In this episode, Blake sits down with the Creative Team from Storymakers. They discuss their process of bringing a story to life through the crafting of words and the use of color and illustrations, as well as their intention to always point people toward the Gospel.
Read MoreGod of Light and Life,
As we prepare our hearts this Advent,
at the end of a trying year…
Words & Music by Paul Elliott & Kip Fox
Read MoreRejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. We sing in full voice, though it be in a minor key. We sing rejoice. Lord Jesus, quickly come. Amen.
Read MoreAdvent conceives a hope in the heart:
Creation reborn, a brand new start.
Eden becomes the trough of the beast…
Heavenly Father,
As darkness surrounds us
And light seems far off…
Thomas Helmore & John Mason Neale
Performed by Blake Flattley
In this episode, Blake sits down with the team behind Storymakers. They discuss the process of taking a story in written word and turning it into a fully interactive zine for kids.
Read MoreHow Long, O Lord, Will We Be Exiled from Your House?
How long, O Lord, will we be exiled from your house?
How long will we dwell in a dry land where there is no water?
Words and Music by Blake Flattley & Brian T. Murphy
Read MoreThe Doxology is often sung at the end of a hymn or sometimes alone at the end of a service. It is meant to focus the singer on the trinitarian nature of God. In this version, we’ve arranged it to be sung three times through in an effort to allow the singer to further meditate on the words.
Read MoreOriginal arrangement by Thomas Helmore Translated by John Mason Neale Arranged by Blake Flattley
Read More"There Will Be Rest" flowed out of experiences in New York City where everyone is seemingly running to try to keep their head above water. This song is meant to be both a song of lament and a song of assurance. As we cry out to God with the hurts of this world, we are reminded that God meets us in that hurt, that He is bringing healing, and in Jesus we have rest both now and not yet.
Read MoreI don't think I fully appreciated seasons until I moved to New York City. Previously I had spent most of my adult life in Southern California where there is essentially always some variation on a nice day.
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