In a Different Light (CD)

Avalon

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Trademark harmonies and contemporary pop with a fresh twist. Lyrically compelling and insightful.

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  • UPC:724385168727
  • Publisher:Sparrow Records
  • Date Published:Apr 1999
  • Song Count:11

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Interview



An Interview with Avalon’s
Michael Passons
Tell us about how the group Avalon first got together.

    We all moved to Nashville from various parts of the country because of our love of Christian music. In 1995 Sparrow Records helped us get started. Within a year we were doing the Young Messiah tour, going around the nation with all these incredible artists, and our first record wasn’t even out for another year.

    We had all been in bands before, from Truth to little local bands you’ve never heard of, but Avalon was really the first big break for all of us.

What was your vision for the group when you first started?

    In terms of the sound, I think we really wanted to carve out our own niche and do something different. At the time there really wasn’t any group that had girls and guys singing together. I mean there was Point of Grace and groups like that, be we wanted to fill that void. And of course all of us had a real heart for ministry.

Tell me a little about the personality of each of the band members.

    That seems to be a popular question. Since I’ve been with the rest of the group when we’ve answered this before, I think I can speak for all of us.

    They call me "Father Avalon" because I was the first one who put the group together and I really act as the spokesperson for the group.

    Jody is the "puppy" of the group. He always wants everything to be O.K. If anyone doesn’t feel well, he’ll sit at their feet and try to comfort them.

    Janna is a very constant person, she is always on an even keel.

    Cherie, she’s the newest member of the group and she is very in tune with the Lord. She really brings everyone accountability.

Tell me a little about the new album. Are there any new influences or sounds?

    Well the big thing is a new producer, Brown Bannister, which I think makes the sound noticeably different. I think we really capitalized on what worked on the last album. But I think this new album has a more modern, more progressive sound. The texture of our voices, we really spent more time on that.

What is your favorite song on the album?

    I really like the last song on the album "First Love." It is a Prodigal son kind of song.

Are you going to be touring soon with these new songs?

    We won’t tour with this record until the fall. We’ll be touring on what we’recalling the A tour. We’ll be getting together with Anointed.

There are two distinct aspects of a band’s work; in the studio and on tour. Which do you like better?

    For the pure artist sake and creativity, I like the studio part of it. But there’s no use in doing any of that unless you go out and share it with people on the road.

When you’re on the road, how do you stay focused on God?

    To be honest it’s a hard way of life to stay focused on anything. You have to have a support group at home, and quiet time is something that will make or break your day.

So what’s next for Avalon?

    We’re really going to tour this album well, maybe do a Christmas album, we’re not sure yet.

    We’re doing our first video next week for the song "In Not Of." We’ve never done that before, so we’re pretty excited. Then we’re doing a TV special for the PAX Network on Good Friday at 11p.m. We’ll perform some of our older songs plus a few new ones and we might have a special guest.

Are you nervous about it?

    No not really, it’s going to be taped, so if we mess up it will be OK.

    Then in June we’ll be going to Brazil with Focus on the Family on a missions trip, so we’re looking forward to that too.

Copyright© 1999 The Parable Group. All rights reserved.

Biography

Avalon Biography
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Creating and releasing a new album is never easy. But it can be downright daunting when it has to follow up, and hopefully even improve on, a Dove Award-nominated, bestselling record. Their newest album, In a Different Light, has quite reputation to live up to after the records set by their last album, A Maze of Grace.

"Testify to Love" made Christian music history when it became the longest running number one Christian single of the 1990's. Wynonna then picked it up for the Touched by An Angel soundtrack, and an entire episode of the series was structured around the song. It finished 1998 as the #1 Song of the Year (CRR).

A Maze of Grace more than doubled the sales of Avalon's debut and has spent over a year in the top ten on the Christian music sales chart.

