Dream In Soul – Creativity for the Kingdom:

“And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony…” Revelation 12:11

(Read in context)

“We will overcome by the blood of the Lamb
And the word of our testimony, everyone overcome…

“Savior, worthy of honor and glory, worthy of all our praise, You overcame
Jesus, awesome in power forever, awesome and great is Your name, You overcame…

“This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long…”

– “Overcome” from Desperation Band‘s album Everyone Overcome

With the Christmas season upon us, homes, earbuds, and car stereos are filling with tunes, old and new, that remind us of the reason – God’s Son. “Immanuel” is a tender and encouraging anthem from Anthony Evans, and is a great addition to the Christmas rotation. The song is the single from his premiere Christmas album What Christmas Means, and the music video which was recently released is a warm visual accompaniment. Anthony’s soulful vocals and the storylines weaved within the video remind us that God’s comfort, and peace that surpasses all understanding, is present amid our trials and pain.

The album also has a mix of classic holiday favorites, like “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Little Drummer Boy” and “This Christmas.” Visit www.anthony-evans.com to order, for tour dates, and to preview music from Anthony’s upcoming album Undisguised, to be released in January 2010.

David and Nicole Binion brought “The Sound” of Heaven to TBN’s Praise the Lord show a few weeks ago. I’m blessed to have them as worship pastors at my church, and especially love the song, written by William Murphy.

“It’s the sound that You heard at Jericho,
It’s the sound that You heard in that Philippian jail,
It’s the sound that You will use to set Your people free…”

There’s an amazing version of this song, featuring William Murphy and the Covenant Worship Team, on the Binions’ latest album “Heaven on Earth.” Click here to order; the entire album will lift your spirit, pierce the atmosphere, and you will feel as if you are really experiencing a touch of Heaven on Earth.

Update: Here are some more wonderful songs from the “Heaven on Earth” album. I was able to attend The Sound Worship Conference in Dallas when it was recorded and it was an amazing experience:

Upcoming Album “Church Music”

David Crowder Band is getting set to release their upcoming album “Church Music” on September 22nd. The album has one of my favorites, “How He Loves.” Check out their website at http://www.davidcrowderband.com to pre-order, and follow the band on Twitter, @crowderband.

You can watch a preview for the album below:

David Crowder Band Rockumentary

The silliness: Watch the David Crowder Band’s creative Rockumentary “Twitter Will Kill You” a funny look at the “dangers” of Twitter addiction:

This is a little bit of “old school” from Hillsong Music Australia – a beautiful worship song called “Eagle’s Wings.” The lyrics are so simple, but reflect on the power of God, and being in His presence.

Here I am waiting | Abide in me I pray
Here I am longing | For You
Hide me in Your love | Bring me to my knees
May I know Jesus | More and more

Come live in me | All my life | Take over
Come breathe in me | I will rise | On eagle’s wings

– Eagle’s Wings Lyrics

The song is from the 2002 album “By Your Side.” and the powerful live worship is led by Darlene Zschech, Russell Fragar, Reuben Morgan, Marty Sampson and the Hillsong team. “Eagle’s Wings” is one of the first Hillsong songs I was introduced to when I was younger, and it is still one of my favorites today – nothing like the classics.

New Live Album

Hillsong Live recently released the album Faith+Hope+Love. Learn more about the album and hear clips in the widget below:

Hillsong United Tour

I’m excited that Hillsong will be coming to Dallas on August 25th, as well as Tulsa, OK, on August 26th, and Miami, FL on August 28-29. Check the website for more dates and information at http://hillsongunited.com/tours.