Friends I am super excited to share the release of my 4th music project with you. These 13 original songs are born from the realization that, far too often, I get in my own way causing me to miss out on the better opportunities God has for me. Bigger Than Me | Album Release
Many times when doors do not open while we are on our journey we internalize it, get mad, or even feel like we are a failure. The truth is that door may not be what God has planned for you and your life. Sure you can try to force your way in the door, but does that ever really have a happy ending? When the Lord opens a door for you no person, place, or thing will be able to close that door.
“Bigger Than Me,” tells the story of redemption, healing, spiritual renewal, and the Greatness of God, from the stories of everyday people.
One of the things I love most about this project is it’s not just my story. Many of the songs on the project are the stories from other people’s triumphs. Take track 2 “Come Find Me (Logan’s Song)” which he asked me to write for him. Each song has a story and in the coming months I will be sharing the stories behind the songs but in the meantime, I hope “Bigger Than Me” brings joy, comfort, hope, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all who take the time to listen to it. We all have a story, and though an arm of LeBaker Music focuses on Leadership, the best example I know of true servant leadership is Jesus. May this project, dedicated to Him bless your soul.
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This song is an Inspirational Soprano Duet. Written by James and Judith Baker specifically for Judith and the talented Soprano Stephanie Coburn Fuller. Enjoy Our Song | Story Behind Song
The song is the last track featured on Judith’s album In Spirit and Truth, This beautiful baroque feeling song is real, raw, emotional and for those who love the high notes high starting out in the key of E flat. Stefanie and Judith trade off nailing those high Soprano notes. Can you tell who is singing what?
Story Behind Song
Judith, Doug and Stefanie recording day 2005
What can I say about Stefanie! Where do I start? I wanted to use a song that we have done several times but I felt that God had a plan for this CD and had His own songs He wanted laid on the tracks. I asked the Lord to give us a song and to my surprise my fabulous husband co-wrote it with me.
Drawing lyrics from the Bible identifying God as “King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, I wanted a song that gave God Praise and Thanks for all He has done in my life. Consequently, completing the very last song on the project, my 2nd album, but 1st album of all original, phew, a life long dream is now completed.
I took Stefanie to the studio and check this out – we all know “7” is God’s number for completion. Consequently, this project is finished! This amazing duet is the last track, the last song written, and the last track to be recorded. When I arrived to pick up Stefanie my speedometer was on all 7’s! It was a confirmation for me that this project had God’s blessing as we neared completion. God speaks to us in so many ways if we just pay attention.
Production Notes
We got to the studio and she vocals blending beautifully. The song superseded my expectations. The first time I heard it I cried because I was so humbled at what God had done. To hear Stefanie’s angelic voice blending with mine it was a dream come true. Stefanie asked, “Was it that bad?” Doug laughed because he knew what was going on. This song is such a blessing to me, I still cry when I have a quiet moment to listen to it and meditate on the fact that I wouldn’t even be here if it weren’t for God and His mercy. All the Glory belongs to Him.
Let me take a moment and share why I choose Doug to produce the music on In Spirit and Truth. We met in college back in the day as they say. Doug was writing original music and completing arrangements for our college performances so I knew he was very talented. Further, I knew we could work together and create something amazing to the Glory of God. To put it another way Doug could put into music what I heard in my head. They only person I have been able to work with who can do this better is me, but I am not a producer. At least not yet, my husband keeps encouraging me to learn the craft. Who knows I just may produce my next album.
Check out our video for “Our Song”
Lyrics
(Verse 1) I don’t know how I’ve come this far but it’s only by Your grace. I can’t believe here’s another day I’m alive to bring You praise, So with our hands and hearts held high, You are my strength and my might. You calm the storm and raging sea. You did that for me, for me, For someone like me.
(Chorus) It’s not our song because it’s Your song. All the Glory belongs to You! You made a sacrifice and laid down Your life. Something no one else could do. You are Almighty One, Savior and Friend, Savior and Friend Blessed One who took our sins. You are King of Kings and Lord of Lord’s, This is our song.
(Verse 2) I wandered through a vast wasteland to find You there all along. I cried to You in troubled times and You only made me strong. We see Your works and wondrous deeds, We exalt You Lord on High! You have every part of me, Every deepest part of me, of me, Of someone like me.
(Bridge) We offer up this song to You, it’s the least we can do. You are Abba Father glorious Lord, Its You we adore. We give You thanks, we give You praise! Forever (Forever) and ever (and ever) And ever (Praise You Lord) And ever (Hallelujah!) (dovetails into key change)
(Chorus) Repeat Chorus
(End Tag) You are King of Kings and Lord of Lords The Bles-sed One This is our song! Our Song!
An Inspirational, Folk-type, Americana lullaby Judith wrote for her children when they were toddlers. She used to sing the chorus to them at night. The prayer featured in the song is the prayer they would say together. This song is a favorite with Moms and Kids. Enjoy Mama’s Song (Judith’s Lullaby) | Story Behind Song
Story Behind Song
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I’ll never forget the first time I heard Bob Carlisle’s song “Butterfly Kisses.” Don’t ever ask me to sing it because I have a hard time getting through the song without tearing up. I though, “What a great song!” Then I had an idea, why not use the talent God gives us to leave something unique and memorable behind for your children, and their children, and so on. I was inspired and wrote “Judith’s Lullaby.” I wanted a simple song for my children to remember their ole mom by.
