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Fire & Light is the seventh solo album by Christian singer - songwriter Chuck Girard . Originally released independently in 1990 on Girard's label Seven Thunders Records, it was distributed in 1991 by Frontline Music Group/Diamante Music Group by way of Asaph Records. Fire & Light served as a companion album to his 1983 release The Name Above All Names in terms of the album's sound which was praise and worship with some upbeat songs. It was Girard's first album of new material in seven years and his first album of the 1990s. The recording of this album was a challenge to him because it is his first album to be recorded digitally. Girard admits that Fire & Light is not his favorite album because of these recording aspects. Despite that, it was also a family affair because Girard's family was involved in the making of this album. Girard's wife Karen co-wrote the opening track "Set the Trumpet to Your Mouth" and Girard's eldest daughter Alisa (before she became a member of ZOEgirl ) provided backing vocals on three tracks: "Blessed In the City," "O Holy Night" (not the Christmas song) and "Lift My Hands." Fire & Light was recorded and funded at Girard's church at Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, California. It was produced and arranged by Girard and Rob Watson with 12 songs written solely by Girard, except for the tracks "Set the Trumpet to Your Mouth" and "Be Enthroned Oh God" which Girard co-wrote with Wendell Burton. Track listing All songs are written by Chuck Girard, except where noted. 1. Set the Trumpet to Your Mouth (Chuck and Karen Girard) -5:26 2. Walls of Praise -3:48 3. Follow the Light -4:14 4. Blessed In the City -4:11 5. Fresh Bread -3:56 6. Fill My Cup -3:47 7. Lift My Hands -3:27 8. O Holy Night -4:51 9. Be Enthroned Oh God (Chuck Girard, Wendell Burton) -4:08 10. Talk to Me -3:54 11. Hearts of Fire -4:40 12. Jesus Is Standing Here -6:12 13. Enter In -4:07 14. Holy, Holy, Holy -3:47 Previous release: All Those Years  (1983) (compilation album) Next release: Voice of the Wind  (1996)

Charles H. Girard (August 27, 1943 – August 11, 2025) was an American musician, considered a pioneer of contemporary Christian music. Born in Los Angeles, California, Girard and his family moved to Santa Rosa, California in his early teens and formed his first band The Castells. The Castells were influential in defining the early 1960s "California sound" and placed a couple of songs in the national charts including "Sacred" peaking at number 20. After three years with The Castells, Girard along with Castells member Joe Kelley, left the group and both were recruited by producer Gary Usher to form the surf rock band The Hondells. The Hondells had a Top 10 hit with their version of The Beach Boys tracks "Little Honda" in 1964. Girard also was involved in other projects and side bands like The Knights and Mr. Gasser and the Weirdos. In the early 1970s Girard was playing gigs in clubs with Tommy Coomes, Jay Truax and Fred Field. After experimentations with LSD and at least one drug bust in Las Vegas, the musicians were reading different spiritual texts when they were invited to what Girard called a Christian commune in Laguna Beach. An invitation to Calvary Chapel, before it became a megachurch, led to all four musicians becoming Christian coverts. Love Song became a house band of sorts at the Chuck Smith-led, counterculture-friendly church. Their 1971 self-titled debut album was considered a masterpiece. CCM Magazine named it as one of the 100 greatest albums in Christian music in 2001. Girard produced the first of a long series of compilation albums on Calvary Church’s Maranatha! Music label, The Everlastin’ Living Jesus Music Concert , although he said he was not credited as such on the album, “because I was told that would be giving the glory to man, not God,” he said. (Producer credits were added on subsequent Maranatha! releases.) Girard and his fiancé Karen were married on November 27, 1971. Love Song then released a second album Final Touch in 1974. It was the final album featuring Girard. In 1975, Girard became a solo artist after leaving Love Song. He wrote and performed the songs "Sometimes Alleluia" and "Rock 'N' Roll Preacher"; both were featured on his debut album Chuck Girard. It also featured the band Ambrosia prominently throughout. Girard in turn was featured on Ambrosia's album Somewhere I've Never Travelled in 1976, although it does not mention as to what role or involvement