2010 Grammy Nominations list... Gospel Only

Best Gospel Performance 
(For solo, duo, group as collaborative performances. Singles or tracks with vocal containing Gospel lyrics. All genres of Gospel music are eligible.)

• Free To Be Me
  Francesca Battistelli
  [Fervent Records/ Word Entertainment] 
  
  
• Jesus Is Love
  Heather Headley Featuring Smokie Norful
  Track from: Audience Of One
  [EMI Gospel] 
  
  
• I Believe
  Jonny Lang With Fisk Jubilee Singers
  Track from: Oh Happy Day
  [Vector Recordings/EMI Gospel] 
  
  
• Wait On The Lord
  Donnie McClurkin Featuring Karen Clark Sheard
  Track from: We All Are One (Live In Detroit)
  [Verity] 
  
  
• Born Again
  Third Day
  Track from: Revelation
  [Essential Records] 
  
  
  

Category 51

Best Gospel Song 
(A Songwriter(s) Award. For Song Eligibility Guidelines see Category #3. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.)

• Born Again
  Tai Anderson, David Carr, Mark Lee & Mac Powell, songwriters (Third Day)
  Track from: Revelation
  [Essential Records; Publisher: Consuming Fire Music.] 
  
  
• City On Our Knees
  Cary Barlowe, Toby McKeehan & Jaime Moore, songwriters (TobyMac)
  [Forefront Records; Publishers: Achtober Songs, Emack Music, Jamnu Music, Castle Bound, Bummerman Music.] 
  
  
• Every Prayer
  Dayna Caddell, Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey & Ricardo Sanchez, songwriters (Israel Houghton & Mary Mary)
  Track from: The Power Of One
  [Integrity Music; Publishers: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing, Aaron Lindsey Publishing, Integrity's Praise! Music, Sound of the New Breed, gnidybab music, Ricardo Music Dot Com.] 
  
  
• God In Me
  Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell & Warryn Campbell, songwriters (Mary Mary Featuring Kierra "KiKi" Sheard)
  Track from: The Sound
  [Columbia Records; Publishers: EMI April Music, Wet Ink Red Music, That's Plum Song, It's Tea Tyme.] 
  
  
• The Motions
  Jason Houser, Sam Mizell & Matthew West, songwriters (Matthew West)
  Track from: Something To Say
  [Sparrow Records; Publishers: Word Music/Songs For Lulu/Simple Tense Songs/Wyzell Music/Songs of Extreme/Cedar Sides.] 
  
  
  

Category 52

Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album 
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

• The Big Picture
  Da' T.R.U.T.H.
  [Cross Movement Records] 
  
  
• Crash
  Decyfer Down
  [INO Records] 
  
  
• Innocence & Instinct
  Red
  [Essential Records] 
  
  
• Live Revelations
  Third Day
  [Essential Records] 
  
  
• The Dash
  John Wells-The Tonic
  [Cross Movement Records] 
  
  
  

Category 53

Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album 
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

• Speaking Louder Than Before
  Jeremy Camp
  [BEC Recordings] 
  
  
• The Power Of One
  Israel Houghton
  [Integrity Music] 
  
  
• The Long Fall Back To Earth
  Jars Of Clay
  [Gray Matters/Essential Records] 
  
  
• Love Is On The Move
  Leeland
  [Essential Records] 
  
  
• Freedom
  Mandisa
  [Sparrow Records] 
  
  
  

Category 54

Best Southern, Country, Or Bluegrass Gospel Album 
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

• Jason Crabb
  Jason Crabb
  [Spring Hill Music Group] 
  
  
• Dream On
  Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
  [Gaither Music Group] 
  
  
• The Rock
  Tracy Lawrence
  [Rocky Comfort Records/Artist2Market Distribution] 
  
  
• In God's Time
  Barry Scott & Second Wind
  [Rebel Records] 
  
  
• Everyday
  Triumphant Quartet
  [Daywind Records] 
  
  
  

Category 55

Best Traditional Gospel Album 
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

• God Don't Never Change
  Ashley Cleveland
  [E1 Music] 
  
  
• The Law Of Confession, Part I
  Donald Lawrence & Co.
  [Quiet Water/Verity] 
  
  
• Oh Happy Day
  (Various Artists)
  Bill Hearn, Ken Levitan, Ken Pennell, Jack Rovner & Cedric Thompson, producers
  [EMI Gospel/Vector Recordings] 
  
  
• The Journey Continues
  The Williams Brothers
  [Blackberry Records] 
  
  
• How I Got Over
  Vickie Winans
  [Destiny Joy Records] 
  
  
  

Category 56

Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album 
(For albums containing 51% or more playing time of VOCAL tracks.)

