A Day in Life

Ride to glory: Motocross crash at FCA camp takes the life of local teen

2012-01-17T01:28:00.003-05:00

(From The SouthEast Outlook Newspaper)

Dylan ...First ran the race.

On Dec. 30, 2011, the 17-year-old senior at Jeffersontown High School pulled on his boots, strapped on his helmet and goggles and straddled his neon green Kawasaki motorcycle with the number 316 in giant letters on the front and side. Everyone who knew Dylan understood the significance of those three numbers that stood for John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Dylan loved motocross, but he loved Jesus more. He’d been riding dirt bikes since he was little, a nine-year veteran of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes motocross team that reaches riders for Christ with the themes to “put the cross in motocross ” and “faster for the Master.”

Dylan’s dad, Tony, and younger brother, Matthew, ride motocross. So does his pastor, Ronnie Caswell, along with many from Southeast. His mother, Patty, has been an enthusiastic fan.

Earlier that morning, Dylan led the devotion for the crowd at the FCA winter camp at Durhamtown Plantation in Union Point, Ga. He also did it the night before.

And as he had done a thousand times before, Dylan kick started the bike with his right foot and the engine ripped to life like a chainsaw. A video captured him riding up and down the sides of a deep dirt pit, then flying through the motocross course. Dirt flew as he leaned into curves. He loved jumps, to reach the top of the arc, freeze, rotate and dive for the ground. Dylan rode like a pro.

The track at Durhamtown was not difficult or dangerous, but during that morning ride, Dylan lost control of the bike and flew over the handlebars. The bike landed on his chest. FCA sponsors, some of Dylan’s best friends, held his hands as Caswell prayed and performed CPR, but minutes later, about 11:15 a.m., Dylan “rode to glory.”

Read the rest of Dylan's story in this week's Southeast Outlook.

By: The Southeast Outlook Newspaper

t00-m0ch,
Chris
christophercarder.com

Dylan First Memorial

2012-01-15T23:15:00.002-05:00

Here is a video of a young brother in Christ who grew up at our church. On December 30th, he was riding down in Durhamtown in Georgia......had a crashed and headed onto glory to be with his Savior. Dylan was a minister for the National FCA Motocross. He did more in 17 years than most do in a lifetime. He played in our praise band at times. He was an excellent violinist. He was and incredible kid. I hope and pray God raises a young man as Dylan for my two girls to marry when they grow up!

Great video of footage, some from his last day here

WHAS news story

t00-m0ch,
Chris
christophercarder.com

In Dallas, GA on the 29th

2011-10-24T21:56:00.003-04:00

In the late 80's-early 90's Jacob's Trouble hit the main arena in the Christian market. They were high energy, with a sound that reminded many of The Beatles or The Monkees. I met Mark Blackburn a few years later and through different events began playing with Mark at a few shows here and there. Later Mark produced my second project called Strange and Wonderful. Turn the clock ahead all the years and Mark is the senior pastor of RealLife Church, a new church plant.

This weekend I will be playing at Area 251 on Saurday night. Area 251 is the concert arm of the church. I am excited to be heading to Dallas! Better yet, I will be leading Reallife on Sunday morning during their praise time. AWESOME!

Check out the new church plant if you are around the Dallas, Georgia area. You can find them here.

t00-m0ch,
Chris
christophercarder.com

song: Strange and Wonderful

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Honduras Bound!

2011-10-19T15:17:00.003-04:00

I am headed to Comoyagua, Honduras this coming February 18-25, 2012. I will be going with other members of Forest Park Community Church, my home church.

We will set up a medical clinic, complete with a pharmacy near Comoyagua in some local churches. We’ll also have the opportunity to present the gospel as we minister to the physical needs of folks who rarely, if ever see a physician or nurse.

We will be staying with our hosts, Terry and Arlene Dupont who have been missionaries in Central America since 1998. They operate Openeyes Ministries in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras and San Salvador.

The cost will be $1450 per person will will include all travel, lodging and food (except meals while traveling), and travel to Louisville International Airport. $650 of that is due by November 13!

If anyone desires to help in this ministry financially, please make checks out to Forest Park Community Church. Please DO NOT fill in the memo note on the check, BUT on a seperate sheet let them know it is to be designated towards my portion of the trip.

Mail your checks to:
6623 Rockview Way
Louisville, KY 40299

If you will partner with us on this trip through prayer, I would appreciate a note and contact address to keep you informed.

Clicke here for a map and info on Honduras.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Trust

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Courageous

2011-10-10T21:24:00.003-04:00

My wife, Leslie, and I just spent our 13th anniversary at the theatre watching the movie Courageous. It is an excellent movie and I wanted to encourage all to get to the movie houses and watch it. The Kendrick brothers just get better and better!
Check out my song Trust on indieheaven.com's song contest. Go to the Fan Faves tag and vote!

t00-m0ch,
Chris
christophercarder.com

song: Trust

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Indieheaven.com song contest!

2011-10-05T23:27:00.004-04:00

Indieheaven.com's song contest is in it's 2nd month. 'Trust', the title cut on Chris Carder's latest CD finished last month at #7 thanks to so many voting! The contest will last 3 entire months and you can help him climb the chart! Simply follow the link below and scroll down till you find TRUST. Listen through the entire song, and drag across all 5 stars to vote. You can vote one time every 24 hours, and you have to listen through the entire song for your vote to count! Just click here to listen and vote!

As a thanks to those who support Chris, go to his indieheaven page to download the TRUST song for free. Click on the REDEEM button and put in TRUST for the code. Thanks for all your support for Chris and his music. God bless you.

To book Chris for your next event, call 502-550-3566.

t00-m0ch,

Chris

christophercarder.com

song: TRUST

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You Can Call On Him

2011-08-24T19:55:00.004-04:00

I have put up a song at Indieheaven.com on FanFaves. It is called You Can Call on Him. It is a song of encouragmentwherever you are in life. I remember Larry Norman once said, "No one has such a great life that they do not need God." I based this song on his words. Here are mine:

You Can Call on Him
Verse 1:
Some people have all the luck or so it seems
Get anything they want, any desire they dream.
Others seem to fight and scratch just to survive
Do anything it takes to keep themselves alive.

Chorus:
But you can call on Him, no matter where you’ve been
You can call on Him, call no matter where you’ve been
You can call on Him.

Verse 2:
Some people never know the touch of mother’s hand
Never know her loving smile or the joy it sends
Now, some people live a life we can only dream of
Still there is an emptiness
That can only be filled with His love

t00-m0ch,
Chris
christophercarder.com

song: You Can Call on Him

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Life's Struggle of an Old Man

2011-06-22T09:46:00.010-04:00

Here is a song of the struggle of a new believer and the flesh.

Old Man
Hey there old man, what are you doin’?
Haven’t I told you what you’re to do
And hey there old man, my life-long good friend
We’ve been through the years with smiles and with tears

Chorus:
And I know it is true,
Yes, I know it is true
I could never be here without you
And though I look dimly in a mirror
I can see so much clearer
The day is drawing nearer
When I won’t be with you

Oh, I love you for the things you do for me
With your ears I can hear, with your eyes I can see
And yet I hate you for so much you have done
You constantly struggle against me
To try to keep me from God’s Son

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Old Man

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Set list on April 3rd

2011-04-05T01:14:00.006-04:00

Just thought I would share this past Sunday's set list at Forest Park Community Church in Louisville, KY. April 3rd, 2011:

Light of the World(C) song by Trevor Morgan
Not to Us (A)
Rise and Sing(A)(Steve Fee)
Glory to God Forever(F#)(Fee)
Sweetly Broken(B)(Jeremy Riddle)
Revelation Song(E)
Communion-Nothing but the Blood(A)(Redman)
The Solid Rock (D)

t00-m0ch,
Chris christophercarder.com

song: Strange and Wonderful

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Go (A Day in Life)

2011-03-25T09:07:00.004-04:00

I just added an old song to my IH page. It is called 'Go (A Day in Life)'. Please check it out.

Silhouette of trees as the sun lays down
Rabbits play chase on an empty playground
Streetlights flicker on, a small town goes to sleep
Little children say, “I pray my soul You’ll keep.”
Chorus:
And as our lives move on and on
One day the Father will look to the Son and He’ll say,
“Go, quickly Son, it’s time to bring Your people home.
Go, quickly Son, and bring them home.
Verse 2:
Teenage sweethearts play on her front porch
Silly games that come from young love’s torch
Her daddy reads the paper in the den
While her momma tucks her brother in…..
Bridge:
Can’t you see the earth as she moans and groans
Water’s broke and labor has begun
We got to set our eyes to the sky
‘Cause our redemption draws nigh……..
© 1992 Too Much Productions. Words and music by Chris Carder.

t00-m0ch,

Chris

christophercarder@gmail.com

song: Go (A Day in Life)

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Eastside Baptist Leadership Retreat

2011-02-24T21:17:00.003-05:00

I am travelling tomorrow to the Lodge at Simpsonwood in Norcross, Georgia. I have the privilege to lead the leadership retreat for Eastside Baptist Church, located in Marietta, GA. What an honor to lift the name of Jesus with that group!
Driving through the rain early morning!

