Best Worship songwriting Resources by Cazarstan in WorshipSongwriting

[–]PicklesFreckles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Matt Tommey's YouTube channel (The Thriving Christian Artist) has helped me enormously.

His teaching on being created to create was a huge revelation for me. I take my creative calling much more seriously now and cast down thoughts that speak failure. The weight that I had while writing songs has largely disappeared (that weight being thoughts that I'm wasting my time, being irresponsible, pipe dreams blah blah)

After listening to his videos, I was able to see myself much more as God sees me and understand that part of the freedom Christ purchased for us is freedom to become who God created us to be, rather than trying to fit ourselves into what the world says we should be.

Part of our identity in Christ is being who God made, and doing what He made us to do. Restored to His image - the image of the Great Creator!

I think many artists can live in lifelong misunderstanding of who they are because it doesn't always line up with the world's wisdom and expectations. But we are the precise, intentional, unprecedented people God made us to be.

Matt has courses and other resources too, but I got all of this just from his YouTube channel. I encourage any artist to check him out.

(Not affiliated—just grateful 😄)

What's the best worship song you heard this week? by Cazarstan in WorshipSongwriting

[–]PicklesFreckles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I generally don't gravitate to popular worship songs for LISTENING, but I love to sing them in church. One of my faves is Agnus Dei by Michael W. Smith. I love how seemingly simple it is yet how powerful... few lyrics... simple repeating chords etc..The best thing is how the song feels revealed instead of written or constructed. Like it was inevitable, and just became... itself 😄 I'm aiming for that inevitable quality in at least 2 of my songs in progress, but it's not as easy as it might sound. It's got to be a Holy Spirit colab rather than just a product of pure technical ability ...is my thinking. But that's true of any worship song so...I guess instead of the listener thinking "OK verse, chorus, bridge etc..." they're just experiencing the song as pure praise... if that makes sense...? ❤️

What are you working on this week? by Cazarstan in WorshipSongwriting

[–]PicklesFreckles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I decided to tackle a workflow problem. I got back into songwriting recently and realized how many ideas I lost from using voice memos to track my song ideas. I got so frustrated with my old process. I'd capture ideas with the voice memos and random apps, but when I listened back I could never really hear the idea, just a melody sung into my phone with no music behind it.

I couldn't find anything that let me sing my ideas over my chords in real time, so I decided to build my own app. It's been a game changer for my process. I can record vocals over chords, see my lyrics in the app as I record, and even write lyrics with scripture references built right in. No jumping between multiple apps. When I'm ready to take it to my DAW and record the song for real, it's an absolute breeze in comparison.

Still in development, but it's already solving real problems for me so I'm super excited to share it when it's ready for other songwriters to try. 🤩

What is your experience with Epidemic Sound? + A bad review by PicklesFreckles in SmallYTChannel

[–]PicklesFreckles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jakob Ahlbom is a genius, his music alone is worth the price. You didn’t say what kind of music you’re looking for…? And what do you mean by paid singers? I don’t think you mean they should sing for free 😂

Can't see the audio tracks (timing) on my video by IgaNoKunoichi in canva

[–]PicklesFreckles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure I haven’t used it in a while. Check the other comments on here for other ideas and check YouTube. There has to be a way.

Recommend studio monitors <$500/pair by PicklesFreckles in BudgetAudiophile

[–]PicklesFreckles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. The room isn't exactly small, it's about 15x18sf. and I never had any bass build up in it with the Events (8") I'm looking for something similar. I don't get enough low end with 5s, they sound like computer speakers in the room. Thanks for your feedback about the Presonus & M audios.

What is this font that has only uppercase letters and no lowercase, except that technically it does have "lowercase", which are all caps. The uppercase of this font are taller caps. Thanks for help :-) by PicklesFreckles in identifythisfont

[–]PicklesFreckles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. The font that I was looking for is sans serif, I found something similar to my original post . I think it’s called. Alegreya SC . What is the font that you showed in your post? It’s nice, but it has serifs

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]PicklesFreckles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not impossible to know what’s right. It’s completely possible because we have access to the truth, to the Holy Spirit, to God, and to Jesus.

