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A short gospel blues inspired by the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16). This story reminds us that grace is not earned by hours worked, but given freely. In God’s vineyard, mercy does not follow a clock. Scripture Matthew 20:1–16 13 “But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to … Read more
This performance invites you into a quiet, reflective space where faith, memory, and grace meet. Whether you are listening in prayer, contemplation, or simple stillness, may this hymn bring peace to your heart. Lyrics Amazing grace! how sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found;Was blind, but now … Read more
This song tells the story of a man forgiven a great debt—yet unwilling to show mercy to another. It’s a cautionary blues about grace received, mercy refused, and the cost of a hardened heart. Scripture Matthew 18:23–35 32 “Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of … Read more
This gospel blues song is inspired by Matthew 13:52, where Jesus speaks of the owner of a house who brings out treasures both old and new. Scripture Matthew 13:52 52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house … Read more
A raw gospel blues song inspired by the parable of the net. This Delta-style blues reflects on judgment, mercy, and the moment when drifting ends and truth stands still. Scripture: Matthew 13:47–50 47 “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48 When it was … Read more
A gospel blues retelling of the Biblical story of Jericho — the silent walk, the waiting faith, the trumpet sound, and the walls that could not stand. This is an original gospel blues song inspired by the public-domain Biblical account in Joshua 6. Scripture: Joshua 6 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of … Read more
Description from YT Scripture Matthew 13:33 33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds[a] of flour until it worked all through the dough.” Lyrics Verse 1Well I woke up this mornin’,With my heart feelin’ small and thin,But a little truth the Lord whispered,Said, “Son, … Read more
Midnight at the Crossroads is an original gospel blues song inspired by crossroads imagery — a place of decision, doubt, and divine guidance. Lyrics Verse 1 I walked down to the crossroads,With the moon hangin’ low and wide.I said, “Lord, I’m tired of wanderin’,Show me which road to ride.” Refrain ’Cause every path got shadows,Every … Read more
A raw, acoustic blues inspired by the Pearl of Great Price parable. Slide guitar, foot-stompin’ rhythm, and a story about giving everything for something truly worth it. Scripture Matthew 13:45-46 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, 46 who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that … Read more
A raw Delta-style gospel blues inspired by the Parable of the Hidden Treasure. Slide guitar, stomp rhythm, and a simple blues melody carrying one of the shortest and most powerful teachings of Jesus — when you find something truly worth having, you give everything to gain it. Scripture: Matthew 13:44 [44] ” Now Again, the … Read more
