Nothing Stays The Same
Jan. 2025
This song is about being averse to change, but realizing that God Himself is the author of change, and that change can be beautiful. -- Lyrics below -- "Nothing Stays The Same" - written by Dan Christian I heard myself complain That life is never what it used to be I know things always change But if I'm honest, change is hard for me Why do I worry Dreaming there's a way of rolling back the time To get things right All I need to do Is keep my eyes fixed on You When nothing stays the same My heart will still go where You lead Lord, that's what's right for me In fact I'll double down I will embrace the way You change me As you turn my life around It's part of your design Like the beauty of the sky Nothing ever stays the same The kingdom of my life Would be so perfect if I ruled it all At least, that's what I think When I don't know I'm headed for a fall Why do I worry Endlessly rehearsing what I'm going to say To get my way All I have to do Is keep my eyes fixed on You When nothing stays the same My heart will still go where You lead Lord, that's what's right for me In fact I'll double down I will embrace the way You change me As you turn my life around It's part of your design Like the beauty of the sky Nothing ever stays the same It's part of your design Like the beauty of the sky Nothing ever stays the same (c) 2025 Dan Christian
Worship Day and Night
Dec. 2024
Even in dreams, God may speak. This song celebrates the ways that worship can be continuous, day and night. -- Lyrics below -- "Worship Day and Night" - written by Dan Christian In the morning, when day is new I'll bring my worship Lord to You And through the workday and busyness I will remember Your faithfulness The hours may bring clouds and rain But I will bring praise Lord in Your word I'll remain And when the daylight fades away As long as the night remembers I'll hear You when I'm dreaming I'll still be listening to You All of Your light will find me At daybreak I will shine in Your mercy Your presence I'll invite In my worship day and night All my labor would be in vain Without Your guidance to show the way The life I'm building, I build with You Your love inspires me the whole day through The hours may bring clouds and rain But I will bring praise Lord in Your word I'll remain And when the daylight fades away As long as the night remembers I'll hear You when I'm dreaming I'll still be listening to You All of Your light will find me At daybreak I will shine in Your mercy Your presence I'll invite Oh Your presence I'll invite In my worship day and night I will worship You Lord Awake or dreaming, day and night I will worship You Lord Awake or dreaming, day and night I will worship You Lord Awake or dreaming, day and night Day and night (c) 2024 Dan Christian --------------------------------------- Lead vocals - Dan Christian Background vocals - LaQruishia Gill Keyboards, synth bass & drums - Dan Christian Guitars - Tod Baharian Recorded and mixed in Ableton Live Selected tracks recorded at Factory Underground Studio Mastered by Tom Stewart at Factory Underground Studio ---------------------------------------
Holiness
Sept. 2024
This song is about the new strength that comes as we put our trust in God. As the song puts it: "Holiness is saying my yes to You." -- Lyrics below -- "Holiness" - written by Dan Christian Holiness is not on top of a hill It's more like I'm learning to be still And hear your voice My heart is listening to You, Jesus Holiness is more than surrender What it's like is making friends with You Day by day I'm spending more time with You, oh Jesus All I have is my yes Help me, Lord with the rest 'Cause I know holiness Is saying my yes to You Holiness is not for hiding It's more like I'm singing at the top of my lungs All for you, all for you All for you, Jesus Holiness is more than taking a stand What's it like is the way You take my hand And show me how To share my love in this world All I have is my yes Help me, Lord with the rest 'Cause I know holiness Is saying my yes to You All I have is my yes Help me, Lord with the rest As I seek holiness Lord I'm saying my yes to you All I have is my yes And I'm saying my yes to you My yes to you This is my yes to you (c) 2024 Dan Christian --------------------------------------- Keyboards and Vocals - Dan Christian Recorded and mastered in Ableton Live ---------------------------------------
Fallen Likeness
June 2024