Avalon gained substantial media exposure in 1998 with three featured appearances on "CNN Headline News" and guest appearances on several television shows nationwide, including "Good Day Atlanta" (Fox Atlanta), "Good Morning Texas" (ABC Dallas), "AM Northwest" (ABC Portland), "PositivelyTexas" (CBS Ft. Worth) and "Good Day Kansas" (ABC Wichita), among others.

And Avalon was voted "New Artist of the Year" at the 1998 Dove Awards, an honor previously awarded to BeBe and CeCe Winans, Take 6, 4Him, Point of Grace, Jars of Clay and Jaci Velasquez.

The group has six nominations for the 1999 Doves, including Artist of the Year, Group of the Year, Pop/ Contemporary Album of the Year for A Maze of Grace, Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for "Testify to Love," Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for "Adonai," and Long Form Video of the Year for "My Utmost for His Highest." Additionally, both "Testify to Love" and "Adonai" received nods for Song of the Year.

Along with the attention and accolades, Avalon has experienced first hand the glorious and grueling year spent in the whirlwind of success. Early morning flights, days full of interviews and in-store appearances, evening concerts and meet-n-greets, and mid-night flights to new cities. But what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? "A lot of days, running to catch flights, it's easy to feel like,'Okay, why am I doing this again,'"says Janna. "And while this year has been very trying, I am reminded of the answer over and over again."

"We've seen God do some amazing things this past year. It has been a tough year and a wonderful year," Jody says of 1998. "We've been exhausted and yet so encouraged by the affirmation we've received. Its great to know that people are hearing the music, and it's making a difference."

It has been a year of growth and change.

It has been a year of growth and change. From the obvious, the departure of Nikki Hassman and arrival of Cherie Paliotta, the renewed (fresh) vitality and depth of their music, Avalon has managed to sail beyond expectations to become the most exciting vocal group on the Christian music scene today. Refusing to be content with the status quo, which in light of the past year is quite overwhelming, Avalon is making the most of the gifts they've been given. And while the numerical rewards are yet to be seen, the best rewards are already apparent. For those who have ears, let them hear. As Avalon's sound continues to evolve, the harmonies are more layered and multi-dimensional. With high-energy pop songs, beautifully emotive ballads and stirring, crescendoeing anthems, Avalon delivers a vocal punch that entertains, encourages and inspires a multi-faceted audience. Over the years, they have learned what it takes to be a vocal group, undefined by soloists, but distinguished by four equal parts, four individuals with distinctive personalities and distinctive gifts who have melded into one distinctive sound, reverberating one heart and one mind when it comes to the music. As Avalon has grown, they've grown in their desire to sing from their hearts and out of their unique experiences. In A Different Light is an expression of that collective desire.

Cherie Paliotta has been a large part of thegrowth they've seen this year, and not just because of the new blood, so to speak. Cherie brings not only stellar vocals, but she also brings an open, vulnerable spirit and a vitality to the group that has helped shape and focus their ministry and their music. "It was a big change for me when I came into Avalon, there were days when I didn't think I could get up there and remember one more lyric. But God came through for me in those moments and gave me the courage to anchor on to him and move forward. And I think that was just the same for the others during the transition. God has really been faithful to all of us to work out the quirks and make this thing work.

"On this album, it was important to me to find lyrics that represented that intimacy with the Lord," she continues. "I just wanted to convey that God knows every thought, every problem, every struggle and temptation, and He’s helping us through it."

Michael echoes similar aspirations. "On this album, honesty was the big priority, he explains, "just making sure that what we were singing wasn't just a good melody or catchy hook, but it was something that we believed in, something that we felt, something that we've lived through. The words were more important this time around than any other album. We have poured over the words and also written for this one. So I think we see a lot of ourselves in these songs. I know I do. It's very biographical."

Janna agrees, adding, "These songs say exactly what I would say if I was a songwriter because I know what that feels like, and I know where that emotion is coming from. Finding songs that convey exactly where I'm at in my life is not always easy."