I would love to serve you at your next event. Call 502-550-3566! God bless ya!

t00-m0ch,
Chris
christophercarder.com

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California Dreamer

2011-02-14T20:24:00.005-05:00

Every morning she wakes up to find it in her mind
As the day presses on it's taking up her time
T.V. commercials talk to her say you gotta get away.
The nights here are so wonderful, but they don't compare to the day
Chorus:
She's California dreamin', she's got California in her mind
Gonna be a big star some day, gonna leave all her troubles behind
She's California dreamin', California is in her eye
Don't know how she'll get there but she'll sure have to give it a try
Verse 2:
Her best friend Jill left last Spring, she writes her once in a while
She says the boys are so pretty here, with their pretty smiles
She says it's eighty degrees round here, almost all through the year
The ocean is blue, you know the sky is too, babe you gotta get out here

Verse 3:
She never made it to California, never seen those Beverly Hills
But she's got her magazines, how they make her feel
She saves her money for a rainy day, one day she'll be on her way
Till then she's spends day and night dreamin' of a better life

t00-m0ch,Chris
christophercarder.com

song: California Dreamer

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Official 2008 Indieheaven Shirt!

2010-06-14T12:15:00.003-04:00

Hey I do not know how many of you guys were at the CIA Summit in 2008. But I purchased three of the 'Official 2008 Indieheaven T-Shirts'. There are a few still available......

"...A Dark Smoke Gray with Black and Orange Indieheaven logo artwork.

100% combed ringspun cotton, 4.5 oz., preshrunk. soft, lightweight fabric; slim fit; side seamed with shoulder-to-shoulder tape; double-needle stitching on neck, sleeves and hem."

I wanted to plug the shirt because it feels great and looks great.
You can find it here: Indieheaven Shirt!

Go order a great shirt!

t00-m0ch,
Chris
christophercarder.com

song: Strange and Wonderful

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Thanks www.indieheaven.com

2010-01-26T16:22:00.002-05:00

IH was down for just a short time.....but they are back up again! Keith Mohr and all work so hard to help us....I just wanna say THANKS TO ALL YOU GUYS! You are the best. And it is a blessing to be in partnership with Indieheaven.com. Thank you for all you do for the ministry God is still developing through Chris Carder!

I recently read Keith's article on Noise Floor..... check it out here:
http://www.indieuniversity.com/archives/401

It is a great encouragement to be "Who you are" before "What you do".

God bless all

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Trust

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In Concert with Belinda Jane

2009-10-10T15:54:00.004-04:00

I will be in concert with Belinda Jane on November 7th, 2009. This will be in Louisville, KY at 7pm at Forest Park Community Church. Come join us for a great time!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Sing Your Song

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Home Again...Old and New Music, too.

2009-08-20T08:37:00.005-04:00

The end of Summer is upon us.....2009 is flying right along. I got home, August 10, last Monday night ending a nice little Summer tour. I had a blast sharing the music from the Trust CD and also visited some older songs, some I recorded with the 'Strange and Wonderful' project and others I never recorded. This week I put the songs from the ' Strange and Wonderful ' project up on my indieheaven page. Go check them out.

Thanks for praying for me while I was on the road. I had some really wonderful times, meeting folks for the very first time and also crossing the paths of people I have not seen for many years. One special event was singing at Concord Baptist Church in Clermont, GA which is in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. I sang the song 'Trust' with their orchestra and choir....and it was really amazing. Got to hang out and fellowship with friends I have not seen for maybe 20 years, some who were very instrumental in me coming to know Christ as my Lord and Savior. It was the last date of my trip and really encouraged me. Thanks again for your prayers and encouragement. You are a vital part of this team.

What is next? I am putting together several songs....7 or 8....of old hymns that I have re-arranged and perhaps one or two Indonesian songs I have always loved from my mission trips. That will be out this year. I will keep you posted on that.

Please go check out the new 'older' music on my IH page.

Click the CD above and check out the music!

God bless you!
t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Sing Your Song

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Gigging with Belinda Jane!

2009-07-22T15:13:00.007-04:00

In Concert with BELINDA JANE! Whew-hoo! I am really pumped! I am excited to be coming down to the Metro-Savannah Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia on August 1st. If you are in the area, come join in on the fun!

Here is the address:
Metro-Savannah Baptist Church
1012 E. 36th Street
Savannah, GA 30401
912-604-0177

Doors open at 6:00pm

Show starts at 6:30pm

Come on over!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: That's Why

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Concord Baptist Church: Clermont, GA

2009-07-08T15:49:00.002-04:00

So happy to announce I will be playing and sharing the songs at Concord Baptist Church in Clermont, GA on August 9th at both their morning worship services. Alan J. Morris is the senior pastor at Concord. Services are at 8:30 and 11:00, so if you are in the area, please come and worship the Creator together with us!

To book Chris for your next event, call: 502-550-3566

God bless!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Trust

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Messynger Cafe Concert!

2009-07-06T16:52:00.008-04:00

Come Enjoy the evening at the Messynger Cafe. Here are the details:

Mesynger Cafe

Date/Time: Saturday July 11, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Entry Type: Concert
Location: Beech Grove Fellowship Church
Street Adr: 300 West Beech Grove Road
City: Lebanon Junction
State: Kentucky
Notes: Live music by

Mesynger

Chris Carder

Kristyn Leigh

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com
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Summer tour booking

2009-06-12T10:20:00.004-04:00

Still working on getting a few more dates to share the music between July 29th and August 10th. Be great to share in North Georgia on Sunday, the 9th of July. Just call: 502-550-3566!
I will be in the Orlando area July 2nd-5th, then travelling back through North GEorgia. Got a lot of requests and working on securing the answers. Help Me Jesus, please with wisdom to be a blessing to others.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Help Me Jesus

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Grace Baptist Coffeehouse

2009-06-09T10:20:00.002-04:00

I will be sharing the music at:

Grace Baptist Coffee House
The College Plaza Shopping Center
1529 Atkinson St.
Laurinburg, NC
July 31, 2009 7:00--10:00 p.m.

a ministry of Grace Baptist Church in Laurinburg, NC.

Go here, and download the song 'Trust' for free. Or buy the entire CD at my IH page!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Trust

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Sunday's Praise List-May 24th, 2009

2009-05-27T08:22:00.005-04:00

Just thought I would continue to list the songs I use at Forest Park Community Church to bring us to the throneroom of the Creator of all things. Here is the songlist from May 24th, 2009.

May 24th, 2009 (Week 21)
Hallelujah (Your Love is Amazing) (G)
Not to Us (A)
Everlasting God (C)
Mighty to Save (D)
You Never Let Go (A)
I Am Thine, O Lord-chord chart (E)
Wendy Warren Baptism Video
Offering-Memorial Day Video
Your Love, O Lord (G)

Hope we all have a great week in worship, remembering.......Romans 12:1 "...in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: That's Why (go and vote!)

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Vote for "That's Why"

2009-05-27T01:25:00.003-04:00

I just listed That's Why on the Indieheaven Fan Faves charts in the 'pop' category. Go by and listen to it and vote for it. To give That's Why the most votes, drag across all 5 stars! And you can only vote one time every 24 hours.

While you are there, give the other indieheaven artists a listen and vote! God bless you. Thanks for your support!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: That's Why

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Chris Carder Fan Book

2009-04-16T09:28:00.007-04:00

Please check on the happenings of Chris Carder Music at the Chris Carder Fan Book. Join the growing number of fans who enjoy his music and his mission! The Chris Carder Fan Book is the place to get the latest news and future plans for upcoming projects, videos, songs he is working on, mission trips and other happenings. So, take a moment of your day and join Chris's Fan Group on Facebook.

Just click the following link and hit join this group:
Chris Carder Fan Book

t00-m0ch,
Chris
christophercarder.com

song: You Came Along

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2009 Rock the Block Festival

2009-04-14T07:30:00.005-04:00

Once again we have been invited back to share our music with Louisville's Rock the Block Festival. I will be getting the entire one day festival underway on September 26th, 2009. So, make plans to come hear some great bands, great food, and lots of fun for the entire family.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: That's Why

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Strange and Wonderful up the IH charts!

2009-04-13T14:56:00.006-04:00

My song Strange and Wonderful is up on the Fan Faves charts at indieheaven.com and is up to #18 today. I would like to encourage you to click the CD below and go and vote for me and other artists as well. Just follow the Trust CD cover!

Click the banner, go to Fan Faves and vote by giving 5 stars next to Strange and Wonderful . That will drive it up the charts! Thank you so much!

You can also join the official Chris Carder Fan Bookand keep up with happenings and plans for the year! God bless ya!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Strange and Wonderful

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volumMonster.com

2009-04-02T10:31:00.005-04:00

IF you are looking for some great music, go find some codes at indieheaven.com and plug them into volumMonster. Great songs! Free! Can not beat that.

