All of my life I have loved the Lord. I have always walked with him, worshiped him, and relied on him. Even when I would start to wander, nothing compared to who he is for me. But you know those times, within our humanity, that we can’t seem to get […]
Category: Guest Writers
Elevation Worship Interview with Chris Brown and Jenna Barrientes
Check out a new Q&A below with Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown and Jenna Barrientes as they discuss their new album, Graves Into Gardens. You all are such gifted writers. Talk about the process of what that looked like for creating GRAVES INTO GARDENS album and what was one of your personal discoveries in […]
“The Paradox Of Finding Life Within A Loved One’s Death” by Alex Henry Foster
I’ve always needed some time to muse about the nature of what I want to commune and share with people every single time I have the privilege to be invited to expose myself as I’ve generously been by Jesus Freak Hideout, who recently offered me this “carte blanche” opportunity. It’s […]
“Co-Creating With God: A Scriptural Approach to Songwriting” by Krissy Nordhoff
I don’t know that I’ve felt a pressure quite like what I experienced during my first few co-writes (songwriting with others.) Sitting in a room with more experienced writers, feeling like I’m being sized up. Feeling insecure about bringing ideas of value to the room and the song. Feeling obligated […]
“Why It Is A Joyful Command To Love The Church” by Kevin King
I once had a pastor give me this advice when dealing with those we serve: “Kevin, the church is a bunch of sheep, and sheep are dumb.” I was 23 at the time, and whether you find this phrase offensive or not, I just took it to heart and tried […]
“Creating From A Place of Thankfulness” by Krissy Nordhoff
It was one of those conversations I didn’t want to have because it was unexpected and hit close to home. My husband had asked how many of my actions are motivated purely by guilt. I had never really thought about that and honestly didn’t want to. But I felt prompted […]
“2020 Has Been One Of The Craziest Years… Ever…” By Phil King
In my own life, and I know for many others’ as well, 2020 has been an absolute roller coaster. I just released a brand-new album with Gateway Music titled “All Glory,” and I had so been looking forward to releasing it. And also, in January I asked my girlfriend’s dad […]
“Don’t Look Out The Window” by Mark Bishop
Don’t look out the window. I know it’s cold and gray. Instead, picture this… You step outside your front door and walk into the warm sunshine. As soon as you leave the shadows, you feel the heat of the sun on your skin and you feel the light upon your […]
“By Grace, I Am Released” by Matt Adler
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) I’m an angry person. I’m prone to impatience, jealousy, pride, and all sorts of ugliness. Heck, if I’m honest – old Matt was […]
“Humbling Ourselves in Reverse” by Shannon Graham
It’s not an easy task to humble ourselves. This takes putting aside our pride and accepting a loss, correction, guidance, etc. However, being humble is usually connected with becoming meek or maybe stepping into the background a bit more. Being humble is often equated with stepping out of the limelight […]