A NEW Partnership
It's Been a Minute (2025)
co-written with Michelle
Folk-rock cover produced using SUNO
Well I figured they were gone
That my romancin’ days were through
But then ya’ came along
To bring a different point of view
You shattered preconceptions
That had settled in my mind
Gave my world a new 'die-rection'
And this heart a second life
It’s been a minute
I ain’t sure if it’ll work
It’s been a minute
Am I just a clueless jerk?
Can’t be sure where love will go
Until we’re in it
So for now all I really know is …
It’s been a minute
Like strangers in a foreign land
We slowly navigate our way
Travelin’ hand in hand
While we savor brighter days
Troubled by distraction
‘Cause you complicate my mind
Overwhelmed by an attraction
I was sure I’d never find
Only a minute
Is this feelin’ really true?
Only a minute
How could we have a clue?
Can’t be sure where love will go
Until we’re in it
So for now all I really know is …
It’s been a minute
Can true love come at first sight?
Well I guess we’ll find out
When I see your smile at first light
There won’t be any doubt
In just a minute
That’s all it took for me
In just a minute
Feelin’ blessed as I could be
Can’t be sure where love will go
Until we’re in it
So for now all I really know is it’s been …
Quite a minute
It’s been a minute
Near to Me (2025)
Christian-folk cover produced using SUNO
Wanderin’ through the desert
Tempted at each turn
Despairin’ God had left us
To leave our hearts to burn
But it’s clear what He was doin’
While we languished in the breeze
He had destined all along
To bring you near to me
Near to me
The Good Lord had it planned
Near to me
Now I understand
All those lonely years behind us
As far as I can see
The Lord is here to guide us
And keep you near to me
The Good Book says it well
Recorded for all time
I am my beloved’s
And my beloved’s mine
As we climb the highest mountain
And we cross the deepest sea
His Spirit lives within us
To keep you here with me
Here with me
It is written in the stars
Here with me
No matter where you are
All those lonely years behind us
As far as I can see
The Lord is here to guide us
And keep you near to me
Though distance or distractions
Might make it seem we’re far apart
There’s no way for you to leave
This special place within my heart
Dear to me
So precious in my mind
Dear to me
So gentle and so kind
All those lonely years behind us
As far as I can see
The Lord is here to guide us
And keep you near to me
The Lord is here to guide us
And keep you near to me
When God Made You (2025)
They say it took Him six days
Usin' nothin' but His words
To fashion all the vastness
Of this amazing universe
But as He neared the finish
Words alone just wouldn’t do
He saved up somethin' special
For the day that God made you
When God made you
There was nothin' else to say
When God made you
Then I simply knelt to pray
I try to thank Him, but no words
Could ever be as true
As the wonder of your beauty
That I feel through and through
I was forever changed
When God made you
In a deep and silent slumber
He gently opened up my chest
Took a part of me and formed you
Filled you with His Holy Breath
He sent us on our journeys
Far apart but now that’s through
A reunited perfect union
From what had once been two
When God made you
It took my breath away
When God made you
My darkness turned to day
I try to thank Him, but no words
Could ever be as true
As the wonder of your beauty
That I feel through and through
I was forever changed
When God made you
My eyes could never weary
Of gazing at your face
Our hearts beating so clearly
As we marvel at His Grace
When God made you
My world became complete
When God made you
The bitter taste turned sweet
I try to thank Him, but no words
Could ever be as true
As the wonder of your beauty
That I feel through and through
I was forever changed
When God made you
I was forever changed
When God made you
Pay the Check and Take Me Home (2025)
co-written with Michelle
Jazzy cover produced using SUNO
We’ve got our good and valid reasons
For sometimes bein’ on the road
But all this waitin’ on the seasons
Leaves an ache deep in my soul
I’ve been checkin’ your flight status
And waitin’ for you to get home
So we can spend some time together
I need to see you and feel close
I don’t care about your next trip
‘Cause tonight I’m not alone
This glass of wine has got one last sip
Pay the check and take me home
Take me home
Ta-ay-ay-ay-ke me home
Come on now, take me home
I need to go there
It’s been so long
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
And our reunions taste so sweet
Survived those lonely nights without you
Knowin’ you’d come back to me
Now wrap your lovin’ arms around me
Hold me tight and don’t let go
Unaware of my surroundin’s
I’ll find the peace that makes me whole
So I don’t care about your next trip
‘Cause tonight I’m not alone
This glass of wine has got one last sip
Pay the check and take me home
Pay the check and take me home
Just pay the check and take me home
No More Walls (2025)
co-written with Michelle
The sun rises over the mountains
And I marvel at its beauty once more
I am counting all of my blessings
And awaiting what My Lord has in store
Though the path is rocky and treacherous
And I falter and fall to the ground
I know God is smoothing out the edges
Slowly crumbling all our walls down
No more walls to divide us
No more walls to keep us apart
No more walls to confine us
No more walls … within our hearts
The wind whispers words in the aspens
As images emerge in the cliffs
Our minds shaped by life as it happens
