DMCD Songs: Jehovah Jireh

So Keith Staten was the first big name to leave Commissioned but evidently it didn’t leave that much bitterness with his former dudes as his man Fred Hammond was able to work closely with him in producing the “… in the House” series.  One of my favourite songs on the Worship in the House album […]

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DMCD Songs: No Eye Has Seen

I’m a big sucker for Ron Kenoly.  His singing business comes across like a genial father figure and that’s good.  I like that.  I also love his songs – most of them – not all of them – hey you don’t like all my blogs do you … hey I probably don’t like all my […]

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DMCD Songs: Draw Me Nearer

I came across the Commissioned song quite a few years ago and have loved it ever since.  Taking a classic hymn and turning it into a heartfelt ballad to God to be drawn nearer – that’s what it’s got to be about right – drawn closer to Christ, knowing Him in His suffering, knowing Him […]

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Be Still My Soul

So, recently it was my Dad who was getting props for how his example influenced my faith and allowed me to take prayer that bit more seriously.  At this time I now think of my mother as I listen to this song. There is the tendency to worry.  Doesn’t take much to see why – […]

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Nobody But Jesus

This is a brilliant example of what happens when you put three great singers on a stage together.  Typical americans and their penchant for celebrating to the hilt and beyond that people get trippy over the three singers, but to be fair they are outstanding singers who happen to be singing about someone even more […]

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Be Grateful – Kim Burrell

Man, it’s been a while since I got some good stuff from Kim Burrell – what is my problem?  Now excusing Kirk’s ever dramatic expression of approval you get a glimpse as to why Sis. Burrell is so highly regarded for what she offers in singing and in conveying some real gospel truths, such as […]

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