on this side of heaven why God allows circumstances and situations. But we do know God will work things together for our good and his glory. 

We are all faced with a decision: live for Christ or die for nothing. But the truth at its core is that we would rather live for Christ than get distracted by meaningless things here on earth. The key is keeping our eyes on Christ and our hearts saturated in his promises. We hope is song rejuvenated the fire within you to keep living a life dedicated to Jesus! 

“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain,” Philippians 1:21. 

SCRIPTURE SONG

Check out the new official music video for the song ‘What Are We Waiting For’ by for KING + COUNTRY.

“Can't be what we can't see, can't speak when we can't breathe, can't dance if we don't
Move our feet. It's a blur tryin' to keep pace. Days are running like they're in a race
Can't move if we're in our own way. I guess the crisis is we've just one life to live
And no one knows what happens next, so what are we waiting for? What are we waiting for?”

This great song is part of for KING + COUNTRY’s new album, also titled What Are You Waiting For. It was released earlier this year after a long period of self-reflection and personal growth for the band during the pandemic. Some of the lessons learned about family, spirituality, and unity are reflected in the messages on the 13-song album.

When it comes to the message of the song ‘What Are We Waiting For,’ the band members of for KING + COUNTRY shared their thoughts.

“So often we deal in statements in life — about ourselves, about God, about others. And yet, if you look at Jesus’ life, He often dealt in questions. We have found it very relieving and exciting to start writing from that place, and ‘What Are We Waiting For?’ stands as just that,” the singers explained.

“One of our favorite lines in the whole song is ‘What are we praying for? What are we saving for? What if we could be the light that no one could ignore?’ We’re proud to ask these questions alongside you, and we hope that you find your answers as we’ve found ours,” they shared.

We hope that you enjoyed listening to and watching the official music video for ‘What Are We Waiting For’ by for KING + COUNTRY today!

© 2023 Glen Shulfer ~ Based on Psalm 4

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