Dream In Soul – Creativity for the Kingdom:

“When we give our dreams to God, putting them all in His hands, and realizing that we need Him, that’s when He begins to work in mighty and powerful ways through us. Let us be a generation who stands for Christ, and love as He loves us. Young and old, let’s make an impact on the world together, as we join as one in Him.” – Tiffany Stanley

In SOAR’s Artist Snapshots Series we love to feature young upcoming artists who have inspiring music ministries. I came across Tiffany Stanley’s music one day and was encouraged by the candid messages in her songs, and the soft acoustic sound she brings.

I especially loved the lyrics of “Break Me Down” the first track off Tiffany Stanley’s new album ‘Revival’:

Visit Tiffany’s website at http://tiffanystanley.com to learn more about her ministry and to purchase her music. You can also connect with her on Twitter and Facebook.

Tiffany will be singing at an upcoming event, The Dream Girlz Gathering, hosted by music artist Melinda Watts. If you are in the Seattle area August 26th and 27th be sure to visit the Dream Girlz Gathering Facebook page to get updates.

More About Tiffany Stanley

Ever since she was a little girl, Tiffany dreamed of being more than a musician. It was in growing and developing a close and personal relationship with Christ that she knew music was more than the lyrics, chords, and notes. “To me, music is lifting up songs of worship to the Lord.” Tiffany is a musician in pursuit of Worship. “I want this music to promote the most important thing: Jesus Christ.”

Tiffany longs to share the love of Christ in her music, and show others His goodness, grace and mercy. She believes God is going to pour out revival among the nations, and prays that we as believers would rise up to encounter Christ in a whole new way. At 18 years of age, she has spent her first year after high-school enrolling in worship classes and letting God make the dream of making this album come true. She is extremely excited about what the Lord has planned, and knows it is all in His hands for the glory of His name.

Her independently released album Revival talks about exactly what it’s named: Revival. It’s about being justified in Christ, surrendering to His will, letting Him open your eyes, and coming boldly into His presence. “I didn’t want to just make an album, I wanted to tell a story of what a life in Christ is. Of needing Him every second of everyday, knowing one can’t be fulfilled without Him.” She believes in dreaming dreams, surrendering to Christ, and living in His love. “When we give our dreams to God, putting them all in His hands, and realizing that we need Him, that’s when He begins to work in mighty and powerful ways through us. Let us be a generation who stands for Christ, and love as He loves us. Young and old, let’s make an impact on the world together, as we join as one in Him.”

I first heard Calvin Nowell sing this song, “Alright” written by Anthony Skinner, at the Sound Worship Conference at my church this year and was so moved by it. There’s something so special and comforting about the melody, lyrics and the inspiration Calvin shared at the conference about overcoming circumstances that may overwhelm in life:

“Your success is not based on your power to succeed but your success is based on the fact that God can’t fail. So therefore you can stand and be confident that whatever you’re going through, you’re gonna be alright…” – Calvin Nowell

Let my weakness, find your Strength / And I will be alright, I will be alright,
May all my secrets, know your Love / And I will be alright, I will be alright,
Lead my lost soul, to Your home / And I will be alright, I will be alright,
Let the darkness, drown in Light / And I will be alright, I will be alright…
– Lyrics from “Alright”

Click here to download Calvin Nowell’s recently released single “Alright” on iTunes. Listen to a clip of the song below:

I also enjoyed this version of the song by the writer, Anthony Skinner:

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The Plain Jane Project – JCTV Interview with Rowena Rodriguez on Dating, Courtship and Purity

The Plain Jane Project is a great ministry and movement encouraging purity and confidence in Christ. Rowena Rodriguez, the founder, shares her story of a period where she felt God was calling her not to date and to pursue holiness. During that time she felt called to minister the message of purity to other young Christian singles. Watch this interview on dating and “the significance of being ‘equally yoked…’”

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Lecrae’s New Video “Just Like You” and the “Man Up” Campaign

Lecrae and Reach Records are encouraging young men to answer the call to biblical manhood through the Man Up campaign. Lecrae’s latest video for his song “Just Like You” from his album Rehab is so raw and powerful, and touches on the role models young men sometimes seek to imitate instead of seeking to model God’s image of manhood..

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But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9

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From the Planet Shakers album All for Love, I love singing this song at my church and how words so few can have so much power:

Hallelujah
You have won the victory
Hallelujah
You have won it all for me…

Death could not hold you down
You are the risen king
Seated in majesty
You are the risen King!

The soulfulness and message of the song “Suitcases” from Dara Maclean’s album You Got My Attention are definitely soothing and relatable. You can download the song on iTunes by clicking here.

How can you move when they’re weighing you down
What can you do when you’re tied to the ground, yeah
You carry your burdens, heavy like gravity
Just let them go now, there’s freedom in release

You can’t run when you’re holding suitcases
It’s a new day throw away your mistakes and open up your heart
Lay down your guard, you don’t have to be afraid
– Lyrics from Suitcases

Story Behind “Suitcases”

Dara Maclean races with her “Suitcases”

I also thought this video was too funny, watch and see what I mean: