By Allen Asbury 'Stand' offered Allen the opportunity to sharpen his song writing skills alongside some of the best, and expose his heart in the process. As a result, the personal commitment he feels to uplifting and encouraging the church is transparent in his music. "I've always been a songwriter," says Allen. "But I've felt like it's a skill that needs to be honed. So on this project, I sat down with guys like Dave Clark, David Robertson, Brian White and Don Koch. It was songwriter boot camp," he laughs. As with his first release, Asbury's latest project is true to the heart of the church, from the modern spin on early 1900s hymn "This Is My Father's World" to the scripturally inspired and Asbury/Koch-penned "I Have Seen, I Believe," revealing a servant boy's view of the Lord's Supper. "You Are My God," co-written by Allen and singer/songwriter Michael O'Brien, not only reflects Psalm 86, but also the trials of a family friend. Playlist: 1. This Is My Father's World 2. Life To The Living 3. Day Of Our God 4. We Will Stand 5. You Are My God 6. It Belongs To You 7. Love Is An Uphill Climb 8. One 9. I Have Seen, I Believe 10. There Will Be A Better Day 11. Somebody's Praying Me Through - With Military Testimonies |