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Did I tell you Kevin started playing with the worship team at our church last Fall?

Yep. He usually plays at church every other Sunday, and I can’t tell you how full I feel for him as he grows his relationship with God through music every day.

We were invited to a casual dinner for worship team members at our church’s office in Prattville a couple of weeks ago, and it was so fun to hang out with all the folks he’s been rehearsing/playing with at church!

We sat six to a table, and dined on chicken kebabs and banana pudding. Okay fine- there were other side dishes, but the banana pudding was INCREDIBLE! I don’t even really care for bananas, but I can’t believe I didn’t know about the amazingness that is banana pudding until I moved to the South. If you haven’t ever tried it, and aren’t allergic to bananas- you must experience a spoonful soon!

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Our (folding) table was covered in a simple, paper tablecloth that night, and a single yellow flower leaned against the rim of a blue mason jar in the middle of the table in front of me. Kevin sat to my left, and fellow worship team member, Ashley Wade, sat to my right.

I’ll never forget the first time I heard Ashley sing.

It was in May of last year, and it was the first time we had ever attended Centerpoint. I left the building with my sunglasses on that day (ifyaknowwhatImean)- largely in part because of the way her gift/spirit made me feel. Girl’s got a way with worship!

I shot some video footage of her and my hubby while they recorded some just-for-fun vocals and guitar at our house earlier this week. Click the play button on the video player below if you’d like to watch and listen:

I hope it leaves your shoulders feeling a little bit lighter, and your heart feeling a whole bunch’a happy!

PS- I look forward to sharing more music from Ashley and all the other talented folks on Centerpoint‘s worship team in the future!

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  1. Lisa T

    I just stopped in to check things out this evening and what a blessing I received! sniff, sniff. Absolutely beautiful! So moving, you all are so talented. Thank you for sharing your gifts.

  3. Kellie

    How lovely — thank you to you all for blessing us with your God-given gifts (even the videography is stunning).

  12. Marianne Olafsen Heymans

    It was beautiful! I enjoy starting my day with a cup of coffee, and reading your blog. It is very inspiring.. Thank you for sharing, and I am looking forward to hear more music:) With Love, all the way from Norway, Marianne.

  13. Kathy K.

    That is the first time I’ve heard someone sing like my grandmother, who by the way sang for the Boston Pops and in church. Warmed my heart, thank you. Ashley if you’re reading this, please never stop singing, your voice puts people at ease. Kevin looks so happy and right where he belongs, playing and recording music. He’s incredibly talented. Thank you for sharing.

    • Ashley

      Thank you Kathy! I don’t think I could stop singing even if I tried! There is so much to sing about when you’re singing to The Lord!

  14. Ter'e

    Simply beautiful. My heart was on the verge of bawling the whole time I listened to them. Ashley is just lovely. What a sweet voice.
    P.S. Kudos to our Kev and his darling talent and personality peeking thru some more. I got to see more of those tats. Nice, Kev. Nice.
    Nice way to start the day kids.

  15. Julie B. [Holland]

    Stuck with a bad cold , and this sure did life the spirits, Thank you both! Happy Weekend!

  17. Robbie Zeller

    Layla,

    Thank you for reminding me this morning how deeply loved i am by Christ!

  18. Laura Forman

    Love Ashley! She has been out at the Pike Road campus with us the past few weeks and I have loved hearing here sing…such a heart of worship! 🙂

  20. Moe

    WOW!!! What a talent!!! That is some instrument she’s working with. Kev is talented as always!!! Thanks for taking the time to shoot and arrange this amazing video. I am just sad that there is no cd to buy, I can’t get enough of this!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

  23. Nancy

    Thank you (Ashley, Kevin and Layla) for sharing your God given talents!!. Your love for the Lord is shining through. 🙂

  24. Leah

    This was just what I needed…
    My dad passed away unexpectedly last week…
    Thank you..

  26. Wendy M

    Ashley has a gorgeous voice, Kevin played and ‘mixed’ the song wonderfully, and you did an awesom job on the video. A total trifecta! Inspiring.

  29. Tami Bator

    Goosebumps, chills, and tears. Thank you for sharing and blessing all of us with such great talent.

  33. Jan

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
    “….how great your love is for me…” has me in tears; HIs love has carried us through some hard stuff recently; I don’t ever want to forget WHO we can lean on…

  36. shaunna

    LOVE. So thankful for the experiences you guys are having. You’re in our prayers always…and AMAZING talent, Ashley!!!
    🙂
    shaunna

  38. Cheryl

    Wow, Ashley has an amazing voice. What a blessing she is praising the Lord with it.
    Thank you for sharing with us.

  41. Terry

    “Bless the LORD, O my soul!”
    Beautiful voice, beautiful music and lyrics. And great job on the video, Layla! New career on the horizon?!
    Thank you for taking time to share!

  42. Michell

    I absolutely LOVE it!!!! I was filled with the feeling of peace. This is truly a gift from GOD. I thank you. P.S. I love to hear Kevin play his guitar.

  44. Jody

    Made me smile thinking of my hubby of 13 years and 4 kiddos later…I love this. Her voice! wow!

  47. Melissa

    So beautiful….so so beautiful. I will be singing it all day long. Thanks so much for sharing.