Written for Summerwood Stake Girls Camp 2023
Written and performed by Aline Salinas, Ella Hartzheim, Ella Villareal, Jennie Larsen, Kennedi Hair, and Olivia Brown


VERSE 1:
When the world seems dark and lonely,
When I’m lost and I can’t see,
When my heart needs to know He’s there;
His promises assure me
That I have all I need,
And He will hear my prayer

His Spirit speaks to me;
Now I know I’m not alone
So I will sing: 

CHORUS:
Be the spark! 
Light the flame!  
It starts small, but with faith
It’ll grow, it’ll show you the way               
Let the warmth of His love
Give you strength from above
For with God, you are enough
In a world that’s stumbling in the dark
Be the spark! 

VERSE 2:
A fire burns within me
And everyone can see
The things that I have faced
are gone beneath my feet
He gives me strength in times of need,
Christ, the light, the life, our king
And I will shine His light 



CHORUS: (Spanish)
Se la chispa
Encender la flama crece con su fe
Te enseña el camino
Deja que su amor te da fuerza del cielo
Con Dios, tienes todo
Cuando el mundo está perdido 

BRIDGE:
Se la chispa
Compartir su amor
Share His light
Feel his love forevermore
Se la chispa
Compartir su amor
Share His light
Feel his love forevermore
 
CHORUS:
Be the spark 
Light the flame
It starts small
But with faith
it’ll grow 
 —it’ll show you the way         
Let the warmth 
of His love
Give you strength 
from above
For with God, 
You are enough
In a world that’s stumbling in the dark
Be the spark

Be The Spark

V1:
What do you say, when it’s too late for “I’m sorry”
Do you run away and not face another day here?
Well I could be like Jonah, try to hide from you
But running from grace just won’t do 
 
CHORUS
Please forgive me, 
For all the things that I have done
I know I’ve hurt you, and I’ve crucified your son
Now I don’t know what to say, 
and I don’t know what to do
If I don’t have you
Lord I need you
To speak truth 

V2
I don’t make promises I can’t keep
And I know I’m often just one more lost sheep 
I hear you calling out for me,  
But I fear your pasture might just be too green

CHORUS
Please forgive me, 
For all the things that I have done
I know I’ve hurt you, and I’ve crucified your son
Now I don’t know what to say, 
and I don’t know what to do
If I don’t have you
Lord I need you
To speak truth 

BRIDGE:
I am the prodigal
You are the One
With arms open wide
To welcome me home
And I don’t deserve it
But I’ve come to find
Your Grace is sufficient
There’s no need to hide

FINAL CHORUS:
Cause, Lord,  you forgive me, 
For the things that I have done
You take my hurt, you are the Hope of Good Things to Come
Now I don’t know what to say, 
and I don’t know what I’d do
Without you
Lord, I love you
You’re my truth


Written by Randy Comer and Jennie Larsen
Performed By Chasing GOD

SPEAK TRUTH

This song is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. This song sits close to home for me as my brother dealt with mental illness for 2 decades. He attempted suicide a few times, and passed away of natural causes a few years ago. A week after my brother's death, I also lost a close family friend to suicide. Mike Moses, my cowriter for this song, is a mental illness survivor and deeply knows the debilitating pain of depression. Our hope is that this song brings peace and catharsis to anyone who needs it.

Left In The Dust

Happy Anniversary, Carrie and Jeremy! 

Lyrics:
V1 
It was an Omaha skyline
Just before dark,
They talked until the sun went down
And all they saw was stars
Time passed by and soon that skyline
Saw that man down on one knee
His girl said yes as fireworks filled the sky
For all the world to see

PC
Have you ever seen something so wonderful?

CHORUS
She’s his lady in red, 
Her smile looks like heaven
Every word from her lips
Speaks peace to his soul
With every sunset
His heart is full of love
For his one and only, Beautiful

V2
Now they’ve built a life together
A skyline of their own
Some bright and shiny towers
With alleyways below
In each defining moment
Their love has seen them through
He’s her rock, she’s his beacon
They know what love and faith can do

PC
Have you ever seen something so divine? 

CHORUS

BRIDGE
With 6 children to love
They thank the Lord above
For always giving more than enough
All the laughter, all the tears
They’ve gathered through the years
That’s what love is made of

CHORUS

Written by Jennie Larsen
www.yourmilestonemusic.com

One And Only Beautiful

I recently participated in a 10-day songwriting challenge and this was the song that came from day 2: Prayer for Someone In Need. I loved the prompt, and loved putting a melody to the prayer I have for a friend of mine. God bless those who need to know He loves them! And God bless those who try to guide others to Him!

Guide Her To You

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Love Like This

Written with Jada Wells and Cameron Pruitt

I Will Sing Wktp 2

This is a self-indulgent song...just my thoughts as I mentally prepared for my oldest son to leave the nest. So grateful I got nearly 19 years with him home, "taking my time"

Taking My Time Wktp 5

I wrote this a while back thinking about what it's like to go through a natural disaster and the cleanup efforts afterward. It's absolutely inspiring the whole way through...God's power and majesty manifested in the strength of the storms and our powerlessness against it; and God's goodness seen in the people who come together to help each other through it all; and every night...a beautiful sunset to remind us that "God sees how hard we try" and that He loves us. It's all absolutely amazing to me.

Colors Paint The Sky

I wrote this after thinking about a conversation I had with a dear friend of mine. Her husband is suffering from dementia, and she is faithfully doing all she can to take care of him. Her love and devotion is inspiring...but I know the burden of caregivers is a heavy load to bear. This is just a song to say, "I see you" and "I love you"!

I Still Do

In loving memory of Andrea Hastings Lemmon.  She truly was one who touched countless lives for good.  I feel blessed to have known her and pray for her sweet family as they deal with her passing.

Each Life That Touches Ours For Good

Piano arrangements of some of my favorite Christmas songs!  Some will help you calm down from all the craziness of Christmas, while others will get your blood pumping and spirit soaring!  Either way, I hope you enjoy the music and above all, have a very merry Christmas!

--Jennie Bangerter Larsen

Silent Nights

Know anyone with a birthday coming up?!  Of course you do!  Get them a one-of-a-kind gift this year: a Hillbilly Birthday Song all about THEM! It's sure to put a smile on their face and solidify your spot as Best-Gift-Giver!

Visit www.yourmilestonemusic.com/custom-birthday-songs to order yours today!

Hillbilly Birthday Song

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JennieLarsen

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