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S.A.N.S. Episode 274: Never Been a Moment

Today’s song contains a little bit of country with a great biblical message. Micah Tyler became an overnight sensation with his debut album The Story I Tell. While the featured song comes from a new album, Micah has a special gift of telling a story through his music. The song Never Been a Moment highlights God’s omnipresence, touching our lives through with hints of the love of Jesus.

How shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]. 10 With my whole heart have I sought You, inquiring for and of You and yearning for You; Oh, let me not wander or step aside [either in ignorance or willfully] from Your commandments. 11 Your word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against You, Psalm 119:9-11.

Unfortunately, I often get distracted, especially by bad days which tend suck the joy out of my life. Instead of remembering the words of James 1:2-4 and 1 Peter 1:6-7, I let tough moments influence how I act and feel. May the lyrics of Never Been a Moment speak to your heart like it has to mine. Therefore, the next time your day spins out of control, remember Micah’s words so you embrace God’s love.

by Jay Mankus

S.A.N.S. Episode 243: Walking Free

The hymn In the Garden is the first song that I heard in church that points to a personal testimony. The chorus of In the Garden suggest that God walks and talks to Christians. In today’s featured song, Micah Tyler uses a series of true stories, testimonies of sinners who have testified about Walking Free despite being behind bars.

In [this] freedom Christ has made us free [and completely liberated us]; stand fast then, and do not be hampered and held ensnared and submit again to a yoke of slavery [which you have once put off], Galatians 5:1.

Walking Free reminds me of one of the first Christian movies I saw called Twice Pardoned. While the story was different, the message is the same, God’s grace and forgiveness, Ephesians 2:8-10. If you like to watch sports, some athletes celebrate way too much. Yet, as Christians who have been saved, there isn’t enough celebration over the fact that in Christ we are walking free.

by Jay Mankus