Here are some great artists to check out:

Drew Davidsen
Sandi Simon
Becky Carey
Belinda Jane
Chris Carder
Broken Vessels
Mile7
Kate White

Lots More!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Mile of Sunshine Boulevard

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Belinda Jane music

2009-03-31T17:07:00.004-04:00

Go and check out artist Belinda Jane's music. Her project called 'The Heart of God' is full of great songs that remind us of God's amazing grace. You can find her music here:

www.indieheaven.com
www.belindajanemusic.com

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: That's Why

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Psalm 30

2009-03-30T10:05:00.008-04:00

Psalm 30

1 I will extol You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up, and have not let my enemies rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me. 3 O LORD, You have brought up my soul from Sheol; You have kept me alive, that I would not go down to the pit. 4 Sing praise to the LORD, you His godly ones, and give thanks to His holy name. 5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning. 6 Now as for me, I said in my prosperity, "I will never be moved." 7 O LORD, by Your favor You have made my mountain to stand strong; You hid Your face, I was dismayed. 8 To You, O LORD, I called, and to the Lord I made supplication: 9 What profit is there in my blood, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it declare Your faithfulness? 10 "Hear, O LORD, and be gracious to me; O LORD, be my helper." 11 "You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness, 12 That my soul may sing praise to You and not be silent O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: You Came Along

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Fotos by Cheri from the 2009 CIA Summit

2009-03-30T09:51:00.008-04:00

Here are a couple of photos posted by Cheri Herron from the 2009 CIA Summit held last weekend in Nashville, TN. She is a great photographer and works extremely hard! You can find her here: fotosbyCheri.com

With artists Becky Carey and Belinda Jane

With Indieheaven.com President Keith Mohr

Singing at the CIA Summit....loads of fun!

t00-m0ch,
Chris
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song: Strange and Wonderful

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Follow Chris Carder

2009-02-24T09:28:00.004-05:00

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t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: You Came Along

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'Strange and Wonderful' Winter Retreat

2009-02-13T12:19:00.004-05:00

I have the privilege to work with 1st Baptist Church of Waynesville, NC this month. I will be leading their Winter retreat at Lookup Lodge Retreat in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. The theme of the weekend will be '
Strange and Wonderful ' based on the song. Anyone who knows me know....I love the mountains and we will be nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains at Lookup Lodge. I am just pumped to be with the group coming from Wayesville First Baptist, seeing some onld friends once again, and being in the mountains is a like icing on the cake!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Strange and Wonderful

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Ice Storm, Big Move, 2009 CIA Summit

2009-02-04T10:05:00.002-05:00

Lots of stuff happening around here! First of all, Kentucky (and much of the Mid-West) have been under a huge Winter/Ice storm for the last 8 days. It has become the biggest storm in KY history. More people out of power than ever before. But LG&E are on their game. The place looks like a war zone with all the downed trees and power lines. The next few days are suppose to warm up.

Besides all that, my home church, Forest Park Community Church, has been moving to a larger facility for the last month. Check out the story in Louisville's Courier Journal. We should be in by March 1st(ok maybe the 15th).
It has been fun transfering a traditional looking building into our 'home'. But a whole lotta work. Check out our website if you get a chance.

ANd just to send a little plug out about the CIA Summit.....I am pumped to go to my 3rd Summit. It is a great place to get encouragement, grab some wisdom and build relationships with other artists trying to change their world for Christ. I will surely be headed down to Nashville, TN at the end of March....God willing, of course! Check out the news at Indieheaven!
t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Strange and Wonderful

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Christmas is coming.......

2008-12-23T08:46:00.004-05:00

Wow! 2008 has all but disappeared! Good riddance, I say. I wipe the dust of 2008 off my feet and look forward to 2009. God has been a constant help in time of need and I do rejoice in His amazing love that is absolutely unrelenting to pour out His grace on our world....including me.

2 more days and Christmas is here. We are excited around the Carder home. Especially our two girls....Elena, 4 and Keely 2. What a blessed time to be able to love on these little ones. We got the Nativity scene in the front lawn with lights on the house. The home inside is filled with Christmas and we enjoy those Christmas movies.....The Santa Clause, Home Alone (Elena's favorite....she loves the scene with the spider on the guy's face), and my favorite....It's a Wonderful Life.

I hope you have two or more special reasons to celebrate this Christmas.....but remembering to keep the main reason....the main reason, which is God's special gift to us...the Lord Jesus! Happy Birthday Jesus.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: You Came Along

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Home for the Holidays

2008-11-17T12:11:00.003-05:00

Headed to Georgia this week to visit family and friends. Looking forward to getting back to the old neighborhoods and familiar places from my past. My mom is an amazing cook and I have already put in my request for her awesome Lentil Soup. About anything she makes creates a smile in my tummy, so I am so looking forward to Thanksgiving meal with the family. Turkey, dressing, etc. All the trimmings. Probably watch some NFL football and hang up mom's Christmas lights.

I hope to visit with a few friends that I have missed for a while.

Pat Terry has been an inspiration most of my life. He is an amazing songwriter and will be releasing a new project very soon. Check him out and get Pat's project when it hits the shelves! I hope to see him while I am down in Smyrna, Georgia....my home town and where Pat still lives.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Shoebox

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Canton, Georgia Concert

2008-10-28T14:31:00.003-04:00

Announcing a concert at the Church of the Messiah in Canton, Georgia on November 22nd, 2008. The concert will start at 4pm. I will be accompanied by Frank French, known for his work with the Atlanta, Georgia based band 'Drivin-N-Cryin'. Frank co-wrote Mile of Sunshine Boulevard from the Trust CD. This will be a fun time. If you can make it.....do!

The church is located at:
415 Charles Cox Drive
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 479-5280

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Mile of Sunshine Boulevard

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Home from Tombstone, Arizona!

2008-10-24T08:54:00.008-04:00

Had a great time in Tombstone, AZ! Lots of gunfights, cowboys, cowgirls and awesome weather. Yep, it's republican presidential nominee John McCain's home state and it was filled with plenty of sunshine. Here are some photos of the trip.

Tombstone in the early morning

Here is a cowboy in front of the famous Bird Cage Theatre

This is me and Elena (my oldest) during a tour of

the Good Enough Mine part of the

Tombstone Consolidated Mines Company

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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Off to Tombstone, Arizona

2008-10-14T17:14:00.007-04:00

Hola! I am travelling, via American Airlines, with the family tomorrow to Tombstone, Arizona for adventuring during the Helldorado Days. I will be singing at the Tombstone Congregational Church and also at a new bookstore there in town. Yep...Tombstone....the land of Wyatt Earp, the Bird Cage Theatre and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

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Chris

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God help us

2008-10-08T12:21:00.003-04:00

Here is a clip of the interview Rick Warren, Lead Pastor at Saddleback Church, held with Senators Obama and McCain. We vote in just a few weeks. The economy has all but collapsed even though there is a 'bailout' in process. The war continues in Iraq and Afghanistan. People have been brain-washed by the liberal media that the only real change is to vote Obama into the White House. But I fear we have continued to focus on the above issues and forgotten the unborn. Hear where the candidates stand in this clip.

I hope we remember there have been over 40 million lives destroyed before they ever breathed their first breath. The womb is the most dangerous place to live in the world today. God help us.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Two Wrongs

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Gigging at Kentucky Harvest Festival

2008-10-02T08:57:00.005-04:00

I am pumped about the upcoming gig at the Kentucky Harvest Festival this Saturday. This weekend, October 3rd-5th is the annual Kentucky Harvest Festival and I am slotted at 4pm on Saturday to play for about an hour. I will be putting together a band for this gig and hope to show you guys some videos in the next few weeks. If you get a chance come check us out. The Kentucky Harvest Festival is located in Springfield, Kentucky about 20 minutes East of Bardstown. You joggers and runners come early and get involved in their Harvest Festival 5K run/walk.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: You Came Along

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New video: Mile of Sunshine Boulevard

2008-09-29T08:31:00.006-04:00

I made this video for a church service at Forest Park Community Church using another song. Later I switched the song out for Mile of Sunshine Boulevard from my Trust CD (2006). The ideas and creativeness came from a gifted lady named Tatum Hart. It is a song of the joy of living the Christian life.

Mile of Sunshine Boulevard
Travelling down the Mile of Sunshine Boulevard
Seeing things I never dreamed I see
Comin’ round a bend, I lean into the wind,
Finding new life with every breath I breathe.

Never believed it could get any better than this,
But this is really only a glimpse
When the road is done and I’m finally home.
Well I will shout and I will sing
I will dance to the King of Kings
And I will rejoice to be travelling down
The Mile of Sunshine Boulevard.

Ya better watch on the Mile of Sunshine Boulevard,
There are those who want to take you out.
Just keep lookin’ straight ahead,
You will never be misled,
Keep lovin’ the Lord and the road He takes you down.

© 2005 Too Much Records. Words by Chris Carder and Frank French.
Music by Chris Carder.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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Rock the Block Festival in Louisville

2008-09-26T08:38:00.007-04:00

I am really looking forward in hearing Zach Dodd this weekend.

Come catch him and several acts this Saturday, Septmeber 27th, 2008 at Kentucky's Fall classic Rock the Block Festival.
It is located at:
5708 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 964-6403

I am the opening act and play at 12 noon.....so come and check out the music. This is a huge family affair, lots of stuff for kids-young and old, so come on out!

