The Time Is Now is a 1995 four-song extended play (EP) by Christian music singer - songwriter Twila Paris . This would be her final release on Star Song Records. The EP contains the title song as part of the Global Mission crusade by The Reverend Billy Graham to reach out to the hurting people everywhere who need to hear the true message of hope. A music video was made for the single. The other three songs were previously released from Paris' catalog. The Time Is Now debuted and peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris. 1. The Time Is Now (new recording) -6:45 2. God Is In Control (from Beyond a Dream ) -5:45 3. Destiny (from A Heart That Knows You ) -5:11 4. Nothing But Love (from Cry for the Desert ) -5:51 Production credits Darrell A. Harris and Daniel D. McGuffey -executive producers (track 1) Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 2 and 4) Paul Mills -producer (tracks 2 and 3) Radio singles 1995 "The Time Is Now" -#1 Christian AC Previous release: Beyond a Dream (1993) Next release: Where I Stand (1996) Watch the music video of "The Time is Now" here:

Beyond a Dream is the tenth studio album by Christian music singer - songwriter Twila Paris , released in late 1993 on Star Song Records. Paris reunited with producer Brown Bannister, who produced her 1990 album Cry for the Desert and also with Paul Mills who produced two new tracks on her 1992 compilation album A Heart That Knows You . The album topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, giving Paris her first number-one album. In 1995, Paris won her third-consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year title and also won Song of the Year for writing her number-one Christian AC hit "God Is in Control" at the 26th GMA Dove Awards. Music videos were made for "God Is In Control" and "What Am I Without You?" with Christian musician Steve Taylor directing the latter video. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris. 1. God Is In Control -5:46 2. Watch and Pray -5:30 3. Neither Will I -5:17 4. All About You -5:49 5. Visitor from Heaven -4:58 6. Seventy Years Ago -5:25 7. I Will Worship -3:32 8. All My Heart -4:42 9. Rescue the Prisoner -4:20 10. What Am I Without You? -5:24 11. The Light is Shining -3:05 Accolades Dove Award -Female Vocalist of the Year Song of the Year ("God Is In Control") Radio singles 1993 -1994 "God Is In Control" -#14 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 4 weeks 1994 "Neither Will I" -#1 Christian AC 1994 "Watch and Pray -#2 Christian AC 1994 "Seventy Years Ago" -#4 Christian AC Previous release: A Heart That Knows You (1992) (compilation) Next release: The Time Is Now (EP) (1995) Watch the music video of "God Is In Control" here: Watch the music video of "What Am I Without You?" here. Directed by Steve Taylor:

The Early Works is a 1991 compilation album of Christian music singer -songwriter Twila Paris . It is released as part of a series of artist anthology albums called The Early Works featuring former artists who were on the Benson Records label when they first started. It features 15 songs from Paris' Milk & Honey Records albums Knowin' You're Around , Keepin' My Eyes On You and The Warrior Is A Child . The CD is out of print and is not available digitally. A YouTube playlist of this collection is posted below this article. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. The Warrior Is A Child (from The Warrior Is A Child ) -4:05 2. Keepin' My Eyes On You (from Keepin' My Eyes On You ) -4:02 3. We Bow Down (from The Warrior Is A Child ) -2:43 4. I'll See You Sunday (from Knowin' You're Around ) -3:56 5. I Commit My Love to You (from Keepin' My Eyes On You ) -4:15 6. If the Feelings Ever Go Away (from Keepin' My Eyes On You ) -3:55 7. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (Anthony Johnson Showalter, Elisha Hoffman) (with guest vocals by Jamie Owens-Collins and Kelly Willard) (from The Warrior Is A Child ) -4:18 8. It's So Easy (from Keepin' My Eyes On You ) -3:56 9. Forever Eyes (from The Warrior Is A Child ) -3:35 10. Thank You for Keepin' Your Hand on Me (from Keepin' My Eyes On You ) -2:38 11. We Will Glorify (from Keepin' My Eyes On You ) -2:27 12. Victory Song (from Knowin' You're Around ) -3:06 13. Knowin' You're Around (from Knowin' You're Around ) -3:29 14. Do I Trust You (from The Warrior Is A Child ) -4:13 15. Sing Me a Lullaby (from Knowin' You're Around ) -4:19 Production credits Jonathan David Brown -producer (tracks 1 -3, 5 -11 and 14) Kenny Sarkey and Wayne Boosahda -producers (tracks 4, 12, 13 and 15) Previous release: Cry For the Desert (1990) Next release: Sanctuary (1991) Listen to the playlist The Early Works  here:

A Heart That Knows You is an official compilation album by Christian music singer - songwriter Twila Paris , released in late 1992 on Star Song Records. A Heart That Knows You is a collection of Paris' radio hits and praise and worship songs from her Star Song catalog featuring two brand new songs "Destiny," which was released as the first single and music video and the title song. The album also features a new recording of her first number one hit "The Warrior Is A Child" and a re-recorded medley of Paris early hits "Do I Trust You," "Keepin' My Eyes On You" and "We Will Glorify." The new recordings were produced by Paul Mills and Greg Nelson. The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1993, Paris won her first of three-consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year titles at the GMA Dove Awards. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. A Heart That Knows You (new recording) -4:42 2. Destiny (new recording) -5:13 3. How Beautiful (from Cry for the Desert ) -4:42 4. I See You Standing (from Cry for the Desert ) -4:06 5. Every Heart That Is Breaking (from For Every Heart ) -4:12 6. Prince of Peace (from Same Girl ) -4:38 7. Wandering Pilgrim (from It's the Thought... ) -4:07 8. Runner (Twila Paris, Starla Paris) (from Kingdom Seekers ) -4:04 9. The Warrior Is A Child (new recording, originally from The Warrior Is A Child ) -4:08 10. Holy Is The Lord (from Same Girl ) -3:27 11. Sweet Victory (from For Every Heart ) -4:29 12. True Friend (from For Every Heart ) -3:00 13. Bonded Together (from Same Girl ) -4:59 14. Release of the Spirit/He Is Exalted (from Kingdom Seekers ) -6:00 15. Lamb of God (from Kingdom Seekers ) -4:11 16. Do I Trust You Medley: Do I Trust You/Keepin' My Eyes On You/We Will Glorify (new recording) -5:50 Production credits Jonathan David Brown -producer (tracks 5 -8, 10 -15) Brown Bannister -producer (tracks 3 and 4) Greg Nelson -producer (tracks 1 and 16) Paul Mills -producer (tracks 2 and 9) Accolades Dove Award -1993, 1994 Female Vocalist of the Year Radio singles 1992 -1993 "Destiny" -#1 Christian AC 1993 "A Heart That Knows You" -#5 Christian AC Previous release: Sanctuary (1991) Next release: Beyond a Dream (199 3) Watch the music video of "Destiny" here:

Sanctuary is the ninth studio album by Christian music singer -songwriter Twila Paris , released in late 1991 on Star Song Records. It is Paris' first full-length praise and worship album and is produced and arranged by Richard Souther. Paris wrote and recorded ten new songs along with instrumental versions of her praise and worship classics "We Bow Down," "We Will Glorify" and "Lamb of God;" she also recorded "He Is Exalted" in Portuguese called "Ele É Exaltado." Paris won her first Dove Award for Praise and Worship Album of the Year with Sanctuary at the 23rd GMA Dove Awards. Sanctuary is ranked at number 79 from CCM Magazine 's 2001 book The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music . The album peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. In 1993, Paris co-authored a companion book about worship with Wheaton College professor Robert E. Webber to go with the album called In This Sanctuary: An Invitation to Worship the Savior , that was published by Star Song Publishing Group. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris. 1. Sanctuary (instrumental) -2:57 2. Let Them Praise -3:48 3. The Joy of The Lord -3:43 4. I Am Ready -2:29 5. We Shall Assemble/In This Sanctuary -4:16 6. We Bow Down (instrumental) -3:55 7. Arise, My Soul, Arise -4:24 8. Hosanna -2:28 9. Come, Worship the Lord -3:35 10. Lamb of God (instrumental) -2:39 11. Every Knee Shall Bow -4:26 12. Ele É Exaltado (He Is Exalted) -2:58 13. We Will Glorify (instrumental) -1:13 14. Keeper of the Door -4:44 Accolades Dove Award -Praise and Worship Album of the Year ( Sanctuary ) Radio singles 1991 -1992 "The Joy of The Lord" -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1992 "Arise, My Soul, Arise" -#32 Christian AC 1992 "Come, Worship the Lord" -#28 Christian AC Previous release: The Early Works (1991) (Benson Records compilation album) Next release: A Heart That Knows You (1992) (Star Song Records compilation album)