• Audience Of One
  Heather Headley
  [EMI Gospel] 
  
  
• Renewed
  Sheri Jones-Moffett
  [EMI Gospel] 
  
  
• Just James
  J Moss
  [GospoCentric/ Verity] 
  
  
• Smokie Norful: Live
  Smokie Norful
  [EMI Gospel] 
  
  
• Bold Right Life
  Kierra Sheard
  [EMI Gospel] 

This year's Grammy is looking OK.... not to excited about it though!!! As you can see I am not suggesting winners this year...lets see how it goes though

You were only one step away...

A thousand steps from You, saying what’s the use
No matter how I try, I slip and fall and don’t know why
Time and time again, I run from You, trying to live
I do it on my own, in a crowd but feel so alone
(I wanna go back)

I turn around, I see Your face, open arms for my embrace
You were only one step away
There is no yesterday, I look ahead without the pain
You were only one step away

I think of all I’ve done, I turn again to run
How could You still love me, I’m someone I don’t want to be
A whisper in my ear, says release all my fear
Grace is here for you, the choice is yours, what will you do?
(I wanna go back)

I turn around, I see Your face, open arms for my embrace
You were only one step away
There is no yesterday, I look ahead without the pain
You were only one step away

Even though I slipped away, thank you God for saving grace
You were only one step away

 I turn around, I see Your face, open arms for my embrace
You were only one step away
There is no yesterday, I look ahead without the pain
You were only one step away

This is an amazing song  by Julian Drive and it describes my walk with God. There are times when I feel so far off from Him and depression tries to have the best of me but then I remember that through it all... He is only one step away...

My own Christmas best & worst List

Jason Boyett rocks... No doubt!!! I was reading his blog and he had a Christmas best and worst list so I decided to do mine....

Best Traditional Christmas Carol: 
O Little Town of Bethlehem... Myabe it is because I heard the cover version by Out of Eden and loved it!!!


Worst Traditional Christmas Carol:
Away in a manger... i still don't get the song (same with Jason)

Best New Christmas Song:
This Christmas by Tobymac... the lyrics are superb!!  and My Grown Up Christmas List... amazing lyrics!!!


Worst New(ish) Christmas Song:
 8 Days of Christmas by Destiny's Child... funny thing is I hum the song well... I just don't see how the song relates to Christmas

Best Nativity Set:
The set in The Preachers wife... it was so cool...


Worst Nativity Set:
The one in Love Actually... It was so... wrong!


Best Holiday Special:
Ummm... Aint got!!!


Worst Holiday Special:
 Same as above


Best Christmas Color:

Red...

Worst Christmas Color:
None... I love them all


Favorite Christmas Movie (This is me adding my own):
This Christmas...



This was so much fun... You should do yours...

Check out Jason's own here



Trotcha!!!

So you heard??? He said... She said... YOU TALK TOO MUCH!!

This is how I feel right now. You can imagine people walking up to you, acting like they have you all figured out... What kind of rubbish is that? Imagine someone who is not even a family member, talk less of friend is telling me that he knows me more than I know myself. I really don't get honestly.

I know most times we judge people before we meet them. It is normal and it is very human but it doesn't give you the room to think you have them all figured out... and it just doesn't end there... these people then go about spreading rumors.. before you know it, you will start to here he said, she said, they said, Lagbaja told me... and in the end.. the person's reputation is in the mud...

I dunno why I am saying this but please....let us stop gossiping... Exodus 23:1 sums it all up

YOU SHALL not repeat or raise a false report; you shall not join with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. (The Amplified Version)

Peace out!!!

PS: I am currently listening to The Washington Projects- You Talk too Much and check out the YADA blog here

Help Christian families in Vietnam celebrate Christmas

I just needed to share this...

Tribal Christians in northern and central Vietnam are routinely harassed by police. Authorities beat them and intimidate them, forcing them from their homes. Christian families often lose their land and everything they own. It's not unusual to see parents and their children trekking down muddy paths, their backs burdened with their few remaining possessions. With no safe haven, many are forced to make their home out of a plastic tarp.