Girard did on the album. He was the father of Alisa Childers, a member of the former Christian girl group ZOEgirl and Christian apologist. In 2024, Girard was diagnosed with stage IV cancer that had metastasized to his lungs. He was taken off chemotherapy as it was ineffective. Girard died on August 11, 2025, at the age of 81, just two weeks shy of his 82nd birthday. More information on Chuck Girard at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuck_Girard Discography with The Castells: So This Is Love (1961) with The Hondells: Go Little Honda (1964) The Hondells (1964) with The Knights: Hot Rod High (1964) with Love Song: Love Song (1971) Final Touch (1974) Feel the Love (1977) Welcome Back (1995) Book of Love (2011) (4 CD/1 DVD boxed set) solo albums: Chuck Girard (1975) Glow In the Dark (1976) Written On the Wind (1977) Take It Easy (1979) The Stand (1980) The Name Above All Names (1983) All Those Years (1983) (compilation album) Fire & Light (1990) Voice of the Wind (1996) Heart of Christmas (2001) Evening Shadow (2008) Moonrise Serenade (2024)

Songs 2 is a compilation album of the late singer -songwriter Rich Mullins , released on October 26, 1999 by Reunion Records. Released as a sequel to his 1996 best selling compilation Songs , Songs 2 is a selection of 16 songs that didn't make the cut the first time around mostly second singles or album tracks such as "Here in America," "Growing Young," "Hope to Carry On," "Ready for the Storm" and "Step by Step." Unlike Songs , there are no new tracks. Track listing All songs written by Rich Mullins, except where noted. 1. Step by Step (David "Beaker" Strasser) (from The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume One ) -2:41 2. Where You Are (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume One ) -3:08 3. I Will Sing (from Never Picture Perfect ) -1:27 4. Hope to Carry On (from Never Picture Perfect ) -2:33 5. I See You (from The World As Best As I Remember, Volume One ) -5:27 6. The Just Shall Live (from The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume Two ) -4:04 7. Somewhere (from Never Picture Perfect ) -4:31 8. Growing Young (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume Two) -4:20 9. Brother's Keeper (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from Brother's Keeper) -3:15 10. Home (from Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth ) -4:04 11. Here in America (from A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band ) -3:56 12. Bound to Come Some Trouble (from Never Picture Perfect ) -3:45 13. The Love of God (from Never Picture Perfect ) -2:15 14. Ready for the Storm (Dougie MacLean) (from Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth ) -3:40 15. Peace (A Communion Blessing from St. Joseph's Square) (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band ) -5:21 16. Be With You (Rich Mullins, Justin Peters) (from Pictures in the Sky ) -3:00 Production credits Reed Arvin -producer (tracks 1 -8, 10 -16) Rich Mullins, Rick Elias, Lee Lundgren, Jimmy Abegg, Phil Madeira and Aaron Smith -producers (track 9) Previous release: The Jesus Record (1998) (posthumous release) Next release: Here in America (2003)

Brother's Keeper is the eighth and final studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Rich Mullins , released on August 1, 1995 by Reunion Records. It is Mullins' final full-length album that he recorded while he was alive. Continuing with The Ragamuffin Band as co-producers, Mullins produced the entire album, the first time that Reed Arvin, his long-time producer, has not been involved in. Ragamuffin Band member Jimmy Abegg designed and illustrated the album cover. Brother's Keeper is filled with songs dedicated to approaching all humanity with unconditional love and acceptance. The wives of the Ragamuffin Band have sung backing vocals on the album including Linda Elias, Julie Strasser and Nicole Lundgren giving the album a family feel. A music video was made for the title song which serves as the album's second single. It was filmed on location at the Navajo Indian Reservation in New Mexico and Arizona and features Mullins along with David "Beaker" Strasser and Jimmy Abegg playing guitars and some of the local natives from the Reservation. Brother's Keeper peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Rich Mullins and David "Beaker" Strasser, except where noted. 1. Brother's Keeper -3:16 2. Let Mercy Lead -4:25 3. Hatching of a Heart (Rich Mullins) -4:40 4. Promenade (Rich Mullins) -2:45 5. Wounds of Love -4:38 6. Damascus Road -3:09 7. Eli's Song (Rich Mullins, Lee and Nicole Lundgren) -3:03 8. Cry the Name -5:53 9. The Breaks (Rich Mullins) -4:05 10. Quoting Deuteronomy to the Devil -3:50 Production credits Rich Mullins, Rick Elias, Lee Lundgren, Jimmy Abegg, Phil Madeira and Aaron Smith -producers (all tracks) Radio singles 1995 "Let Mercy Lead" -#21 Christian CHR, #1 Christian AC 1995 "Brother's Keeper" -#4 Christian AC 1996 "Damascus Road" -#21 Christian AC Previous release: A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band (1993) Next release: Songs (1996) (compilation album) Watch the music video of "Brother's Keeper" here:

The Jesus Record is a posthumous album by Christian singer - songwriter Rich Mullins . Released on the Word Records' Myrrh label on July 21, 1998, ten months after Mullins' passing. Produced by Rick Elias. It consists of two discs: The Jesus Demos and The Jesus Record . The Jesus Demos consisted of nine rough demos Mullins recorded for the album at an abandoned church on September 10, 1997, nine days before his death. The songs were meant for a concept album based on the life of Jesus Christ, to be called Ten Songs About Jesus . The Jesus Record was recorded after his death by Mullins' studio band A Ragamuffin Band (with Rick Elias, Aaron Smith, Jimmy Abegg and Mark Robertson, who joined this line-up and toured). Guest vocalists on the album include Amy Grant , Michael W. Smith , Phil Keaggy and Ashley Cleveland. Orchestrations for the album, arranged and conducted by Tom Howard, were recorded at London's Abbey Road Studios. The album ends with the rough demo version of "That Where I Am, There You...," with added instruments and vocals by A Ragamuffin Band, Michael W. Smith and a large choir of family and friends. The last thing heard on the album are the faint sounds of "Nothing But the Blood of Jesus," played by Mullins on the hammered dulcimer. The recording, which was made during a 1997 concert performance in Green Bay, Wisconsin barely made it into the album. Both discs also contain the track "Heaven in His Eyes," which Mullins wrote and performed in 1981 with his band Zion from their album Behold the Man . On the second disc The Jesus Record , it contains an original song "Man of No Reputation" written and performed by Rick Elias. It was originally recorded by veteran Christian singer and former Allies lead singer Bob Carlisle in his second album The Hope of a Man in 1994. The Jesus Record climbed up to number 3 on the Top Christian Albums and number 113 on the Billboard 200 Albums charts. The entire album was performed live at the 1998 Cornerstone Music Festival by A Ragamuffin Band, who then embarked on "The Homeless Man Tour" as a tribute to Mullins' memory. In 1999, Mullins won two Dove Awards posthumously for Songwriter of the Year and the album's lead single "My Deliverer" for Song of the Year awarded to Mitch McVicker who co-wrote it with Mullins and also accepted the award in Mullins' behalf at the 30th GMA Dove Awards. "My Deliverer" was ranked at number 87 by CCM Magazine in their 2006 book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music . Track listing The Jesus Demos 1. Hard to Get (Rich Mullins) -4:41 2. All the Way to Kingdom Come (Rich Mullins) -3:18 3. My Deliverer (Rich Mullins, Mitch McVicker) -3:18 4. Surely God is With Us (Mark Robertson, David "Beaker" Strasser) -3:48 5. Jesus... (Rich Mullins, Mitch McVicker, Dana Waddel) -4:34 6. You Did Not Have a Home (Rich Mullins) -2:27 7. Heaven in His Eyes (Rich Mullins) -4:00 8. Nothing Is Beyond You (Rich Mullins, Mitch McVicker, Tom Booth) -3:40 9. That Where I Am, There You... (Rich Mullins) -2:45 The Jesus Record 1. My Deliverer (lead vocals by Rick Elias) -5:57 2. Surely God is With Us (lead vocals by Mark Robertson) -4:28 3. Nothing Is Beyond You (lead vocals by Amy Grant) -4:18 4. You Did Not Have a Home (lead vocals by Rick Elias, Mark Robertson and Jimmy Abegg) -2:56 5. Jesus... (lead vocals by Ashley Cleveland) -6:03 6. All the Way to Kingdom Come (lead vocals by Phil Keaggy, Rick Elias, Mark Robertson and Jimmy Abegg) -349 7. Man of No Reputation (Rick Elias) (lead vocals by Rick Elias) -6:02 8. Heaven in His Eyes (lead vocals by Michael W. Smith) -4:03 9. Hard to Get (lead vocals by Rick Elias) -4:53 10. That Where I Am, There You... (lead vocals by Michael W. Smith and Rich Mullins) -3:19 Accolades Dove Award -Songwriter of the Year (posthumously) Song of the Year ("My Deliverer" by Rich Mullins and Mitch McVicker) Radio singles 1998 "My Deliverer" -#13 Christian CHR, #1 Christian AC for 3 weeks 1998 "Nothing Is Beyond You" -#24 Christian CHR, #1 Christian AC 1999 "That Where I Am, There You..." -#4 Christian AC Previous release: Songs (1996) (compilation album) Next release: Songs 2 (1999) (compilation album)

