One True God

I remember the conversation with Jeff Moseley the day that this song idea was born.
I recall him sharing his story about a conversation with a friend in New York regarding who,what and where God is.About a month later,Dave Clark and I wrote this song.I knew at the time that this was a special song that God had given us.The first version of it was titled "That's My King",then we later changed it to "Real Thing".Both of these versions didn't quite hit the mark.
Dave and I went back to the drawing board and wrote another chorus idea to go along with our verses and finally landed on "One True God".
I am so glad that we didn't give up on this idea.The earlier versions of the song didn't do the verses justice and if we had kept it that way,it would have never made the album.
All of this to say that we found out last week that it is the "#1 song" at Christan Inspirational Radio!
I have learned that sometimes to get something right,it takes a little extra.This one took a little extra and then some.But I am grateful we didn't give up on this one.
Thanks to all of you that have listened to and supported this single.I believe in this message and am glad that it is getting out there.
thankfully-mh

A 4him reunion

I just recently returned from the K-Love cruise.
On this 4 day cruise with many different Christian artist,4him,did a reunion concert.
The night we set sail,we sang together for the first time in roughly 2 and a half years.
It was like riding a bike-everything came back to us very quickly.
It brought back great memories of days and years gone by.
Andy,Marty and Kirk sounded great as always and once again songs that had not been sung in a while were echoing through the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Many people aboard the ship were wondering if this was the beginning of a re-union tour.
We kind of laughed it off as the folks would ask,honored,but aware that our 4 lives were busy,wrapped in other responsibilities that would,for now,hinder a full blown,get back together.
This left me reflecting on the days that were.Remembering the first rehearsal in Mobile,before we got on that old first 4him,bus headed to Starkville,MS.,to sing in our first official 4him concert.
Then,remembering so many other great things that the 4 of us shared,through the more than 17 years of traveling together.So much to look back on and be thankful for.To realize how good God had been to us.This reflecting caused me to think of a quote from a radio friend of mine in South Florida.It applies to so many things in life that come our way from family to children,jobs,friendships and so much else. Here is the quote:
"Don't be Sad that it's over-be glad that it happened"
Blessings Friends...

P.S. Enjoy the now-but never forget to look back on all the good things that God has brought your way...and then,say thanks:-)

Matthew is 15!!

Yesterday was a monumental day...
Matthew Ryan Harris turned 15 and passed a barrier en-route to a much bigger barrier...he passed his driving permit test.
He drove me home from the test and did a great job,getting us back home safe and sound..of mind:-)
As I layed down to go to bed last night,I reflected on his 15 years of life and realized what a great young man he is and has become. Matthew is a "one of a kind".He is a very strong and athletic kid,a real leader, that still can give his dad a "good night kiss" or an "I Love You" and not be embarrassed about it.He is a kid that is very committed to living for Christ and already has a ministry to his peers,and I'm not sure he even realizes it.
His longterm goal is to be in the ministry-I pray that goal never changes.
I know this is a dad speaking,but I just wanted to say how awesome he is and how proud I am of him..
Congratulations,Matthew,on turning 15,passing the test,but even more,for being a joy to father and raise...dad

Note the pic of him driving home..not a great picture,but my phone was all I had

Christmas Eve

This Christmas Eve was a very special one for my family..
We went to our church to be a part of a live nativity.
It is a three day event that we do at Bay Community Church every Christmas..tonight we spent the Christmas eve being characters and enjoying the company of some of our church friends.
Matthew was "Joseph" and Maddison was "Mary".Check out the picture that I took of them right before we began.
I loved being a part of this-it is a good reminder of why we celebrate Christmas and it also pulled us away from last minute shopping binges.
My sweet wife Jodie was at home resting her back-she has really been through a struggle lately with a herniated disc.Please keep her in your prayers.
I love this time of year and this particular Christmas is one that I soon won't forget!
I look forward to being with our family in Mobile tomorrow and celebrating the spirit of Christmas with all of them..as well as eating some of my Mothers incredible cooking!
I pray for all of you that read this - that you would have a wonderful and blessed Christmas
Merry Christmas everyone-mh

Daphne High FCA

This morning I shared with the FCA group at Daphne High in L.A.(Lower Alabama)..I sang a few songs and then just shared from my heart...I was not originally going to share an invitation to meet Christ at the end,but I felt led to do so and boy am I glad that I did..twelve students made commitments or re-commitments to Christ..I am always amazed at God and how he continues to move in this world that we live in.. why he loves us? ..I can't explain,yet I am as certain as anything the he does.Why did he choose to move at Daphne High at 10:00 this morning? because he loves us-he still loves us

I am always praying that I stay in awe of who God is and humbled by his love!

I can't explain the Love of God any better than the old hymn that says:

Could we with ink the ocean fill,

And were the skies of parchment made,

Were every stalk on earth a quill,

And every man a scribe by trade,

To write the love of God above,

Would drain the ocean dry,

Nor could the scroll contain the whole,

Though stretched from sky to sky.

This was originally from an old Jewish Poem-centuries old.

mh

P.S. if you get a chance-check out a song by Jesus Culture.It is called" How he Loves"

it might be under the name Kim Walker

Re:Life is Fun!!!

Sometimes you just need to be goofy!
Obviously my daughter is not as goofy as I am!!!!

Biloxi Concert

This past Saturday night,I had a concert in Biloxi,Ms.
It was a Christmas concert close to home,which is always nice!
What made this concert all the more special is that my daughter Maddison sang with me.
It was the first time that she has ever performed on stage with me and one of the first times that she has ever performed on stage period.
She did a fantastic job-I was so proud of her..
It was a beautiful event.My wife and son (Jodie and Matthew) were there as well as my uncle and his family..
Here is a little picture that my uncle sent to me from the event-that is Maddison on the left>>
blessings-mh