This song is a prayer asking for forgiveness and healing, while acknowledging the awe of being created in God's own image. -- Lyrics below -- "Fallen Likeness" - written by Dan Christian In your image we are made But I can feel the way I've let that glory fade Forever searching, wanting more Missing the mercy of the One I'm longing for Father of ages, I love you I want to live in the way I was meant to Chorus: Even as I try and fail I will seek your holiness Please remember your fallen likeness Even if my heart forgets God you are my righteousness Please forgive this fallen likeness In the mirror, I can see The best intentions of the one I want to be But situations cloud my mind The truth betrays the way I fall time after time Father of mercy, I'm sorry I long to be worthy of Your glory [Chorus] I thank you Lord for your kindness You're healing this likeness Oh, please hear my prayer You are the strength for my weakness You're beyond compare [Chorus] (c) 2024 Dan Christian --------------------------------------- Vocals - Justice Yates Keyboards and synth bass - Dan Christian Guitars - Ryan Casey Drums - Mike Solomon Recorded in Ableton Live Selected tracks recorded at Factory Underground Studio Mastered by Tom Stewart at Factory Underground Studio ---------------------------------------
Come Follow Me
Feb. 2022
rev. April 2024
This song is about the way that Christ calls us, and how we respond. Inspiration for this comes from Matthew 4:18-20, Matthew 16:24-25 and Phil. 3:13-14. -- Lyrics below -- "Come Follow Me" - written by Dan Christian Learning how to walk as a child of God Longing to be closer Listening for the Holy Spirit's voice My steps are feeling more sure Love so great I no longer hesitate We could spend a lifetime looking back Caught up in regrets and what we lack Fearing for a future no one can ever really see As for me, I press on straight ahead Move beyond the doubt inside my head Till I'm living out these words of the man from Galilee To find life Come follow me Running for the prize of an upward call Giving God the glory Even if I lose my way and fall There's more to the story My heart's quest Is to give the Lord my best We could spend a lifetime looking back... Take up your cross In the light of Christ Jesus first in everything You'll find a way On the darkest day Don't give up Just keep on Keep on running to win Oh, come follow me Oh, come follow me We could spend a lifetime looking back... (c) 2022 Dan Christian --------------------------------------- Vocals - Dan Christian Keyboards and synth bass - Dan Christian Guitars - Mark Harlan Drums - Rico Arocha Recorded in Ableton Live Selected tracks recorded at Factory Underground Studio Mastered by Tom Stewart at Factory Underground Studio ---------------------------------------
This Child
March 2024
This song is about baby names. It's about the meanings of the names we give to our precious children, and the hopes and dreams we have for them. -- Lyrics below -- "This Child" - written by Dan Christian What shall we call this child What name for a life so new Maybe Strength or Goodness or Giver of Joy Or One Who is Wise and True How shall we guide this child From now till the years let go Knowing kindness, justice and humble regard A heart where faith can grow Father, every gift so perfect Is a present from above There's no shadow of doubt why this one has come This child was born This child was born for love What shall we call this child What name for a hope so bright Maybe Friend or Healer or Beautiful Star Or Radiance and Light Father, every gift so perfect Is a present from above There's no shadow of doubt why this one has come This child was born This child was born for love This child was born What name shall we give for love (c) 2023 Dan Christian --------------------------------------- Vocals - LaQruishia Gill Piano - Dan Christian Recorded in Ableton Live Selected tracks recorded at Factory Underground Studio Mastered by Tom Stewart at Factory Underground Studio ---------------------------------------
Now That I've Heard
Dec. 2023
