My playlist

Someone amazing recently posted a blog about the power of music in her life. She described how certain times in her life could be defined by a song. I was so inspired by this blog I wanted to make a list of the songs that have special meaning for me. I want to show, not my taste in music, but I want to show my heart because music does move me in great ways. These songs, old and new, have stood the test and are somehow timeless, I listen to them over and over. These are listed in no particular order.

In Christ by Living Sacrifice-Living Sacrifice was the first Christian Metal Band that I ever heard. They helped me through my teenage years. They helped me to grow as a Christian, they showed me that God wanted to reach me where I was at, through music that spoke to me. This song reminds me that my life and hope lies only in Christ.

Red Sam (the acoustic version) by Flyleaf-"Who are you? You are the truth outscreaming these lies, you are the truth saving my life." I love those lyrics they perfectly capture what Jesus means to me.

Devastator by For Today-I desire to be a soldier of Christ and this song embodies that desire.

For the Moments that I Feel Faint by Relient K-This song reminds me that when I am weakest Christ is strongest.

I Believe in Jesus by Seven Day Slumber-This is my anthem because my life is defined by my belief in Jesus.

Deliverance by One Last Soul-Amazing song! Amazing friends! This song is about not letting the world rob us of our strength and joy.

This is War! by Miraiyah-Once again, amazing friends! In '09 Miraiyah led worship at our teen camp in Binger, OK and thursday night we had a concert with several bands. Miraiyah threw down that night, it was unbelievable! This song always reminds me of that night.

Rebirthing by Skillet-I talked about being born again in Sunday School one sunday and played the video to this song. Afterwards, I gave an invitation and Autumn Zornes came forward and got saved. Everytime I hear this song I remember that joyous day.

You Are My Joy by the David Crowder Band-I think of the amazing teen camp we had in '07 where Tom, Billy, and several of the youth gave their life to Christ. We sang this song for weeks afterwards.

White Flag by For Today-being a Christian is about total surrender to Christ.

Me and Jesus by Stellar Kart-My message has always been Jesus loves you and so do I.

You Decide by Fireflight-I love this song because it is an in-your-face challenge to make a decision, hence the title.

In the Sweet By and By-this hymn makes me think of my mom, this was played at her funeral.

The Love of God-I have always loved the lyrics to this old hymn, so true!

Enchanted by Taylor Swift-I realized that if I was willing to listen to country music for someone, it must be serious!

 You're the Inspiration by Chicago-I know this song is really old and a little cheesy but I totally feel the words. It somehow expresses my heart totally.