12:00 pm Chris Carder
1:00 pm Silas Eisenback
2:00 pm Zach Dodd
3:00 pm Gospel Cheer
4:00 pm Shannon Whittenberg
5:00 pm Authentic U
6:00 pm Through The Storm
7:00 pm Wisdom’s Call
8:00 pm The City Limits

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Strange and Wonderful

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Windstorm 2008

2008-09-19T10:19:00.009-04:00

They have labeled it "Wind Storm 2008". It hit us way up here in Louisville KY on September 14th, Sunday morning, . It was the remains of hurricane Ike and it issued to us catergory 1 winds that has crippled the city and surrounding counties near Louisville. Here are some photos.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Refuge(Psalm 62)

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Stormy Financial Season

2008-09-19T08:05:00.004-04:00

With all the events of this week, it's hard not to lose faith in our capitalistic country. And therein may be the problem......putting faith in capitalism and not The Creator.
Institutions, i.e. Lehman and AIG, are made up of 'fallen' men. We are all fallen and greed is always in our midst. Save the hand of God on a person's life that person will inevitably choose from a selfish heart. And in this case, "How much money is enough?"....just a little bit more.

Bill O'Reilly reminds us of how this greed can corrupt. He writes:

"Once again the federal government has left Americans in a precarious state as a terrible storm is passing through the U.S. economy. Like Hurricane Katrina, some folks thought the government could keep them from harm, but, as in New Orleans, things have gotten out of control quickly as bad housing loans have shredded the economy.

Christopher Cox, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, knew for perhaps a year that some large financial and insurance companies were buying risky housing loans, hoping to make a quick buck on consumers paying mortgage interest. But instead of issuing strict warnings against such irresponsible business moves, Cox sat in his Washington office and fiddled.

Unlike Cox, most investors in companies like AIG and Merrill Lynch did not know that bad loans were becoming part of their portfolios;"... (read more)

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Two Wrongs

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Rock the Block

2008-09-16T18:40:00.007-04:00

I am the opening act for the annual ROCK THE BLOCK one day festival held on September 27th in Louisville, Kentucky. Here is the line-up!

12:00 pm Chris Carder
1:00 pm Silas Eisenback
2:00 pm Zach Dodd
3:00 pm Gospel Cheer
4:00 pm Shannon Whittenberg
5:00 pm Authentic U
6:00 pm Through The Storm
7:00 pm Wisdom’s Call
8:00 pm The City Limits

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Strange and Wonderful

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McCain unites the RNC

2008-09-08T07:56:00.002-04:00

I have been pretty excited about John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin, Govenor of Alaska, as his VP pick. She has been a uniting factor for the Republican base in our country. She gave an awesome speech on Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention. Then the next night Senator McCain gave his acceptance speech. The end of his speech, which was much more exciting than what proceeded, was quite moving. McCain showed the lion's heart that he has and encouraged the people of America to stand up and do what is right.....fight for our children's future, Fight for justice and equality for all, fight for what is right for our counrty. Here is the end of his acceptance speech.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Strange and Wonderful

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Mullet Bay on St. Simons Island, GA

2008-08-28T15:27:00.006-04:00

I have some great friends who live off the coast of Southern Georgia on Saint Simons Island. It is a really beautiful area and there are some great restuarants around. My favorite since I have been going down there is Mullet Bay. Right in the 'down town' area of St. Simons. Great food, great service, friendly servers and a completely beautiful place/area. If you are down that way, check it out. It is only an hour from Savannah or Jacksonville.

For more information go to their website: http://www.mulletbayrestaurant.com/

This is me on the North end of the island this past July 4th weekend. It was a great time....but I can not wait to get back there. Clicking the photo will take you to Indieheaven.com and you can check out my music and videos!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Mile of Sunshine Boulevard

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Don Young on ANWR: the truth on drilling

2008-08-26T10:40:00.003-04:00

Here is a great video of Alaskan Representative Don Young urging congress to 'get the lead out'. You can check it out and decide what should be done. There is so much that can be done....right now....to alleviate future problems....why are we not doing these things?

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Shoebox

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How do you move?

2008-08-21T10:24:00.005-04:00

How do you move? When someone has injured you in some way....how do you react? We have the most amazing example in our Lord Jesus.....who always moved in 'forgiveness'...even crying out to the Father while dying on the cross, "forgive them for they know not what they are doing."

It is the tougher road to forgive. We can always take the easier, more traveled road of revenge. That seems satisfying to us...and we feel like we have control of our lives. Yet in the end we will become bitter and darken our own heart. But moving in forgiveness is His way and His load is light. The burden of love is like strength to our bones and health to our hearts.

So, as a believer in the Great Forgiver, who finshed His earthly work complete, I am confident He sees everything in my life and will finish the work HE began in me. God help us all be followers of the Way, the Truth and the Life.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Two Wrongs

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Day 2 at the ECHO CONFERENCE

2008-08-15T17:01:00.005-04:00

Having a blast at the ECHO CHURCH MEDIA CONFERENCE! There are a host of sponsoring ministries here that assist churches in taking their media ministry to the next level. The conference is hosted by Watermark Community Church. WCC's pastor lead pastor, Todd Wagner, shared a passionate message this morning on how special media is to this generation. His point, of as we are 'doing' the media about the love and kingdom of God we must make sure we are being God's media by living it out, was very powerful. He used a couple of videos to express certain thoughts in his message, including one intertwined with the "Leave it to Beaver" series.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Strange and Wonderful

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Dallas, Texas this weekend

2008-08-14T11:47:00.003-04:00

This weekend I am in Dallas, Texas at the Echo Church Media Conference. It is hosted by Watermark Community Church and is hopping with computer gurus who are creators of media. I am hoping to up the productions for Forest Park Community Church and other areas as well.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Trust

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Check out this Vocano in Chile

2008-05-26T16:33:00.005-04:00

Wow, I can not believe it has been so long since I blogged. I have had some real personal stuff happening, but thought I would began the trek back to the real world. A friend came across this National Geographic article about a volcano in Chile erupting and shooitng out lightning. I thought I would pass the info out to my little world.

Check out the entire photo shoot at National Geographic. Talk to you soon!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Trust

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Singing in the Rocky Mountains!

2008-04-16T07:44:00.005-04:00

I am headed to Bear Trap Ranch
tomorrow morning! Bear Trap Ranch
is an InterVarsity Retreat and
Outdoor Recreation Center located in the
Rockies near Colorado Springs, CO. I will be head out tomorrow and return on Saturday night, performing and leading in times of worship. What an honor and privilege.

Isn't this going to be fun?! I haven't been in the Rockies in quite a while. I love the mountains....my favorite place to be. Can you tell I am excited?

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: You Came Along

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Easter Sunday

2008-03-27T07:24:00.003-04:00

Easter Sunday was a blast at Forest Park Community Church. It was a lot of work to go to the Jeffersontown Community Center in suburbia Louisville, Kentucky, but it was awesome. We started the service off with Rend the Heavens' 'Holy'. That set everything into motion. The morning set featured these songs:

A Thousand Hallelujahs by Mark Roach
He Reigns by the Newsboys
Come Thou Almighty King
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
King of Glory by Third Day

During the offering we had Michaela Riggle share her testimony with us. She has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for autism. She read in the Bible (John chapter 6) the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 with 5 barley loaves and two fish. That gave her a vision to help raise the money to buy the new medicine that would help her young autistic brother.

Our Pastor Ronnie Caswell gave a clear presentation of what the ressurection means to all of us and we concluded the ministry time with Chris Tomlin's 'The Wonderful Cross'. It was a great day to see all the Forest Park church in one building, not seperated by multiple services. Boy Forest Park could use a new buliding!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Trust

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Acoustic Stage at CIA Summit!

2008-03-24T16:21:00.009-04:00

Wow! and COOL! I will be singing a couple of songs on the Acoustic stage at the CIA Summit this coming weekend on Friday night. I will be surrounded with some seriously great musicians, but they are gonna sqeeze in enough time for me to throw down a couple of songs. Thanks Keith and all at IH!

The show start at 7:30 and everyone is invited! Come on over!
There will be some great acts on the main stage as well here is the line-up!

7:30-11:00- Live concert featuring bands The Sum, MILE7, Scarlet/Snow and Bread of Stone, plus the 2nd acoustic stage featuring excellent singer/songwriters! Open to the Public!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Mile of Sunshine Boulevard

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Losing.....slowly!

2008-03-24T11:06:00.005-04:00

Well the latest wieght situation is a drop to 263 on Sunday morning, to 264 on Monday morning.....I suppose due to the El Nopalito easter celebration food I plunged into yesterday...chips and all. I honestly thought it would be worse.

This will make it difficult to hit 258 by Thursday morning.....but the attempt will be made. Oatmeal in the a.m., salads, and some sort of baked fish tonight...and maybe again, soon. Low snacks, but something that will keep the fires burning. AND the biggest one, not eating at night! And continue to work out at Ideal Fitness.

My big goal is to be down to 258 by the CIA Summit, which starts on Thursday evening. And then along with that, not go back to poor habits while I am there! I am hoping to reach that goal on Thursday morning.

Sorry to be late on this....I had a lot going on last week. Taxes to do, lots of preparation for the awsome Easter service at the Jeffersontown Community Center....and just a couple of little girls that need attention!

I also put my song 'Refuge(Pslam 62)' up on the indieheaven.com Fan Faves. Click the picture below to get there and vote for it...in the Adult Contemporary category.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Refuge(Psalm 62)

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Sunday service...March 16th, 2008

2008-03-18T03:06:00.004-04:00

Just thought I would list the songs we did this past Sunday.

