Celebration Radio KAMB
90 East 16th Street, Merced CA 95340
Office: (209) 723-1015 • 1-800-692-5777 • Fax: (209) 723-1945 • kamb@celebrationradio.com
Studio / Contest Line: 1-877-664-1015
Office: (209) 723-1015 • 1-800-692-5777 • Fax: (209) 723-1945 • kamb@celebrationradio.com
Studio / Contest Line: 1-877-664-1015
Our mission is to inspire people to know Jesus personally and challenge them to follow Him faithfully through the creative use of interactive media.
(209) 723-1015 or (800) 692-5777
Email: kamb@celebrationradio.com
Celebration Radio KAMB
90 East 16th Street, Merced, CA 95340
101.5FM Merced - Modesto - Fresno . . . 100.9FM South San Jose . . . 103.1FM Santa Cruz . . . 96.3FM Salinas . . . 107.1FM Sonora
KAMB strives to bring truth seeking and spiritually uplifting music to our listeners on a daily basis. It is always exciting when we can introduce a new song to our listening family, but it is especially exciting when that new song comes from several artists working together to spread God’s truth and love. God Really Loves Us is a work of collaboration between David Crowder and Dante Bowe. These men deliver words of encouragement through their co-written lyrics and remind us of God’s close role in our lives.
David Crowder has been a well-known figure in Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) since the early 2000s when he led the David Crowder Band. During that time, the band released several albums and received many Dove Awards for their music. In 2012, Crowder transitioned into a solo career—using Crowder as his performance name—and continued his pattern of success. He has achieved additional high placements on the Billboard Charts, released several other popular albums (such as American Prodigal) and worked in collaboration with other CCM artists, such as Dante Bowe.
Much like Crowder, Dante Bowe has also achieved great success in CCM during his music career as both a singer and songwriter. Bowe’s fame began when he released his debut album, Son of a Father, in 2017. Since then, he became a worship leader and songwriter with Bethel Music Collective and has worked in collaboration with other Christian artists—particularly Maverick City Music and Elevation Worship. However, his latest collaborative work joined him together with Crowder through their song God Really Loves Us.
In their new song God Really Loves Us, Crowder and Bowe combine their creative forces to deliver a beautiful message about God’s love for us. They use every word to uplift the Lord and to emphasize His role as Father, Savior, and friend. Through such lyrics, we are reminded that God is everything we could ever possibly need or want. Sometimes, it’s really easy to forget the most basic and foundational truth of The Gospel: God Really Loves Us—and by making these words the name of their new song, Crowder and Bowe powerfully focus our attention on that truth.
During an interview, Crowder revealed more about how the song excites him by discussing one of his favorite parts about writing with Bowe, stating:
“And I love, too, when you’re writing and you have, like, someone in mind. Like, this is for me but it’s also for somebody in mind when I’m singing this. I’m believing something for someone. Ah man, I couldn’t be more happy and humbled by how it turned out, and honored to get to do something with you, dude.”
Crowder
Check out the song now by clicking on the link below!
I’ve got a friend
Closer than a brother
There is no judgement
Oh how he loves me
I’ve got a friend
And He is my strength
He is my portion
With me in the valley
With me in the fire
With me in the storm
Let all my life testify
Hallelujah
We are not alone
God really loves us
God really loves us
Hallelujah
Oh praise, my soul
God really loves us
God really loves us
His mercy’s enough
His grace is sufficient
So come if you’re needing
Forgiveness or healing
His mercy’s enough
Oh, and this is our hope
The cross it has spoken
Death is no more
Christ is the Lord
Oh, this is our hope
Hallelujah
We are not alone
God really loves us
God really loves us
Hallelujah
Oh praise, my soul
God really loves us
God really loves us
And oh-oh, oh-oh
Sing oh-oh, oh-oh
Sing
What a Father
What a Friend
What a Savior He is (Jesus)
What a Father
What a Friend
What a Savior He is
Hallelujah
We are not alone
God really loves us
God really loves us
Hallelujah
Oh praise, my soul
God really loves us
God really loves us
What a Father
What a Friend
What a Savior He is (Jesus)
What a Father
What a Friend
What a Savior He is
What a Father
What a Friend
What a Savior He is
What a Father
What a Friend
What a Savior He is
As you listen to KAMB, keep an ear open for this beautiful collaboration from Crowder and Dante Bowe. The uplifting lyrics in God Really Loves Us will undoubtedly remind you of God’s love and His close presence in your life. You can find listening options to hear this song and others like it on our Ways to Listen and Where to Listen pages.
