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Father And Son Duo Goes Viral With Stunning Cover Of ‘Oceans’

by Christel Berns March 18, 2021

A father and son who did a stunning cover of Hillsong’s “Oceans” went viral and blessed millions with their genuine passion for worshiping God through music.

Viral Cover Of Oceans

In a video shared by Rising Star on Facebook, Enni Francis and his son Kanaan were featured. The father and son combo sang a beautiful cover of Hillsong’s “Oceans.” It reached over five million views in just weeks. Also, in Enni’s YouTube channel, it reached 4.5 million views.

YouTube | Enni Francis

“When there is no head way, call on God and allow the spirit of God to lead you to a point where your Faith will always draw God’s hand,” he wrote in the caption of the video.

The father first sang the lyrics and then his little boy with these lines:

“Spirit lead me where my
Trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me”

Blessed Millions

Hundreds of thousands of people applauded the father and son’s beautiful combo. They shared how they were greatly encouraged by their music.

Angela Dianne commented on Facebook, “THIS is an example of a father…and a man of God. Take time to pour Jesus into your children so intimately like this. Holy spirit bond!”

Another by Penny PK wrote, “So beautiful and amazingly uplifting to hear this Father and Son singing to praise God Almighty. Took my breath away and brought tears of joy to my eyes.”

Maria Cooseelal also wrote, “So touching…teaching your child the way of God through song. Great voices and priceless moment.”

Indeed, this father and son duo is a beautiful picture to behold of a family who truly loves God first.

“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” -Joshua 24:15

Watch this stunning cover of Ennis and his son!

Oceans | Cover | by Enni Francis ft Kanaan Francis|

Watch this video on YouTube

March 18, 2021 0 comment

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Lauren Daigle’s ‘You Say’ Becomes First Song To Run 100 Weeks At No. 1 Billboard Chart

by Rhoda Gayle September 10, 2020

written by Rhoda Gayle

Lauren Daigle’s single “You Say” is making history by becoming the first song to run 100 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard hot song chart.

“You Say”

“You Say” was a single released in July 2018 and was written and sung by Christian artist Lauren Daigle. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and then went platinum. It was also the song that earned her a Grammy Award in the contemporary Christian music categories.

“When I was a little girl, I would dream of moments like this. Upon hearing the news, I called my family. We laughed, we cried, we made jokes, we celebrated. I am so honored and want to thank all the people involved in achieving this accomplishment,” Lauren wrote on Instagram after learning of the honor.

Lauren Daigle

Last week, the song broke the record by holding steady at No. 1 on the Hot Christian Songs chart of Billboard for 100 weeks in a row. The spot was once held by Hillsong’s “Oceans (Where Feet May Fall)”. “You Say” is making history in the Christian music industry and the 28-year-old artist credits the people who worked on the song.

“My sincere gratitude goes out to them,” she added. “To be a part of a song that has not only made history but has lived inside the homes of families raising babies, widows needing comfort, teenagers needing a friend, those who have lost and those who have gained, that is a gift I’ll never fully put into words. Simply amazed that ‘You Say’ has spent 100 weeks on @billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart! Thank you ALL!!”

100 Weeks On No.1

The song has touched and inspired millions of lives. The singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson even covered the song to pay tribute to the frontline responders during the pandemic.

September 10, 2020 0 comment

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Wonders In The Deep

by Corine Channell February 5, 2019

written by Corine Channell

I have always been fascinated by the ocean and I love everything about it. Except sharks. And jelly fish. And giant sea creatures who could possibly eat me. Oh, and drowning. BUT other than that, big ocean fan.

I love its vastness and how it inspires me to dream. I love its mystery and wonder. I love how it calms me to my core and brings me peace. I love tiny fragile sea shells that roll in right up to my feet, in all their perfection, having just traveled through treacherous waters! THIS never ceases to amaze me! I love the smell of salt water and the sounds of the crashing waves. I love sand – walking in it, drawing in it, building sand castles (though mine never could accurately be viewed as castles). The ocean somehow always leaves me feeling better about life when I leave its shores.

So in thinking about my life in comparison to the ocean (been doing this for years now.) I am forever coming up with new thoughts I never had before.

Such as, today I was thinking of the depths of the ocean floor. How far down it is, and how dark and creepy and scary it must be (At its deepest part, it’s almost 7 miles down). BUT the ocean floor, though deep down and terrifying at that, actually is teeming with life and beauty.

Sea Lilies, a beautiful flower which is actually an animal, can be found 10,000 feet down. This fascinated and excited scientists to know that there is indeed life, and BEAUTIFUL life, on the ocean floor. In our own lives we are sometimes required to do some diving down to the dark ocean floor for answers or buried treasure. Fear can keep us from ever doing this – fear of the unknown – fear of seeing our own shipwrecks buried in the darkness – fear of sea creatures out to get us – fear of never coming back up for air. The irony of all of this is, there are treasures only found IN the darkness – and there is freedom that comes from facing the fears that haunt us.

“You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” (John 8:32)

Facing our fears helps us see past them – helps us conquer them.

It releases us to see the beauty there within the darkness. Only Jesus can walk us through the deep parts of our own oceans, and bring us soaring back up to the surface – free from fear.

THIS song by Hillsong United is my own life mantra – so much great life truth in it.

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
By: Hillsong United

“You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail,
And there I find You in the mystery.
In oceans deep
My faith will stand;
And I will call upon Your name,
And keep my eyes above the waves.
When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace;
For I am Yours and You are mine.”

At the bottom, of the bottom, of the bottom of the deepest part of the ocean, IS life and beauty. At the bottom, of the bottom, of the bottom of our own lives, IS life and beauty. Watch for the Sea Lilies.

Psalms 107:23-24 says, “Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the LORD; His wonderful deeds in the deep.”

#TheDeepsAreTeemingWithLife #DeepCallethUntoDeep

February 5, 2019 0 comment

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Watch: Kymberli Joye Powerfully Sings ‘Oceans’ on The Voice’s Top 10 Performance

by GOD TV December 8, 2018

written by GOD TV

Kymberli Joye gave another record-breaking performance on The Voice. She already evangelized to viewers when she sang the song “Break Every Chain” during her Top 11 performance. Yet again, she succeeds in glorifying God first and foremost, above everything she has attained.

Kymberli is now one of The Voice Top 10 performers, as a worship leader and minister in her church, she continues to be God’s faithful worshipper in front of so many viewers. She sang the beautiful song, “Oceans” (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong United.

The moment you hear her sing, you will be amazed at how Kymberli acknowledges God’s presence. She does not just perform an ordinary song, but she also shows people, especially those who haven’t encountered God, what it feels like to worship Him.

It’s very inspiring to know that one of God’s worshippers and ministers stepped up to show the world that the God we believe in, is worthy to be praised. He deserves all our adoration. And above all, we are nothing without Him.

“So I will call upon Your name / And keep my eyes above the waves / When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace / For I am Yours and You are mine.”

This part of the song feels like Kymberli is singing from the bottom of her heart as if she is singing it at God’s feet. Kelly Clarkson, one of the judges felt the power of the song and even stood up in the middle of Kymberli’s performance.

Kymberli is an inspiration to so many people. Let’s pray for more talented Christians who will boldly step out of their comfort zone and proclaim the name of Lord in public, a generation that will use their talents and skills to glorify God, the same way Kymberli does every time she sings. Watch and be blessed:

Credits: The Voice on NBC

This article was written by Kriza Jo Tanduyan.

December 8, 2018 1 comment