Songs is the official compilation album by Christian singer -songwriter Rich Mullins , released on July 30, 1996 by Reunion Records. It was the last album to be released by Mullins before his death in a car accident on September 19, 1997. The album featured three new recordings: "Sing Your Praise to the Lord" -originally recorded by Mullins' band Zion in 1981 on their album Behold the Man and features the same middle section as on Zion's album, unlike the Amy Grant version where the middle section is omitted from Age to Age . "Elijah" -originally recorded on Mullins' 1986 self-titled debut album . "We Are Not as Strong as We Think We Are" is the lone original track. The song offers a sobering estimation of humanness, set to a beautiful and haunting melody. In addition, the album featured the full-length radio single version of "Screen Door," which had been commercially unavailable prior to this release. Songs peaked at number 10 on the first run of the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart in 1996 and into the spring of 1997, then on October 11, 1997 after Mullins' passing, the album re-entered the chart and climbed to number 7. Mullins also appears on the Billboard 200 Albums chart on the same chart date to debut and peak at number 143. In 1998, Mullins won Artist of the Year posthumously at the 29th GMA Dove Awards In 2001, Songs was certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales of 500,000 copies, giving Mullins his first and only Gold certified album posthumously. Track listing All songs written by Rich Mullins, except where noted. 1. Sing Your Praise to the Lord (new recording from Zion's album Behold the Man ) -5:37 2. Awesome God (from Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth ) -3:03 3. Sometimes by Step (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from The World As Best As Remember It, Volume Two ) -4:53 4. Creed (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band ) -5:21 5. We Are Not as Strong as We Think We Are (new recording) (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -4:48 6. If I Stand (from Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth ) -3:44 7. Screen Door (full-length radio single version from Pictures in the Sky ) -2:10 8. Let Mercy Lead (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from Brother's Keeper ) -4:25 9. Elijah (new recording from Rich Mullins ) -5:17 10. Calling Out Your Name ( The World As Best As Remember It, Volume One ) -4:49 11. My One Thing (from Never Picture Perfect ) -3:50 12. Boy Like Me/Man Like You (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) (from The World As Best As Remember It, Volume One ) -3:17 13. Alrightokuhhuhamen (from Never Picture Perfect ) -4:11 14. While the Nations Rage (from Never Picture Perfect ) -4:51 15. Verge of a Miracle (from Pictures in the Sky ) -4:10 16. Hold Me Jesus (from A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band ) -3:06 Production credits Reed Arvin -producer (tracks 1 -7, 9 -16) Rich Mullins, Rick Elias, Lee Lundgren, Jimmy Abegg, Phil Madeira and Aaron Smith -producers (track 8) RIAA certifications Gold certified in 2001. Accolades Dove Award -Artist of the Year (posthumously) Radio singles 1996 "Sing Your Praise to the Lord" -#20 Christian CHR, #8 Christian AC 1996 "We Are Not as Strong as We Think We Are" -#9 Christian AC 1997 "Elijah" -#7 Christian AC Previous release: Brother's Keeper (1995) Next release: The Jesus Record (1998) (posthumous release)

A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band is the seventh studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Rich Mullins , released on October 26, 1993 by Reunion Records. This album was well received and critically acclaimed. CCM Magazine placed the album in third place in their 2001 book The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music . A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band is an example of a concept album, as stated in the liner notes by Mullins and album producer Reed Arvin: "Cuts 2–6 of this album loosely follow the pattern of a liturgy - a tool used for collective worship. In it there is proclamation, praise, confession of sin, affirmation