We’re excited to bring you a free song here from the talented 33Miles from their latest studio release “Today!” The track is called “Calling My Name” and is one of our favorites off the record. See what Jason had to say about the story behind it:
Calling my name is a song that took us about three days to write. It was not the easiest song in the world but we felt like the song was just ‘calling our name,’ so we had to write it. I think it’s special to me because it’s one of perseverance through the songwriting process, also, just the message of the song that Christ has been calling us, that He has always been calling us and always been pursuing us. I didn’t really go looking for Him, He really came looking for me and He does that same for everybody. Once He does call your name, He doesn’t stop. He’s going to continue to pursue a relationship that’s even deeper than the day before and that’s what makes the song so great. –Jason Barton
The band also has a new single hitting radio airwaves now called “What Grace Looks Like” plus they just released a special acoustic EP on their website that you can check out HERE. Scroll down to get your free download of “Calling My Name,” hear Chris tell the story behind their single, and check out the rest of the album!
Wow, look at these beautiful autographed 33Miles drum heads I found hanging out in our office. I really can’t think of any better place to put them than in the mail to some of you guys I’ll pick 3 winners next week to get one, and will throw in a 33miles CD library as well!
Here’s how you enter: Simply post a comment on this post with your best guess at the following 33Miles trivia question.
The first time 33Miles heard one of their songs on the radio was…
A) In the car driving to a show B) In a Chick-Fil-A bathroom C) In the grocery store check out line
Good luck!
Laura
P.S. Check out the band’s latest single “Arms That Hold The Universe” if you have yet to hear it. It’s an amazing song!
This Contest is Closed – Congrats to all our winners!!
In honor of Mother’s everywhere on their special day, we got to sit down with a few very cool artists to hear what Mother’s day means to them. Click on each clip below to hear their stories!
Sara Groves Talks About What She Learned From Her Mother
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Nathan Cochran of MercyMe Tells What Mother’s Day Means To Him
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Jonny Diaz Reflects On The Things He Appreciates About His Mom
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A Mother’s Day Greeting From Jason Barton of 33Miles
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What do you appreciate the most about your mother? Let us know in the comments section!
“O LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. My travels and my rest you mark; with all my ways you are familiar. Even before a word is on my tongue, LORD, you know it all.” Psalm 139:1-4
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The universe is incredibly huge. It’s so huge, in fact, that we don’t even know the exact size. Even if we did know, we are incapable of fully comprehending the size of the universe because we have never dealt with anything on that scale. It’s just too big for our minds to wrap around.
Think of the creator of all that. He not only had a vision for what He wanted it to look like, but He created the science behind it. He made star life cycles, galaxy formation, and black holes. He not only saw the big picture, but He took care of all the intimate details of the universe so that everything could happen the way He planned.
Now, think of us, humans on earth. We live on one planet in one solar system in one of the galaxies in one galaxy group in the universe. Again, it’s impossible to comprehend, but that makes us incredibly tiny against the sheer magnitude of the universe. Earth itself is small, and we aren’t even visible from an airplane, let alone space. We’re miniscule.
The Bible tells us that God loves us. Jesus’ death proclaims the drastic measures God was willing to go to for us. He loves us more than we know in a way deeper than we can imagine. In fact, He loves us so much that he knows everything about us. He “probes” us. He goes out of his way to search us and know us inside and out. He wants to know everything about us and He does!
“And the arms that hold the universe are holding you tonight.” If God made sure every detail worked out exactly as planned to create this gigantic, unbelievable universe, don’t you think He cares enough to make sure the details in your life work according to plan too? If God oversees everything, doesn’t it make sense that He is looking out for you?
Whenever we fear, whenever we feel like God has left us behind and isn’t looking out for us anymore, know that it’s not that way. “So be still and know He’s in control.” He doesn’t make mistakes and He’s leading you exactly where you need to be. Take comfort in the fact that you have a God who is all-knowing and all-powerful. “You can hope, you can rise, you can stand. He’s still got the whole world in His hands.”
Find the video and lyrics below and buy the album here. Thanks for reading!
Lyrics:
I know it seems like this could be the darkest day you’ve known
But believe you me, the God of strength will never let you go
He will overcome, I know
Chorus:
And the arms that hold the universe are holding you tonight
You can rest inside, it’s gonna be alright
And the voice that calmed the raging sea is calling you His child
So be still and know He’s in control
He will never let you go
Through many dangers, toils, and snares you have already come
His grace has brought you safe this far, and His grace will lead you home
Chorus
You can hope, you can rise, you can stand
He’s still got the whole world in His hands
You can hope, you can rise, you can stand
He’s still got the whole world, the whole world in His hands
Chorus
He’s still got the whole world in His hands
In his hands, yeah
He’s still got the whole world in His hands
Chris Lockwood of 33Miles posted a great blog earlier today, and we wanted to share it with you. The guys have a new single hitting airwaves called “Arms That Hold The Universe,” and we hope it’s an encouragement to you wherever you are today. Check out the lyrics and clip below, and then scroll down to read Chris’ thoughts on the song.