Here are the songs:

Hallelujah (Your Love is Amazing)by Brenton Brown/Brian Doerksen
Everlasting God by Benton Brown and Ken Riley
Here is Our King by David Crowder
Love the Lord by Lincoln Brewster
The Old Rugged Cross by George Bennard
Come Worship the King by Sonny Lallerstedt
Offering – “Cry Out to Jesus” by Third Day
What A Friend We Have in Jesus by Joseph Scriven/Charles Converse

Brewster's Love the Lord song was a new one for us. And Third Day's "Cry Out to Jesus" is a powerful song that touches many.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Refuge (Psalm 62)

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Big Loser

2008-03-11T02:12:00.000-04:00

Ok, I am getting on the kick of kicking myself into a healthier lifestyle. I changed my eating habits, got a membership at Ideal Fitness, and have started running. I still struggle with getting the poundage off.

My goal is to lose 70 pounds total and 40 of that by Memorial Day, 2008. I am down about 12, but doesn't seem what I have been doing is kicking the pounds off for the last week. SO, last night I joined The Biggest Loser Club, hoping it will assist in some helpful advise. You know, NBC's answer to American Idol called The Biggest Loser , a show for giant people wanting to lose the wait. The show is in it's 5th season. I have a hard time stomaching all the bluburing on that show, (who says real men don't cry), but if you can get past all that, there is a lot of encouragement and advice one can use if you really want to lose the weight.

I started at 278......wow, 278. And my current goal is 208. That would be awesome. I will dedicate one post a week.....probably Thursdays, to how things are progressing. Keep an eye out.....leave some comments....and go and buy some music!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Shoebox

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Grandma's Spinach Soufflé

2008-03-07T13:45:00.000-05:00

Here is a recipe from my grandmother Roma McKenzie for Spinach Souffle. It rocks. And that is right....Made in the USA. I ran across the recipe my mom sent me and saw it was in my grandmother's handwriting. I guess I just wanted to post this because I am thinking of her.....but also to bless you guys with a rockin' spinach treat....if you like spinach, that is!

Spinach Soufflé
By Roma McKenzie
1 – 10 ½ oz package of frozen spinach
(thawed and drained well)
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup Cream of Mushroom Soup
3 eggs beaten
---------------------------------------------
Combine all ingredients and
place in a slightly buttered 8” casserole pan
Place that in a pan with 1½” - 2” of hot water
Bake 1 hour at 350°.
Serves 4

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Refuge(Psalm 62)

tags: McKenzie Spinach Soufflé sharp cheddar cheese Cream of Mushroom Soup casserole recipe Homemade Made in the USA Psalms Refuge indieheaven.com chris carder christian music

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House Concerts in Your Home

2008-03-05T13:26:00.000-05:00

I am now a member of Concerts in Your Home (CIYH). I am available to anyone who wishes to schedule an official Chris Carder concert right in the intimacy of their own living room. I join the ranks of artists such as James Casto, Christopher Ames, and Bree Noble. Please tell your friends, family, church groups.....whoever!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Two Wrongs

tags: CIYH concerts Concerts in Your Home House concerts James Casto Christopher Ames Bree Noble indieheaven.com chris carder christian music

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Yamaha Motif XS8 .... Sweet!

2008-03-03T15:29:00.000-05:00

New baby in the house! It is a Yamaha Motif XS8 workstation. I bought it from Sweetwater.com on Friday, February 29th, that's right....leap year! Sweetwater is located in Ft. Payne, Indiana. I am fired up about the new tool that will begin a new adventure in writing songs! Here is the new keyboard!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: You Came Along

tags: Keyboard Yamaha Motif XS8 workstation Ft. Payne, Indiana Yamaha Motif Piano new purchase baby Sweetwater.com leap year indieheaven.com chris carder christian music

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2 Days Left to Vote!

2008-02-28T08:59:00.000-05:00

Just 2 days left to vote for the 2008 Momentum Awards! I am a finalist in the "Worship Artist of the Year" category and could use your vote!

Here are some of my favorite Top-fives Artists in their categories:

Song of the Year: Shelley Jennings/Lovely God
Album of the Year: Brad Reynolds/In the Real World
Male Vocalist Of The Year: Sean Smith

Female Vocalist Of The Year: Kristyn Leigh

Contemporary Artist of the Year: Becky Carey

Inspirational Artist Of The Year: Belinda Jane

Instrumentalist & Jazz Artist of the Year: Drew Davidsen

Rock Artist of the Year: Jacob Blue or Mile7

Urban Artist of the Year: yshwa4life

Worship Artist of the Year: Chris Carder

God bless you. We all thank you for your support!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Trust

tags: vote 2008 Momentum Awards Song of the Year Album of the Year Male Vocalist Of The Year Female Vocalist Of The Year voting awards nominations nominees indieheaven.com chris carder christian music

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Larry Norman flies home!

2008-02-26T09:49:00.001-05:00

With a sad heart we read yesterday that Larry Norman, the father of Christian rock music made his way home to be with his Savior. Norman was 60 years old and even hours before his death, he was creating lyrics for his next project. How his music challenged, encouraged, and convicted my walk with Jesus. How we all, ALL, in Christendom will miss him.
He dictated the following message to you while his friend Allen Fleming typed these words into Larry's computer:
"I feel like a prize in a box of cracker jacks with God's hand reaching down to pick me up. I have been under medical care for months. My wounds are getting bigger. I have trouble breathing. I am ready to fly home. (.... read more) "

One of Larry's very profound songs I still love:

I Am a Servant
I am a servant, I am listening for my name
I sit here waiting I’ve been looking at the game
That I’ve been playing and I’ve been staying much the same
When you are lonely you’re the only one to blame

I am a servant, I am waiting for Your call
I’ve been unfaithful so I sit here in the hall
How can You use me when I’ve never given all
How can You choose me when You know I quickly fall

So You feed my soul and you make me whole
And you let me know You love me
And I’m worthless now but I’ve made a vow
I will humbly bow before You
Oh please use me, I am lonely

I am a servant, getting ready for my part
There’s been a change, a rearrangement in my heart
At last I’m learning there’s no returning once I start
To live’s a privilege, to love is such an art
But I need Your help to start
Oh please purify my heart
I am Your servant

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: You Came Along

tags: Larry Norman larrynorman.com rock father of christian rock In Another Land I Am a Servant indieheaven.com chris carder christian music

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Shared 'Hallelujah' during Church Service

2008-02-25T16:00:00.000-05:00

Yesterday at my home church where I lead the praise sets we shared a new song by Brad Reynolds. I have really been enjoying Brad's music off his CD, In the Real World, and in fact purchased one just last Friday.
Yesterday, the praise band shared with the Forest Park congregation one of my favorite cuts called, Hallelujah.
Hallelujah is a great song that can remind the Christian to 'rejoice and again I say rejoice!' especially if they are feeling down. You can hear the song (and vote for it) on Indieheaven.com's Fan Fave page!
The folks loved the song.....but get the real deal from Brad.

Please go check out Brad Reynolds' Music at indieheaven.com.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: That's Why

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Earliest Easter of our life!

2008-02-25T10:59:00.000-05:00

Check this info I recieved from my pastor, Ronnie Caswell, at Forest Park Community Church in Louisville, KY. Pretty cool stuff about Easter!

Easter this year is: Sunday March 23, 2008
As you may know, Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon after the Spring Equinox (which is March 20).

This dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it moves around on our Roman calendar.

Found out a couple of things you might be interested in!
Based on the above, Easter can actually be one day earlier (March 22) but that is pretty rare.
This year is the earliest Easter any of us will ever see the rest of our lives! And only the most elderly of our population have ever seen it this early (95 years old or above!). And none of us have ever, or will ever, see it a day earlier! Here's the facts:

The next time Easter will be this early (March 23) will be the year 2228 (220 years from now). The last time it was this early was 1913 (so if you're 95 or older, you are the only ones that were around for that!).

The next time it will be a day earlier, March 22, will be in the year 2285 (277 years from now). The last time it was on March 22 was 1818. So, no one alive today has or will ever see it any earlier than this year!

Cool! Happy Easter!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Strange and Wonderful

tags: Easter Spring Equinox lunar calendar Hebrew Roman calendar Passover Forest Park Community Church Happy Easter indieheaven.com chris carder christian music

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Who is this guy?

2008-02-23T04:21:00.000-05:00

Here are some pictures of a concert at a Brunswick, Georgia church. I was at Family Life Church and recently, someone told me about the photos. They listed me as 'Chris Carter', like I was a cousin of Jimmy! But it is me. Check out the photos!

Just click here...

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: 1000 Tongues

tags: Concert Brunswick, GA Family Life Assembly Summer Concert Series chris carder christian music concerts

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Top Five Finalist for 2008 Momentum Award!

2008-02-22T11:35:00.000-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
Chris Carder has been nominated, and is now a top 5 finalist as “Worship Artist of the Year” for the 2008 Momentum Awards!

Franklin, TN , February 22, 2008 – IndieHeaven.com, the leading organization supporting Independent artists in Christian music, is pleased to announce that Chris Carder has been nominated as "Worship Artist of the Year" in the 3rd annual "Momentum Awards". This prestigious award will be handed out at the upcoming IndieHeaven CIA Summit 2008 conference March 29, 2008. The Awards are in their final phase and Carder is a top five finalist. Voting will END on MARCH 1, 2008!

