by Allie Marie Smith
As a baby of the eighties, I'll never forget the days of being a tiny passenger in my parent's tan Toyota minivan as love songs like Diana Ross and Lionel Richie's "Endless Love" blared in the background. To and from the soccer filed, softball field, McDonalds and school "today's mix 106.5" would keep us company.
As an emo-driven Barbara Streisand song played, I remember vividly asking my parents "Why is every song on the radio about a man and woman in love?" Isn't there something else, something better people can sing about? Even as a pint-sized, freckled-faced tomboy I knew that there had to be a greater type of love—though it would be several years later before I'd encounter it for myself.
Though I'm pretty adept at singing Taylor Swift's entire album in the shower, I prefer to listen to songs that speak of the deepest kind of love humanity has ever experienced.
Above is Josh Garrels (one of my absolute favorite artists) speaking about the love that compels his music and art. You might recognize his unique style in the background music of our Psalm 139 video.
If you haven't already, you better go TREAT YO-SELF and download his latest album "Love & War & The Sea in Between" for FREE. Like right now. You can thank me later!
Thank you for this link!!! I LOVE his music! :)
ReplyDeleteOf course! Glad you like it!
ReplyDeleteBeing in a season right now of seeing people close to me choosing to step out of commitment and love, and instead choosing to walk on their own paths, this video was very encouraging. Love is challenging, a lot of times it is so much more convenient to be...selfish, I guess. The world will see Jesus through our love for each other; may we all be faithful in that, and live to serve and love Him and neighbor.
ReplyDeleteI have not heard any of Josh Garrels' music, other than the background of the ps 139 video (which I love!), but I'm downloading the album right now;) Thanks for sharing!
Josh Garrels is so incredible, thanks for his video! I've had this album since june and his music is just so authentic and original. He totally loves Jesus and we just can't see enough artists out there like that. thanks for a highlight of him!
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