You might think nothing could relieve the cloud of persecution surrounding our brothers and sisters in Vietnam. But something as small as a Gospel storybook telling of Christ's love or a toy given to them by someone from their Christian family can have an incredible effect on those suffering for their faith. Such gifts help them know their brothers and sisters around the world love and care for them.

You can encourage our persecuted brothers and sisters and help bring the gospel to Vietnam by sponsoring a Christmas Care Pack or a Village Outreach Pack.

Christmas Care Packs are backpacks filled with Christian books, a toy, school supplies, and clothing for needy Christian children. You can sponsor the delivery of a Christmas Care Pack for $25.

Village Outreach Packs include a set of ministry tools such as books, tracts, DVDs and an MP3 player to help evangelists share Jesus with those around them. You can sponsor the delivery of a Village Outreach Pack for $75.

» CLICK HERE to share blessings with Vietnamese Christians this Christmas.

If you would like to view a list of resources on the persecuted church and online specials from VOM, please visit www.VOMBooks.com. This online offer is being presented by The Voice of the Martyrs. For additional information, you may contact us by clicking here or calling our order line at 800-747-0085. To view our privacy policy, click here.

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Blogville, Nigeria .... I have gist for you... BET is coming to NIGERIA!!!

BET's Sunday's best is coming to NIGERIA!!! Can I get a drum roll please!!! According to this source... which is BET obviously... they are looking for a new gospel talent so they are holding auditions for the Season 3 of the show (that is poor English but whatever)... Anyways... auditions are gonna be on Saturday December 6 at the Eko Hotel and Suites... time is 10am so guys be there oh!!! The door closes at noon and the first 1000 contestants will be attended to but you have to get the necessary forms here.

What are you waiting for.. you better go get READY!!!!

Remember.... I am on Boundless and there is a new Kiss &Tell... love y'all

I AM ON BOUNDLESS.... YAY!!!

OK... I am like super duper excited... I finally appeared on Boundless line... I feel so excited... I cannot believe myself... Check it out here

WOW!!! Anyways.. it's all good sha... the guys browsing beside me are creeping me out... one is obsessed about the Dec 21 2012 gist and the other is blogging about how to make 7.2 million Naira and guess what.. the guy does not look like he as five Naira to save himself... but who am I to judge right???

I AM ON BOUNDLESS!!!!

That's Funmi, Bunmi and me on my birthday in May... that's the picture on BOUNDLESS!!!!!

PS: Check out the new kiss and tell here

It's been a long time...

Hey blogville,


Music Playing- Stacie Orrico’s Beautiful Awakening

How is it?? What has been happening??? It’s been almost a week since I was here last and honestly, I missed y’all.

Nothing major has happened besides the fact that I am super excited that this Friday is The Experience concert. May I add here that this concert is the biggest gospel concert in THE WORLD (I think)? Anyways, I am excited because I know it’s going to be major fun… and I am going to see Mr. Kirk Franklin LIVE!!! (I hope he sings ‘How It Used to be’. I am so in love with that song). Also, Friday is the day we go home. Our school is closing on Friday and I can’t wait to go home. It has been an amazing year and I am thankful to God for how things have gone. I also will be going to see that “2012” movie that everyone has been screaming about. They say the movie is based on the prophecy by some woman that the world is coming to an end in 2012. I am not saying anything. Lemme just go and see the movie first before I start drawing any conclusions.

I saw the movie for “Dead Like Me” and although it was cool seeing an older version of Jasmine Guy, the movie was just twisted… yes it is good entertainment but plesase… I mean their version of the creation story is so excessive…

Finally, I got to watch GREASE!!!! That movie is like a classic and I have been dying to watch it and I did. I am not going to review the movie but all I know is that it was good to see a very young John Travolta… I need to see more classics so if you have an idea to how I can watch Gone with the Wind, Casablanca and My Fair Lady… holler me.

Thanks to Blogratti… Here are my plans for the week

1. Spend time in constant communion with God (You don’t want to know what has been going on)

2. Submit the corrected versions of my chapters 1-3 before I go home

3. Get her phone number

4. Make Glory’s birthday on Wednesday and unforgettable one

5. Make sure our film blog is ready fro submission by Thursday

So those are my plans. I hope they all work out… till my next post….

