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The Answer & My Defender

October 6, 2017 by Kristin 8 Comments

Confession time: I have fought with people I love because I believe I know better and want to prove my point.

Jeremy Camp’s new album softened my stubborn soul and reminded me Jesus is The Answer and My Defender. Those are two of song titles and they remind me I don’t have to defend anything in my life that’s built upon my faith in Jesus, who is the true, unchanging answer to any of life’s questions.

“I know the answer, to every question
The one solution, to every fear
I know my helper, where it goes from
Jesus, He is the answer …”
– Jeremy Camp in “The Answer”

“You’re my defender
You fight for me
I will remember
You’re all I need
You are my healer
My remedy
Against the power of the unknown
And I will not stand alone
‘Cause You’re my defender …”
– Jeremy Camp in “My Defender”

There you go.

Jesus will fight for me because He’s
my helper, healer, answer, and defender.

{Tweet that.}

What a relief, really. Now, I hope I just remember these songs when I want to waste time proving my own point that probably doesn’t really matter anyway.

I also really like the songs “Never Stopped Loving” and “Carriers.” Truthfully, this whole CD is one my kids can expect to play in the minivan as we go about our everyday lives because it’s catchy and packed with the truth we all need to hear.

About the album

“The Answer” officially releases today from Sparrow. Watch some videos to learn more about this album: “Word of Life” (song story) and “The Answer.” You can also buy the album at iTunes or Amazon.

The album includes these 11 tracks:

  1. Word of Life
  2. My Defender
  3. The Answer
  4. Storm
  5. My Father’s Arms
  6. Never Stopped Loving
  7. Tell the Whole World
  8. Heaven’s Shore (Forevermore)
  9. Carriers
  10. Love So Great
  11. Awake O Sleeper

About the artist

Jeremy Camp has 12 years of accolades and accomplishments as a songwriter and recording artist, including four million albums sold. He’s been a part of more than 25 U.S. tours (headlining 18 of those) and has performed in more than 32 countries. Jeremy describes himself as “a minister who happens to play music as a way to minister.” Learn more about Jeremy Camp at his website.

Giveaway

And one of you can win your own copy! Use the Rafflecopter below between now and the end of Thursday, Oct. 12. A winner will be chosen randomly Friday, Oct. 13.

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Many thanks to Propeller Consulting LLC / FlyBy Promotions for both the CD I received in exchange for a review and the prize for the giveaway. These are my opinions. The winner is chosen randomly and subject to eligibility verification. If you have won this prize from another blog, you’re not eligible to win again.

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    October 6, 2017 at 10:40 am

    Looking forward to hearing these songs and downloading them. It’s amazing how God can use these songs to speak to my heart.

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 6, 2017 at 10:42 am

      God uses music to speak to my heart in big ways too. Maybe you’ll win this CD! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lisa notes says

    October 10, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    Me, too: “Confession time: I have fought with people I love because I believe I know better and want to prove my point.” Such futility in this! But I continue to mess up and do it too often. Praying it decreases more and more. Maybe I need some more Jeremy Camp myself. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 11, 2017 at 7:29 am

      Such futility! Thanks to stopping by, Lisa, even though I didn’t have my #PorchStories act together this week. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rebekah says

    October 12, 2017 at 10:45 am

    I’m listening to a lot of Tenth Avenue North, Kari Jobe, and Bethel. Thank you for the review – this looks like a good one!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 12, 2017 at 10:53 am

      Glad you entered!

      Reply
  4. leah says

    October 12, 2017 at 10:57 am

    This opportunity to win a CD helps people learn about the artist’s ministry. Whether or not I win, now I’ll start listening to his music!

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      October 12, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Enjoy! I’m glad you entered!

      Reply

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