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COCHREN: HOPE AND SECOND CHANCES

Michael Cochren of Cochren & Company is a singer, songwriter, and worship leader. It’s been said that his music represents hope, grace, and second chances.

One of his songs speaks to those who are in a common place. It’s a place from where they need to return… to church. If these lyrics don’t speak to you, then they may to your brother, sister, or neighbor. Make the opportunity to share it.

If you’re not in church, then I pray Cochren’s song will lead you there whether for the first time or the first time in a long time. You may find it’s right where you belong!

Listen to “Church (Take Me Back)” by Michael Cochren, Bryan Fowler, and Micah Kuiper. Lyrics are included below.

See ya in church!

CHURCH (TAKE ME BACK)

There was a time that I swore I would never go back.
I was blind to the truth; didn’t know what I had.
I was running, I was searching,
But every place I turned for healing
Left me more broken than the last.

Take me back
To the place that feels like home
To the people I can depend on
To the faith that’s in my bones.
Take me back
To a preacher and a verse,
Where they’ve seen me at my worst
To the love I had at first.
Oh, I want to go to church.

Tried to walk on my own, but I wound up lost. Now I’m making my way to the foot of the cross.
It’s not a trophy for the winners.
It’s a shelter for the sinners,
And it’s right where I belong.

Take me back
To the place that feels like home
To the people I can depend on
To the faith that’s in my bones.
Take me back
To a preacher and a verse
Where they’ve seen me at my worst
To the love I had at first.
Oh, I want to go to church.
I want to go to church.

Oh, more than an obligation,
It’s our foundation,
The family of God.
I know it’s hard,
But we need each other.
We’re sisters and brothers.

Oh, take me back
To the place that feels like home
To the people I can depend on
To the faith that’s in my bones.
Take me back
To a preacher and a verse
Where they’ve seen me at my worst
To the love I had at first.
Oh, I want to go to church.

Yeah, I want to go to church.
Oh, I want to go, want to go, I want to go.
Oh, I want to go to church.
Oh, I want to go to church.

(Cochren, Fowler, Kuiper)

“And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:24, 25)

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1)

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TALLEYS: HOPE in A MOUNTAIN MOVER

If you know gospel music then you’ve heard of the Talleys, a well-known and well-respected family in Christian music for decades. The Talley Trio is Roger, his wife Debra, and their daughter Lauren. Their lives and music are dedicated to communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Talleys have blessed listeners with award-winning music that resulted in a Dove Award, numerous Singing News Awards, and 11 number one songs. They have shared their music and message on television, in church services, and in concerts across our country and internationally.

“When people hear our songs, we want them to clearly understand the gospel in the lyrics and know that God really can make a difference in their lives,” says Lauren. “Whether we’re in front of thousands or in the local church on a Sunday, that message is the same.”

Below are lyrics to MOUNTAIN MOVER. The Talley Trio sing it like they believe it… like they have hope in a Mountain Mover!

“My God is a Mountain Mover. My God’s gonna make a way. Can’t count all the time He’s proven We can trust him; just have faith. Take a hopeless situation; Watch Him turn it all around. Nothing is impossible. I can’t hold back. I’ve gotta shout: My God, My God, My God Is a Mountain mover.

Got a problem in my pathway; I feel I’m frozen here. Doubts are circling high above me, But in the shadow of my fear The Fire of Faith is stirring, Growing inside of me, Reminding me of something I already believe.

He’s a God of Mighty Miracles. When the days are dark I will keep on trusting Him. I will not lose heart.

My God is a Mountain Mover. My God’s gonna make a way. Can’t count all the time He’s proven We can trust him; just have faith. Take a hopeless situation; Watch Him turn it all around. Nothing is impossible. I can’t hold back. I’ve gotta shout: My God, My God, My God Is a Mountain Mover.”