This is one of my earlier songs but I find it to be encouraging today. It holds in contrast two truths. First, this world is broken. Second, there is a better day that is yet to come. The question is, what will we trust in while we wait for that day? Verse 2 points meContinue reading “Song of the Month: On That Day”
Author Archives: Dan Loch
Writing Songs That Point to Christ
In addition to writing new songs this past month I have also revisited some older ones. I have to say, it’s amazing that I ever thought those recordings were worth putting up. For the meantime they’ll stay up there but I am looking forward to replacing them. One such song that I have revisited isContinue reading “Writing Songs That Point to Christ”
Writing Songs That Lament (And thoughts on Psalm 22)
To prepare for writing this article, I went back and read through the entire book of Psalms. Okay, I skimmed through the book of Psalms. Still, I went through all 150 Psalms and made note of how many were either laments or, in some way, a cry of distress. About 52 out of 150 PsalmsContinue reading “Writing Songs That Lament (And thoughts on Psalm 22)”
Song of the Month: Set Free
Another month has come and gone. That means its time for a new song of the month! Recently I have been focusing on the importance of lament (and I still am, stay tuned for a new “writing songs that…” article) but the Psalms make it clear that the purpose of lament is not to stayContinue reading “Song of the Month: Set Free”
“The Lord Has Heard (Psalm 6)” Is Up!
This is probably the quickest a song has gone from first draft to up on the site. I started it on Tuesday morning and here it is on Thursday night, lead sheet, demo, and all. Check it out here. I don’t expect to hear this one on Sunday morning because Psalm 6 is a hardContinue reading ““The Lord Has Heard (Psalm 6)” Is Up!”
Psalm 6 and a Glance Into the Creative Process
So this morning I was reading Psalm 6 and I posted this picture to TWS’ Instagram (FYI, follow us on Instagram!). One of the ways I study Scripture is I write songs based on or inspired by the Scripture. This forces me to wrestle with presenting the Scripture in a new but true way thatContinue reading “Psalm 6 and a Glance Into the Creative Process”
Reflections on Psalm 5
With the recent release of “Refuge”, Psalm 5 has been on my mind. After reading it again, there is a reflection that stands out that I would like to share. When the Psalmist sings 3 In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my voice;In the morning I will order my prayer to You and eagerly watch. Psalm 5:3 He immediatelyContinue reading “Reflections on Psalm 5”
New Song: Refuge (Psalm 5)
New song is up! This is one that I started with my friend Jarred in one of our songwriting sessions. I asked “so what are we going to write about?” And be said “how about a Psalm?”. Then it only made sense to do some sermon prep at the same time (the last Psalm IContinue reading “New Song: Refuge (Psalm 5)”
New Song: Grace Every Day
Hey all! New song is up. Check it out here. This is another take on Psalm 51. Let me know what you think in the comments. Peace!
Freedom and Thankfulness
Last 4th of July I remember sitting back among a crowd of strangers as we all watched a fireworks show. This year, our celebration of independence will look a bit different. It will be smaller and socially distant (but at least I will get to use my new grill!). Yet even with everything that isContinue reading “Freedom and Thankfulness”