Hello Steven! I'm sure you don't remember me. I was the stage photographer at Creation 98 with Tim Landis. I had an urgent message from the Lord for you. I gave it to you and you hugged me with such Love I knew I had been obient to the Lord with my message. I shocked my entire staff as I never gave an artist the time of day. But I sought you out on stage and broke all protocol. I'm so grateful to see you still making music! My message still stands! ❤
PS. I was just a 3yr old Christian. I thought Jesus spoke to everyone asking them to do something for Him for Him!! Praise God for real Christians like you who didn't sell their soul for fame and fortune! Much love!
I heard a discussion with my dad and he told me that this life is just a shadow, real life comes after death so have Jesus in your life and you will reign with him in Heaven for eternity, Amen.
I was completely thinking these thoughts today. I was even crying over the sadness of hell and wondering why God allows it. I was hysterically upset, but my mom calmed me down and told me that I can't carry all of that sadness on my shoulders and that I need to bring it to Jesus, to the cross to let Him carry it for me. Instantly I became more calm, not because it was just like 'poof' off my mind, but because I saw the heartbreak He had for us. His heart breaks everytime we hurt ourselves.
Remember that loving parents do not not allow their child to roam long without consequences for negative behaviors. The same is true of God. We can not do everything that "feels" right.
While evil is trying hard to create a hell on earth, through Jesus the Christ, there is the only real connection to hope, to restoration, to beauty - and to love. Let's let Jesus live in and through us to bring Heaven to Earth in practical and tangible ways. We are alive to make a difference - but that only most fully happens through the Strength and Goodness of Jesus through us.
BLESS YOU, MY DEAR BROTHER, STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN! You've never let the passionate, raging flame of the Love of GOD be extinguished in your heart!!! You've kept spreading wildfires of GOD's grace wherever you go!!! THANK YOU for honoring GOD the way you have!!!
Kinda wish they would have kept the start, on the original album they have a preacher saying "where is the hope? i meet millions who tell me, they are upset by the moral decay around us... etc etc, i cant remember it all its been years since i heard the song.
Maybe there was "Heaven in the Real World" back when the tune was released, but in this modern time it has gone to "Hell on Earth". Especially for those who are poor and disabled. No one seems to care these days, even churches. What happened to this world that only the rich gets any form of heavenly bliss? This is a great tune and a great video Thank you Steven for this tune, if only it was true today.
What one can buy doesn't bring a piece of heaven into your life, but what your relationship with God brings. For me, my piece of heaven is a 5'2" Italian spitfire Jesus sent my way.
This video came out before the movie GLADIATOR ...when that movie came out reminded me of this video and the little boy dressed as a soldier and the door...when Maximus Was dying same visual left me like 😲...great video here great movie too
Oh how I long to live as this song suggest. Showing God's love and mercy to all those around. I have always tried to be a person who saw the good in others. Today that seems much more challenging. I do pray and trust the Lord but stil, well sure many can relate. Today I simply reach out when I can with a knd word or action and trust God for the rest
I always try and think about it this way. Jesus knew what people were thinking and the hate and distain they felt for him especially the religious leaders who would always seek to discredit him. Loads of people followed him but when they truly understood what he said he disappeared. The disciples who were the closet to him barring 1 were nowhere to be when he hung on the cross. Yet he died for every single one us and them no matter what and when he rose again he didn’t push the disciples away he gathered them and loved them. When I think about no matter how difficult my life and when I feel tempted to not behave how should and I won’t lie sometimes I failed but I find there is no excuse I can offer when I read about my saviours life.
Wesley, thank you for the commentary regarding April. To April, I am so sorry that you were let down by others that are followers of Christ. We should not base our belief in God on how others act, but on the Word of God. Believe or don't. For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 2 Timothy 4:2-4 NIV
Well if you are the Creator then you get to make the rules. He does not send anyone to hell for "making mistakes." If you know what He expects then you will make the choice to be obedient or not. He has said He will judge us whether we like it or not BUT we know it is coming
which is hysterical and one reason why i changed religions...How can some"thing" say that it is faithful and loving but then judge people an send them to "hell" for making mistakes in life???? its ridiculous to me...Parents dont do that in life, why would someone thats supposed to love unconditionally enough to send HIS son to (supposedly) die for said mistakes that we apparently make....
im not a christian anymore but what makes you think that im not in "gods arms"? respectfully, i implore you to not make judgement calls on someone you dont know.
