Morning Worship: Open Up The Sky – Deluge
I first heard this song at church and was so moved by the lyrics; “Open Up The Sky” from Deluge’s self-titled debut album.
Lyrics
Our beloved Father | Please come down and meet us
We are waiting on Your touch | Open up the heavens
Shower down Your presence
We respond to Your great loveWe won’t be satisfied with anything ordinary
We won’t be satisfied at allOpen up the sky | Fall down like rain
We don’t want blessings | We want you
Open up the sky | Fall down like fire
We don’t want anything but you
Inspiration for a Generation: Youth of Christ Movie
A few months back on Dream in Soul I interviewed Stephanie Rodnez, a young filmmaker I met while we were both students at the University of Miami. She is now using her passion for making movies to inspire other young people through her company Christ Effect Entertainment. Stephanie’s latest project is Youth of Christ, a fun feature length film about a lazy youth group’s struggle to host a youth revival at their church. The message of the movie is that no matter what age you are, you’re never too young to do big things for Jesus Christ. If you are in the South Florida area you are welcome to attend the screening which is open to the public with free admission, Friday, March 4th at 7:30pm in Fort Lauderdale. See below for more details.
Click Here for the Dream in Soul Interview with Stephanie Rodnez
Check out the trailer for the film Youth of Christ below:
More About Youth of Christ & The Upcoming Release Event
South Florida native Stephanie Rodnez is out to build a strong Christian film industry in South Florida, starting with the premiere of her first feature length film created for theatrical release, “Youth of Christ.” The event is taking place on Friday, March 4th, 7:30pm, at the First Baptist Church of Plantation, where she’s been a member since she was four years old.
Now 24, Rodnez is eager to see filmmakers and South Florida churches closely aligned. “Youth of Christ is a movie that inspires teenagers to get out of their pews and do something big for Jesus Christ, and we’re praying that once churches see this film, we’ll see a boom in young adult led ministries here in South Florida,” says Rodnez.
In Rotation: Inspiring Music I’ve Been Listening To
Here are some favorites coming through my earbuds lately:
Inspiration: Have Your Way from Britt Nicole
I’m sure we’ve all had those experiences where we feel lost, burdened and alone, and where we can turn nowhere except into the arms of God to bring us through. I love how Britt has poured her heart to create music that is so personal, relatable and real…
Music Pick: Hold Me Video & EP from Jamie Grace Harper
I’ve got the song “Hold Me” from Jamie Grace stuck in my head – it’s so upbeat, unique and catchy. For the past couple of weeks I’ve played it on repeat for the 1st and second grade girls who I teach at church, to get them focused on their art projects (and to stop talking about Justin Bieber:) and they love listening to it too as they sing along and color. Glad they appreciate great music:)…
Inspiration: “I Smile” & “I Am” – New Songs From Kirk Franklin’s Upcoming Album Hello Fear
One of the few artists of whom I own almost every single one of his CDs (physical copies not mP3s – yes, I know, dedicated) is Kirk Franklin. To say I’m excited for his upcoming album Hello Fear which debuts on March 22 is an understatement! Listen to two of the songs on the album…
Inspiration: What Love Really Means – JJ Heller
A new favorite of mine – “What Love Really Means” is a beautiful and moving song, from the album “When I’m With You” by JJ Heller. Watch the video and listen to the lyrics to hear her paint the meaning of love. Lyrics He cries in the corner where nobody sees He’s the kid with […]
Brooke Fraser – Something In The Water Video
Love this song and creative video, Something in the Water, from Brooke Fraser…
Music Picks: Love Mix feat. Jimmy Needham, Sho Baraka, Brooke Fraser & More
Remember those days of carefully arranging a playlist on a cassette tape (err… cassette? what’s that? Gift pointer: Load your “mix tape” onto an iPod instead). Here are some of my favorites celebrating romance and relationships for all of you love birds – a special “mix-tape” from me to you:
Songs: 1. Jimmy Needham – Firefly, 2. Sho Baraka – We Can Be More, 3. Brooke Fraser – Something In The Water, 4. Brandon Heath – Love Never Fails, 5. Newsong & Natalie Grant – When God Made You, 6. 21:03 – Loving You, 7. Jimmy Needham – Unfailing Love (Kelly’s Song), 8. Steven Curtis Chapman – I Will Be Here, 9. Bebo Norman – A Page Is Turned, 10. Bebe & Cece Winans – Close To You
Jimmy Needham – Firefly
Sho Baraka – We Can Be More
Brooke Fraser – Something In The Water
Brandon Heath – Love Never Fails
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Inspiration: What Love Really Means – JJ Heller
A new favorite of mine – 
“What Love Really Means” is a beautiful and moving song, from the album “When I’m With You” by JJ Heller. Watch the video and listen to the lyrics to hear her paint the meaning of love.
Lyrics
He cries in the corner where nobody sees
He’s the kid with the story no one would believe
He prays every night “Dear God won’t you please…
Could you send someone here who will love me?”
Who will love me for me
Not for what I have done or what I will become
Who will love me for me
‘Cause nobody has shown me what love
What love really means what love really means
Her office is shrinking a little each day
She’s the woman whose husband has run away
She’ll go to the gym after working today
Maybe if she was thinner then he would’ve stayed
And she says…