This is a song of thanksgiving and praise, about the power of God's word to transform a life through saving grace. -- Lyrics below -- "Now That I've Heard" - written by Dan Christian Now that I've heard God, You have opened the door of my heart I cannot return It's hard to believe how You brought me this far Now that I've come to this table of grace I will be praying and seeking Your face I'll cherish the words You have spoken With all my devotion Knowing my faith is assured Now that I've heard How could I know The gift of Your gospel would put all things right I had to be shown My eyes didn't see what was there in plain sight Now that I've knelt in this river of grace Praising Your name, my sin washed away I could not bury this treasure This love beyond measure I'm living the power of Your word Now that I've heard Hallelujah! My rescue has come Flowing through grace undeserved Hallelujah! All praise to the Son For my new rebirth Now that I've heard Now that I've knelt in this river of grace Praising Your name, my sin washed away I could not bury this treasure This love beyond measure I'm living the power of Your word Now that I've heard (c) 2023 Dan Christian --------------------------------------- Lead vocals - Dan Christian Background vocals - LaQruishia Gill Keyboards and synth bass - Dan Christian Guitars - Ryan Casey Drums - Mike Solomon Recorded in Ableton Live Selected tracks recorded at Factory Underground Studio Mastered by Tom Stewart at Factory Underground Studio ---------------------------------------
Your Purpose For Me
Nov. 2023
We all need meaning and purpose in life. But, how to find it? This song is about seeking God's purpose, and saying yes as you discover it. -- Lyrics below -- "Your Purpose For Me" - written by Dan Christian & Wendy Christian If I live my life in the shadows Holding back in doubt or fear Will I seize the moments you give me And do the good works you put right here All through my days I feel your guiding hand What's not to understand? Chorus: I accept, I receive I embrace your purpose for me Here I am, help me Lord Give me strength to live in one accord With your purpose for me Though I might not know the game plan You are showing me the part I need As you reveal each step of my pathway I will follow where you lead In this darkened world Make me a shining light To bring your kingdom in sight Chorus I'm grateful for the gifts you give to me You're blessing me as I serve You No matter how small the moments may be There is joy in the mission Chorus (c) 2023 Dan Christian, Wendy Christian --------------------------------------- Lead vocals - Dan Christian Background vocals - LaQruishia Gill Keyboards, synth bass & drums - Dan Christian Guitars - Ryan Casey Recorded in Ableton Live Selected tracks recorded at Factory Underground Studio Mastered by Tom Stewart at Factory Underground Studio ---------------------------------------
Our Banner
Sept. 2023
This song was inspired by pastor Jeff Rider of Greens Farms Church, who asked: "What is the most important word in the Christian faith?" His answer: the word WITH. -- Lyrics below -- "Our Banner" - written by Dan Christian With each other, we'll do great things In the strength our savior brings Side by side, we'll lift our hands in prayer Brought together by one great bond we share Our banner is the love of God One hope, one goal we're working toward We'll be waiting on the Lord above Take us to a new place under Your banner of love With each other, we'll dare to dream Our eyes on Jesus as we cross each mighty stream Not for us, to wait another day Our hearts have started, the journey's on its way Our banner is the love of God One hope, one goal we're working toward We'll be waiting on the Lord above Take us to a new place under Your banner of love Lead us to a new place under Your banner of love With each other, we'll be United in our love `Cause our banner comes from above Our banner is the love of God One hope, one goal we're working toward We'll be waiting on the Lord above Take us to a new place under Your banner of love Lead us to a new place under Your banner of love Lead us to a new place under Your banner of love (c) 2023 Dan Christian --------------------------------------- Kristian Rose - lead vocals LaQruishia Gill - background vocals Dan Christian - keyboards, synth bass & drums Recorded and mastered in Ableton Live Selected tracks recorded at Factory Underground Studio ---------------------------------------
Perfection on a Pedestal
July 2023
This song is about perfectionism, a trap that many of us fall into. The way out is to let go, instead offering lives of humility and sacrifice to the one perfect Lord, who makes us whole. -- Lyrics below -- "Perfection on a Pedestal" - written by Dan Christian All I need is just a little more I can't slow down, I won't let up Got to have a perfect score Put on my Sunday best And offer up my prayers But inside, my life's not getting anywhere Who put perfection on a pedestal As if defeating failure were the only goal There is one sure remedy that I know Lay it all down in sacrifice to the perfect Lord Envy is a shadow I can't see It tempts my mind and traps my heart In doubts and agony Some people have it all Like a birthright to succeed As for me, I'm trying to learn what I really need (Chorus) God's healing love is raining down on me Why is it so hard for me to see (Chorus) (c) 2023 Dan Christian --------------------------------------- Piano and Vocals performed by Dan Christian Recorded and mastered in Ableton Live ---------------------------------------