April, you sounded very let down, but understand it is not because of God. It has been others that don't always reflect the teachings and examples of God's son, Jesus. Will pray that one day you won't be so angry and seek God through his word (the Bible) and not some feel-good teachings.
(Translate to Spansih) Lo volví a ver hoy en la cara de un niño pequeño. Mirando a través de los ojos del miedo y la incertidumbre. Se hizo eco en un grito de libertad al otro lado de la calle y a través de las millas Llora desde el corazón para encontrar la parte que falta ¿Dónde está la esperanza, dónde está la paz? Eso hará que esta vida sea completa Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña Buscando el cielo en el mundo real Pararse en la lluvia torrencial y creer que el sol brillará nuevamente Saber que la tumba no es el fin Sentir el abrazo de la gracia y cruzar la línea donde comienza la vida real. Y sabe en tu corazón que has encontrado la parte que falta Y hay una esperanza, y hay una paz. Eso hará que esta vida sea completa Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña Buscando el cielo en el mundo real Buscando el cielo en el mundo real Sucedió una noche con el nacimiento de un bebé pequeño. Dios escuchó la creación llorando y envió el cielo a la tierra El es la esperanza y la paz. Eso hará que esta vida sea completa Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña. Jesús es la esperanza y la paz. Eso hará que esta vida sea completa Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña. Jesús es el cielo en el mundo real Jesús es el cielo en el mundo real Si el es Jesús es el cielo El es el cielo en el mundo real
Oh I see. I just prefer to agree to disagree when it comes to persons with another faith. :) I dont deny my own but I also wont shove it or push it on someone else. Have a good day ok? :)
When someone says they are not a "christian" that is not necessarily a bad thing. The early Believers were not Christians either. In fact it was a derogatory term used against them. I like to say I am a "follower of the way" which is what the first church was. I do agree that you cannot be wiccan and Christian Our God is a jealous God and wont accept that
well yes, it was necessary because he insulted me and assumed that just because im not a Christian that I "STRAYED"...Im WICCAN, I am devoted faithful and loyal to my Goddess and God...I am not in anyway "astrayed" to MY gods....
see, thats what i like about MY religion...there IS no Hell so there isnt any "obedience" to a god....and dont give me that shit. really....I was a christian for 14 yrs and saw more corruption and thievery and adulterous relationships then i have in the current religion im in now...and then the church would talk about thou shalt nots and people would CRY they were scared of going to hell...REALLY?!?! MY Goddess doesn't judge her children. She loves and accepts us for who and what and how we are.
Hello Steven! I'm sure you don't remember me. I was the stage photographer at Creation 98 with Tim Landis. I had an urgent message from the Lord for you. I gave it to you and you hugged me with such Love I knew I had been obient to the Lord with my message. I shocked my entire staff as I never gave an artist the time of day. But I sought you out on stage and broke all protocol.
I'm so grateful to see you still making music! My message still stands! ❤
PS.
I was just a 3yr old Christian. I thought Jesus spoke to everyone asking them to do something for Him for Him!!
Praise God for real Christians like you who didn't sell their soul for fame and fortune! Much love!
God is real! Jesus is real! We are real! We work better when we band together in our communities.
The world is in turmoil right now, I needed to to hear this song. From my childhood stepped back to the 90's.
"God heard creation crying, so He sent heaven to earth"
My favorite verse of the song. Always loved this one from SCC
One of most beautiful lyrics ever
Throwback! He looks so young! One of my all time favorites! I have ruined CDs by playing this album over and over! Love me some SCC!!!
That's because he was
Of course he does..Why are you surprised? SMH
I heard a discussion with my dad and he told me that this life is just a shadow, real life comes after death so have Jesus in your life and you will reign with him in Heaven for eternity, Amen.
Who gave this a thumbs down? This is an anthem
Indeed IT is!!
NOT everybody has the same taste
SCC was my introduction to contemporary Christian music.....love him until this day!
Me too specifically the great adventure
He was one of the first CCM singers I heard of growing up.
I was completely thinking these thoughts today. I was even crying over the sadness of hell and wondering why God allows it. I was hysterically upset, but my mom calmed me down and told me that I can't carry all of that sadness on my shoulders and that I need to bring it to Jesus, to the cross to let Him carry it for me. Instantly I became more calm, not because it was just like 'poof' off my mind, but because I saw the heartbreak He had for us. His heart breaks everytime we hurt ourselves.
