Last week I had the privilege of participating in a songwriting event unlike anything I’ve ever done before. It all started about 18 months ago when Martin Smith, front man for Delirious, had a vision to start a charity that would be a vehicle for artistic works to be donated to the world’s poor.

About a year ago, twelve songwriters enthusiastically agreed to be part of songwriting and recording project that would be 100% given away. The list of writers: Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stu Garrard (Delirious?), Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Matt Redman, Martin Smith (Delirious?), Michael W. Smith, Darlene Zschech and me. Chris Tomlin was intending to come, but had to cancel because of illness. From the start, the chance to participate in this event felt like a gift.

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