Cry For the Desert is the eighth studio album by Christian music singer -songwriter Twila Paris , released in 1990 on Star Song Records. The album is Paris' first time working with producer Brown Bannister, who is best known for producing Christian pop superstar Amy Grant 's albums and recently produced the Christian rock band White Heart 's 1989 album Freedom and features the band's rhythm section of guitarist Gordon Kennedy, bassist Tommy Sims and drummer Chris McHugh. Producer Bannister updated Paris' sound on Cry For the Desert to sound more contemporary pop while still incorporating her praise and worship music. Paris' song "How Beautiful" is now considered a modern day hymn and is used during Easter services during communion. The song is ranked in the Top 20 from CCM Magazine' s 2006 book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music . Bannister and musician Charlie Peacock provide backing vocals on the song "Fix Your Eyes." Paris was nominated for two Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. Cry For the Desert climbed up to number two on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris. 1. Tributary (instrumental) -2:56 2. Nothing But Love -5:48 3. Cry For the Desert -5:21 4. He Is A Song -4:20 5. Undivided Heart -4:51 6. How Beautiful -4:41 7. I Will Wait -4:24 8. I See You Standing -4:09 9. This Thorn -4:59 10. Celebration/Kingdom of God -5:30 11. Fix Your Eyes -5:12 Radio singles 1990 "I See You Standing" -#8 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1990 "How Beautiful" -#6 Christian AC 1991 "Cry For the Desert" -#9 Christian CHR, -#7 Christian AC 1991 "Nothing But Love" -#8 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1991 "Undivided Heart" -#12 Christian CHR, -#7 Christian AC Previous release: It's the Thought... (1989) Next release: The Early Works (1991) (Benson Records compilation album) Watch the music video of "Cry for the Desert" here:

It's the Thought... is the seventh studio and Christmas album by Christian music singer -songwriter Twila Paris , released in 1989 on Star Song Records. It was the last album to be produced by Jonathan David Brown, whom Paris has collaborated since 1982 and produced her previous five albums. The album is not your typical Christmas record, aside from "White Christmas" used in medley form with the traditional hymn "Whiter Than Snow." Paris wrote four original songs and her father Oren Paris II wrote "This World," about the change that the first Christmas had on the entire world. The album debuted and peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing 1. Midwinter (Christina Rossetti, Gustav Holst) -4:33 2. Alleluia, Christ Is Born (Twila Paris) -1:43 3. Glory to God (Twila Paris) -1:50 4. Away In A Manger (William J. Kirkpatrick, James Ramsey Murray) -3:39 5. White Christmas/Whiter Than Snow (Irving Berlin/Traditional; arranged by Twila Paris) -3:52 6. It's the Thought (Twila Paris) -3:54 7. I Saw Three Ships (William Sandys) -4:40 8. This World (Oren Paris II) -4:07 9. Down In Yon Forest (Traditional; arranged by Twila Paris) -1:21 10. O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam, John Sullivan Dwight) -5:01 11. Hallelujah Chorus (George Frideric Handel) -3:52 12. Wandering Pilgrim (Twila Paris) -4:06 Radio singles 1989 -1990 "Wandering Pilgrim" -#27 Christian AC Previous release: For Every Heart (1988) Next release: Cry For The Desert (1990) Watch the music video of "Wandering Pilgrim" here:

For Every Heart is the sixth studio album by Christian music singer -songwriter Twila Paris , released in 1988 on Star Song Records. Paris was nominated for two Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. The track "For the Glory of the Lord" has become a modern day hymn and is now sung in churches and congregations. Fellow Christian singer Steve Green has covered the song on his 1988 album Find Us Faithful . The album debuted and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris. 1. Sweet Victory -4:29 2. Every Heart That is Breaking -4:09 3. Mt. Nemo (instrumental) -2:54 4. All That I Need -2:17 5. True Friend -2:58 6. I Will Never Go -5:31 7. Never Ending Love -4:45 8. Peace Be Still -3:58 9. He Is No Fool -6:28 10. You Have Been Good -3:45 11. For the Glory of the Lord -3:20 Radio singles 1988 "Every Heart That is Breaking" -#8 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1988 -1989 "True Friend" -#11 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1989 "Never Ending Love" -#3 Christian AC 1989 "Sweet Victory" -#1 Christian AC for 4 weeks Previous release: Same Girl (1987) Next release: It's the Thought... (1989) Watch the music video of "Every Heart That is Breaking" here:

Same Girl is the fifth studio album by Christian music singer -songwriter Twila Paris , released in 1987 on Star Song Records. Paris was nominated for two Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. Christian recording artist and guitar player Phil Keaggy provides an acoustic guitar solo on the track "I Feel It." The album peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris. 1. Holy is The Lord -3:26 2. Bonded Together -4:57 3. Running to the Rescue -3:23 4. Send Me -4:41 5. Same Girl -4:23 6. Prince of Peace -4:34 7. Let No Man Take Your Crown -3:31 8. I Feel It -4:14 9. Throne Room Suite -7:39 Radio singles 1987 "Prince of Peace" -#12 Christian CHR, -#1 Christian AC for 6 weeks 1987 "Holy is The Lord" -#7 Christian AC 1988 "Bonded Together" -#2 Christian AC 1988 "Send Me" -#4 Christian AC Previous release: Kingdom Seeker (1985) Next release: For Every Heart (1988)

