Song Stories with John Mark McMillan

Song Stories With John Mark McMillan

“Future Past”
* Wanted to write something completely different. Didn’t want to write “Christian Songs”
* Jesus being the beginning and the end doesn’t mean anything to him, but him being “my beginning and my end” means everything.
* It’s not about the label of being a “Christian Artist”, it’s about the fact that Jesus has stained our lives and we have no other option.

“Sing My Love”
* Came from a time of worship where the power went out and she made a decision to keep leading worship, and seeing the passion of a worshipper in the congregation inspired something in her to write the song.

“Holy Ghost”
* Born out of a time of need. He needed help from the Lord.
* “holy ghost” in the song is literal, but also represents asking for help, and humbling yourself enough to ask for it.
* Making sure we recognize that without the Holy Spirit, we can’t do anything.
* When grace is removed, you figure out who you really are.
* The Borderland album was written after coming out of a hard season filled with anxiety.

“Heart Runs”
* Everything your heart is running after, you’re really running after me.

“How He Loves”
* Written when he lost a really close friend and wasn’t sure if he would ever have a friend again.
* It was a reminder of God’s love and His sacrifice, and His faithfulness.
* Sinking is a passive thing - passively being drawn into His grace.