Firm in the Faith

This tune has been part of my life since I was a young child.  My older sister, Audrey Carey, wrote the melody when she was about seven years old.  I fell in love with it and, as I grew older, I would come to the piano and earnestly study her every move until I was able to play it myself.

I forgot about the song until about a year ago when another sister of mine asked if I remembered it.  When she began humming, I instantly recognized it and felt a rush of warm memories flood my mind.  I knew it had to be dusted off and given the proper attention it deserved so I went to my piano and starting arranging immediately.  I was surprised how quickly the lyrics and accompaniment came to my mind and soon realized this song would be a very special collaboration.

“Firm in the Faith” is a song about finding faith in the midst of opposition.  An increasingly secular world around us seems to deny the existence of God altogether, yet everything around us speaks of Him; the motions of earth and planets, His glorious creations both great and the small.  I feel these are proof of His love, for He made them so that we might have joy!

I hope this song will help inspire those who listen to plant faith in their hearts or perhaps to strengthen the foundation of faith that’s already been laid.  Once we acknowledge the existence of God then we can begin to ask ourselves even greater questions such as, ‘What is the nature of God, and what would He have me do?’ May our faith shine for all to see, as a living testament of God’s love.  

Coming Soon…

Thanks to an anonymous donor, I'm pleased to announce a new release by the end of May; Little Warrior. This song will be donated to the Little Warriors Foundation to help stop child abuse and provide a safe place for victims to recover by giving them counseling and therapy.  Your support in this cause will be greatly appreciated! Little Warrior is dedicated to all those children who quietly suffer and feel they have no voice; may they know that they are not alone.  May they also know that they can rise above the abuse they endure and one day be victorious, for God alone can turn a victim into a victory.  

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                                            Spread the Music

I decided a few years ago that I wanted to share music in a new way.  I envisioned people all around the world being able to access my music free of charge and, in turn, sharing it freely with others.  I read in Matthew as Christ was being questioned by the Pharisees about paying tribute money to Caesar.  His response left them speechless, "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's." I saw so many similarities between my desires and this passage of scripture. 

As I thought this over I realized that the thing I wished to share was not my own--it was music more beautiful than I could’ve imagined--a gift from God that belonged to Him alone.  I came to realize I was just fortunate enough to be a steward over it and that in His greatest mission of redeeming souls, I was not to confuse its purpose with dollars and cents.

I wanted to create my music in a format that could be shared with others but to do this I’d have to pay for a producer, a website, marketing and so forth--you could call this the tribute money—and so I earned the funds to record my first professionally produced song "Firm in the Faith."  From this point on I ask my listeners to open their hearts and pocketbooks to help keep this music alive.  With your help Crossroads, Reflections, and Bless This Child albums will also be produced and freely shared with people all around the world - regardless of their means! 

As the saying goes, “Never suppress a generous thought.” I have found that when I follow this advice my life and the lives of those around me have been blessed. I know that donations are not feasible for some but, if you wish to help, I invite you to pass along my music to your family and friends.