For those who have eyes, let them see — In A Different Light picks up where A Maze of Grace left off thematically speaking, having explored the infinite grace God bestows on believers (as much one can explore such a deep, endless ocean on one album) and the ways that grace is ever present. This project expands into various facets of our relationships with Christ. "It hones in more on how we feel as Christians, serving and being a part of this huge God," Jody says, "a God that is overwhelming, and at the same time our closest friend."

In A Different Lightencompasses a lot of things," Jody continues "We are expressing our hearts in a different way on this record than we were on the last; maybe we’re seeing God in a different light these days. And so beyond the title, the record is kind of symbolic in many areas."

Creatively, Avalon has never been more unified in their approach to the music. Every idea and effort made is seemingly synchronized, an indication that, as unbelievable as it sounds, four of one mind can work better than four minds at once. And therefore, musically, this album holds promise of even further defining a group that has seen its share of change. Ever the musician, Michael muses, "Sure, we have a new addition, but we also have a newer sound. Our producer, Brown Bannister, has stretched us to be a little more intricate soundwise. Vocally we sound more like a group. There’s a way to be a group and not sound like four soloists and still keep it very interesting and alive and not plain or predictable. The music is a bit more progressive and a bit more commercial sounding than our last two records, but we want it that way. We want every record to be in a progression, a growing thing. I think we’ve done that here."

It doesn’t matter where we sing, bringing the gospel to people through music is what we’re about...

Janna adds, "Perhaps we probe deeper here, but the message remains the same at its center."

For those with heart, let them be heartened—And that message has been at the heart of this group since day one, since album one. "It doesn’t matter where we sing, bringing the gospel to people through music is what we’re about, whether we’re at First Baptist, in Jackson, Mississippi, or doing an interview for CNN," Janna emphasizes. "That is the bottom line of who we are. We are Christians. We bear the name of Jesus Christ and our music needs to reflect that and, more importantly, our lives need to reflect that.

"More than anything," Jody adds,"people these days are starving for honesty. They’re starving for people who will be real with them. I think that’s been a large part in what we try to do. That’s what was so amazing about ‘Testify to Love.’ It connected with so many people in its simplicity and boldness.

"We’ve always tried to be real with people," Jody continues. "We’ve never tried to be stars or to be glamorous. Yeah, we might wear some cool clothes every now and then, but if you sit us down and talk to us, or if we’re on stage, we’re going to share our hearts. If we’re having a bad day, we’ll probably tell you. Hopefully, in doing so, God can use that for his own glory because that’s kind of what we’re called to do."

In A Different Light represents a whole new season, spiritually, Cherie says. "As we grow in the Lord, we’re constantly being molded and shaped by the Word. We’re constantly seeing Christ in a different light." And just when you think you’ve reached the end of His good work in your life, the end of his grace, Jody adds, "God continues to change and make you into more of what He wants you to be. And it’s always different, it’s always a surprise and around every corner, there is always grace that astounds."

In the wake of that grace, Avalon has a renewed, singular vision. The awards and recognition may continue to roll in on the tide of hard work and creative effort, but if not, the year to come will be embraced all the same, in recognition of the blessings He’s bestowed. It has been a year of illumination, and the future looks brighter than ever.

"We all feel very strongly about the things we want to communicate," Jody explains. "We all have the same concerns and the same ideas about ministry. It’s an amazing feeling to be able to get up on stage every night with three other people, knowing that we’re all of one mind and one spirit. We all share a common message, and we’re confident that if one person gets up and speaks, he or she will say something the rest of us feel is true in our hearts. That’s a blessing only of God. I don’t know that a lot of groups in the past have been able to say that."

"Even though we’re all very individually different," says Cherie, "the more time we spend together, personally and professionally, it’s like, even though we’re different colored threads, we’re woven together, as one.

Copyright© 1999 The Parable Group. All rights reserved.

