sunday songs - "come thou fount"

Every Sunday, I will post a video or audio track of a church-related song, whether it be a pretty arrangement of a hymn, an EFY song, or even an inspirational, Christ-centered song by a Christian group not affiliated with the church. Music has such an unbelievable power to change lives - it is through song that I feel the Spirit the strongest in my life, and I hope that as I share these songs you can feel the truth of the messages they teach.

When I saw this video, I knew I had to share it. Not only is this one of my favorite hymns, but I have been big fans of both of these musicians - Lindsey Stirling and Kuha'o Case - for a long time now, and this video is completely improvised! This was the first time they met, and they had not rehearsed their parts separately. Oh, and did I forget to mention that Kuha'o is blind, and only seventeen?

When I see things like this, it just reaffirms my testimony of the power of music, and that the song of the righteous truly is a prayer unto the Lord (D&C 25:12).

because of him

sunday songs - "i can only imagine"

Every Sunday, I will post a video or audio track of a church-related song, whether it be a pretty arrangement of a hymn, an EFY song, or even an inspirational, Christ-centered song by a Christian group not affiliated with the church. Music has such an unbelievable power to change lives - it is through song that I feel the Spirit the strongest in my life, and I hope that as I share these songs you can feel the truth of the messages they teach.

This song by MercyMe has always been one of my favorites. The other day, it came on the radio just when I needed it the most. I sang along as I was sitting at the red light, sobbing my eyes out, my heart overflowing with gratitude for everything the Lord has given me. More than that, listening to the words reinforced my testimony that the Lord is aware of us and is always near - all we need to do is get on our knees.

sunday songs - "beautiful heartbreak"

Every Sunday, I will post a video or audio track of a church-related song, whether it be a pretty arrangement of a hymn, an EFY song, or even an inspirational, Christ-centered song by a Christian group not affiliated with the church. Music has such an unbelievable power to change lives - it is through song that I feel the Spirit the strongest in my life, and I hope that as I share these songs you can feel the truth of the messages they teach. 

I absolutely love this song by Hilary Weeks, and the video gives me chills every time I watch it. No matter what we go through in life, with the Lord's help, we can overcome our trials and emerge stronger because of them.

Hope you're enjoying General Conference!