This beautiful 4 and 6 year old brother and sister duo would love to bless you this Christmas with their rendition and story behind the timeless classic song, "Away In A Manger". We pray it truly brings you comfort this year.

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Away In A Manger

Away In A Manger Featuring Billy and Luna

It will be challenging for you to believe this is our new student Erika's very first time in a recording studio! We pray you enjoy her beautiful rendition of "Ö Holy Night" with an inspiring story behind this classic song that you may not know. Thankyou Erika for bolding taking a step of faith to share your beautiful voice with us and the world! Merry Christmas everyone.

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O Holy Night

Oh Holy Night Featuring Erika McManus

Is there anyone listnin’ who hadn't thought about quittin’        
And runnin’ away        
Is there anyone here who hadn’t feared 
What’s comin’ next day   
Is there anyone who hadn’t felt like a fool
And asked yourself what am I gonna do
                                        
	You gotta reach way down
	Ride those feelin’s out
	For your family, faith and freedom
	You work hard to hold onto
	Do what you gotta do

A single mom in the city or a farm in Mississippi
Some roads run uphill
You make your own breaks and your own mistakes
Doin’ what you feel
After more than a few walls ran into
You tell yourself to hell with the rules
                                          
	You gotta reach way down
	Ride those feelin’s out
	For your family, faith and freedom
	You work hard to hold onto
	Do what you gotta do

	Dead tired you wanna stop, don’t wanna go another round
	But without a second thought, you drop that plow back in the ground

	You gotta reach way down
	Ride those feelin’s out
	For your family, faith and freedom
	You work hard to hold onto
	For your family, faith and freedom
	Make no excuse
	Do what you gotta do
	Do what you gotta do

Do What You Gotta Do

Change of seasons    
sounds of the ocean
lonely nights
can fool your emotions
watch the sunset    
smell the rain
care for a stranger
dance in slow motion
check on your neighbor 
read your devotion
change your focus 
and you’ll change the pain 
protect your peace
TAKE IT FROM ME

You sin your way to hell  
but beg your way to Heaven 
put off your dreams til your 57 
regret is a place
you don’t wanna be
faith is the way 
to reach your destination 
leave Jesus behind     
and you’ll miss your salvation 
that would be a tragedy 
get right with God 
TAKE IT FROM ME  
   
When you magnify the pain    
trapped way down in your soul 
it’s no wonder why your life 
is way out of control  
so many thoughts    
you gotta let go  
TAKE IT FROM ME  
 
You can’t drive a car with all brakes and no gas 
stop talkin’ bout the pain and the pain will pass   
when you’re blind and walking in sunshine 
you should know
but if you’re sinkin’ like a boat 
in the middle of an ocean 
you gotta plug holes 
and forget your emotions 
trees even know
when to let leaves go
and be free
TAKE IT FROM ME

So don’t make life so complicated 
never waste your time where your tolerated  
find the place you’re meant to be 
it's time to let go of your mistakes       
always give more than the world will take 
be everything God chose you to be....
and don’t look back….  
TAKE IT FROM ME 

Cuz you can’t drive a car with all brakes and no gas…

written by Janeen Ferdinand / ASCAP 537309253
and Sammy Maloof / ASCAP 368435041
℗© 2022 The Blessing Publishing House ASCAP/ 6173555349
Email: janeenferdinand@gmail.com

Janeen's Country

Take It From Me

Take It From Me featuring Janeen Ferdinand

You held back your tears for so many years
you did everything so we could get by
we saw you on your knees 
for hours at a time 
until now we didn’t quite know why
you never missed a chance 
to put a lesson in our hands 
you did everything
cigar boxes 
rubber bands
cardboard shoes 
patched our pants 
that was everything

You gave me everything 
when you didn’t give me everything 
I watched you do 
so much 
for so long 
with so little 
you were so strong 
you could do anything 
you gave me everything 
when you didn’t give me everything
you taught me how to do 
so much for so long
with so little 
now I’m so strong 
its cuz of you
I can do anything  

All of my friends knew that you 
weren’t lenient 
and goin outta of your way 
might of been inconvenient 
you did it anyway 
cuz that was everything
it ain’t what you gave me    
what you didn’t is what mattered 
you did it all with love  
and love set the standard for everything 
love is everything 
if my folks couldn’t stand you and I did you wrong 
they would drive to your front door 
it wouldn’t take them long 
to fix everything 
that was everything 
You gave me everything 
when you didn’t give me everything 
I watched you do 
so much 
for so long 
with so little 
now I’m so strong 
I can do anything 

I knew ya knew
I was mad at you 
for the choices you had to make 
but now, you’re gone 
and I’m on my own 
I realize 
everything you did 
was so I could have everything 

