“ Oh God, you are my God, and I will ever praise you!”  A line from the very popular song, “Step By Step” written by Rich Mullins and Beaker in 1991.  This is a song that you are probably very familiar with and maybe even tired of hearing if you are involved in a church or familiar with church music at all.  Being a musician, I have performed this song literally hundreds of times.  I have seen audiences big and small stand and sing this song together with an excitement and joy that goes much deeper than familiarity or popularity.  It’s not likely that everyone in the audience is a good singer (unless you’re at a Church of Christ service).  J It’s not even dependant on the performance being flawless, although this helps.  There is something about singing that we resonate with and are drawn to.  There is something about singing truth that brings hope and joy regardless of your belief.Read more