of faith and celebration of grace." "Cuts 7–12 is a consideration of our "secular" heritage (the legacy), issues and ideas that play themselves out in the history of our country." The first track "Here in America" serves as an introduction to the album. Mullins also covers folk rock singer -songwriter Mark Heard's track "How to Grow Up Big and Strong" as a tribute to Heard who passed away in 1992. Mullins also introduced A Ragamuffin Band whose name was inspired by the Christian book The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning. The band consisted of Nashville musicians including Mullins' friend David "Beaker" Strasser, Rick Elias, Jimmy Abegg, Billy Crockett, Phil Maderia and Aaron Strong among others. The album's lead single "Hold Me Jesus" was ranked at number 35 in CCM Magazine 's 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music . In 1994, the song was nominated for two Dove Awards for Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year. A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band climbed to number 6 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Mullins released a companion video on VHS called Rich Mullins - Pursuit of a Legacy in 1994. It's filmed documentary style and on location in Ireland; Bogota, Columbia; New York City; the flint hills of Kansas; and Wichita, Kansas. Directed by fellow CCM musician and film maker Steve Taylor . Four music videos were made for "Here in America," "The Color Green," "Hold Me Jesus" and "Creed." Track listing All songs written by Rich Mullins, except where noted. Introduction : 1. Here in America -3:56 The Liturgy : 2. 52:10 -3:42 3. The Color Green -5:39 4. Hold Me Jesus -3:03 5. Creed (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -5:21 6. Peace (A Communion Blessing from St. Joseph's Square) (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -5:21 The Legacy : 7. 78 Eatonwood Green (instrumental) (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -2:20 8. Hard -3:49 9. I'll Carry On (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -3:51 10. You Gotta Get Up (Christmas Song) -2:36 11. How to Grow Up Big and Strong (Mark Heard) -5:27 12. Land of My Sojourn (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -4:04 Radio singles 1993 "Hold Me Jesus" -#1 Christian AC 1993 -1994"You Gotta Get Up (Christmas Song)" -#37 Christian AC 1994 "Here in America" -#4 Christian AC 1994 "Creed" -#9 Christian CHR, #1 Christian AC 1994 "Hard" -#21 Christian CHR, #10 Christian AC 1994 -1995 "Peace" -#7 Christian AC 1995 "I'll Carry On" -#33 Christian AC Previous release: The World As Best As Remember It, Volume Two (1992) Next release: Brother's Keeper (1995) Watch the music videos from A Liturgy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band here:

The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume Two is the sixth studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Rich Mullins , released in 1992 on Reunion Records. It is the second in a two-volume series called The World As Best As I Remember It . The lead single "Sometimes by Step" is incorporated from "Step by Step" written by Mullins' friend David Strasser, also known by his nickname Beaker from The World As Best As Remember It, Volume One . Both volumes were produced by Reed Arvin. "Sometimes by Step" was nominated for two Dove Awards for Song of the Year and Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year in 1993. Like Volume One , Volume Two has a more stripped-back, acoustic feel than his earlier work, with nods to Irish music. Mullins also covers the hymn "All the Way My Savior Leads Me." Volume Two peaked at number four on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing 1. Hello Old Friends (Rich Mullins) -2:11 2. Sometimes by Step (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -4:54 3. Everyman (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -5:26 4. The Just Shall Live (Rich Mullins) -4:04 5. Waiting (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -3:54 6. To Tell Them (Rich Mullins) -3:46 7. The Maker of Noses (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -4:55 8. What Susan Said (Rich Mullins) -3:18 9. Growing Young (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -4:20 10. All the Way My Savior Leads Me (Fanny J. Crosby, Robert Lowry) -2:34 11. Sometimes by Step (reprise) -2:36 Radio singles 1992 "Sometimes by Step" -#19 Christian CHR, #1 Christian AC for 4 weeks 1992 "The Just Shall Live" -#3 Christian AC 1992 -1993 "Hello Old Friends" -#18 Christian AC 1993 "Growing Young" -#5 Christian AC 1993 "Everyman" -#11 Christian AC 1993 "The Maker of Noses" -#21 Christian AC Previous release: The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume One (1991) Next release: A Litugy, A Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band (1993)

