For his new record, the story of your life, matthew west did something unusual. Story of your life book bundle matthew west official. An ingenious idea made into an incredible testament to gods power in individual lives, wests album captures the heart and soul of his fans as he belts out. The story of your life is another great album, by such a talented singersongwriter.
Following something to say, it was inspired by west s desire to metaphorically turn the microphone around and let his fans share their stories through his gift for songwriting. Each day is an amazing new gift from god and should be lived with joy, grace, and gratitude. Meet broken girl, a victim of sexual abuse who embraced healing. The first radio single was my own little world that charted at no. The story of your life interactive journey by matthew west. Matthew west the story of your life lyric video hd high quality publication date. The album, the story of your life, was released october 5, 2010, and according to west, is a response to thousands of life stories his fans shared with him. When west was beginning to write his new album, he asked fans to send in personal experiences telling the story of their lives. Mark lowry i dont have enough faith to be an atheist. Editors notes matthew west based the songs on the story of your life personal tales submitted by his fans. This is the story of your life and its a story worth telling oh ooh oooh breathe in deep feel your heart still beating lets go see the reason youre alive oh you are here and love is up to something so take your fear and leave it all behind this is the story of your life you decide how the rest is gonna read this is your chance between the lines. Matthew west the story of your life troops slide w lyrics.
So sings grammynominated recording artist matthew west on his bestselling album the story of your life. More than 10,000 tales of hope, perseverance, and redemption poured in. Inspiring stories of god at work in people just like you by matthew west, angela. West occasionally ghostwrites for secular artists, too, but this is a thoroughly christian album. He wrote the album during a twomonth mountain cabin retreat as he read 10,000 letters from fans who wanted to share their stories.
The first radio single was my own little world that. The end result was the 2010 release of an elevensong album that tells of. In this unique album, he pays tribute to their joys and sorrows. Matthew joseph west born april 25, 1977 in downers grove, illinois is a christian singer who was raised in a suburb of chicago, il. The story of your life interactive journey by matthew west the story of your life interactive journey book. In 2010, grammynominated recording artist matthew west stepped outside his own life and recorded an album inspired by the lives of more than 10,000 listeners who sent me their stories. When he opened up this opportunity to his fans, the message spread quickly and soon almost 10,000 stories were submitted. Rather than write about what he was experiencing in his life, he asked his fans to submit the stories of their lives. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours. The story of your life by matthew west 5099922650429.
Who knew 2 years ago today when i was blind sided with needing a kidney transplant, that i would be writing a book. Matthew west to release the story of your life book. Yesterdays failures, losses, and even sins are behind you and forgiven. The christian singersongwriter read through over 15,000 letters to distill these accounts of hardship and hope into a batch of bittersweet, ultimately life affirming tunes.
The story of your life by matthew west, angela thomas. The son of a minister, he grew up in the front pew listening to his mom harmonize and following her lead. The second chance you never thought youd get the question is will you do something with it or spend your days. In this new book, matthew develops that theme, showing how everyones life is a story in progress and how knowing that. Shop the official matthew west online store for exclusive matthew west products including shirts, hoodies, music, accessories, books, tour merchandise and more.
Matthew west the story of your life lyrics genius lyrics. Sharing our story with someone or listening to others stories bolsters us, gives us courage, gives us hope. In this gift book devotional, contemporary singer and songwriter matthew west reminds you that gods mercies are fresh every day. It includes five sessions that feature teaching presentations by matthew set in the mountain cabin where he wrote. Video of my first book signing victory through the journey. I plan to buy the book that goes along with the album. Story of your life is a science fiction novella by american writer ted chiang, first published in starlight 2 in 1998, and in 2002 in chiangs collection of short stories, stories of your life and others. This is the story of your life, and its worth telling from the title song. Matthew west, the story of your life cd 5 minutes for books. Matthew wests new book is all about finding your true identity. The songs will bless you and the stories behind the songs will capture your heart and likely bring you to tears. If you need immediate assistance regarding this product or any other, please call 1800christian to speak directly with a customer service representative.
Adding author to his list of accolades, west has written five books to date. Broken girl family tree my own little world one less strong enough survivors the healing has begun the reason for the world the story of your life to me two houses. West was transformed by the experience, and now others can be too with the story of your life. Inspiring stories of god at work in people just like you. Matthew west knows his pop music, having written tunes for everyone from natalie grant to point of grace, and the story of your life is filled with the same hooky uplift he brings to his hiredgun work. He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. Matthew has truly been blessed by god with incredible talent, and a love and passion for people.
Matthew west, a contemporary christian artist, wrote this book with the help of many personal stories that were sent to him and a dear friend, and author, angela thomas. The end result was the 2010 release of an elevensong album that tells of heartache and happiness, abuse, divorce, cancer survival and adoption, drawn from. The first single from matthew west s new album, my own little world was released on august 23, 2010. The book from west comes as a followup to his bestselling, latest cd the story of your life where he received 10,000 personal stories from individuals in every state in the u. For his newest project story of your life singersongwriter matthew west asked his listeners to submit their stories. In 2010, grammynominated recording artist matthew west stepped outside his own life and recorded an album inspired by the lives of more than 10,000 listeners who sent him their stories. For his new record, matthew west did something unusual.
On how personal the story of your life singersongwriter gets in his new book west. When grammynominated recording artist matthew west started. The story of your life by matthew west on amazon music. The song tells the true story of a young man named jordan a preachers kid and an.
The album was produced by brown bannister and pete kipley. Senior producer contemporary christian singer matthew west s acclaimed 2011 release, the story of your life, was a unique achievement. Matthew wests fourth studio album, the story of your life, is perhaps the closest thing to a concept album to come out of christian music in recent years. His name is matthew west, and his latest album is called the story of your life. Provided to youtube by universal music group the story of your life matthew west the story of your life. The christian artist says living an authentic life shouldnt be measured by the number. The story of your life is the fourth studio album by contemporary christian musician matthew west. When grammynominated recording artist matthew west started writing his topselling new album, the story of your life sparrow, 2010 he asked fans to submit personal experiences. The story of your life deluxe edition by matthew west. He received thousands upon thousands of responses from over 20 countries, and turned the stories into this record.
One of the best concept albums to come out of christian music in recent memory, matthew wests the story of your life is a response to thousands of life stories. Matthew west has done it again, what a great album. It was released on october 5, 2010 through sparrow. West was transformed by the experience, and now others can be too with the story of your life dvd. The story of your life interactive journey, which leads readers deeper into their own stories with insightful teaching, questions for further discussion, and 40 pages of guided journaling. Give this christmas away, the story of your life, forgiveness, today is day one and his latest, hello, my name is. The story of your life cd matthew west official online store. The story of your life devotional by grammynominated recording artist matthew west and bestselling author angela thomas, containing dozens of the reallife stories matthew collected. For the matthew west album, see the story of your life. Story of your life devotional book story of your life interactive book story of your life interactive dvd story of your life journal. Upon its release, the story of your life garnered attention from cnn, fox news, billboard magazine, country weekly, aols, and more. The story of your life interactive journeyharvest house.
An ingenious idea made into an incredible testament to gods power in individual lives, matthew west s new album, the story of your life, captures the heart and soul of his fans as he belts out. Long story short, matthew asked his fans to write him stories of their lives. Matthew west the story of your life lyric video hd high. Matthew west s fourth studio album, the story of your life, is perhaps the closest thing to a concept album to come out of christian music in recent years. It was released on october 5, 2010 through sparrow records. The story of your life by matthew west video of first. When matthew asked fans to share their stories, he received thousands of replies.
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