About The Songs

About The Songs

Take You at Your Word
My dad always taught us that our word is our honor, and if we break that, then basically everything is broken. Most people have really gotten away from that, but when you think about the promises of God, I think it's very easy to take the promises of Scripture for granted, especially when our plans don't turn out as we hoped. If He doesn't work that way in my life, it doesn't negate the fact that He's trustworthy and I can build my life on Him. Ultimately, He's the one in control, and He knows what's best for me when most of the time I don't. - Janna

In Not Of
This is just a reminder to us as Christians to be able to see people through the eyes of Christ. If we love them the way Christ loves us, if we pour that out to them, it will in turn draw them into this kingdom rather than push them away. - Cherie

In A Different Light
As we journey through God's perfect will, we can't always see what lies ahead, but we can hold on to the promise that He holds the treasures for those who obey His call. (Jeremiah 29:11-14) - Cherie

Can't Live a Day
There are people who live without love, people who live having given up on dreams and people who live in the consequences of bad choices. The one thing that separates Christians from those who don't have Christ is that, regardless of what we have or don't have in our lives, we have hope. No matter how bad things get, we have that hope of knowing Jesus and knowing that everything may not turn out the way we planned, but ultimately, He has a bigger plan for our lives. Our hope is not in our circumstances because those will change. Our happiness and our peace are found in the Lord. Without Him, life would be meaningless. - Janna

Always Have, Always Will
This song is very biographical for me. There's a part of me that really wants to please God, and there's a part of me that wants to rebel. There are many songs about dilemma, but this song approaches it differently. It's like, yes, I'm a rebellious person. I always have been; I always will be. But in the second verse it says, but I run back to you, I always have and I always will. And that's true. We test the waters and we see how far on the limb that we can go but when it starts to crack and we see how far in the air we really are, we run back to safety, Jesus Christ. - Michael

If My People Pray
Now it seems like everything is in turmoil. There's so much chaos in the world_the Clinton thing, the crisis with Iraq, and even the stock market's shaky. When I hear the chorus of this song, it's like God is crying out to us saying, "Hey, I want to help you if you'll let Me." - Jody

I'm Speechless
I was going through a really hard time in my life. I was so bad off I felt like God had just forgotten about me. At my lowest point, I called my mom, and she said, "Cherie, you need to go to church." So that's what I did. There was an evangelist speaking, and as I walked in the doors, he said, "Is there a Cherie here?" Now, I had never met this man, but he began to say things to me that only I know. It was the most unbelievable experience of my life. And when I read the words of this song, my first response was, "I've got to do this song. This really best represents how I feel." Especially the second verse where it says, "I tried to write this song/ I've searched my heart for phrases/but they only catch a glimpse of all you are_" I had tried to write about that experience, to convey the tangibility that I felt between me and God for the first time in so long, and this song just said it all. - Cherie

Only for the Weak
God loves the apparent inadequacies of this world, for it is in them His true power is seen most vividly.(Ex.4:10-11) - Michael

Let Your Love
Where have you been looking for love? It is right before your eyes in Jesus. (Jude 21, 2 Timothy 2:22) - Janna

Hide My Soul
We meet so many hurting people who feel like that, there's no place they can hide, no where to turn. I think even sometimes people feel like, "Well, I would turn to Jesus, but He's not there. I need something tangible. I need drugs or I need alcohol. Whatever they may choose, this song communicates the answer to the question, "Where can I hide?" in such a broken, contrite way. Even though I grew up in the church, I have been to that place where I knew I was supposed to turn to Him, but I didn't until it was absolutely the last resort. And thank God, because of His grace and faithfulness, we are always welcome. - Jody

First Love
The honesty of these words really drew me in. This song is a challenge to pursue God more fervently. (Lam. 3:40)-Michael

Copyright© 1999 The Parable Group. All rights reserved.