The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume One is the fifth studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Rich Mullins , released in 1991 on Reunion Records. It is the first in a two-volume series called The World As Best As I Remember It . According to Mark Allen Powell in his book Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music "the project displays maturity in musical presentation and in his vocal style, while the lyrical quality of the material remains strong." Mullins collaborates for the first time with his friend David Strasser, also known by his nickname Beaker. Beaker wrote the worship song "Step by Step" to begin and end Volume One . "Step by Step" would be incorporated into "Sometimes By Step" with additional lyrics by Mullins on The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume Two . "Step by Step" was ranked at number 21 in CCM Magazine's 2006 book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music while Volume One was ranked at number 7 in the 2001 book The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music . Volume One also includes another worship song "I See You." Michael W. Smith would later cover the song twice: first on his self-produced various artists worship album Exodus and on his live album Worship Again . Volume One peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Track listing All songs written by Rich Mullins, except where noted. 1. Step by Step (David "Beaker" Strasser) -2:39 2. Boy Like Me/Man Like You (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -3:17 3. Where You Are (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -3:07 4. Jacob and 2 Women (The World As The Best As I Can Remember It) -3:03 5. The Howling (Rich Mullins, David "Beaker" Strasser) -3:21 6. Calling Out Your Name -4:51 7. Who Is God Gonna Use -3:10 8. The River -4:48 9. I See You -5:27 10. Step by Step (reprise) -2:22 Radio singles 1991 "Boy Like Me/Man Like You" -#16 Christian CHR, #1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1991 -1992 "Where You Are" -#3 Christian CHR, #3 Christian AC 1992 "Calling Out Your Name" -#2 Christian AC 1992 "Jacob and 2 Women" -#21 Christian AC Previous release: Never Picture Perfect (1990) Next release: The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume Two (1992)

Never Picture Perfect is the fourth studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Rich Mullins , released in early 1990 on Reunion Records. Produced by Reed Arvin, the album peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart. Mullins plays the hammered dulcimer on the track "My One Thing." The Christian vocal trio First Call provides backing vocals on the songs "My One Thing" and "Alrightokuhhuhamen," country music singer Pam Tillis provides backing vocals on the a capella album intro "I Will Sing" and Christian rock singer -songwriter Margaret Becker provides backing vocals on the song "Higher Education and The Book of Love." "Hope to Carry On" is a song originally recorded by Mullins' band Zion in 1981 on the album Behold the Man . The Christian alternative folk band Caedmon's Call would cover the song on their 1997 self-titled album and Mullins would appear in their music video months before his passing. Mullins wrote all the songs on Never Picture Perfect . Track listing All songs written by Rich Mullins. 1. I Will Sing -1:26 2. Hope to Carry On -2:33 3. While the Nations Rage -4:51 4. First Family -3:06 5. Alrightokuhhuhamen -4:12 6. Higher Education and The Book of Love -5:47 7. Bound to Come Some Trouble -3:41 8. The Love of God -2:48 9. My One Thing -3:42 10. Somewhere -4:32 11. The Love of God (reprise) -0:49 Radio singles 1990 "My One Thing" -#1 Christian CHR for 6 weeks, #6 Christian AC 1990 "While the Nations Rage" -#2 Christian CHR, #1 Christian AC for 4 weeks 1990 "Alrightokuhhuhamen" -#4 Christian CHR, #4 Christian AC 1990 "First Family" -#20 Christian AC 1991 "Somewhere" -#8 Christian CHR, #29 Christian AC Previous release: Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth (1988) Next release: The World As Best As I Remember It, Volume One (1991)