Born to Praise You
June 2023
This song is about some of the ways that God speaks to us -- through nature, or the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit -- and about responding to that with praise. -- Lyrics below -- "Born to Praise You" - written by Dan Christian The smallest seed knows how to grow The lightest rain knows how to fall And all around, creation knows how to praise You The beauty of a butterfly The majesty beyond our sky The universe is painted in colors of praises So I lift my voice and join the symphony of song I was born to praise You Made to worship with my life Born to love forever With faith like a child In my daily walk, I'll seek you Not just watching from afar 'Cause I was born to know Who You are A wild horse will shy away Unless someone can call its name With gentle words, whispered in quiet places The wilderness is in my heart And on my own, I'd wander far But Your gentle grace taught me the language of praises So I set my path to serve you Lord with all I am (chorus) We will praise You We were born to We will worship We were made to So I set my path to serve you Lord with all I am (chorus) (c) 2023 Dan Christian --------------------------------------- Dan Christian - lead vocals Dan Christian - keyboards, synth bass & drums Brandt Jobst - acoustic and electric guitars Recorded in Ableton Live Selected tracks recorded at Factory Underground Studio Mastered by Tom Stewart at Factory Underground Studio ---------------------------------------
Heavenly Hope
Oct. 2022
This song is about waiting, hope, and surrender. Maybe you have felt the way this song describes, at one time or another. I know I have! When God is with you, hope is powerful; hope has wings. -- Lyrics below -- "Heavenly Hope" - written by Dan Chistian I thought I understood All the plans you had for me But now my future and my hopes Are fading like shadows of a dream If I'd only known when I began I might have gone a different way Feels like I'm barely hanging on Even so, on this rock I'm going to stay Oh, hope, heavenly hope Don't leave me now I want to see how I can fly Your kingdom come, Your will be done I surrender my life Carry my hope, O Lord most high When darkness turns to dawn I'll be waiting here for you Through desperate times when I was lost You guided my steps more than I knew Dreams may shatter, plans may change Still your word remains the same And so I stand upon this hope Waiting for the victory that I will claim Oh, hope, heavenly hope Don't leave me now I want to see how I can fly Your kingdom come, Your will be done I surrender my life Carry my hope, O Lord most high [instrumental] (repeat chorus) Carry my hope, heavenly hope Carry my hope, O Lord most high (c) 2022 Dan Christian --------------------------------------- Sarah Gombos - lead vocals Guitar - Mark Harlan Dan Christian - keyboards, synth bass & drums Recorded in Ableton Live Selected tracks recorded at Factory Underground Studio Mastered by Tom Stewart at Factory Underground Studio ---------------------------------------
Never Thirst Again
Sept. 2022
This song is inspired by John 4:13-14. To me, a life lived in faith feels like what this song says -- there is gratitude and praise, and sometimes it can even make you want to get up and dance. -- Lyrics below -- "Never Thirst Again" written by Dan Christian I spent years filling my life With so many things that didn't matter Then Lord, Your voice called my name You offered me living water Never thirst again There's a fountain of life rising up within Never thirst again Now that God gave a gift of His only son Never thirst again And I trust and believe As I see all that You've done for me I said yes and welcomed You in Even though I didn't feel worthy A broken past was holding me back But You already knew my life story Never thirst again There's a fountain of life rising up within Never thirst again Now that God gave a gift of His only son Never thirst again And I trust and believe As I see all that You've done for me There is power in Your Spirit By Your grace we receive it Oh Lord as You fill us We will