Songwriting is the act of baring one's soul to another in the form of words and music.
This week, I am posting another instrumental, piano only, version of our Come Follow Me suggested song, I Need Thee Every Hour. We are studying the middle section of Psalms – from 49-86. This section of Psalms has many themes, but one prominent theme is our need for, and dependence, on the Lord.
I arranged an instrumental, piano only, version of our Come Follow Me suggested song for studying the book of Psalms. Psalm 23, a famous psalm, is the source for the words “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” a hymn in the Latter-day Saint hymnbook (no. 108) that teaches us about the loving care of the Lord.
The story of Job is one of great trial and difficulty. Job experienced suffering including physical pain, the loss of his possessions, the death of his children and the judgement from or turning away of friends and family. In the Come Follow Me manual it says: “Because of Job’s trials…he wondered if God was really just after all. But despite his suffering and wondering, Job maintained his integrity and faith in Jesus Christ. Sometimes the most important truths are revealed to us in the midst of our deepest anguish.”
The Sheet Music for this Arrangement can be found here: https://marileekaymusic.com/sheet-music The story of Esther is an inspirational one for sure. I am sure Esther was afraid when she thought about coming before the King and possibly being put
Here is a vocal arrangement of Dearest Children, God is Near You, to go along with the Come Follow Me Sunday School Lesson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This lesson draws from 2 Kings
Here is an instrumental arrangement of I Love to See the Temple to go along with the Come Follow Me Sunday School Lesson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This lesson draws from Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8 and is called “I Am Doing a Great Work”
This is the first video in a series of hymn or song arrangements to go along with the Come Follow Me Sunday School lessons for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. “As I Search the Holy
This song came about because of an invitation to sing at my Relief Society Activity at Church. As I thought about what I could sing, I realized that maybe I could write a song that would be exactly about the topic of bringing Jesus into the Holidays. Through working and re-working it, the song eventually evolved to what it is and I am pleased with the result. Creating this song and music video has already affected my intention and feelings about this holiday and a few times, even my behavior. I hope it helps bring others closer to Christ.
This Lullaby was written for Eli. Eli has since passed away from GM1 Gangliosidosis at the age of 11, in May 2020. Some of the photos in this video are of Eli as a baby. Comment below about a beautiful baby in your life!
Brainstorm – I wrote this song 11 years ago, so I’m trying to remember how I came up with the song. I think I just knew I wanted to write him a little lullaby and wanted it to be relaxing