Wait For Me

"Three small words that say so much. They speak a tribute to sexual purity, the beauty of God's Way, and to the power of His forgiveness. Wait For Me. Three words that also symbolize God's Love for His bride. They speak of His desire that we be found waiting for Him, in purity of heart, mind and soul."

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, and in purity." - 1 Timothy 4:12 NIV


Speak To Me

"In the summer of 95, I was spending time with a friend of mine and he played me some chords on his guitar. I will never forget hearing those notes for the first time. I'd been reading in the Bible where Samuel said, "Speak for your servant is listening."

(1 Samuel 3:10-NIV) The ideas came together and a song was born." - Rebecca St James


Song Of Love

"I remember the night we were to record the vocals for 'Lamb of God'. There was one problem...I had no verses written for the song! I prayed and started reading in Revelation and within the hour I had a melody, lyrics and I was singing them to tape!"

"Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude like loud peals of thunder, shouting: Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns." - Revelation 19:6 NIV


Stand

""Stand" was written as a theme song for an event called "Stand up 2000." It was first performed in front of 50,000 young people at the Detroit Silverdome. This song is a call for us to rise up and be used by God to change the world."

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9 NIV


Expressions of Your Love

"The heavens tell the Glory of God. The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship." - Psalm 19:1 In the fall of 2002 I toured with Chris Tomlin and had the privilege of writing this song with him and my producer Matt. God shows his power and beauty in a million different ways each day. How much we miss by not stopping to express our praise for His wonders.


Yes I Believe in God

These words inspired a nation, and inspired a song in me. At Columbine High School this statement of faith was spoken and a young girl lost her life. You and I may never be tested with a gun in our face, but every day we choose whether we will live the truth we know.

"Whoever lives and believes in me will never die." - John 11:26


I Thank You

It's been ten years since I began in Christian music. So much water has passed under the bridge since then; so many prayers have been answered, my faith has been tested and deepened - God has been faithful. This is my prayer of gratefulness.

"Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!" - Psalm 106:1-NLT


Reborn

I have had the privilege of seeing people come to know Christ at our concerts, but of a personal friend come to know Him as well. To see the joy and excitement in her new 'Reborn' life is beautiful.

"No one can see the Kingdom of God unless he is born again." - John 3:3- NIV


Go And Sin No More

Over the years I have been privileged to hear many stories of how God has used my music to touch hearts. With very deep honesty some young people have even shared with me how God kept them from committing suicide because of a song. Almost every time it was this one that gave them hope to live.

"Go and Sin No More" - John 8:11


Pray

Prayer is such an essential for me - it gives me strength in my weakness and centers my focus on God, away from myself. "Melt me away 'til only you remain."

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray. then I will forgive their sins and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV


Cradle Prayer

Usually songs take hours, days or even weeks to write. This song was a total miracle. It took 20-30 minutes. We prayed specifically about the right lyrics and this is the idea that came to me...Imagine yourself, sitting by baby Jesus' cradle on the night He was born, and singing to Him everything you were feeling inside! - The lyrics just flowed onto the paper."

"My heart burst its banks, spilling beauty or goodness. I pour it out in a poem to the King, shaping the river into words." - Psalm 45:1 The Message


Mirror

"I was sitting on the floor of the studio praying when God gave me the first few lines of this song. In a society that so often focuses on how we look on the outside, "Mirror" challenges me to seek the beauty of the heart."

"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight." -Psalm 19:14 NIV