Grace….it’s the one word
that can describe, define, and explain who I am and why
my life makes sense. You see, I didn’t grow up knowing
about grace but once it got a hold of me, I was never the
same. That’s the real stuff. Here are a few details….
I grew up in the “country” in the small drive through
town of Eros, Louisiana (which is near Calhoun, which is
near the “big” town of Monroe!). I am the youngest of 12
children, yes, 12! Music was always a big part of my
family but it wasn’t until later did I finally know why.
In 1996, I moved to Dallas, Texas and through a series of
events, some painful, all divine, I ended up at Grace
Community Church a couple of years later. (Here is where
I’ll insert a huge thanks to my husband who made it his
mission to invite me to Grace: Thanks honey, you’re the
best!) It was there where God began doing a number on my
heart of stone and would soon show me what it truly meant
to be forgiven and set free. In May of 2000, I finally
“got it” and surrendered my entire life to Christ. That
was where the turning point occurred and although I
haven’t forgotten where I came from, I really haven’t
looked back since.
From that point on, I began songwriting and my passion
for worship and for leading worship was birthed. That was
over ten years ago and the flame of that passion is still
burning strong for my God who lifted me out of the pit of
my sorrow and my sin. I will never tire of giving him
thanks and striving to always craft a song that tells the
story of his redemption over me….”For Jesus redeemed me
from the grave’s deep, with no condemnation, no burden or
grief, I stand before the King of kings…” Amen!
I make Plano, Texas my home and am blessed with my
awesome husband, Claude, my sweet little brown eyed girl,
Ava, and my little blued eyed guy, Shepard…oh, and don’t
forget the large, unruly cat named Buster who loves to
“help” me write songs at the piano.
I hope you are blessed and encouraged by my music, I hope
you can tell how grateful I am through the lyrics, and
most of all, I hope you are drawn nearer to the God of
all creation who delights in making all things new.
TUG (Thank U God)
Rebecca ><>