I wrote this song following the conclusion of Round 2 of the 2025 competition. I was doing a mundane task that became a little extra difficult and then suddenly it worked out. I said to myself “I almost gave up”… then the lyrics followed “but I didn’t give in” - and the song was born!

This is a love story about the Passion of the Cross. It is the reason I have a song to sing. Jesus is the hope of my future, the joy of my salvation, and the promise of my Father, which gives me strength in every trial and peace through every storm. Holy is Calvary!

I wrote this song in the midst of consecrated prayer, filled with so much gratitude for God's love and all He's done for me, when it dawned on me that He hurt WITH me through everything. As I wept thinking about this, God poured provision over me and gave me a new song. I pray this blesses you.

This song was written by my self and my dad, LaMar Cooper, after I had just came through a very hard time with depression that lead to attempted suicide. The song describes the joy that the redemption God can bring if we just let Him.

I wrote this song about the most influential man in my life. He passed away on May 16, 2024. All he wanted in life was to spread the Gospel, and he did that until his last breath. I miss him every day, and I'm so thankful for the impact he made on my walk with Christ. I wish he could see me now.

In a field of wildflowers, while on my journey passing through,
I had to pause, breathless, as I caught a glimpse of You.
So Glorious, the beauty—I gathered a bouquet,
And humbly offer them to You in this song of praise.