Kingdom Seekers is the fourth studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Twila Paris . Released in 1985, it is her first album on the Star Song label, where she would remain there for the next decade. Produced by Jonathan David Brown, the album features the first single "Runner" which Paris co-wrote with her sister Starla and would top the Christian AC chart for 9 weeks. The next singles "Lamb of God" and "He Is Exalted" are now being sung in churches worldwide used in worship settings. CCM Magazine has given accolades for the album and songs. Kingdom Seekers is ranked at number 57 in their 2001 book The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music and two tracks made the list in the 2006 book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music : "Runner" (#86) and "He Is Exalted (#66). The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. Runner (Twila Paris, Starla Paris) -4:02 2. Center Of Your Will -4:41 3. Tellin' the Truth -4:19 4. Language of Disciples -3:38 5. Lamb of God -4:06 6. The Child Inside You -4:06 7. Breaking My Heart -3:22 8. It All Goes Back -3:53 9. Release of the Spirit (instrumental) -2:11 10. He Is Exalted -3:45 11. Faithful Men -3:25 Radio singles 1985 "Runner" -#7 Christian CHR, -# 1 Christian AC for 9 weeks 1986 "Lamb of God" -#2 Christian AC 1986 "It All Goes Back" -#9 Christian CHR 1986 "He Is Exalted" -#10 Christian AC 1986 -1987 "Center of Your Will" -#20 Christian AC 1987 "Faithful Men" -#32 Christian AC Previous release: The Warrior Is A Child (1984) Next release: Same Girl (1987)

The Warrior Is A Child is the third studio album by Christian music singer -songwriter Twila Paris . Released in 1984 and produced by Jonathan David Brown, it would be her final album on Benson's Milk & Honey label. Considered to be a breakthrough album, it features the title song as the lead single. It was Paris' first number one hit and it would stay at the top of the Christian AC/CHR radio chart for 18 weeks. It was ranked at number 48 on CCM Magazine 's 2006 book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music . The track "We Bow Down" has become a praise and worship standard, now being sung in churches worldwide used in worship settings. In 1985, Paris was nominated for three Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, Inspirational Album of the Year and Song of the Year for the title song. The Warrior Is A Child climbed to number 8 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart making her first chart appearance. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris, except where noted. 1. The Warrior Is A Child -4:05 2. Forever Eyes -3:35 3. Clearer Vision -4:14 4. Do I Trust You -4:13 5. Covenant Keeper -2:46 6. The Battle Is The Lord's -2:54 7. We Bow Down -2:43 8. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (Anthony Johnson Showalter, Elisha Hoffman) (with guest vocals by Jamie Owens-Collins and Kelly Willard) -4:18 9. To Do Your Will -2:41 10. Come On In -3:59 11. Praise Him -3:36 Radio singles 1984 "The Warrior Is A Child" -#1 Christian AC/CHR for 18 weeks 1984 "Do I Trust You" -#2 Christian AC/CHR 1985 "We Bow Down" -#32 Christian AC/CHR 1985 "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" -#35 Christian AC Previous release: Keepin' My Eyes On You (1982) Next release: Kingdom Seekers (1985)

Keepin' My Eyes On You is the second studio album by Christian music singer -songwriter Twila Paris , released in 1982 on Milk & Honey Records. Paris' first two radio singles "Humility" and the title song were both placed in the Top 20 on the Christian radio charts and her song "We Will Gloify" has become a praise and worship standard, now being sung in churches worldwide used in worship settings. Starting with this album, Paris' subsequent releases would be produced by Jonathan David Brown up until 1989. Track listing All songs written by Twila Paris. 1. We Will Glorify -2:27 2. Humility -4:24 3. Keepin' My Eyes On You -4:02 4. Make Me New -4:05 5. I Belong to You -2:48 6. Thank You For Keepin' Your Hand On Me -2:38 7. It's So Easy -3:56 8. I Commit My Love to You -4:15 9. If the Feelings Ever Go Away -3:55 10. Lookin' Up -2:56 Radio singles 1982 "Humility" -#16 Christian AC/CHR 1983 "Keepin' My Eyes On You" -#12 Christian AC/CHR 1983 "I Commit My Love to You" -#27 Christian AC/CHR Previous release: Knowin' You're Around (1980) Next release: The Warrior Is A Child (1984)