Trotcha!!

PS: I also want to reduce my sugar intake and Trotcha is a word I formed and it means Wishing you love, peace and happiness.

Random Discussions: Are Tyler Perry Movies among them?

Peoples African American movies are cliche. Do you think so??? I think so..sometime but I don't feel Tyler Perry's movies are. What do you think?

The Plans & Thoughts I Have for you....

That is what I heard Him say to me clearly this morning... To think that I almost entered into trouble this morning and He pulled me out... He rescued me... Honestly... I am thankful... through it all the song that kept playing on my mind was Hillsong's This is our God. Amazing song there... I am in thankful mode right now... Thank you!!!

The lyrics to the song

Hillsong- This is our God

Your grace is enough
More than I need
And your word I will believe
I wait on You
You're near again
And you spirit make me new

And I will fall at your feet
I will fall at your feet
And I will worship you here

Your presence in me
Jesus left them there
By the power of your word
I am restored
I am redeemed
By your spirit I am free

And I will fall at Your feet
I will fall at your feet
And I will worship You here

The feeling You gave all for us
Surrendered Your life upon the cross
Great is the love brought up for all
This is our God

Lifted our life from death to life
Forever our God is glorified
Certain the king rescued the world
This is our God

And I will fall at Your feet
I will fall at Your feet
And I will worship You here

And I will fall at Your feet
I will fall at Your feet
And I will worship You here

Thanks again to everyone that reads Kiss &Tell... God bless you loads... To all bloggers... YADA deadline is tomorrow so hurry!!!

God bless you

Trotcha

New Week... ands the launch of my Photography career

OK... maybe not exactly the launch of  a career in photography but I am seriously considering it.. Here are the pictures as I promised... Hope they are good enough...

This was funny I had to take it

Love the color

Can you see the bird... It's so cute

The landmarks in my school are amazing..you wanna try???

Believe it or not... that's the sky baby

This is beautiful

Suddenly... I don't think I wanna put the other ones... Imma think about it but until then check out the new Kiss and Tell story here

Also you just have to see this  You can imagine the reaction I had when I did...

Stay cool blogville.. It is a new week so keep on keeping on.. Put God first in everything...  worship Him with everything... Tomorrow is the deadline for my chapters 2 &3 and I am a nervous wreck but God help me... Stay cool guys... and remember YADA's deadline is on Wednesday so hurry up people... Check out the guidelines here so fellow blogville citizens.. I am waiting on you...

Take it easy and please... stay locked... I have something coming up REALLY soon

Picture of my group  for an assignment in my course... funny thing is.. I love Mass Comm...

Trotcha!!

FATHER, FATHER, I HAVE SINNED...

 Yes oh, I have.

I have been going over my life lately and I realized that I have lots and lots of short comings... you have no clue. It then gets worse when I now slip into self-righteous mode. Something happened yesterday between me and some of my friends and I was really disturbed... it's all good though.. Life is beautiful

I visited Oprah's website today to check on what's up with her... I mean it is not news that she is going on retirement... I am kind of happy sha... It gives Tyra a chance to shine to the fullest! Anyways, i was just going through the site and I clicked on spirit and I saw LOADS of disturbing things. I am not perfect oh... I err in many ways that you cannot even imagine but I know one thing for sure... Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life... all the "discovering your inner self, having a connection with something greater, finding your path and the likes" are just wrong...  It's blasphemy and people are being deceived... anyways.. the post is not to bad mouth Oprah..she is an amazing person.... I am just saying that her spirit section was very disturbing...

Also checked out Maya Angelou... she is really good and the poem she did for Madea's Family Reunion "In and Out of Time" is just amazing... check it

The sun has come.
The mist has gone.
We see in the distance...
our long way home.
I was always yours to have.
You were always mine.
We have loved each other in and out of time.
When the first stone looked up at the blazing sun
and the first tree struggled up from the forest floor
I had always loved you more.
You freed your braids...
gave your hair to the breeze.
It hummed like a hive of honey bees.
I reached in the mass for the sweet honey comb there....
Mmmm...God how I love your hair.
You saw me bludgeoned by circumstance.
Lost, injured, hurt by chance.
I screamed to the heavens....loudly screamed....
Trying to change our nightmares to dreams...
The sun has come.
The mist has gone.
We see in the distance our long way home.
I was always yours to have.
You were always mine.
We have loved each other in and out
in and out
in and out
of time.