IndieHeaven founder and CIA Summit director Keith Mohr states, "It's important to recognize and applaud the efforts made in recent years by artists who are independent. By providing them the recognition they have earned, we hope to increase their platform and awareness. There are many independent artists who are doing an incredible job with their music and most importantly their mission. We look forward to the awards being a part of our annual artist’s conference." Visit www.ciasummit.com for more information about the Christian Independent Alliance Summit.

“The music and writing style of Indieheaven artist Chris Carder has proven to be unique in the Contemporary Christian music genera and it stems from the fact that he has spent the past three decades traveling the planet sharing his encouraging music. Most agree that Chris’ sound is infectiously fun while still being undeniably Christian. When Chris is not traveling, he can be found in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the Worship Leader at Forest Park Community Church (in Jeffersontown, KY) and is a husband, a father of two, a sports nut, and a seeker of God's never-ending blessings.”

To register your vote for Chris Carder as the “Worship Artist of the Year” in the 2008 Momentum awards. Just click the banner!

Remember...Voting will END on MARCH 1, 2008!

Need info, contact Chris at:(502)550-3566, www.christophercarder@gmail.com

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Refuge (Psalm 62)

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Rockin' Ron at KBCU-FM 88.1

2008-02-22T09:13:00.000-05:00

Check out Rockin' Ron's show on Saturday nights at KBCU-FM 88.1. He plays a whole lot of indieheaven artists and you will love his show. You can hear my song "Mile of Sunshine Boulevard" on there and a ton of other artists, too! Go here to listen on Saturday nights!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Mile of Sunshine Boulevard

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healing bananas

2008-02-21T10:56:00.000-05:00

The Healing Power of Bananas:

From an article by thisisby.us/ and there is a lot more than what I have listed.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect food for helping to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain trypotophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body so if you suffer from heart-burn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Get the whole story, read more:

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: You Came Along

tags: bananas healing powers Anemia Blood Pressure Brain Power Heartburn Christian music Rock chris carder you came along this is by us

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What Others are saying of the Trust CD!

2008-02-20T16:53:00.000-05:00

These are just random comments in response to a great review by C.E. Moore and The Christian Manifesto. Go, read and respond....if you like.

The album really grows on you. The more I listen to it the more I want to listen to it again. If you really listen to the words you really will be blessed with the deeper meaning that they have. Not as shallow as some of the current fare that is out there. Howard Lisech said this on February 18, 2008 at 11:23 am

We love the words and the music on the Trust album, and listen to it nearly every day. Chris Carder’s heart for the Lord is evident in his music. The title song Trust is my favorite, but I really enjoy Mile of Sunshine Boulevard and For a Thousand Tongues. Beth Britton said this on February 18, 2008 at 1:09 pm

Thankfully, Chris Carder is his own unique creation. A man after God’s heart; apparent by the lyrics he writes and sings. I love the sound of his voice, sometimes smooth and sometimes a little rough around the edges. Although Sunshine Blvd is my favorite by far, Trust can truly speak to my heart. Fortunately, I enjoy all the songs on this CD, which is not the case with all CDs I buy. This CD is a definite must have. LaVonda H said this on February 19, 2008 at 8:20 am

Chris is an awesome artist. yshwa4life said this on February 19, 2008 at 8:41 am

Chris is a man on a mission for God, and his music expresses that clearly. I am a big fan of all of his music, and as big a fan of Chris himself. He is a brother in Christ, and I see big things ahead for him and his ministry. David Wright (Jacob Blue) said this on February 19, 2008 at 9:25 am

C.E.: I agree with, and appreciate, your review of Trust. Chris Carder is a wonderful worker for the Lord. I have the privilege of being his sound mix as often as possible, and it is a great place to experience him in full. I’ve heard him play, whether worship songs or originals, over and over again. And I never tired of it. fully expect Chris to take your recommendations to heart and act on them. He does have the ability to go the next mile. I can’t wait to see what it looks like from there! Bob S said this on February 19, 2008 at 12:06 pm

Thanks for the review. Chris is a fun guy to work with & be around. I do love Mile of Sunshine Boulevard, and it conveys exactly what we were writing about–in my case, the thrill of going full throttle round a curve, leaning into the wind & enjoying the ride on a well-tuned bike. Never do anything half-way! Frank French said this on February 19, 2008 at 8:16 pm \

I have known Chris for over 15 years and I believe he has a unique and ordained style. While I love his new work, and love the way he has a subtle but palatable spiritual depth in his lyrics, I also love his work from past albums. I would love to see a re-release of the single “Old Man”! His lyrics are drawn from his life and the depth of his soul. It is hard to truly experience an artist over the airwaves. Trust is a solid delivery in CD format, but a Trust concert is to be experienced!! Mike Hadaway said this on February 19, 2008 at 10:26 pm

t00-m0ch,
Chris

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song: Mile of Sunshine Boulevard

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Moon is turning red.....sort of.....

2008-02-20T07:32:00.000-05:00

Total Lunar Eclipse tonight February 20th, 2008. This will probably be the only total lunar eclipse of the year. And while the earth's shadow is upon our moon, the moon will appear red. "Earth has an atmosphere. The delicate layer of dusty air surrounding our planet reddens and redirects the light of the sun, filling the dark behind Earth with a sunset-red glow." (From Science@nasa) Read more here:

What an amazing display of God's creativeness!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Strange and Wonderful

tags: moon eclipse total lunar eclipse NASA earth atmosphere God Creation Genesis

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Fidel Castro Resigns Cuban Presidency

2008-02-19T19:12:00.000-05:00

Fresh off the wire that the Cuban dictator has resigned. In the days to follow, there will be floods of reports of the history between Castro and the many presidents he avoided since 1959. He will still be influential in the coming months, serving in various areas but hopefully, this will bring a new era for the Cuban/U.S. relations. Here is an article from the assosiated press:

"HAVANA (Feb. 19) - Fidel Castro, ailing and 81, announced Tuesday he was resigning as Cuba's president, ending a half-century of autocratic rule which made him a communist icon and a relentless opponent of U.S. policy around the globe." (read more....)

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: You Came Along

tags: Cuba Fidel Castro President Cuban Missile Crisis Communist communism 1959 resignation

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The Mayflower Compact-1620 A.D.

2008-02-19T11:13:00.000-05:00

The Truth Project update: Tour 6 is entitled 'History: Whose Story?' and it was another week of eye opening reminders of the truths that get so easily perverted. The big question I remember this week was are you working on your own story, cause if you are, then life is very small and meaningless. But if you lose yourself into God's story as those in Hebrews 11 did....life is an amazing adventure where you pass on a legacy that will last forever!
Dr. Del Tackett reminded us the Mayflower Compact. You don't usually see it in schools these days in it's original form. Here is the whole story.

"In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord, King James, by the Grace of God, of England, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, e&. Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia; do by these presents, solemnly and mutually in the Presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid; And by Virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the General good of the Colony; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In Witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names at Cape Cod the eleventh of November, in the Reign of our Sovereign Lord, King James of England, France and Ireland, the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth. Anno Domini, 1620."

There followed the signatures of 41 of the 102 passengers, 37 of whom were Separatists fleeing religious persecution in Europe. This compact established the first basis in the new world for written laws. Half of the colony failed to survive the first winter, but the remainder lived on and prospered.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Two Wrongs

tags: The Truth Project The Mayflower Compact Del Tackett Truth 1620 A.D. Focus On the Family Religious Persecution

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Tom Petty at Forest Park Community Church!

2008-02-18T08:25:00.000-05:00

Yeah ok, Tom Petty wasn't there in person. But after hearing him throwing down a couple of weeks in the Superbowl XLII half-time show his songs were on my mind. Our pastor was preaching about Ephesians 6:10-18 and I just thought 'I Won't Back Down', one of the songs he perfomed at the half-time show, was a pretty good description of how Christians are to stand against the schemes of the devil. So, our praise band played Tom Petty's song during the offering. The Forest Park Community Church folks, located in Louisville, Kentucky loved it. Petty is our pastor's favorite artist..

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Refuge(Psalm 62)

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Trust reviewed at The Christian Manifesto

2008-02-15T18:02:00.000-05:00

The Christian Manifesto posted a review of the Trust CD. Check it out by clicking here.

Thanks guys at The Christian Manifesto.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Mile of Sunshine Boulevard

tags: Trust The Christian Manifesto review V.O.L. Vigilantes of Love

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A little fun in Maine

2008-02-14T00:09:00.000-05:00

Just a little fun with Josiah Porter while in Maine. I am here with Tracy Farnsworth, a longtime friend singing at the Machias Coffeehouse. Josiah is a student at New Brunswick Bible Institute in Canada. Here he is suppose to be helping with motions to the song "Strange and Wonderful". I believe he was a little embarassed to be seen with us. He is the son of Scott (and Arlene) Porter who pastors Head of the River Baptist Church in Cutler, Maine. I always love going up there. It is one of the most beautiful places in America....the sights AND the people!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Strange and Wonderful

tags: Maine Coffeehouse New Brunswick Bible Institute NBBI Machias, ME Strange and Wonderful Canada Head of the River Baptist Baptist

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Bear Trap Ranch

2008-02-13T00:19:00.000-05:00

Bear Trap Ranch is an InterVarsity Retreat and Outdoor Recreation Center located in the Rockies near Colorado Springs, CO. Looks like I will be traveling to Bear Trap Ranch in April (17th-19th) to perform and lead in a time of worship.

