“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” is a classic hymn believers have been singing for almost 100 years. But that doesn’t mean it can’t get a new chorus. The band One Sonic Society, comprised of producers and songwriters Paul Mabury and Jason Ingram, have added a new chorus without totally doing away with the old one, giving Read more
With his breakout song “This Is Amazing Grace,” Phil Wickham emerged as not just a great worship music artist, but also a writer for congregational singing. “Living Hope,” released this March, is another song well-suited for church services. Written with the masses in mind, it employs a singable melody and features lyrics that fixate on Read more
While in Toronto in 1906, songwriter Robert Harkness had a conversation with a new believer who was struggling with the idea of staying faithful to Christ throughout his life. Later that day, Harkness wrote a letter to lyricist Ada Habershon about the “the need for a song which would give definite assurance of success in Read more
This is the third in a five-post series on worship songs about suffering. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. — John 16:33 Horatio Spafford was en route to England when the ship took Read more
Every person who steps into church is, to varying degrees, a sufferer. It’s part of the human condition. While it’s good that we sing songs about joy and victory in Christ, we misportray the Christian life if we never sing about suffering—and even risk alienating sufferers from our midst. That’s why songs like “Man of Read more
“Good Good Father,” by Pat Barrett and Tony Brown of the band Housefires, rose to prominence after Chris Tomlin’s wife heard it at a conference. She showed the song to Chris, who went on to record it. The song soon became a number one radio single and a staple of CCLI’s top-10 list. Message behind Read more
Though we celebrate the resurrection power of Jesus every week, Easter Sunday is special. Not only do we set it aside to focus primarily on the resurrection, but it’s also a unique evangelistic opportunity. It’s one of the few mornings when the unchurched come to us. As such, how might worship leaders best prepare to Read more
Many worship leaders look to their car-stereo presets for new worship songs. If you’re listening to Christian radio in search of new congregational music, we think you should look elsewhere. Here are three reasons why: 1. Radio rewards new over good 24/7 programming has an insatiable appetite. It must be fed continually with new content Read more
There’s no doubt that Paul Baloche has had a huge impact in Christian songwriting. On any given Sunday, you might be singing at least one of his songs. Here are Paul Baloche’s top 10 songs available in Proclaim through CCLI SongSelect: “Open the Eyes of My Heart” “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)” “Your Name” “Above All” Read more
He’s written or co-written six of the CCLI top 25 songs. And now, Chris Tomlin gives us his latest album with new tunes that will surely strike a chord with worshipers across the world. While he’s best known for songs like “How Great Is Our God” and “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”, Tomlin has Read more