The Story Of "Easter Song"
When we talk about the stories behind songs that we love, they usually involve the inspiration behind the lyrics. Especially when it's music about faith. I think sometimes we expect this clean process of writing, arranging, recording, etc. Why would there be any disagreement, especially about a song like "Easter Song" by 2nd Chapter of Acts? Usually, when it comes to music from a Christian perspective there is agreement from most people regarding the lyrics. But making mus
He's Alive - Don Francisco
Songs about easter have given us some of the most iconic songs in Christian music. Not just in modern times but throughout musical history. The songs are so powerful because they remind us of why we have such hope. Sometimes, I think the story behind the song is as interesting as the song itself. Don Francisco's "He's Alive." is one of those songs. The song was released on his 1977 album "Forgiven". But he says that the way we are used to hearing it is not the way he crea
Do I Trust You?
Twila Paris's song, Do I Trust You has always been one of my favorites. It is one of the deeper questions we can ask ourselves. I read what Twila said about how the song came to be: "I was in Los Angeles when I heard the news of Keith Green's death in 1982. He was only a causal acquaintance of mine, but his music greatly influenced my life during my teenage years, more than any other artist, and his life and music still challenge us to be more like Jesus. A couple of days af