You were put In the position to feel other people's pain. Pray! We are praying with ya!
Remember that loving parents do not not allow their child to roam long without consequences for negative behaviors. The same is true of God. We can not do everything that "feels" right.
And?
Who is here to get some hope and peace in 2021?
our church band played this almost every Sunday back in the mid 90's. I miss those days and those people
NEVER live in the PAST
What not to live in the past
YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! Back to the glory days of the early 90's and part my childhood! :)
Part of my childhood too... Love it...
While evil is trying hard to create a hell on earth, through Jesus the Christ, there is the only real connection to hope, to restoration, to beauty - and to love. Let's let Jesus live in and through us to bring Heaven to Earth in practical and tangible ways. We are alive to make a difference - but that only most fully happens through the Strength and Goodness of Jesus through us.
I was given this CD. Glad I looked up the songs on u-tube! What an inspirational song!
It takes faith to know this. Jesus Christ is always there for you
while Im not a Christian anymore, when I was, SCC was my favorite Christian singer and I just rediscovered him...hes an awesome artist. :)
I hope his music brings you back to Jesus!
I remember watching this on VHS back in the day. Still proving to be true for 2016. Our freedom is found only in Christ!
Forevermore, HalleluYAH
Amen!!
I'm right there too brother!
Sounds so relevant to 2023
It's ALWAYS RELEVANT
The hope is here...all of us..stay the course
He is our Hope, our feelings, Jesus is Lord and our friend, and our King
Harvey Witt Amen to that.
Amen. Praise God!
King of acoustic Christian rock music. Let heaven rule in our hearts. Amen
This song came from the first SCC album I bought. I was 6 or 7. I saw him in concert. The album came on cassette tape. This was back in 1994.
The song is awesome it's about about finding freedom in Christ
BLESS YOU, MY DEAR BROTHER, STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN! You've never let the passionate, raging flame of the Love of GOD be extinguished in your heart!!! You've kept spreading wildfires of GOD's grace wherever you go!!! THANK YOU for honoring GOD the way you have!!!
Here in 2024!
This song made his career but the Great Adventure MADE HIM A STAR!!!!
I guess i never really realized how old this song was until i watched this video
Song makes me cry
One of the best Christmas songs!
Kinda wish they would have kept the start, on the original album they have a preacher saying "where is the hope? i meet millions who tell me, they are upset by the moral decay around us... etc etc, i cant remember it all its been years since i heard the song.
Maybe there was "Heaven in the Real World" back when the tune was released, but in this modern time it has gone to "Hell on Earth". Especially for those who are poor and disabled. No one seems to care these days, even churches. What happened to this world that only the rich gets any form of heavenly bliss? This is a great tune and a great video Thank you Steven for this tune, if only it was true today.
What one can buy doesn't bring a piece of heaven into your life, but what your relationship with God brings. For me, my piece of heaven is a 5'2" Italian spitfire Jesus sent my way.
This is a great song it's about finding freedom and christ!
This video came out before the movie GLADIATOR ...when that movie came out reminded me of this video and the little boy dressed as a soldier and the door...when Maximus Was dying same visual left me like 😲...great video here great movie too
Oh how I long to live as this song suggest. Showing God's love and mercy to all those around. I have always tried to be a person who saw the good in others. Today that seems much more challenging. I do pray and trust the Lord but stil, well sure many can relate. Today I simply reach out when I can with a knd word or action and trust God for the rest
I always try and think about it this way. Jesus knew what people were thinking and the hate and distain they felt for him especially the religious leaders who would always seek to discredit him. Loads of people followed him but when they truly understood what he said he disappeared. The disciples who were the closet to him barring 1 were nowhere to be when he hung on the cross. Yet he died for every single one us and them no matter what and when he rose again he didn’t push the disciples away he gathered them and loved them. When I think about no matter how difficult my life and when I feel tempted to not behave how should and I won’t lie sometimes I failed but I find there is no excuse I can offer when I read about my saviours life.
This song gives me encouragement.
Great song. Makes your soul feel good. I guess it's kinda, soul food.
3:02 Chapman's kids when they were little:)
I loved this song as a kid.
My mom’s favorite song ❤️
love this song too...I got thru college listening to Steven's songs and I still listen to his songs til now..ur such an inspiration Steven.
❤❤❤MuchLove!!!❤🎉
Wesley, thank you for the commentary regarding April. To April, I am so sorry that you were let down by others that are followers of Christ. We should not base our belief in God on how others act, but on the Word of God. Believe or don't.
