He Restoreth My Soul

by Goodness Matters January 1, 2012
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He Restoreth My Soul – some of my favorite hymns

My mom used to ask me to record a few of the good hymns that our family loved, “even if it’s just with a recorder sitting on top of the piano, with you singing in the living room.” I finally did what she asked – with my little recorder sitting atop the piano to make a tape. It brought me to tears watching mom’s own tears of joy. I knew it wasn’t necessarily the music, …

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My Beloved Christ

by Goodness Matters December 1, 2011
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My Beloved Christ was created to praise Jesus Christ, grow our faith in him, & focus on some of the roles he plays in our lives. Then, it gives opportunity to reflect & ponder on how we can be better followers.

I wrote it with longtime music collaborator & good friend Randy Kartchner. We wanted it to be a reverent offering, honoring the majesty of our Savior. It includes regal choir numbers, more complex orchestration, & personal solo pieces. For Randy & me, it was …

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On That Day ~ He’ll Come Again

by Goodness Matters November 1, 2011
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A little background. . .

On That Day ~ He Will Come Again music CD came about because Steve James, a good friend & fellow musician, & I were speaking to thousands of youth around themes of faith & hope. We thought if we could find a way to inspire & motivate youth through music, it might help them remember goodness & give them courage to face times that require faith, hope, & peace. So we wrote “On That Day” & the songs have been …

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