It's no secret that I am a huge American Idol fan. People still watch that?  Yes, I'm one of the few million left that is keeping it on air. Forgive me.

Despite getting my heart broken every season when my favorite contestant doesn't win, I still tune in to check out the talent. And this year my favorite hands down was Angie Miller.

I actually first heard about her from a friend of mine who is from her hometown. Angie was a student at the school my friend teaches at and Angie's dad was a pastor at her church. So my eyes were on the lookout for Angie from the start. The moment I heard her sing, "You Set Me Free," I wanted her to win. It was an original song she wrote from one of the Psalms. She continued to be a light on the show by singing Colton Dixon's song, "Never Gone" and Kari Jobe's "Love Came Down." I just LOVE seeing the Lord shine through someone on national television. And Angie did that.

I know it's been awhile since I've covered a song for Music Monday, but when a sweet girl requested on Twitter that I sing "You Set Me Free" I was up for the challenge! And a challenge it definitely was. I had to lower the key a half step (GIRLFRIEND CAN SING HIGH!) and play guitar instead of piano... but I hope you enjoy it. And most of all, I hope if you haven't heard of this talented girl before - that you will check out her single on iTunes! She deserves all the support.

Of course, she should have won AI this year... but third place isn't too shabby. ;)

Click here to download my acoustic cover of "You Set Me Free." 

Today's song choice was an easy one. A couple years ago, I met one of the sweetest and most encouraging girls I have ever had the privilege of meeting online. She sent me this message via Facebook and the relationship has continued ever since.

This message touched my heart.

Because God knows there are days when I wonder why I bother putting up videos on Youtube (especially when I am desperately in need of good lighting and a good video camera).

But whenever I doubt, I think back to Miranda and Maddie and how they were encouraged in their time of need through my poor-quality, home videos. They were led to worship.

And thanks to prayer and our great God, little Maddie is in remission now from her cancer!!!

So when a couple weeks ago Miranda texted me a list of songs she wanted me to cover, I jumped at the chance! Her list was more like "Best of Kari Jobe" requests, but that's perfectly fine with me! She's one of my favorites as well. :)

When I saw this song listed, I knew it would be perfect for this week.

The week before we celebrate the most pivotal and life-changing event in the lives of believers everywhere... Easter.

What a sacrifice that saved my life, yes the blood it is my victory. 

O the Blood

O the blood Crimson love Price of life's demand Shameful sin Placed on Him The hope of every man

O the blood of Jesus washes me O the blood of Jesus shed for me What a sacrifice that saved my life Yes, the blood, it is my victory

Savior Son Holy One Slain so I can live See the Lamb The great I Am Who takes away my sin

O the blood of the Lamb O the blood of the Lamb O the blood of the Lamb The precious blood of the Lamb

What a sacrifice That saved my life Yes, the blood, it is my victory

O what love No greater love Grace, how can it be That in my sin Yes, even then He shed His blood for me

Download my acoustic cover of "O the Blood" here. 

There are times when a song moves me from the very first note. And the words are exactly what I have been trying so hard to say, but couldn't.

This is how I feel about Hillsong United's, "Oceans" from their newest album Zion.

When my faith is tested, this song is what I want my response to be.

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders Let me walk upon the waters Wherever you would call me

Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander And my faith will be made stronger In the presence of my Savior

Imagine a world where we lived with this kind of faith? If every decision we made was one of complete dependence upon the Lord beyond what our limited minds could fathom. Walking on the water, in our every day lives.

I believe this song paints a beautiful picture of what that may look like.

 >>> a few notes about this video:

- I almost didn't want to do this song because of HOW GOOD the original is. It's intimidating. Make sure to listen to it here.

- Trying to record a video by myself in the house with a dog and a 6 month old is... stressful. I locked up our dog in one of the back rooms and Micah, well his nap was cut short so he ended up in the same room as me. Enjoy his little ad libs!

- This was the first take that I actually made it past the bridge without an interruption - and my mind went into shock that I made it that far and completely forgot how to end the song. So I made it up. There you have it. ha!

Click here to download my acoustic version of "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)."