When the left hand was mad 
the right hand kept on feedin’
atta boy, job done well
uh uh…That ain’t succeedin'
You picked apart 
everything that I was weak in 
everything  

say hello 
say goodbye  
wipe your feet 
don’t ya lie 
love your neighbor
get to church  
spanked my butt
yeah it hurt
that was everything 
everything 
It’s STILL everything

your blood, sweat and tears 
is what paved my way
you gave me a voice 
to speak truth 
now I say
I have everything 

cuz of you...


written by Janeen Ferdinand / ASCAP 537309253
℗© 2023 
and Sammy Maloof / ASCAP 368435041
The Blessing Publishing House ASCAP/ 6173555349
Email: janeenferdinand@gmail.com

♥️ In living memory of my adoptive Daddy and Mommy and all the hard-working parents who went ahead of us to pave the way so that we can do what we do today. You WILL NOT be forgotten...

Everything

Everything featuring Janeen Ferdinand

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Let your heart be light
Next year all our troubles, will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas
Make the Yuletide gay
Next year all our troubles, will be miles away

Once again, as in olden days
Happy golden days of yore
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Will be near to us once more

Someday soon we all will be together
If the fates allow
Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow
So have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Written by: Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin

Mentoring with Music Christmas

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Hali Glasse

Introducing indie artist Shannon Remy. Shannon ran away from home and contemplated suicide... Learn more about her powerful story at http://MentoringWithMusic.com and how mentorship from Sammy Maloof and Janeen Ferdinand saved her life. 
©2018 Janeen Ferdinand. Full Ownership on both music and publishing. 
This song has not been licensed yet. 
janeenferdinand@gmail.com 
(626) 292-2258


HOLD ON 
Written by Shannon Remy, Janeen Ferdinand and Sammy Maloof
©2018 The Blessing Publishing House 
ASCAP IPI #537309253
ISRC:  QM9AA1858678


I'm never gonna be alone
Cause you're right there by my side
You're my guiding light (Hey)
And every time I feel afraid 
I close my eyes and pray
The fear just fades away
And everything's gonna be alright
(It's gonna get better)
Everything's gonna be alright

Never give up 
Hold On
Never lose hope
Stay strong
When you feel you're all alone
Tie a knot in the end of your rope
And hold on

And anytime I feel afraid
You're always gonna make a way
I lift my hands - Close my eyes
Reach to you and pray
Even through times of trial
You were there all the while
I won't retreat - Refuse defeat 
I push all pride aside

Never give up 
Hold On
Never lose hope
Stay strong
When you feel you're all alone
Tie a knot in the end of your rope
And hold on

No matter what challenge I face 
I will take that leap of faith
Calling on inner strength
To take me all the way
Wherever this road may lead
It's never as bad as it seems
Cause you're right here with me
Believing in my dreams

(A Message from Sammy Maloof):
"You need to hold on from the inside-out 
Play until you win 
When it seems like you're at the end of your rope
Tie a knot in it and hold on..."

Never give up 
Hold On
Never lose hope
Stay strong
When you feel you're all alone
Tie a knot in the end of your rope
And HOLD ON

Hold On

Hold On featuring Shannon Remy

We all have our differences 
Our skins a shade off 
Let’s agree we all bleed the same
Stop pointin’ a finger  
Your trash cans ain’t empty      
Do you know your neighbor’s name?  
The good Lord wants us all united
One heart, one soul and one mind 
Give what we have  
Help others in need
Making sure no one’s left behind

So love one another
Take up the slack
Stop looking for things to find wrong
You be the one that people remember 
From all of the good you’ve done 
Be the first one to clock in the last one to leave 
And always give more than enough
Let’s forget what should be forgotten
At the end of the day 
Let’s find something common 
    
We’re six steps away from each other they say
I’m not sure that’s entirely true
The Bible says we’re all related
You know me and I know you     
True love needs no invitation 
It loves beyond its own kin
A love that does whatever’s needed
over and over again 

So love one another
Take up the slack   
Stop looking for things to find wrong
You be the one that people remember 
When all is said and done  
Be the first one to clock in the last one to leave 
And always give more than enough
Let’s forget what should be forgotten
At the end of the day  
Let’s find something common 


From religion to politics
There’s always a critic 
It’s time to let it all go  
One common thread 
Ties us together 
It’s the love we all wanna to know   


Lost a loved one I wish I could hug again
Done things wrong I wish I did right
Spoke words I can never take back 
Now it’s time to let go of this fight 
Won’t look back on the sting of regret      
Deep in rubble too late to undo
At the end of the day  
It ain’t hard to see
You’re like me  

And I’m like you


Something in Common
©2019 Janeen Ferdinand
Executive Producer Sammy Maloof
(Based on Acts 4:32-35)
ASCAP IPI #537309253
JaneenFerdinand.com
janeenferdinand@gmail.com