I love the POEM!!! It was recited at the wedding in the movie... but she has a new movie out about Kwanzaa.. what's the deal with that???... I hear it is based on ancient African religions.. saw some pictures of the images (look like idols).. i really dunno sha... somebody explain to me.

Afronuts challenged me to take more pictures to see if I will make a good photographer/photojournalist... I have taken them but I am having trouble transferring them.. when I do that.. Imma show you guys.

Akor, our graphics designer for YADA just wrote a wonderful poem..view it here

As regards YADA, the new issue is available here. Due to some difficulties, it is not available for download on the website but just relax... very soon it will be... Also we are gonna redesign the website and make it tighter so brace yourself.... and if you wanna contribute... check out the guidelines here

Finally, I wanna say a BIG thank you to every one who reads this blog and the Kiss & Tell blog... I really appreciate it.. to Myne (Thank you for always commenting), Azazel (Cool guy but dude you need Jesus!!! LOL), Blogoratti (thanks for the comments), Afronuts (Wait till you see my pictures), Princess X (love your stories), Bagucci my main man (He was one of the bloggers who supported YADA from when the idea came about in March... God bless you), Jabez (Have you read her article in the new YADA..she is amazing), to Muyiwa (thanks for reading too), Mr Sule (The coolest lecturer in the world and back) and YOU that I can't remember now... thank you and God bless you a trillion times!!! To my readers who are not bloggers... emJOY, Calvin, ibukun, Jaybabe... thank you so much for the support...

So I gotta go for now and please... stay locked on this blog..my pictures are coming soon

Trotcha!!!

PS: Pray for me... I need a NEW laptop and my Chapter 2 and 3 Must be ready by Tuesday!

I am making a statement....

Another inspiring article

First of all...I got new Kiss & Tell for y'all..check it out here
And you have to read YADA

I love Max Lucado... I mean the way he dissects the Word is so commendable... I got another of his amazing emails and I just have to share this with you...   

Pursue the Virtue of Contentment

by Max Lucado

A businessman bought popcorn from an old street vendor each day after lunch. He once arrived to find the peddler closing up his stand at noon. “Is something wrong?” he asked.
A smile wrinkled the seller’s leathery face. “By no means. All is well.”
“Then why are you closing your popcorn stand?”
“So I can go to my house, sit on my porch, and sip tea with my wife.”
The man of commerce objected. “But the day is still young. You can still sell.”
“No need to,” the stand owner replied. “I’ve made enough money for today.”
“Enough? Absurd. You should keep working.”
The spry old man stopped and stared at his well-dressed visitor. “And why should I keep working?”
“To sell more popcorn.”
“And why sell more popcorn?”
“Because the more popcorn you sell, the more money you make. The more money you make, the richer you are. The richer you are, the more popcorn stands you can buy. The more popcorn stands you buy, the more peddlers sell your product, and the richer you become. And when you have enough, you can stop working, sell your popcorn stands, stay home, and sit on the porch with your wife and drink tea.”
The popcorn man smiled. “I can do that today. I guess I have enough.”
Wise was the one who wrote, “Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income” (Eccles. 5:10 NIV).
Don’t heed greed.
Greed makes a poor job counselor.
Greed has a growling stomach. Feed it, and you risk more than budget-busting debt. You risk losing purpose. Greed can seduce you out of your sweet spot.
Before you change your job title, examine your perspective toward life. Success is not defined by position or pay scale but by this: doing the most what you do the best.
Parents, give that counsel to your kids. Tell them to do what they love to do so well that someone pays them to do it.
Spouses, urge your mate to choose satisfaction over salary. Better to be married to a happy person who has a thin wallet than a miserable person with a thick one. Besides, “a pretentious, showy life is an empty life; a plain and simple life is a full life” (Prov. 13:7 MSG).
Pursue the virtue of contentment. “Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Tim. 6:6 NIV). When choosing or changing jobs, be careful. Consult your design. Consult your Designer. But never consult your greed.

From Cure for the Common Life
Copyright (Thomas Nelson, 2006) Max Lucado

Love him... Love God more...

Trotcha...