rise and together we will worship You Never thirst again There's a fountain of life rising up within Never thirst again Now that God gave a gift of His only son Never thirst again Never thirst again And I trust and believe By grace I believe Yes by grace I believe As I see all that You've done for me Yes by grace I believe And I see all that You gave for me (c) 2022 Dan Christian ------------------------ John Mendez - lead vocals Dan Christian - background vocals Mark Harlan - guitar Dan Christian - keyboards, synth bass & drums Recorded in Ableton Live Selected tracks recorded at Factory Underground Studio Mastered by Tom Stewart at Factory Underground Studio ------------------------
One Cross
May 2022
This is a song about unity and hope among followers of Christ. Thanks to my friends at Greens Farms Church and Black Rock Church of CT for inspiring this. -- Lyrics below -- "Come Follow Me" - written by Dan Christian In this house of prayer We long to clearly see Beyond all differences To our unity of need No room for angry words Like the world keeps putting out We lay down our swords The battle won beyond all doubt There is one cross One debt that Jesus paid For you and for me, the same A promise that will never fade And we see the same blue sky We all breathe the same precious air So if there is one cross God's love is the same everywhere Everywhere Everybody's taking sides Building walls across the land The red and blue, the black and white Divided we will stand That's the natural human way But it's not enough for me I'm looking for that higher ground And the truth that sets us free There is one cross... It's not about who's wrong or right There's too much of that today It's just about how we find Our way back home to stay And I can't help but think God planned things just that way There is one cross... (c) 2022 Dan Christian --------------------------------------- Joseph Brewer - lead vocals Mark Harlan - guitar Dan Christian - keyboards, synth bass & drums Recorded in Ableton Live Selected tracks recorded at Factory Underground Studio Mastered by Tom Stewart at Factory Underground Studio ---------------------------------------
Bring Us Ashore
Nov. 2021
This song is dedicated to my friends John and Lisa. May God's healing power sustain you, comfort you and bring you peace and hope. - Lyrics - "Bring Us Ashore" - written and performed by Dan Christian Slow days Watching the time slip away A good man is down Still no news of what's wrong So we wait With our thoughts drifting nowhere We take for granted the sun will rise But the light can fade away So Lord hear us pray We ask for your healing Again and again As long as it takes These knees will bend Your ocean of mercy Carries us home Please bring us ashore Once more A true friend He showed how to give love away Now he's hanging on Like his body has been betrayed As we wait for an answer The smallest memories shine like gold That time could never fade Precious Lord help us pray We ask for your healing Again and again As long as it takes These knees will bend Your ocean of mercy Carries us home Please bring us ashore Once more The smallest memories shine like gold That time could never fade We ask for your healing Please bring us ashore Once more © 2021 Dan Christian
When You Lift Me Up
Aug. 2021
This song was inspired by Psalm 121, which begins, "I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; from where shall my help come? My help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." - Lyrics - "When You Lift Me Up" - written and performed by Dan Christian I lift my eyes up to the hills I'm watching the sunrise, everything so still It's a peaceful moment, but don't get me wrong 'Cause the road I've traveled, it's been so long Some days are hard, other days just fine Some nights my memories won't leave the past behind But oh Lord I'm praying, I'm waiting on you 'Cause you keep my hopes up and you pull me through I know where my help comes from Your love is reaching out to me As troubles rise and peace just can't be found When you lift me up When you lift me up My troubles fall down Maker of heaven, maker of earth Maker of all things of everlasting worth Oh Lord I'm singing, let my spirit soar praising you now and forever more I know where my help comes from Your love is reaching out to me As troubles rise and peace just can't be found When you lift me up When you lift me up My troubles fall down Lift me up Lift me up Lift me up, troubles all fall down Lift me up, my troubles come tumbling down © 2021 Dan Christian