Pictures in the Sky is the second studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Rich Mullins , released in 1987 on Reunion Records. An early recording of the song "Screen Door" clocking in at 1:27 appears on this album but a full-length 2:11 radio version would appear on his 1996 compilation album Songs . "Screen Door" became a concert favorite. Mullins wrote the song in Chattanooga, TN on a trip to Knoxville, originally intending to write a limerick. When performing "Screen Door" in concert, Mullins and his band would sing the lyrics and create the song's unique rhythm by hitting plastic cups on a table in a synchronized pattern. In addition to "Screen Door," other songs like "Verge of a Miracle" and the title song did well in Christian radio and climbed up to the Top Ten on the Christian charts. Produced by Reed Arvin. Track listing 1. When You Love (Rich Mullins) -3:30 2. It's Don't Do (Rich Mullins, Steve Cudworth) -3:41 3. Verge of a Miracle (Rich Mullins) -4:13 4. Pictures in the Sky (Rich Mullins) -4:00 5. Be With You (Rich Mullins, Justin Peters) -3:00 6. Screen Door (Rich Mullins) -1:27 7. What Trouble Are Giants (Rich Mullins) -3:59 8. Steal At Any Price (Rich Mullins, Wayne Kirkpatrick) -4:22 9. Could Be A Celebration (Rich Mullins, Reed Arvin, Reneé Garcia , Lang Bliss, Gary Jones) -3:31 10. Love That Knows No Bounds (Rich Mullins, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Cathy Synder) -3:46 Radio singles 1987 "Verge of a Miracle" -#5 Christian CHR, #1 Christian AC for 4 weeks 1987 "Screen Door" (full-length radio single) -#2 Christian CHR, #7 Christian AC 1987 "Pictures in the Sky" -#4 Christian CHR, #2 Christian AC 1988 "Could Be A Celebration" -#29 Christian AC Previous release: Rich Mullins (1986) Next release: Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth (1988)

Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth is the third studio album by Christian singer -songwriter Rich Mullins , released in 1988 on Reunion Records. Considered a breakthrough album, Winds of Heaven... features his contemporary worship song classic "Awesome God." The song is now sung in churches worldwide, particularly the chorus, in worship settings. "Awesome God" is ranked number one in CCM Magazine 's 2006 book The 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music . The album itself made the list in their 2001 book The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music at number 31. Winds of Heaven... features a who's who in Christian music contributing vocals and instruments such as Michael W. Smith (Mullins' Reunion Records label mate) playing acoustic piano on "If I Stand," Bonnie Keen and Mel Tunney of the vocal trio First Call providing backing vocals on "Such A Thing As Glory" and Reunion Records label mates Kim Hill and Billy Sprague are among the singers singing the chorus of "Awesome God." Mullins also covers Scottish singer and songwriter Dougie MacLean's track "Ready for the Storm." The album also has some world beat influences on tracks like "The Other Side of the World" and "How Can I Keep Myself From Singing" and both songs were made into music videos. "Awesome God" earned Mullins his second Dove Award nomination as a songwriter for Song of the Year (Mullins was previously nominated for Song of the Year in 1983 for "Sing Your Praise to the Lord," the Age to Age track by Amy Grant ). Mullins makes his first chart appearance on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart with Winds of Heaven... peaking at number 8. The album is produced by Reed Arvin. Track listing All songs written by Rich Mullins, except where noted. 1. The Other Side of the World -2:43 2. With the Wonder -4:30 3. Awesome God -3:03 4. If I Stand (acoustic piano by Michael W. Smith) (Rich Mullins, Steve Cudworth) -3:45 5. Home -4:04 6. Such A Thing As Glory -2:43 7. ...And I Love You -3:53 8. Ready for the Storm (Dougie MacLean) -3:40 9. One True Love (Rich Mullins, Steve Cudworth) -4:07 10. How Can I Keep Myself From Singing -3:55 Radio singles 1988 "Awesome God" -#3 Christian CHR, #1 Christian AC for 2 weeks 1988 -1989 "The Other Side of the World" -#13 Christian CHR, #5 Christian AC 1989 "If I Stand" -#8 Christian CHR, #3 Christian AC 1989 "Such A Thing As Glory" -#9 Christian CHR, #28 Christian AC 1989 "Ready for the Storm" -#11 Christian AC Previous release: Pictures in the Sky (1987) Next release: Never Picture Perfect (1990) Watch the music video of "The Other Side of the World" (with lyrics) here: Watch the music video of "How Can I Keep Myself from Singing" here: