When Michael heard worship leader Leeland Mooring and his band, Leeland at a showcase in Nashville, TN, he immediately knew something special was coming. When all was said and done 7 songs on Stand were either co-written or written by Mooring.
This week we’re introducing you to Leeland’s “Be Lifted High”, a wonderful song that you can introduce in your worship services!
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“And I asked them a simple, but penetrating question: “If you were to die tonight, do you konw for sure whether or not you would go to heaven?” Over and over the answer was “No.”
“I am not forgiving or patient enough!” said one. “Not with what I have done,” said another. Uncertainty cloaked each answer. Heads hung in shame. But not for long. The Gospel lifts heads and hearts. I shared who Jesus was, why He died on the cross, the fact of His resurrection, and the free gift of eternal life He holds out to each of us based on His work, not ours.” - Mark Earley, Prison Fellowship Ministries
I’ve just come off of one of the most unusual experiences of my life. This new album, number 19 by the way, was the fastest I’ve ever made a record in my career. Forty days from beginning to end. It was a whirlwind. It was a blast.
As a result of being so pressed for time, all of the songs were being written at once. Lyrics were flying across the internet and over fax machines, demos were being cut late at night, writers were coming and going…it was barely controlled chaos.
But, in the midst of it all, songs began to emerge that truly reflect some ideas that have captured my imagination lately. As I listen through the songs now I hear an urgency to the lyrics because there wasn’t time in the process to sit and discuss what I wanted to say. The process was more like a download of all of these thoughts and feelings that were coming out of my experience leading worship at my church. Themes like embracing the lost, stepping out of our comfort zone and taking a stand.
Being involved so much in my church has given me insight into what the church is really about. We need to think of what happens on Sunday as only 10% of what it means to be the church. The rest of the week should be 90% of what it means to be the church, the real body of Christ.
So, the album is called Stand. It is a call to stand for what you believe in. It is a call to stand outside of the walls of the church, rubbing shoulders with the lost. It is a call to stand because you’ve captured a glimpse of something so powerful you cannot stay seated. It is a call to stand “for the One who gave it all.”
This album is more than a collection of songs; it is an experience. I would encourage you to listen to it all the way through in one sitting. Hopefully, you will be moved and inspired to step out and take a stand.
Check out some of the CD deals being offered this weekend (11/24 - 11/26):
David Crowder Band - A Collision $7.97
Chris Tomlin - Arriving $7.97
Toby Mac - Welcome To Diverse City $5
Sanctus Real - The Face Of Love $5
Switchfoot - Nothing Is Sound $5
David Crowder Band - A Collision $8
Chris Tomlin - Arriving $8
Steven Curtis Chapman - All I Want For Christmas $8
Jeremy Camp - Restored $8
Chris Tomlin - See The Morning $10
Avalon - Faith $10
Jeremy Camp - Beyond Measure $10
Passion - Everything Glorious $10
