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Yahweh, your Redeemer, and he who formed you from the womb says: "I am Yahweh, who makes all things; who alone stretches out the heavens; who spreads out the earth by myself; Isaiah 44:24 WEB.
When someone was in trouble, danger, or in dire need during biblical times, a male relative could step in and "redeem" them. This relative was called a "kinsmen redeemer." They could step in and pay off their...
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For this cause, I remind you that you should stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:6-7 WEB.
Have you ever felt a sense of dread come over you? Have you been afraid of that monster in the closet or under the bed? My older brother, who had a driver's license, was a serious...
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Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth. Sing to Yahweh! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day! Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples. For Yahweh is great, and greatly to be praised! He is to be feared above all gods. Psalms 96:1-4 WEB.
I was so nervous when I took the microphone that evening. At our church, the lead singers...
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When I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? Psalms 56:3-4 WEB.
Tired and needing a rest, David was on the run from his father-in-law King Saul and his men, who sought to kill David in a jealous rage. David had to leave town in a hurry in the middle of the night. Everything he owned was left behind when...
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Over the years, I have sometimes asked the Lord what I am supposed to be doing now. That door closed, and that job ended. What now? What is Your perfect will for me? Sometimes, this became stressful because I couldn't hear anything when I thought I really needed to. Yet, most of the time, it was...
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Whoever finds a wife finds a good thing, and obtains favor of Yahweh. Proverbs 18:22 WEB.
One morning, I was lying on the floor in my room praying. My mind was aimlessly drifting from one thing to another as I prayed when I saw an image of my wife and me walking on a beach together. Then it occurred to me that her birthday was coming up soon. Then a thought came to me, "You should take her away for...
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Consider the lilies, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if this is how God clothes the grass in the field, which today exists and tomorrow is cast into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith? "Don't seek what you will eat or what you will drink; neither be anxious. For...
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And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and washed us from our sins by his blood Revelation 1:5 WEB.
"Jesus loves me. This I know, for the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong. They are weak, but He is strong."
Many of us learned these words when we were kids. They are so simple, but yet today, so...
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You shall remember all the way which Yahweh your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, to test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. Deuteronomy 8:2 WEB.
It was summertime. An elder at our church had a leaky spot on his roof, and I was helping him repair it. My dad was a lifelong carpenter, and I got to work with...
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The Lord said, "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have all of you, that he might sift you as wheat, but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn't fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers." He said to him, "Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!" He said, "I tell you, Peter, the rooster will by no means crow today until you deny that you know me three...
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More Like YouBy: Dion Todd Revision: 3 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 95 12.01.2018Jeremiah 18:4 ESV And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter's hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do. Lyrics:Verse 1: Lord I want to be more like You Want to love others like You doYou made me once, so shiny and...
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-I Am YoursBy: Dion Todd Revision: 3 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 65Scripture: Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar.’ ” (Acts 27:22–24)Lyrics:Verse:Lord I am Yours…. And this is my prayer today:I want more of You in my Life, Someway My life has been brokenAnd...
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Send Your Fire By: Dion Todd Revision: 1 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: Slow(Revelation 3:15) ESV “I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” Lyrics:Verse 1:Jesus, today I pray to You.Lord I wanna live in Your truth.Please don’t...
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Lord You AreBy: Dion Todd Revision: 1 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 90 08.2018Psalm 96:6 NKJV Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary.Lyrics:Verse 1:Lord You are, so beautiful The things You do, so wonderfulI wouldn’t be here, without Your graceAnd I love to feel, Your loving embraceVerse 2:Your perfect love, drives the fear...
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You Never Let GoBy: Dion Todd Revision: 1 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 65 12.7.2018(Romans 8:38) ESV For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.Progression:...
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Shine on MeBy: Dion Todd Revision: 2 Timing: 4/4 (Exodus 34:29) When Moses came out of God’s presence, His face shined so bright that he had to wear a veil in order for the people to come near him. Chorus:Shine Your Light on meShine Your light on meI wanna carry Your presence for all to seeVerse 1:Im thinking of YouAnd I want more of YouI want Your Spirit to come ...