Isn't this going to be fun?! I haven't been in the Rockies in quite a while. I love the mountains....my favorite place to be. Can you tell I am excited?

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Mile of Sunshine Boulevard

tags: InterVarsity Bear Trap Ranch Colorado Springs, CO Rockies Mountains Conference

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Evolution .... talk about Blind Faith

2008-02-12T13:02:00.000-05:00

For the last few weeks many churches around the globe have been going through Focus on the Family sponsored The Truth Project. It is a study on the Christian Worldview. It is an excellent study. We, too, are going through the curriculum at Forest Park Community Church.

Last night, we were on the topic: "Science: What is True?" Wow, there was a whole lot of information instructor Del Tackett poured out....with the disclaimer that there is a vast source of info which time does not allow to be discussed. Several evolutionists were quoted and I was reminded of how one-sided academia has become concerning the ongoing battle of Evolution vs. Creation. Here is a quote from George Wald, (1906 - 1997) Professor of Biology at Harvard University.
"The reasonable view was to believe in spontaneous generation; the only alternative, to believe in a single, primary act of supernatural creation. There is no third position. For this reason many scientists a century ago chose to regard the belief in spontaneous generation as a "philosophical necessity." It is a symptom of the philosophical poverty of our time that this necessity is no longer appreciated. Most modern biologists, having reviewed with satisfaction the downfall of the spontaneous generation hypothesis, yet unwilling to accept the alternative belief in special creation, are left with nothing."
And later in the same article he says, "One has only to contemplate the magnitude of this task to concede that the spontaneous generation of a living organism is impossible. Yet here we are as a result, I believe, of spontaneous generation."
From "The origin of life" Scientific American August 1954 p.46

Now, talk about blind faith!
Psalm 53
1 The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Two Wrongs

tags: evolution George Wald Creation Theory Focus on the Family Psalm 53 The Truth Project Del Tackett Blind Faith

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The Beautiful Face of IC 342

2008-02-11T15:10:00.000-05:00

Check out the Top Ten Astronomy Pictures of 2007, and especially #1: IC 342. The power of the Mayall 4-meter telescope at Kitt Peak in Arizona reveals the true beauty of this galaxy. Almost all the stars in the image are actually in our Galaxy, much closer than IC 342 (imagine looking out a dirty window to see a bird sitting on a fence to get an idea of what’s going on). But look at it! The arms trace out the births of countless .... (read more)

Awesome photos. Absolutely Awesome Creator!

Psalm 19

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. 3 There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. 4 Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Strange and Wonderful

tags: IC 342 Astronomy top ten list Mayall 4-meter telescope Kitt Peak Arizona Psalm 19 Galaxy Creator Genesis

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Rend the Heavens

2008-02-11T08:03:00.000-05:00

A short three weeks ago, Keith Mohr, president of indieheaven.com, passed on an up and coming band named 'Rend the Heavens'. I found them over on IH and decided to take a listen. I love their stuff and would like to encourage all to check them out.

Rend the Heavens is based out of Franklin, Tennessee. They have energetic music with great lyrics and powerful messages. This week I introduced their song simply called 'Holy' to our congregation. Here are the words:

HOLY
Verse 1:
Lord, there's a longing in my heart God, Holy
Want to know you as you are God, Holy
Here as I'm hoping like a child, All my dreams will come alive
Dreams to hear the angels singing Holy,
Dreams to heal the sick and see your glory
And You coming closer now I feel, nothing's ever been so real
Chorus:
Oh, and I want to sing from my heart, You are holy
O Beautiful One, I will sing, You are holy
Verse 2:
God, broken Lamb upon the altar, holy,
Want to stare until my life is holy
And You, glowing eyes so full of love,
You are all I'm dreaming of........
Bridge:
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, You are worthy

Awesome song that has you shouting from the rooftops how holy and worthy our God truly is! The congregation at Forest Park Community Church loved it as I do. Go check out Rend the Heavens.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

tags: indie indieheaven.com Keith Mohr Rend the Heavens Holy Franklin, TN Aaron Sternke Christian Music Forest Park Community Church Indie Christian Music

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Shoebox at #1 on Indieheaven Fan Faves

2008-02-08T10:28:00.000-05:00

Thanks to the voting, Shoebox has made it up to the #1 spot at the Indieheaven.com's Fan Faves, at the time of this writing. Shoebox was a creation to remind us all of the future we have as believers in Christ. Life may be hard, really hard.....or you can live on easy street. But when we move on.....life is well.....awesome. Lots of people remember their past, like high school days as their glory days. Before too long, they have all this baggage and nothing to live for in the future. I call this baggage a shoebox filled with the stuff. It could be promises of past loves or how we envisioned our life when we were younger...and it just did not turn out like we thought it should. We know that this life is just a glimpse of the one to come...better days are ahead. So, this is a song of encouragement and hope.

I had this song started with a couple of verses penned out. When I went to record in Atlanta, it was just something I was working on. My producer said, "Hey, that's pretty cool. Change the chorus and let's record this song." So, we finished it that week. Take a listen. AND keep voting!

Shoebox
I’ve got a shoebox underneath my arm,
Yeah, its been draggin’ me down way too long.
Filled with empty dreams that never came true
I bet we all have got a box or two.

Chorus:
I’m letting go
Of all the things that are pulling me down
Now that I know
There’s so much for me than what’s come before
I’ve done made up my mind
Not wasting no more time
I’m leaving it behind

I’m tired of thinking ‘bout what might have been
How I could change my life and live it again
That’s just a lie trying to run me down
My better days are all in front of me now.

© 2006 Too Much Records.
Written by Chris Carder and Mac Powell.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

tags: Shoebox Better Days Indieheaven.com Fan Faves Chris Carder Music Vote

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Trust CD on Sale!

2008-02-08T06:50:00.000-05:00

Trust CD is up for sale for $11.00! That is eleven bucks. This is an exclusive offer and will not last long. So, please check it out!

Here is some of the guts of the project:

Executive Producer: Mac Powell
Produced and arranged by Mac Powell and Chris Carder.
All songs, except where noted, recorded at The Bat Cave in Marietta, Georgia.

Engineered by Shawn Lewis.

1000 Tongues produced and recorded at Forest Park Studios, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Engineered by Chris Carder and Terry Steiden.

Mixed by Kelsey Smith in Vancouver, Washington.

Chris Carder – Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitars
Scott Klopfenstein – Drums
Pat Malone – Bass
Brad Avery – Electric Guitars
Shawn Lewis – Electric Guitars
Dave Clo – Electric Guitars
Kip Bell – Electric Guitars
Tim Donaldson – Cellos on ‘Trust’ and 1000 Tongues
Scotty Wilbanks – Keyboards
Background Vocals – Mac Powell, Shawn Lewis and Chris Carder.
Choir on Trust – Aimee Powell, Mac Powell, John Powell, Jessica Bailey, Corey Brown, Annie Downs, Brad Avery, Shawn Lewis, and Chris Carder.

Brad Avery and Mac Powell appear courtesy of Third Day.
Shawn Lewis appears courtesy of Hyper Static Union and Consuming Fire Productions.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

tags: Trust Trust CD Mac Powell Brad Avery Hyper Static Union Sale Consuming Fire Productions Dave Clo

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Praise songs this week

2008-02-08T06:06:00.000-05:00

I had a blast this week leading the praise sets at Forest Park Community Church located in Louisville, Kentucky. We used the Todd Agnew song, "In the Middle of Me", as the 'call to worship' and it just got better and better. One song that rocked my world was the old Vineyard song, "Exalt the Lord". It has echoes in it and tells of God's holiness. It is really powerful. The congregation was wailing on it also....it was special. Here is the set list:

In the Middle of Me by Todd Agnew
A Thousand Hallelujahs by Mark Roach
We Lift You Up by Glenn Packiam
Kindness by Tomlin, Giglio, and Reeves
Exalt the Lord by Cindy Rethmeier
Give Us Clean Hands by Charlie Hall
Communion–Facedown by Matt Redman

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

tags: Worship Todd Agnew Vienyard Worship Praise Set Exalt the Lord In the Middle of Me Cindy Rethmeier

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Yeah....Loved that game!

2008-02-04T07:06:00.000-05:00

We all heard the last two weeks that basically there was little chance that the New York Giants would be able to overcome the unstoppable New England Patriots machine. You know, the greatest team in the NFL. The greatest offense in history with that playboy Joe Namath type do no wrong quarterback. In the opposing corner, a mild, humble slinger who cherishes not desiring the limelight, but insists on allowing his play to be the topic of the roporters. Eli Manning turned the upset of his life and I enjoyed every last moment of that game!