Precious Moments
Cute Toddlers Zoey & Sergio
My daughter Zoey was three and couldn’t say “Judith’s Lullaby.” My son was just a toddler. Zoey simplified it and referred to the song as “Mama’s Song.” So, it became “Mama’s Song (Judith’s Lullaby).”
At night she would grin and say “Sing Mama’s Song.” Those were such precious times. I am so grateful, now that they are all grown up that I listened to the nudge from God to write this song. “Mama’s Song,” is one of my favorites.
Production Notes
Singing “Mama’s Song (Judith’s Lullaby)” at Levi’s baby Dedication, Battle Creek, MI
I recorded Zoey praying on a cassette tape, not knowing when or how I would ever be able to afford producing the song or an album for that matter.
By the time I was able to record this song my Zoey is a pre-teen. She was so embarrassed by her little prayer and wanted nothing to do with singing on the song. I thank God He gave me the insight to record her praying years ago. I insisted the prayer be included in the song even though the tape had warped over the years. My producer and I struggled to clean it up the best we could.
The best treat is my very own son, who is now an uber, sanguine, extroverted, comedian and actor, sings the child’s voice on the track. He was still young enough that mom couldn’t embarrass him. To God be the Glory! I am so grateful for my Zoey and Sergio John! Years later I would sing this at my nephew Levi’s baby dedication. A great song is always timeless!
Lyrics
(Intro – child sings) Sing me a lullaby, mommy, sing me a lullaby. Tell me that when I’m sleep, God will keep me safe and warm tonight. Please mommy sing me a lullaby, Sing me a lullaby, Mommy now I can sleep tonight.
(Verse 1) How can I sing, to a child so sweet and dear? What do I tell them when this world is so unclear? How do I ease their pain at times that’s hard to do? Yet my child, my sweet child I’ll find a song to sing to you.
(Chorus) And I’ll sing you a lullaby, to help you sleep tonight, I’ll tell you that when your sleep, God will keep you safe and warm tonight. Always remember that, I do love you! Believe in the Lord for He will pull you through.
(Verse 2) As you grow each day, growing as we must do, Learn to lean on God, have faith and trust Him too. Remember His sacrifice; He made for me and you. Trust Him, believe Him, and He’ll take care of you.
(Chorus) And I’ll sing you a lullaby, to help you sleep tonight, I’ll tell you that when your sleep, God will keep you safe and warm tonight. Always remember that, I do love you! Believe in the Lord for He will pull you through.
(Bridge with Descant) Sing me a lullaby, mommy, sing me a lullaby. Tell me that when I’m sleep, God will keep me safe and warm tonight. Please mommy sing me a lullaby, Sing me a lullaby, Mommy now I can sleep tonight
(Child’s Prayer) Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake. I pray the Lord my soul to take, God bless all the Mommies and Daddies And Grandmas and Grandpas And Brothers and Sisters In Jesus Name, Amen
(Closing Chorus) Lord give me a lullaby, give me a lullaby. Tell me that when their sleep, You will keep them safe and in your sight. Oh how I know that Your love is true. Thank you my Lord, I put my trust in you.
(End Tag) Spoken) Lord give me a lullaby Uh Hmmm….a lullaby. (Spoken by child) Goodnight mommy)
Inspired from a challenge here is the In Spirit and Truth | Story Behind Song. While I was a Choir member and attended Boise First Church of the Nazarene, in Boise, Idaho. Our Music Minister, Royce Mitchell (Liberty Quartet Founder) challenged each of us as choir members. He shared John 4:23-24.
Royce impressed upon me that our job is worshiping with everything we have, not just showing up and going through the motions of being in a choir or on a praise team. Every choir member adds to worship and every choir member is a worship leader.
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“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” John 4:23-24 (King James Version).
Worship or Going Thru the Motions
It’s no secret I have been a singer all my life. According to my mother, I performed professionally at the ripe old age of four. At the age of 33, I believe the Lord called me to use my gifts and talents to serve Him. Largely, that is how the music for his project was born. I began writing songs for the Lord that are now on this project. I continue to have a burning desire to honor the Lord in this manner. Consequently, this is more than an “x” in a box, or crossing off an item from my to-do list. To put it another way, Worship is now a way of life, a lifestyle for me. All thanks to Royce and this challenge. I have never looked at how I worship the Lord the same.
Lyrics
(Verse 1) But an hour is coming and now is When the true worshipers shall worship the Father In Spirit and Truth For such people the Father seeks To be His worshipers God is Spirit and those who worship Him Must worship in Spirit and Truth
(Chorus) In Spirit and Truth In Spirit and Truth For we must worship In Spirit and Truth
(Repeat Verse and Chorus)
(Bridge) God is Spirit and I will worship Him I will worship in Spirit and Truth
(Chorus) Repeat Chorus
(End Tag) (Spoken)We must worship Him In Spirit and Truth
Many times when doors do not open while we are on our journey we internalize it, get mad, or even feel like we are a failure. The truth is that door may not be what God has planned for you and your life. Sure you can try to force your way in the door, but does that ever really have a happy ending? When the Lord opens a door for you no person, place, or thing will be able to close that door.