Lyrics

Take You At Your Word

written by Paul Self, Grant Cunningham
Lately, it seems that the word of man is useless. I'm thankful it's still "in GOD we trust." (Hebrews 13:8) Jody

Your word is life, Your word is love, Your word is true

Everybody's looking for something to believe in
Lord, I find the faithful are few and far between
The more I read about You
The less I have cause to doubt You
What You say Lord, You mean
Now I've seen

I can take You at Your word
And my heart can rest assured
Lord, I love You
Oh, I trust You
As I live I've learned
I can take You at Your word

Your name is written here on my life in love and kindness
Your word is hidden here in my heart to guard my soul
I've heard the gospel of
Your redeeming love
What You say, Lord, You do
I know it's true

Your word is life, Your word is love, Your word is true
Your word is life, Your word is love, Your word is true
Lord, Your word is a lamp to my feet
And Your word is a light to my path

In Not Of

written by Nick Gonzales, Grant Cunningham Our purpose is to shine the light of our Savior to those who don't know him and to never allow that light to be dimmed by the world. If we see the lost through the eyes of Christ, we can love them into His kingdom. (1 John 4:4-19) Cherie

I hide me far away from trouble
The world outside me grows darker by the day
So I promise to stay here close beside Him
Surely God would want His children safe

Then reading, how my eyes were opened
I find that He is leading us out into the world
Into the middle of fallen saints and sinners
Where a little grace is needed most

Come take the Light to darker parts
Share His truth with hardened hearts
We are not like the world ... but we can love it
Come bring the Hope to hopeless men
Until the lost are found in Him
He came to save the world
So let us be ... in it, not of it

Wait a minute
If we say we love them, why are we not in it
Why we run and hide
Entertain a stranger
Maybe entertain an angel
The danger is if our worlds don't collide

We've cursed the darkness far too long
We need to hold the candle high
We have to go and right the wrongs
We need to touch the world with love
With His love

In A Different Light

written by Matt Huesman, Avalon As we journey through God's perfect will we can't always see what lies ahead, but we can hold on to the promise that He holds the treasures for those who obey His call. (Jeremiah 29:11-14) Cherie

Don't cry for me
No, I've never been one to shoulder the weight of the world
'Cause I believe
This is here and it's now, but it's not my home

There's a hope beyond what my eyes can see
And there's a place that He's preparing for me

Nothing's gonna keep us here
We'll go a different way
It'll be alright
From the other side we'll see it clear
On a different day
In a different light

Don't be afraid
Of the twists and the turns of the road that we're on, just believe
There'll come a day
When our faith turns to sight, and we'll see His face

While we're here the heartache's hard to ignore
So for now, we'll keep our eyes on the Lord

Though for now we see things dimly
There's a voice that speaks within me
Leading me to a different light
In a different way
In a different light

Can't Live A Day

written by Connie Harrington, Joe Beck, Ty Lacy A day without Jesus Christ is one I would never want to experience. Life is truly worth living because of Him. Janna

I could live life alone
Never fill the longings of my heart
The healing warmth of someone's arms
And I could live without dreams
And never know the thrill of what could be
With every star so far and out of reach
I could live without many things
And I could carry on, but ...

I couldn't face my life tomorrow
Without Your hope in my heart I know
I can't live a day without You
Lord, there's no night and there's no morning
Without Your loving arms to hold me
You're the heartbeat of all I do
I can't live a day without You

I could travel the world
See all the wonders beautiful and new
They'd only make me think of You
And I could have all life offers
Riches that were far beyond compare
To grant my every wish without a care
Oh, I could do anything, oh yes
But if You weren't in it all ...
Jesus, I live because You live
You're like the air I breathe
Oh Jesus, oh I have because You give
You're everything to me

Always Have Always Will

written by Nick Gonzales, Grant Cunningham, Toby McKeehan This song describes me perfectly, and I'm very thankful that it perfectly describes God as well. (2 Timothy 2:13) Michael

Part of me is the prodigal
Part of me is the other brother
But I think the heart of me
Is really somewhere between them
Some days I'm running wild
Some days we're reconciled
But I wonder all the while
Why you put up with me, when ...