Were Winning

Something in Common

Something In Common featuring Janeen Ferdinand

Driving ‘round kinda numb 
Wonderin’ what I could’ve done 
To make you stay 
‘Cept its too late anyway
Nine long years down the line  
Why’d we waste so much time
Blame you blame me   
We we’re never meant to be
Loss will cure ingratitude
Point a finger three are pointin’ right back at you
It took some time
Now I finally realize      


I’m GOOD ENOUGH
I don’t care what they say
I’m GOOD ENOUGH 
Who are “they” anyway  
I’m GOOD ENOUGH
I stopped listenin’ to the voices in my head screamin’ loud everyday Sayin’ I’m not GOOD ENOUGH 
Who cares what they say 
I’M GOOD ENOUGH 
I tell myself everyday
I’M GOOD ENOUGH
So the real takeaway at the of the day 
IT AIN’T ME
That ain’t GOOD ENOUGH


You moved on to someone new
Thats ok, cuz I did too
But the elephant
Is still in the room
You see I sold myself a story that don’t exist
Bought myself a bag of goods 
That I couldn’t resist
Had to tune my song
So I could move on 
I walked by faith into Gods arms of love
Second glance in the mirror 
You’re more than enough
It took some time 
Now I’m doin fine 

  
Cuz I’m GOOD ENOUGH
I don’t care what they say
I’m GOOD ENOUGH 
Who are “they” anyway  
I’m GOOD ENOUGH
I stopped listenin’ to the chatter in my head screamin' loud everyday Saying I’m not GOOD ENOUGH 
Who cares what they say 
IM GOOD ENOUGH 
I tell myself everyday
IM GOOD ENOUGH
So the real takeaway at the of the day 
IT AIN’T ME
(pause) 
That ain’t GOOD ENOUGH
I’m MORE than GOOD ENOUGH


I don’t need to be your idol 
I don’t care if I go viral 
I got my Bible 
And I believe  
That’s GOOD ENOUGH for me
Yeah, good enough for me


I’m GOOD ENOUGH
I don’t care what they say
I’m GOOD ENOUGH 
Who are “they” anyway  
I’m GOOD ENOUGH
Bye bye tiny voices  in my head screamin' loud everyday sayin’
I’m Not GOOD ENOUGH  
Who cares what they say 
I’M GOOD ENOUGH
When my thoughts runaway
I walk right back into Gods arms of love 
Second glance in the mirror 

WAY more than enough

GOOD ENOUGH
GOOD ENOUGH
Oh I’m GOOD ENOUGH

Written by Janeen Ferdinand 
©2020 The Blessing Publishing House
ASCAP 537309253
janeenferdinand@gmail.com
http://JaneenFerdinand.com

Good Enough

Good Enough featuring Janeen Ferdinand

...if you didn't get to say goodbye to someone you love, 
I pray my song brings you comfort🎈


My favorite place in all the world 
was right inside your hug
You always made time just for me
But I never heard you complain 
It wasn't your style
I know your pain was hidden 
behind that great big smile

You said a lot of prayers for me 
and I won't let you down 
Momma keeps your pictures up 
So its like your still around
You laid down your life for me 
I'll never forget 
but I can't let you go away 
at least not yet


So I'm sending you a Pink balloon in July
But I don't want it to make you cry
Jesus please promise me 
she'll get my pink balloon
Cause I never got to say goodbye
     

The paramedics came that night
I got to see their flashing lights
At about a quarter to seven
The next morning when I woke up 
I ran into your room 
I said, "Mommy, they've carried her to Heaven"

Angels she likes pink roses 
So pick a bunch for me
And when she smiles to say thank you
Please kiss her on her cheek
I remember all her sacrifice
I'll never forget
But I can't let her go away
At least not yet


So I'm sending you a pink balloon in July
But I don't want it to make you cry
Grandma I'm behaving 
just like I promised you
But you forgot to say goodbye


But you left me your legacy
Faith in God so I'll believe  ( I believe)
I will never be alone
you're more than just a memory   
it wasn’t accidentally
because of you that I’m so strong
You'd give the clothes off your back 
and then feel bad cuz you couldn't give skin
I wanna turn the hands of the clock back....
    
Just to say..... 
I love you again 

So I'm sending you a pink balloon in July
Now I know that it won't make you cry
Cause I prayed last night 
and Jesus said He gave you my balloon
And you turned to  Him and didn't cry 
yes you smiled at Him and said goodbye 

for now...


Written by Janeen Ferdinand / ASCAP 537309253
©2019 The Blessing Publishing House
janeenferdinand@gmail.com
JaneenFerdinand.com

Original Songs by Janeen

Pink Balloon

Pink Balloon Featuring Janeen Ferdinand

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by Hali Glasse

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