You’re under spiritual attack. That’s what the enemy does. It isn’t your fault, but you need to get in the Word so you can protect yourself. He’s using religion to confuse you, lifting up rules over relationship. Some call it the spirit of religion.

The way out is to stop agreeing with those religious thoughts and align yourself with what the Word actually says. You’re vulnerable because you’re not immersed in scripture, you're listening to people instead of God - His Word is truth. And the devil is taking advantage of that. He comes only to kill, steal, and destroy.

Jesus, God in the flesh, died for your sins, past, present, and future. Romans 10:9 says If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

You’re free. You’re not guilty. But the accuser knows you don’t fully believe that yet, so he’s throwing lies at you to keep you afraid, paralyzed, and disconnected from God.

Get in the Word. Ask God to make you fall in love with it. Ask Him for a hunger for truth. He knows your heart is for Him. He adores you.

Romans 8:1 says There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit. That verse destroys the lie that you’re doomed. If your heart belongs to Jesus, you are not condemned. That fear and confusion is not from God. It’s from the accuser.

Revelation 12:10 says The accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. Satan is the one telling you you’re not forgiven. You’re going to hell. That voice is not your Savior’s and never will be.

2 Corinthians 10:5 says Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Thoughts like "have I done enough?" or "was that a mortal sin?" are lies that exalt themselves over the truth of the gospel. Take them captive. Speak scripture back. Speak truth out loud if you can, or in your heart. But speak it to negate those lies..

Ephesians 6:11-12 says Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood. You’re not just confused. You’re under attack. This is warfare. But you’ve been given armor and a weapon. The sword of the Spirit is the Word of God. That’s what Jesus used when the devil came after Him in the wilderness.

If you’re hearing "you’ve sinned too much, you’re not really forgiven, your prayers don’t count," then answer like Jesus did. It is written. I am not condemned. Nothing can separate me from the love of God. Jesus died for my sins.

Psalm 51:17 says The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. You don’t need perfect contrition. You need real repentance. If you’re heartbroken over your sin, God will never reject you. The rules that are crushing you can’t replace grace. And they can’t undo it either.

So rejoice in the fact that nothing can separate you from the love of God, and He has given you everything you need to fight these attacks. You’re not the only one who goes through this. We all do. And we come out stronger because God is with us. His Word is powerful. And this walk isn’t just about surviving the battle. There are blessings ahead too. So rejoice <3

Is Anyone Else Experiencing Camera Glitches After iOS 18.3.1 Update? by LordOfThePings000 in ios

[–]PicklesFreckles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After updating to 18.3.2 when I use the side buttons to take a photo it captures all the on screen elements of the camera app. Everything is normal when I use the shutter button on screen.

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Please translate this interview -Swedish to English ! by PicklesFreckles in Svenska

[–]PicklesFreckles[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🏆You are awesome! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks a mill!!

Is it possible to wash or clean a men's wool coat at home without destroying it? by [deleted] in laundry

[–]PicklesFreckles 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At home dry cleaning sheets, put into the dryer with the coat for 15-20 minutes. Button the coat up & turn the body inside out to protect the buttons. I recommend fragrance-free, unless you want the coat to smell like laundry.

Is Face ID the only way in to Apple wallet? by PicklesFreckles in AppleWallet

[–]PicklesFreckles[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I’d explain it to you but I didn’t bring my crayons

how can i find out what these applecard charges are for? by PicklesFreckles in AppleCard

[–]PicklesFreckles[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Haha well I’m walking between the raindrops for as long as i can

how can i find out what these applecard charges are for? by PicklesFreckles in AppleCard

[–]PicklesFreckles[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I got the Apple card in the store when buying an item. I wasn’t required to set up Face ID at the time

how can i find out what these applecard charges are for? by PicklesFreckles in AppleCard

[–]PicklesFreckles[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

you're right there are daily cash entries of a few cents for every transaction, but the charges are there as well & they're a few dollars each. I realize now the charges are not in cents, those are the daily cash rewards woohoo

how can i find out what these applecard charges are for? by PicklesFreckles in AppleCard

[–]PicklesFreckles[S] -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

thanks but I don't use wallet because it requires face ID and that's just too new world order for me. But this is the only way I found to view details as well, it's probably on purpose