I wrestle most days
To find ways to do as I please

I always have, I always will
You saved me once, You save me still
My longing heart, Your love alone can fill
You always have, always will

I was born with a wayward heart
Still I live with a restless spirit
My soul is so well worn
You'd think I'd have arrived by now
I'm caught in the trappings of
My search for lasting love
I've made mistakes enough
To last me a lifetime

I still slip, I still fall
But I'll always run back to you

I always have, I always will
You saved me once, You save me still
My longing heart, Your love alone can fill
You always have, always will

I'm gonna keep trusting You
I see what You've seen me through
I'm goin' where You have gone
I'm letting You lead me on
All my days ... always and forever
Never far ... never leave me never
Here I'll stay ... ever love me ever
Here's my heart
I'll always love You

If My People Pray

written by Douglas McKelvey, Matt Huesmann, Kent Hooper God has promised if we seek Him with whole hearts, we wi11 find Him. My prayer for us as a church, nation and world is that we return to Him while He may be found. Janna

Now is the season for healing
Deeply we need to see
God's mercy revealing
Where we have fallen from His way
For we know He gives hope to the humble
Gives light in the darkness
And grace when we stumble
Let us call on His name together
Knowing He will say ...

If My people pray
And reach for Me with hearts that are broken
I will not forget what I've spoken
Come and seek My face
And heaven will rain
Rivers of My grace overflowing
Night and day My ears will be open
If My people pray

Now is the day to awaken
To pray with conviction
For the souls of the nation
So let us call on His name
Whose faithful promise still remains ..

If My people pray (If My people who are called by My name)
And reach for Me with hearts that are broken (Humble themselves and pray)
I will not forget what I've spoken
Come and seek My face (Seek Me)
And heaven will rain (If My people who are called by My name)
Rivers of My grace overflowing (Turn from their wicked ways)
Night and day My ears will be open
If My people pray

Let us not grow weary as we wait for the day
When the light turns our night into morning
On our knees, calling Your name as we lift our hearts to heaven Yeah,
knowing You will say …

I'm Speechless

written by Ty Lacy, Joanna Carlson From the healing of my wounded heart to the restoration of my broken life, I am in such awe of God's tangible existence that He simply leaves me "speechless." (Psalm 116) Cherie

Some can write a sonnet
To describe in silvery words
The rising and the setting of the sun
Some can paint a picture
In shades of vibrant color
It almost looks like heaven when they're done

Lord, when I try to speak from my heart I don't know where to start

When it comes to You
I'm speechless
Nothing holds a candle to the wonder of Your love
I'm amazed by Your grace
Your forgiving embrace
And I'm finding words could never be enough
I'm speechless

I've tried to write the song
I've searched my heart for phrases
But they only catch a glimpse of all You are
If I lived a thousand lifetimes
I'd never come close to saying
Enough about the hope that I found in Your arms

'Cause when I try to speak from my heart I don't know where to start

Only For The Weak

written by Michael Puryear, Scott Krippayne, Doak Sneed I have found that God loves the apparent inadequates of this world - for it is in them His true power is seen most vividly. (Exodus 4:10-11) Michael

Some say it's rules and regulations
And trying to always be right
No room for mistakes in the choices we make
For only the strong survive

But it's not about perfect performance
Or resolution of will
It's all about surrender
Giving up
Being still

It's only for the weak
For the faint of heart
Those driven to their knees
Those who live with scars
There's power from beyond
We're certain where it's from
And that's our source of strength
Before we follow Christ
We need to be advised
It's only for the weak

He welcomes the worn and the weary
All who are wounded by sin
And just as we are, we can fall in His arms
Rest and find shelter in Him

Seems like each day as a battle
With burdens and struggles to face
And only in our losing
Do we truly see how much we've gained

The Father always starts
Within a willing heart
Open to how He moves
As His spirit is poured
He will do so much more
Than we dreamed He could do

Let Your Love

written by Jeff Borders, Gayla Borders, Phil Madiera Where have you been looking for love? It's right before your eyes. (Jude 21, 2 Timothy 2:22) Jody

I can hear You calling
In a whisper You say so much
In a dream I'm falling
But I awaken within Your love and

I find You waiting
I find You, arms stretching open
My will is breaking
Lord, I've had enough ... I'm giving it up