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I know it seems like this could be the darkest day you’ve known
But believe you me, the God of strength will never let you go
He will overcome, I know
And the arms that hold the universe are holding you tonight
You can rest inside, it’s gonna be alright
And the voice that calmed the raging sea is calling you His child
So be still and know He’s in control
He will never let you go
Through many dangers, toils, and snares you have already come
His grace has brought you safe this far, and His grace will lead you home
CHORUS
You can hope, you can rise, you can stand
He’s still got the whole world in His hands
You can hope, you can rise, you can stand
He’s still got the whole world, the whole world in His hands
Arms That Hold The universe
Can you imagine the power of God? Can you imagine the authority of Him who spoke all things into existence? How incomprehensible. I’m amazed at the idea, no, the reality, of that. Can you imagine the hands of God holding the universe in the palm of His hand? Honestly? Can you? I can’t. Think about that. The Bible says that the heavens are the work of His hands. I have so much trouble doing any small thing with my hands, I can’t even begin to think about the idea of the universe being ordained and crafted into perfection. That’s too much for me.
Funny how often we can run ourselves to death, day in and day out, thinking the destiny of the universe depends on the excellence of our performance. Well let me encourage you… sit back, take a deep breath, and relax. It’s OK. You don’t have to worry anymore… the universe is in better hands. The best hands. God’s hands. You can have successes and… you can have times when you fail. It’s alright. God doesn’t hold the universe in His hands hoping and praying to Himself that you nail everything perfectly, as if His sovereignty depends on you. He has NEVER depended on us. Never.
Jason and Chris of 33Miles shared some of their favorite Christmas memories in the videos below, and we want to know yours! Check out what they had to say, and then post your brief story in the comments section. We’ll randomly select 5 winners on Friday (12/15) to get a free copy of 33Miles’ Christmas album “Believe!”
P.S. Don’t forget about our 33Miles library sale where you can get all 4 of their albums for just $20. Click here to learn more.
Hope you had a wonderful time with your family and loved ones over the Thanksgiving holiday! We’ve got a devotional feature today from 33Miles. The band talks about the inspiration behind their song “Where I Wanna Go” and encourages us all to live each day with God’s eternal perspective. Check it out below.
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All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth.People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own.If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return.Instead, they were longing for a better country–a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.-Hewbrews 11: 13-16
“I love this scripture because it talks about all the people of the bible that live their lives by faith, and yet they endured because their mind was set on a heavenly place that was awaiting them. It was set on a glory to come- on seeing their savior, their king Jesus that saved them. Little did they know that their lives would be documented thousands of years later to encourage us in our faith. This scripture reminds us that this world is not our home, and not where we’re going to stay. These light and momentary trials are far outweighed by a glory that awaits us. And so, let it be fuel to your fire that no matter what you are going through you can still say, ‘I cannot wait to be with Jesus Christ in glory one day.’
And that is what this song is all about; it is a song that we hope inspires you to live your life now knowing that Heaven awaits you. I know it can be such a challenge for me personally just to not get caught up in the world and the trials that we face, and just the mundaneness of it. “Where I Wanna Go,” speaking about Heaven, challenges us on a daily basis to live today like the future residences of Heaven that we will be one day. And so I hope this song encourages you to live your life like the resident of Heaven that you will become.” – Jason & Chris of 33Miles
The entire chapter 11 of Hebrews is filled with people of great faith that lived their life that way, so I hope that you can gain encouragement from this passage today!
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we wanted to make sure you were equipped and ready with some great new Christmas music to kick off the celebration. And don’t worry- if you follow the “wait until after Thanksgiving” rule when it comes to listening to Christmas music, the songs will still be here waiting for you until you’re ready to jump in.
In case you haven’t heard, 33Miles has a new Christmas album out called “Believe” and we’ve got a FREE download of their track “Joy To The World” this week PLUS a special album deal in honor of Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales. You can get the band’s entire CD library for $20, which includes 4 records (33Miles, One Life, Today + a Christmas bonus of their album Believe to kick off the season).
Jason from 33Miles sat down with us to share a little bit about what the song “Joy To The World” means to him. Check it out below, and have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Thanks to everyone for submitting your questions for our 33Miles contest earlier this month, and congrats to the 5 lucky winners! Check out the answers to your questions below from Chris and Jason.
If you just raised your hand at that question then that means you don’t like free music and you just might be in the wrong place…But, for everyone else out there, I’ve got the key to a treasure trove of songs and am getting ready to hand it over to you. I’ve been able to pull together 10 tracks from some great artists that we’re giving away to anyone who gives us their feedback about the site.
Here’s the deal: All you have to do is answer 12 easy questions, and they will lead you to the pot of gold.
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WHY YOU ASK?
Well…we’ve been working away at a new and improved version of FreeCCM.com (yay!) with the intention of (hopefully) making it a better experience for you & a more enjoyable place to visit. (Not to mention, a little nicer to look at) In order to do that we want to get to know you better so we can have a clearer idea of what you guys like.
WHAT SONGS ARE ON IT? These:
1) Chasen – “Leave You Alone”
2) MercyMe – “Sanctified”
3) Addison Road – “Who I Am In You”
4) Fee – “Beauty Of The Cross” from The Catalyst Music Project
5) Building 429 – “Coming Home”
6) Phillips, Craig & Dean – “Let God Be God”
7) 33Miles – “Something Different”
8) Laura Story – “Make Something Beautiful”
9) Jeremy Horn – “Embrace The Cross”
10) Stellar Kart – “It’s Not Over”
It’s been fun reading through the responses we’ve gotten so far- maybe you’ll have just as much fun listening to the songs
I’ll pick 3 winners next week to get one, and will throw in a 33miles CD library as well!