John 1:12-13 Those who believe are God’s children.
John 3:16 God loved us enough to send His Son to die (and raise to life again) for us.
Romans 8:14-16 The Spirit testifies we are God’s children.
Galatians 4:6 We are God’s children because of Jesus and through the Spirit.
KAMB loves to offer new music to our listeners. Sometimes it comes from new voices just being discovered in Contemporary Christian Music (CCM), and sometimes it comes from well-known artists who we have loved for years. Build a Boat by Colton Dixon is the newest release from this beloved artist. It is filled with faith-affirming words and a strong, upbeat melody. As we discuss who Colton Dixon is and the inspiration behind this song, the message of God’s faithfulness will clearly stand out. Using both Dixon’s own words and our impression of the song itself, we hope to provide a well-rounded background of this song for you.
Colton Dixon has been well-known in Christian music and at KAMB for several years. Prior to his popularity as a solo artist in CCM, Dixon was the lead singer in the Christian rock band Messenger. He also appeared on two seasons of American Idol in 2011 and 2012. In his second appearance, he became one of the top 10 finalists. After being eliminated from American Idol, Dixon released his debut album in 2013 entitled A Messenger. Since then, he has released four additional albums and multiple singles over the years, the most recent being “Build a Boat”.
Build a Boat is the latest single released by Christian artist Colton Dixon. This song is filled with encouraging lyrics about God’s faithfulness and reminds us to trust Him even when we can’t see His plan. Many, if not all, of us become discouraged when we feel like God isn’t moving in our lives, but Dixon reminds us that God hasn’t abandoned us. Instead of throwing our hands in the air and walking away, we need to hang tight and wait in faith for God to reveal His purpose. Dixon cites Noah as his inspiration for this song, and the similarities between his Ark and our life “boats” are easy to see.
“The concept of this song is stepping out in faith before you see the miracle, or before you see whatever God has promised come to fruition.”
Colton Dixon
Before you go, take a moment, and listen to Colton Dixon’s Build a Boat with this creative lyric video.
I've been wanderin' through the desert Ain't seen a cloud in forever over me But I believe Your rain is comin', mm Yeah, I've been hangin' onto high hopes 'Cause You're the one who's makin' dry bones come to life You're the light I put my trust in Every word You say is gonna come true You will lead me to the promised land Everything You say is gonna happen Even though I haven't seen it yet I will build a boat in the sand where they say it never rains And I will stand up in faith, I'll do anything it takes With Your wind in my sails, Your love never fails or fades I'll build a boat in the desert place And when the flood and the water starts to rise, yeah I'll ride the storm 'cause I got You by my side With Your wind in my sails, Your love never fails or fades I'll build a boat, so let it rain You're the map, You're my compass You help me navigate the currents underneath Take the lead, I surrender Every word You say is gonna come true You will lead me to the promised land Everything You say is gonna happen Even though I haven't seen it yet I will build a boat in the sand where they say it never rains I will stand up in faith, I'll do anything it takes With Your wind in my sails, Your love never fails or fades I'll build a boat in the desert place And when the flood and the water starts to rise, yeah I'll ride the storm 'cause I got You by my side With Your wind in my sails, Your love never fails or fades I'll build a boat, so let it rain I'll build a boat, so let it rain I will build a boat in the sand where they say it never rains I will stand up in faith, I'll do anything it takes With Your wind in my sails, Your love never fails or fades I'll build a boat in the desert place And when the flood and the water starts to rise, yeah I'll ride the storm 'cause I got You by my side With Your wind in my sails, Your love never fails or fades I'll build a boat, so let it rain
As you listen to KAMB, be on the lookout for this uplifting song. “Build a Boat” will surely provide an encouraging reminder to you about God’s faithfulness as well as a challenge to step out in faith. To hear Colton Dixon and other artists like him, check out our Ways to Listen and Where to Listen pages for all your listening options.
You can also find Colton Dixon on Facebook, on Instagram, or information about his upcoming tours here. You can also check out more about his life at Colton Dixon – Biography – IMDb and Colton Dixon – Wikipedia.
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