Growing closer despite all the shifts
As we climb ever higher and higher
And challenges confront everywhere
I know God will keep us inspired
If we bring all to Him in our prayers
No more walls to divide us
No more walls to keep us apart
No more walls to confine us
No more walls … within our hearts
We built them up to bring us safety
To protect our wounded souls
But it’s time for them to crumble
So the Lord can make us whole
No more walls to divide us
No more walls to keep us apart
No more walls to confine us
No more walls … within our hearts
Within our hearts, within our hearts
Michelle and Me (2025)
Michelle helped fix the first verse
Bluegrass cover produced using SUNO
Well, I ain’t sayin’ everythin’ is perfect
We know we've got our rough spots to work through
But bein’ with Michelle is such a pure fit
It must be from the Lord, I know it's true
Yeah, the Lord has brought Michelle and me together
For eternal purposes so good and true
He’ll reshape us through the winds and stormy weather
Till there’s nothin’ Michelle and me couldn’t do
The path that lies before us isn’t easy
Obstacles and troubles line the way
But through the power of prayer an’ intercedin’
We’ll conquer all and keep evil at bay
Well, the Lord has brought Michelle and me together
For eternal purposes so good and true
He’ll reshape us through the winds and stormy weather
Till there’s nothin’ Michelle and me couldn’t do
Anytime a hint of doubt
Invades our minds or makes us blind
To all His Grace and that we’re truly blessed
It’s then we cry a simple prayer
And suddenly we know He’s there
Reminding us that His Love is the best
Well, I can’t say exactly where we’re goin’
But I am sure to Whom we do belong
Walking with the Lord will keep us growin’
A three-strand-cord is thirty times as strong
Well, the Lord has brought Michelle and me together
For eternal purposes so good and true
He’ll reshape us through the winds and stormy weather
Till there’s nothin’ Michelle and me couldn’t do
Nothin’ Michelle and me couldn’t do
Nothin’ Michelle and me couldn’t do
Send Your Ministering Angels (2025)
co-written with Michelle
The darkness descends
The cold closes in
I find myself cryin’ out to you once again
Won’t You ease my pain
If even just for tonight
I’m beggin’ You, Lord, please make this alright
Need You to send Your minist’ring angels
To strengthen and comfort me
I’m drowning in desperation
Searching for Your Peace
When Jesus was grieved
In Gethsemane
Your angel sustained Him in His hour of need
Even He needed help
Though sinless and pure
Life confronts all with stuff we can’t endure
Need You to send Your minist’ring angels
To strengthen and comfort me
I’m drowning in desperation
Searching for Your Peace
My tears shed unstoppable water
My heart cries out deep into space
I beg you to send to my daughter
An angel for her to embrace
The morning is near
And all becomes clear
Please help her to face life and banish all fear
She can’t do it alone
It’s too much to bear
Please show her Your Love and how much You care
Need You to send her Your minist’ring angels
To strengthen and comfort her, please
She’s drownin’ in desperation
Achin’ for some kind of Peace
Need You to send Your minist’ring angels
To strengthen and comfort me
I’m drowning in desperation
Searching for Your Peace
Searching for Your Peace
Thank You, Lord (2025-2026)
co-written with Michelle
There’s a debt we cannot pay
All our labor is in vain
Though we strive to earn our way
Only God can ease our pain
And we know we don’t deserve it
God knows the things we’ve done
We’re so far from bein’ perfect
Yet for us You sent Your Son
Thank You, Lord
For makin’ us whole
Forgiving our sins
And savin’ our souls
There’s no deeds that we could offer
To make You love us more
We cry out at Your altar …
Thank You, Lord
There are times we question why
In a dark and lonely place
But You track each tear we cry
Bind our wounds and give us Grace
Thank You, Lord
For everything You do
Healin' our hearts
And makin’ us new
There’s no deeds that we could offer
To make You love us more
We cry out at Your altar …
Thank You, Lord
When it seemed we’d been forsaken
And all our hope was lost
It was then our sin was taken
And crushed upon the Cross
Now we’re invited to this table
The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
For as long as we are able
We’ll praise the Great I Am
There’s no deeds that we could offer
To make You love us more
We cry out at Your altar …
Thank You, Lord
Thank You, Lord
Thank You, Lord
Our Rock and Our Redeemer (2026)
co-written with Michelle
May the words that we speak
And the thoughts that we think
Be pleasing to You Lord
In everything that we do
Let us first come to You
So we act in one accord
You’re our Rock and our Redeemer
Sent Your Son to show the way
We are chosen and forgiven
Our lives forever changed
In the darkness You’re Light
In the wilderness our Guide
If we just trust and obey
We’ll surrender to You
Trust Your promises are true
Forever Yours remain
You’re our Rock and our Redeemer
Sent Your Son to show the way
We are chosen and forgiven
Our lives forever changed
When our hearts cry out You hear us
When we fear all hope is gone
That’s when we feel You near us
Like the Rising Light of Dawn
In the years yet to be
There’s a sure destiny
For all who call Your Name
Then we’ll be face to face
In that glorious place
As we sing this sweet refrain
You’re our Rock and our Redeemer
Sent Your Son to show the way
We are chosen and forgiven
Our lives forever changed
And we praise praise praise
In Jesus’ name