We write songs with our Bibles open. Almost every song you hear from us is either directly from a single passage of the Bible or weaves together deeply interconnected Scriptural references. So we hope you'll find this music to be a helpful way to memorize, meditate deeply and be profoundly changed by the riches of God's very words.
Along with joyful and grateful praise, we try to explore often avoided subjects like repentance and suffering to honestly bring our sins, griefs and doubts to God. You'll also hear about the Cross of Jesus in almost everything we write because it is the only road that brings us home at last. For more about why our songs are saturated with Scripture, click here.
We began songwriting from the moment we met back in 1998. More than ten years later, we now have three wonderful kids, Zach, Zoe and Faith, and live in the Chicagoland area. Though we were both musical from childhood, what's truly miraculous is that we didn't meet in a musical context. We both had health care backgrounds and never knew that God had always intended for us to write songs together. And "together" is the operative word! Almost every song or hymn seems to require the other person if it's ever going to be finished. And for us, having both a male and female perspective in a song or hymn almost always results in something far richer and more balanced than it would have been otherwise.
In an age of self-worship and fluff, there is a desperate need for songs and hymns that are God-centered, truth-driven and emotionally compelling. We don't always reach that lofty goal, but we know where to look. It's not gazing within to our imperfect, wandering hearts but rather looking outward to the flawless, eternal Word. In everything we write, we take Jesus at His word when He said "the truth will set you free."
Help us spread the word about this music by letting your friends & family know about this site! If you think your church would benefit from using these songs, please let your worship pastor know. We pray that you will “know the love of Christ which passes knowledge.” And please remember to pray for us too – we need it!
God bless,
Abe & Liza Philip
p.s.. To learn more about us, check out our blog, philipMUSINGS. We are also available to share this music at church services and conferences. Please use the Contact Us page.