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Hand in HandBy: Dion Todd Revision: 3 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 96 11.25.2018For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) NKJV Verse1: Em G C -> Am BmMany today are like politiciansThey promise the moon,...
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Jesus The Beautiful By: Dion Todd Revision: 5 Timing: 4/4(Isaiah 53:2) WEB He has no good looks or majesty. When we see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him. Lyrics:Verse 1:Jesus You’re so beautiful to meHelp me show others what I seeIf I could only write down what I feel insideId tell the people, that they don’t have to hideChorus:That to know You, ...
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Wings of Love By: Dion Todd Revision: 6 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 85And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him (Matthew 3:16) ESVLyrics:Verse:On the wings of a dove, God sent His lovethe Holy Spirit came to JesusWhat...
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I Choose YouBy: Dion Todd Revision: 3 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 125 2019.04.14Scripture: “If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house,...
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So Good To MeBy: Dion Todd Revision: 2 Timing: 4/4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4) ESVLyrics:Verse:Father, You’ve been so good to meMake me more like You, so all can seeCome into my heart and set me freeFor with open arms Lord, I come to TheeBridge:And Im so thankful, To know You at allFor You’ve always been...
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Burning HeartBy: Dion Todd Revision: 3 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 90“They said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?’” (Luke 24:32) ESVLyrics:Verse: Jesus, I want to thank YouLord I want to thank YouFor all You've done for meJesus, I want to thank YouI pray all the worldWill...
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I Want to Know YouBy: Dion Todd Revision: 3 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 85 Scripture: (1 Samuel 2:2) NASB “There is no one holy like the LORD, Indeed, there is no one besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God.”Lyrics:Verse 1: I want to know You like MosesWho You called a friendI want to love You like DavidAnd be faithful to the endI want to...
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More of YouBy: Dion Todd Revision: 2 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 85
(John 3:30) He must become greater; I must become less. Lyrics:Verse 1: Lord I love You, You know I do.But there somethings inside me, that are not true. I try so hard, to follow Your golden rule.But keeping the old me down, is not so easy to do.You said turn the other cheek, sometimes I want...
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My RedeemerBy: Dion Todd Revision: 2 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 88For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will stand upon the earth. (Job 19:25) ESVLyrics:Verse:My Redeemer, I'm a believerOh Maker of the stars. You’ve captured my heartMy Redeemer, You’re a real life changerI wanna be...
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Come Save MeBy: Dion Todd Revision: 1 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 85But (Elijah) himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he asked that he might die, saying, “It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life, for I am no better than my fathers.” (1 Kings 19:4) ESV (Elijah Added)Lyrics:Verse:Lord I seek Your face,...
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SonshineBy: Dion Todd Revision: 1 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 120Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” (John 8:12) NKJVLyrics:Verse 1:Father, dark clouds are gatheringLike the rain on a summers dayI don’t think most even see itBut the clouds are moving, ...
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Forever By: Dion Todd Revision: 3 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 112
One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple. (Psalm 27:4) (NKJV) Progression: Verse1, Chorus, Instrumental, Verse2, Chorus, EndVerse 1:Lord I seek Your face todayAnd...
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Face to Face from Refreshing Hope Ministries on Vimeo.Face To Face By: Dion Todd Revision: 2 Timing: 4/4And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit. Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split. (Matthew 27:50–51) (NKJV)Progression: Verse 1 / Verse 2 / Chorus x2...
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Flow Through MeBy: Dion Todd Revision: 3 Timing: 4/4 Tempo: 120 2019.08.17Scripture: “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” (John 7:38 NKJV).Lyrics:Verse:Flow through meFlow through meHoly Spirit, want You come and flow through meChorus:Open my eyes, to see Your lightThen use my hands,...