Visit in the Night
It’s been a long time since I’ve shared anything, but recently the Lord has stirred something deep within me. For a while now, I’ve been living a simple, peaceful, Christ-filled life. Ever since I truly surrendered everything to Jesus, the burdens that once ruled my mind—stress, worry, anxiety, fear, anger—have fallen away. My days are marked by the calm and love that only He can give. Each morning begins with coffee with Christ, quiet time in His presence, letting His Word wash over me.
But last night was different.
In the stillness of the night, I had a dream unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It was vivid—so real that it felt like I could reach out and touch Him. Jesus came to me in my sleep. The moment I saw Him, I broke down. I was crying uncontrollably, repenting for everything, repeating through sobs, “I’m sorry, Jesus… I’m so sorry.” I couldn’t lift my head. I felt completely unworthy to even look into His eyes.
And when I woke up, I was still crying—still yelling, “I’m sorry, Jesus!” The emotion, the presence, the weight of that moment carried right into my waking breath. It was as if His holiness followed me back into the room. His Word says, “A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” (Psalm 51:17) And in that moment, I understood that verse in a way I never had before.
Yet even in my brokenness, He met me with overwhelming love and mercy. Not judgment—mercy. Not shame—grace. Just like He always does.
Then He told me something completely unexpected. He told me I was to begin writing songs.
This shocked me. I’m not into music, I don’t play any instruments, and I’ve never once considered myself a songwriter. But when the Lord speaks, obedience is the only response. “We walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)
So—even though it’s far beyond my comfort zone—I’m going to give it a go. If God is calling me to write songs, then He will place the words, the melody, and the purpose in my heart. His promise stands: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.” (Psalm 32:8)
I don’t know where this path will lead, but I do know this: when Jesus visits you in the night, you do not stay the same. And when He gives you a calling, even one that makes no sense, you simply say:
“Here I am. Send me.” (Isaiah 6:8)
The next day I began walking the path that I believe God had placed before me. What had started as a quiet stirring in my heart quickly became something I could no longer ignore. I felt compelled to express what God was doing in my life, and the first way that took shape was through music.
My very first song was called “Forgotten in the Goal.” It came from a place of deep reflection—thinking about how easily we can become so focused on our own pursuits, ambitions, and struggles that we lose sight of the greater purpose God has for our lives. The words flowed naturally, almost as if they were being placed on my heart one line at a time.
With a little help from my new friend Frank Mceleny, those words were brought to life. Frank helped me shape the music that carried the message, and together we turned a simple idea into a song that reflected the beginning of something much bigger. Looking back, I can clearly see that God was already working behind the scenes, guiding each step.
From there, the skills the Lord had placed within me began to unfold in ways I had never fully realized before. Writing, producing, and creating became more than just hobbies—they became tools for sharing faith, truth, and testimony. Out of that calling,
Kingdom Songworks Records was born.
What began with a single song soon grew into many. Since that first step of obedience, I have written multiple songs and produced several albums, each one reflecting a different part of the journey God continues to lead me through. Music became another way to tell the story of transformation, redemption, and hope found in Christ.
Scripture reminds us that the gifts God places within us are meant to be used for His glory:
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”
— Colossians 3:23
And again:
“Sing unto the Lord a new song; sing unto the Lord, all the earth.”
— Psalm 96:1
These verses continually remind me that the purpose of this music is not recognition or success, but to honor God and share the message of Christ with others.
If you would like to follow this part of my journey, I invite you to visit my YouTube channel, where you can listen to the songs and watch the videos that have grown out of this calling. If the music speaks to you, please consider liking and subscribing. Your support helps me continue sharing the message God has placed on my heart.
This is only one part of the journey, but it is a reminder that when we step forward in faith—even in small ways—God can take that step and turn it into something far greater than we ever imagined.