Reflections... What's happening now

Hello Blogville,

How are y'all doing??? Before I start rambling I want to thank EVERY blogger who has visited my blog and the Kiss & Tell blog. Thank you so much. You do not know how much it means to see to come around and see new comments or new followers. Also to everybody that has seen YADA and sent me an email as regards the issue, thank you. I appreciate it and all the suggestions will be looked at. Also, we are still accepting articles so guys bring it on...

Now to the real deal, things are major messed up in school. To those of you who don't know, I am in my final year at Covenant University (...YAY!!) and I am busy with my final year project. Anyways, I am supposed to submit my chapters 2 and three on Tuesday so I decided to get to work. I got to my room and guess what... my laptop started acting up and my charger has stopped working. Can you believe it? What am I gonna do now? Chapter 2 is supposed to be literature review and ALL the literature I am to review are on the laptop...

You may be wondering so is that his problem??? Well hello??? My laptop contains very vital informatioon important to me and my life and future.. if it aint working I should be bothered...

Well, I have to go now sha... I just had to put something down today... I took kool pictures today sha...

Not to sound conceited but for a weird reason... I think I look good

Funto looks amazing here...and too think she was rushing to class... hmmnn... I should go into photo journalism

Me again

Please pray for my laptop

Trotcha!!!

PS: I have a feeling of nostalgia... I saw my high school year book

be-A Voice..Let's pray for her... Asia Bibi

Featured Prisoner - Asia Bibi

• Location: Pakistan
• Arrested: June 2009
• Days Imprisoned: 152

Email this fact sheet to a friend

Asia Bibi, a 37-year-old Pakistani woman from the village of Ittanwali, was arrested by police on Friday, June 19, and faces possible blasphemy charges. Asia is the wife of 50-year-old Ashiq Masih, and their family is one of only three Christian families in a village of more than 1,500 families.

Many of the local women work on the farm of Muslim landowner Muhammad Idrees, including Asia. During their work many of the Muslim women have pressured Asia to renounce Christianity and accept Islam. In June, the pressure became especially strong.

On Friday, June 19, there was an intense discussion among the women about their faith, with the Muslim women telling Asia about Islam. Asia responded by telling them about her faith in Christ. Asia told the Muslim women Christ had died on the cross for our sins, then asked them what Mohammed had done for them, according to VOM sources. She told them Jesus is alive, but Mohammed is dead. “Our Christ is the true prophet of God,” she reportedly told them, “and yours is not true.”

Upon hearing this response the Muslim women became angry and began to beat Asia Bibi. Then some men came and took her and locked her in a room. They announced from mosque loudspeakers that she would be punished by having her face blackened and being paraded through the village on a donkey. Local Christians informed the police, who took Asia into custody before the Muslims could carry out their plan. She is currently being held at the police station in Nankana city. Christians there urged the police not to file blasphemy charges, but police claimed that they must go forward due to pressure from local Muslim leaders.

The Voice of the Martyrs urges Christians around the world to pray for Asia Bibi and her family. Further, we call on the Pakistani government to insure that the rights of Christians like Asia are protected.

Write to this Prisoner

My Top 20 songs by Hillsong Music

I honestly don't know why but I just have to do this... I guess it is just the cool thing I mean I love the music they make... It not only rocks but it connects with God on a whole different level... So here are my top 20 songs...

20. With Everything (This is our God)
       This song is an amazing song... It talks about how we as Christians should worship God with everything...  The song makes me cry (sometimes)

19. Savior (God Reigns)
      From the 2004 album, the song talks about how because of the price Christ paid on the cross, He deserves all our praise

18. This is our God (This is our God)
      It is another song I love... It was led by  Jill McCloghry and it is an amazing song


17. He is Lord (This is our God)
      Annie Garret who did Oceans will part leads this song and it is good... Sounds like a hymn

16. High & Lifted Up (This is our God)
      Darlene is amazing... I LOVE THIS SONG!!!

15. Stronger (This is our God)
      The perfect song for Easter Sunday... wonderful lyrics led by one of my fave worship leaders, Jad Gillies

14. Free (Hope)
      Led by Joel Houston, I love the song... I can dance to it and the lyrics are amazing...

13. King of Love (Hope)
      Amazing song..simple..easy to learn but speaks the entire truth about Jesus Christ

12. Savior King (Savior King)
      I love this song... It is long oh but it has a wonderful message... 

11. Oceans Will Part (Mighty to Save)
      Love this song... it shows the awesomeness and sovereignty of God

10. Desert Song (This is our God)
      Led by Jill and Brooke... the song is amazing..talking about how no matter what we are going through, Jesus is still king and glorified.

