Meaningful Music

21 Years

Christian hip-hop artist Toby McKeehan, better known by his stage name TobyMac, wrote the song "21 Years" after his son died of an accidental overdose. Truett Foster McKeehan passed in October 2019. After his tragic loss, TobyMac channeled his grief into this song, which focuses on the anguish and questioning the singer felt over the… Continue reading 21 Years

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Scars in Heaven

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCdevloDE6E "Scars in Heaven" by Casting Crowns is about finding hope after experiencing a devastating loss. This song is a comforting reminder that our loved ones are safe with Jesus in Heaven. He wipes away every tear, ends every disease, and heals every wound. Jesus bears the only scars in Heaven, theirs have been healed.… Continue reading Scars in Heaven

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Heaven’s Not Too Far

In 2018, America's Got Talent brought the sibling band "We Three" to their stage. The Oregon-based band performed their original song, "Heaven's Not Too Far Away," which is a tribute to their mother, who passed away from cancer. Manny Hulie, the youngest sibling, shared that the song is written from her perspective during the last… Continue reading Heaven’s Not Too Far

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Tell Your Heart to Beat Again

Danny Gokey is a talented singer and former church music director from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While the main purpose of this blog post is to dive deeper into the meaning behind his song, "Tell Your Heart to Beat Again", we were so moved by his story that we were compelled to share it with you. Gokey… Continue reading Tell Your Heart to Beat Again

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Meaningful Music: JUST BE HELD by Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns is a Grammy-winning contemporary Christian rock group. With dozens of chart-topping singles, the group has become known for their uplifting music powered by scripture, faith, and love.  One of the group’s most popular songs, “Just Be Held” addresses one of the honest facts of life which is that… Life is stressful. Life after… Continue reading Meaningful Music: JUST BE HELD by Casting Crowns