So let Your love
Take my heart make it strong
Take my life from now on
I'm running out of hope
Running out of strength
So let Your love take over me

I have been unchanging
I have seen my world spinning by
Only You can save me
From the foolishness of my pride, so

Come find me waiting
Come find me, heart reaching upward
My will is fading
Lord, I've had enough ... I'm giving me up

Come and find me waiting
Come and make me strong
Come and lead me on
Come set my heart free
Come and take me over

Hide My Soul

written by Chris Eaton, Sheila Walsh Whether in time of trial or time of peace, it's the only place to hide. (Psalm 27:5) Jody

Here I am with nothing left to say
How can I even speak? All my dreams
Life scattered like ashes beneath my feet
Can you see the pain behind the smiles
The tears run down my face
Will the sun ever shine on me again?
Where can I hide, oh, oh?
Where can I hide, oh, oh?
Where can I hide, oh, oh?

I will hide my soul in Jesus
I will rest my heart in Him
When the storms of life rush over me I will not let them in
There will be no pain in heaven
But for now and until then
I will hide my soul in Jesus

Now I know there's nothing I can do
Nothing that I can say
You alone are the anchor of my soul
Don't let me slip away
Can you see all the pain behind my smile
The tears run down my face?
Will the sun ever shine on me again?
Where can I hide, oh, where can I hide, where can I hide?

First Love

written by Sam Scott, Henk Pool, Lee Ann Vermeulen The honesty of these words really drew me in. This song is a challenge to me to pursue God more fervently. (Lamentations 3:40) Michael

I used to be the one
Who would long to hear Your voice
A child who sought to win his Father's heart
But as I carried on
Life got a hold on me
Now here I am, a son so far from home

Tell me when did I lose my first love?
Where did the fire and passion go?
Burn in me Your holy fire
Give me back my lost desire
And restore in me the love I felt for You

Can I remember how it felt
When they looked into my face
And they saw the love of Jesus in my eyes
When I look back on my life
And question where I've been
Can I really say I've done my best for You?

Oh, where did I go?
(I've lost my way, I've lost my love, I'm all alone)
Oh, I'm lost and I'm alone
Oh, help me please
Lord, lead me home

Father take me back
And let me start again
Lord, I've failed and I've fallen in my pride
But lead me back to You
Where my life began
Revive in me the yearning that has died

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About The Band

(Tampa, FL)

Jody was raised singing in his church and as a member of his youth choir. However, it was not until his high school years that he began to take his artistic gift seriously. Musically, his development had been influenced by artists like Anita Baker, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin. During his college years Jody began singing with a performance group, which soon opened doors allowing him to join Truth. He later worked for Walt Disney Productions in their talent, booking and production department and spent four months traveling the U.S. and Canada as one of Disney's featured soloists. He then returned to Truth where he toured Australia, France, Russia, Romania and the Caribbean.

First live performance… In the fourth grade, I performed "The Rainbow Connection." You know, the Kermit the Frog song. The crowd was kind.

First aspired to be…An astronaut. I wanted to fly in my own rocket ship to Mars and wear a space suit."

Most embarrassing/memorable moment…On the Twila Paris tour, she used to sing the song"Faithful Friend" with a video of Steven Curtis Chapman. One night it broke at the last second and Janna pushed me out on stage to sing it with Twila. I didn't know one word of that song, so I rewrote the whole thing."

Most distinctive home town fact… Riverview, Florida was a town built around a river that fed into Tampa Bay. Everything there revolves around water sports."

Dream duet... Anita Baker

Song I wished I written… As far as royalties go, "I Will Always Love You" would be my pick. As for message, "It Is Well With My Soul."

Most influential person… My parents have always been the #1 example of Christ and his love.

Hymn most associated with church…"It is Well With My Soul"

If I weren't a singer... I love the creative/technical process that goes along with making a record. I'd love to be a producer.

Last book read... What's So Amazing About Grace by Phillip Yancey

CD currently in player… Faith Evan's Keep the Faith

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