We were never promised a perfect life, a life free from shame, guilt, loneliness or even pain. But we have HOPE because even in the darkest times, we are not alone. He erases our shame. He makes us new. God sent His Son Jesus to “address the mess” that we are. Jesus IS our Light Breaking Through!

"Thank You Jesus" is such a great song that captures the gratitude I feel when I think about the sacrifice that Jesus has made for us. I chose this song as a way to give thanks to God for everything he has done in my life.

Last Thanksgiving, one of my dearest family members—an outspoken atheist—challenged my faith, questioning why I believe in heaven and devote so much of my life to an abstract reality. I simply smiled and said, “I find joy in dreaming my life away.” That night, I poured my heart into this song.

I chose this song by Matthew West because I was recently asked to sing it at a friend's wedding. My wife and I celebrated 9 years of marriage on May 5th, and we've had our share of challenges and heartache, but our commitment is even stronger and I still "...mean what I say when I say...I DO"!!