9.  Your Name High (This is our God)
      Lovely song..very rocky and I love lifting God's name high

8.  Blessed (Blessed)
     The song that made me fall in love with Hillsong.... men....I am going from strength to strength


7.  All of my Days (You are my World)
     A Hillsong classic... talks about how we would sing God's praises forever

6.  Worthy is the Lamb (You are my World)
      Amazing song for communion and Easter... Talks about the reality of the cross and how it is important for God to be adored

5.  Mighty to Save (Mighty to Save)
     This song is loveable... I serve a God who is might to save...do you?

4.  From the Inside out (Mighty to Save)
     This is my prayer oh!!! To be able to love God not only in my heart but externally..living for him and obeying his commands

3.  At the Cross (Mighty to Save)
     I love this song... explains the reality of the song... What can separate me from God's love after he overcame the grave with His glory filling everywhere

2.  You Are/ You are Lord (Hope)
      Hmmn....This song speaks volumes... I cna;t even begin to explain how it ministers to me...

1. You Hold Me Now (Faith+Hope+Love)
     From their new album, this song talks about the reality of living for the day when God will hold us in His arms...Can't wait

Other songs I love are Irresistible, You are my world, Now that you are near, made me glad, song of freedom, exceeding joy, can't stop praising, take it all, run, no reason to hide, the first and last, still, shout of the king and the classic.. SHOUT TO THE LORD!!!

I love Hillsong and I have been listening to them non stop all week... i think you should too

And while you are at it check out Jason Boyett's blog... He has a crazy article as regards his new book..check it!!

Trotcha!!!

On YADA: Calling all bloggers

Hey guys... YADA November is out and it rocks... I am guessing you know that... anyways... You guys can start to send your articles now for the December issue...
 Here are a couple of guidelines though

1: Every blogger or writer should submit at least 5 pictures. not scanned. good bright pictures with moderate or Good enough smiles

2. Every Bloggers Article should come in before the 25th of this month please. I would need to really get good Pictures.

3: Anyone sending pictures should make sure they are high resolution and of High quality.

4:We don't use scanned pictures

Plus every writer should put a brief write up about their writing lives. it for the page that shows our contributors. we want to make avenue for other magazine to feature you on an article....

Thanks guys.. and keep reading YADA...

PS: You can also be a guest writer on our YADA blog

New Images of Lisa Kimmey-Winans from the How Sweet The Sound Grand Finale

Hey y'all

I got pictures from the finale... Thanks to Life website and How Sweet the Sound website...

Sorry it came late though... it won't happen again
Lisa's play Alexander the Terrible had a good review and they loved her song... Read it here

Keep it LOCKED!!!

Peace!!

Don't forget to read YADA here

Nkem Owoh has been released

Hey y'all

I got great news for y'all. According to Linda Ikeji's blog... Osoufia has been released!!!

Glory!!!

He is yet to make a statement... While you wait for the statement, you can read YADA here

Peace

I got EXCEEDING JOY!!!!

OMG!!! I am so happy and I really excited..honestly.... Things are going really well for YADA and I am so grateful to God... all the positive feedback and everything... WOW!! Thank you guys for reading YADA... I really appreciate it. So now, I have been singing Hillsong's  Exceeding Joy  like on a regular...lol... So imma share the lyrics here today... It is from their Hope album and it was done by Miriam Webster..

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Here are the lyrics
Hillsong- Exceeding Joy
I have found exceeding joy,
Jesus answered when I called
this Name that has saved me,
pure love that embraced me.

Mercy, grace, eternal life.
Bought from darkness to His light.
While lost in my sin, He
raised me and made me live.

Chorus:
My soul magnifies the Lord,
my heart joys in God my Saviour,
for He lifts the lowly,
He's done great things for me.
I will sing, praising evermore,
He is mighty and Holy is His Name.

I will lift my head up high,
praising Jesus through each trial.
Though I have not seen Him,
I love Him completely.

I TOO HAPPYY!!!!