Down here in my neck of the woods, July means plenty of cookouts with family and friends. It means freshly squeezed lemonaid, watermelon, potato salad, BBQ ribs, homemade ice cream and, of course, plenty of music.
My habit is to put together a playlist for each cookout so that we have different music on hand each time. The playlist for this weekend is all upbeat but has plenty of meat and meaning.
1. "Very Same Power" - Free Chapel Presents Ricardo Sanchez
Integrity Music
This smooth groove blends pop, rock a touch of jazz and gospel with a powerful message that we need to be reminded of each and every day.
2. "There Will Be A Day" - Jeremy Camp
BEC Recordings
Jeremy Camp always delivers and "There Will Be A Day" is no different. A powerful song about the second coming and the new Heaven and earth, this ballad goes all out with a choir and full strings.
3. "My Deliverer" - Mandisa
Sparrow Records
Uptempo and inspirational ... a combination that Mandisa does quite well.
4. "The Motions" - Matthew West
Sparrow
The likable tune from Something to Say talks about the risk of being complacent in your relationship with Christ.
5. "You Found Me" - Big Daddy Weave
Fervent
Fans of Rascal Flats will love this country-tinged, driving anthem.
6. "More Beautiful You" - Jonny Diaz
INO Records
A reminder to girls everywhere that God made each and every one of us for a purpose and even when the world doesn't "see" your beauty, the Lord does.
7. "Can't Take Away" - Mikeschair
Curb Records
From the upcoming debut release by this new Curb records band, "Can't Take Away" delivers a unique pop sound that blends rock guitars, electronic grooves and pop sensibilities.
8. "Hope Is Rising" - Downhere
Centricity Records
A choir and strings in the chorus scream power in this lyrically deep song.
9. "The Lost Get Found" - Britt Nicole
Sparrow Records
From the upcoming August release, "The Lost Get Found" is upbeat and summer all the way!
10. "Lose It All" - Rush of Fools
Midas Records
An upbeat, yet gentle reminder that Jesus gave it all up for us so what the world gives us is nothing compared to what He gave us.
