It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Gospel)
This is an original song I wrote, using text from the well-known Christmas carol. The recording was from a live performance on Christmas Eve at Odessa Christian Faith Center, 2023. Hope you enjoy!
Floodgates, All Hail the Power (score)
This is a declaration song of God’s ability to break into our awareness. Just like a dam bursting open, His power will not be contained by any human agency. This was presented live at Odessa Christian Faith Center in 2022. I wrote the song for a special presentation, then later added the hymn, ‘All Hail the Power,’ for congregational involvement.
Hope you enjoy it!
It Is Finished
When Jesus hung on that cross, He declared '“It is finished!” That means all of our sins, separation from God, and eternal judgement were taken away. We now have peace with God because of His sacrifice, His willingness to pay it all.
Road to Golgotha
As Jesus carried His cross, the awkwardness and humiliation of facing crucifixion, He did it for us, knowing He would purchase us from our sin and bring us into His family. He gave His life, laying down all privileges, so we could see Heaven. He faced hell in a way no one else could, so we could gain eternal life.
In the Garden (Easter)
It was actually in the Garden that Jesus won the victory internally before going to the cross. He found the strength in prayer to head toward the cross, being separated from His Father for the first time. He had courage to face the humiliation and pain of crucifixion, knowing the joy that would soon follow in resurrection.
The Entry (Palm Sunday)
The noisy and excited crowd on Palm Sunday was enthusiastic about Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, only to deliver Him to Crucifixion days later.
Other Side
Here’s an original song I wrote about crossing seemingly dangerous waters in order to get to where God wants you to go. The Other Side is where the blessings are, but sometimes we have to look above the wind, waves, and storms of life, in order to get there.
When Peter stepped out of the boat, he walked on the water until he started looking at the negative circumstances. When the disciples were struggling in the boat, thinking they would perish, Jesus was asleep in the stern, at peace, because He already gave them the word to go to the other side. He ended up rebuking them for their lack of faith because they could have done what He did, which was to command the wind and waves to desist.
We have what it takes to make it to the Other Side, where the promises are, but He expects us to utilize our faith in His Word in order to get there. We trust Him and we focus on His promises, then we Go.
This recording is taken from a live service, with score overlaid.
Hope you like it.
One Light (Christmas Medley)
Here is a collage of well-known Christmas carols, framed in a unique way. Throughout the medley, a tone row is used a number of times. (You may be surprised to find its iterations.) It was presented by the Odessa Christian Faith Center choir in 2021. Hope you enjoy!