So, here is one for the underdog who played the best game of this short century. And for sure, New England will now be remembered not for the 18-0 start of this year, but for a task unfinished....being the greatest team of all time. And go figure, it was Don Shula's birthday. What a present for the former coach of the undefeated world champion Miami Dolphins of 1972. Check out last nights game nfl.com

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: From Many Waters (Plus all the songs from Trust)

tags: NFL New England Patriots New York Giants Eli Manning Superbown 42 Joe Namath

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Strange and Wonderful - The Video

2008-02-03T03:10:00.000-05:00

Video Link

Captured at a coffeehouse in July of 2007 at Forest Park Community Church. A tune I co-wrote (barely) with Mac Powell, of the band Third Day. I have loved singing this song around the globe and always feel the power of God's anointing while singing it. It is definitely a favorite everywhere I have travelled.

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: Strange and Wonderful (Plus all the songs from Trust)

tags: strange and wonderful video coffeehouse Mac Powell Third Day Forest Park Community Church indie

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Check out Shelley Jennings!

2008-01-23T20:25:00.000-05:00

This is Shelley Jennings! She has a heart for God and man she can throw down the vocals. She has some great energy and her songs are great. You can find her at shelleyjennings.com and at indieheaven.com

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

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Hot Hot offer from Indieheaven.com

2008-01-23T20:09:00.000-05:00

Hey Christian Independent Musicians check out this offer from Indieheaven I was made aware of yesterday. I have been a member for almost a year and there is a wealth of equipping here. These folks are serious about partnering with us! Check them out!
Chris

Here is the offer:

If you are an independent musician, band, songwriter, soloist, worship
leader, we have a special offer for you!

For a limited time, Indieheaven is offering your first month of
membership for just 1 penny! It's our "Penny for Your Thoughts"
membership offer! Try us out for a month for just a penny, and let us
know what you think!

Go to: http://www.indieheaven.com/presignup.php

And, after you join us, go over to our CIA Summit conference website
and register for our indie music seminar coming up the end of March near
Nashville, TN. Our Indieheaven members get a great discount! We don't
mind if you join Indieheaven, and then register for the Summit as a
member, that's why we're making this excellent offer! Go to:
http://www.ciasummit.com/

There are 3 incredible events at The CIA Summit.
Tom Jackson is holding a rare Nashville area workshop for a very
affordable price! Go to:
http://www.ciasummit.com/info/tom-jackson-seminar-information/

Our Good friends from CMS Productions are holding their 2nd Nashville
Songwriter Bootcamp. Go to:
http://www.ciasummit.com/info/songwriters-bootcamp-information/

And check out our schedule for the CIA Summit at:
http://www.ciasummit.com/info/cia-summit-schedule/

And, don't forget about our Momentum Awards! Voting continues until the
end of January, and then we announce the final 5 artists in 15
categories! To vote, go to:
http://www.indieheaven.com/momentum_awards.php

We're excited about everything happening here on Indieheaven! Watch for
our DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD AD in the 5th Anniversary issue of RELEVANT
MAGAZINE that hits in March.

Watch for a new compilation CD featuring the TOP20INDIE songs of 2008!

We've partnered with INDELIBLE CREATIVE GROUP (http://www.indelibleonline.com/)
and WORD Distribution for the first of 3 TOP20INDIE Comps! Release date
for the first comp is March 4, 2008!

In closing...
If you were a member in the past, consider coming back! Check out all
new features we have recently added at:
http://www.indieheaven.com/presignup.php

If you have never been a member of Indieheaven, NOW is a great time to
check us out. We would love to have you with us! Go to:
http://www.indieheaven.com/presignup.php

Check out our new Non-Profit for Independent Christian Musicianaries!
Go to: http://www.cialliance.org/
We're excited about the Alliance! We're creating the next wave in
Christian Music!

Thanks for your time, we hope to hear from you soon!
Keep up the excellent faith-work!
Keith Mohr
President
Indieheaven
http://www.indieheaven.com/
The Christian Independent Alliance
http://www.cialliance.org/

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

tags: Indieheaven
The Christian Independent Alliance Christian Independent Musicians INDELIBLE CREATIVE GROUP CIA Summit Artists chris carder music listing christian music download music music mp3 indie

Trust songs at www.amiestreet.com

2008-01-09T11:12:00.000-05:00

I have posted the songs from my Trust CD at amiestreet.com and you have the opportunity to purchase them at really....really low cost. The songs right now are free or only .09 .... But with every purchase they go up a little. Why don't you check 'em out right now. While you are there,
there is a place where you can 'fan me' and recommend a song as well - like 'Trust'.
And please let your friends know as well.

To purchase the songs go to: http://amiestreet.com/artist/21577

or click the photo below

Thanks!

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

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Carder nominated for 2008 Momentum Awards!

2008-01-05T22:35:00.000-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
Chris Carder has been nominated as “Contemporary Artist of the Year” and his song “Trust” has been nominated as “Song of the Year”.

IndieHeaven’s Momentum Awards
Louisville, KY, January 5th, 2008 – IndieHeaven.com, the leading organization supporting Independent artists in Christian music, is pleased to announce that Chris Carder has been nominated as " Contemporary Artist of the Year" in the 3rd annual "Momentum Awards". His title cut, “Trust”, from his latest release has also been nominated as “Song of the Year”. These prestigious awards will be handed out at the upcoming IndieHeaven CIA Summit2008 conference March 29, 2008.

IndieHeaven founder and CIA Summit director Keith Mohr states, "It's important to recognize and applaud the efforts made in recent years by artists who are independent. By providing them the recognition they have earned, we hope to increase their platform and awareness. There are many independent artists who are doing an incredible job with their music and most importantly their mission. We look forward to the awards being a part of our annual artist’s conference." Visit www.ciasummit.com for more information about the Christian Independent Alliance Summit.

“The music and writing style Indieheaven artist Chris Carder has proven to be unique in the Contemporary Christian music genera and it stems from the fact that he has spent the past three decades traveling the planet sharing his encouraging music. Most agree that Chris’ sound is infectiously fun while still being undeniably Christian. When Chris is not traveling, he can be found in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the Worship Leader at Forest Park Community Church (in Jeffersontown) and is a husband, a father of two, a sports nut, and a seeker of God's never-ending blessings.”

To register your vote for Chris Carder as the “Contemporary Artist of the Year” and his song “Trust” as “Song of the Year”in the 2008 Momentum awards, please visit http://www.indieheaven.com/momentum_awards.php

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

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A Day in Life

Ride to glory: Motocross crash at FCA camp takes the life of local teen

Dylan First Memorial

In Dallas, GA on the 29th

Honduras Bound!

Courageous

Indieheaven.com song contest!

You Can Call On Him

Life's Struggle of an Old Man

Set list on April 3rd

Go (A Day in Life)

Eastside Baptist Leadership Retreat

California Dreamer

Official 2008 Indieheaven Shirt!

Thanks www.indieheaven.com

In Concert with Belinda Jane

Home Again...Old and New Music, too.

Gigging with Belinda Jane!

Concord Baptist Church: Clermont, GA

Messynger Cafe Concert!

Summer tour booking

Grace Baptist Coffeehouse

Sunday's Praise List-May 24th, 2009

Vote for "That's Why"

Chris Carder Fan Book

2009 Rock the Block Festival

Strange and Wonderful up the IH charts!

volumMonster.com

Belinda Jane music

Psalm 30

Fotos by Cheri from the 2009 CIA Summit

Follow Chris Carder

'Strange and Wonderful' Winter Retreat

Ice Storm, Big Move, 2009 CIA Summit

Christmas is coming.......

Home for the Holidays

Canton, Georgia Concert

Home from Tombstone, Arizona!

Off to Tombstone, Arizona

God help us

Gigging at Kentucky Harvest Festival

New video: Mile of Sunshine Boulevard

Rock the Block Festival in Louisville

Windstorm 2008

Stormy Financial Season

Rock the Block

McCain unites the RNC

Mullet Bay on St. Simons Island, GA

Don Young on ANWR: the truth on drilling

How do you move?

Day 2 at the ECHO CONFERENCE

Dallas, Texas this weekend

Check out this Vocano in Chile

Singing in the Rocky Mountains!

Easter Sunday

Acoustic Stage at CIA Summit!

Losing.....slowly!

Sunday service...March 16th, 2008

Big Loser

Grandma's Spinach Soufflé

House Concerts in Your Home

Yamaha Motif XS8 .... Sweet!

2 Days Left to Vote!

Larry Norman flies home!

Shared 'Hallelujah' during Church Service

Earliest Easter of our life!

Who is this guy?

Top Five Finalist for 2008 Momentum Award!

Rockin' Ron at KBCU-FM 88.1

healing bananas

From an article by thisisby.us/ and there is a lot more than what I have listed.

t00-m0ch,Chrischristophercarder.comsong: You Came Alongtags: bananas healing powers Anemia Blood Pressure Brain Power Heartburn Christian music Rock chris carder you came along this is by usall mp3 downloadable songs priced: $0.99current release TRUST $13.00 (order online )

What Others are saying of the Trust CD!

Moon is turning red.....sort of.....

Fidel Castro Resigns Cuban Presidency

The Mayflower Compact-1620 A.D.

Tom Petty at Forest Park Community Church!

Trust reviewed at The Christian Manifesto

A little fun in Maine

Bear Trap Ranch

t00-m0ch,
Chris

christophercarder.com

song: You Came Along

tags: bananas healing powers Anemia Blood Pressure Brain Power Heartburn Christian music Rock chris carder you came along this is by us

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