For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.
2 Timothy 4:2-4 NIV
Need this song today updated!
I have this song on my phone and i personally lime this song it is on repeat as well.
Awesome !!!!
This makes sense
Love this song and all of the others he sings.
Woah take me back to high school!!!
This song could be considered a Christmas song. But then, Christmas should be every day.
Christmas song? LMAO.. Ugh NO! It's got NOTHING to do with Christmas
Great Song
Love the song I hear the intro to alot of people cell phones
Mijn favoriet, de hemel is echt, ook in deze wereld is een hemel, thanks Steven
I love this song
Galing joshep
What a great song! PTL
Well if you are the Creator then you get to make the rules. He does not send anyone to hell for "making mistakes." If you know what He expects then you will make the choice to be obedient or not. He has said He will judge us whether we like it or not BUT we know it is coming
Thanks for posting EMI, all the best
I was born the year this came out!
Wow! This is the coolest!
💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Thanks!
awsome.
amo
Que lindo tema. Recuerdos de mi juventud.
TUUUURN UUUUUP!
which is hysterical and one reason why i changed religions...How can some"thing" say that it is faithful and loving but then judge people an send them to "hell" for making mistakes in life???? its ridiculous to me...Parents dont do that in life, why would someone thats supposed to love unconditionally enough to send HIS son to (supposedly) die for said mistakes that we apparently make....
🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
i love is song it is hav fait in
2:58 the 3 little Chapmans..
@shparks No not at all. It is about reaching out and helping others
7 people did not find Heaven in the real world
There's no need to be rude. He asked a simple question. No need to get all defensive. :)
Didn't this song come out in 1996?
1994
im not a christian anymore but what makes you think that im not in "gods arms"? respectfully, i implore you to not make judgement calls on someone you dont know.
April, you sounded very let down, but understand it is not because of God. It has been others that don't always reflect the teachings and examples of God's son, Jesus. Will pray that one day you won't be so angry and seek God through his word (the Bible) and not some feel-good teachings.
Does this song imply that Heaven is not real?
(Translate to Spansih)
Lo volví a ver hoy en la cara de un niño pequeño.
Mirando a través de los ojos del miedo y la incertidumbre.
Se hizo eco en un grito de libertad al otro lado de la calle y a través de las millas
Llora desde el corazón para encontrar la parte que falta
¿Dónde está la esperanza, dónde está la paz?
Eso hará que esta vida sea completa
Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña
Buscando el cielo en el mundo real
Pararse en la lluvia torrencial y creer que el sol brillará nuevamente
Saber que la tumba no es el fin
Sentir el abrazo de la gracia y cruzar la línea donde comienza la vida real.
Y sabe en tu corazón que has encontrado la parte que falta
Y hay una esperanza, y hay una paz.
Eso hará que esta vida sea completa
Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña
Buscando el cielo en el mundo real
Buscando el cielo en el mundo real
Sucedió una noche con el nacimiento de un bebé pequeño.
Dios escuchó la creación llorando y envió el cielo a la tierra
El es la esperanza y la paz.
Eso hará que esta vida sea completa
Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña.
Jesús es la esperanza y la paz.
Eso hará que esta vida sea completa
Por cada hombre, mujer, niño y niña.
Jesús es el cielo en el mundo real
Jesús es el cielo en el mundo real
Si el es
Jesús es el cielo
El es el cielo en el mundo real
Oh I see. I just prefer to agree to disagree when it comes to persons with another faith. :) I dont deny my own but I also wont shove it or push it on someone else. Have a good day ok? :)
Fuck yes, I need jesus (pronounced hey-Zeus )
When someone says they are not a "christian" that is not necessarily a bad thing. The early Believers were not Christians either. In fact it was a derogatory term used against them. I like to say I am a "follower of the way" which is what the first church was.
I do agree that you cannot be wiccan and Christian Our God is a jealous God and wont accept that
well yes, it was necessary because he insulted me and assumed that just because im not a Christian that I "STRAYED"...Im WICCAN, I am devoted faithful and loyal to my Goddess and God...I am not in anyway "astrayed" to MY gods....
you say you're not a Christian what that make you then? That say a lot when you say I use to be. Means you're astrayed.
RE
I no longer believe in a god but damn this song is good. Still love it, the music is awesome.
Maximus Reed it’s not too late to believe in God...
Reetet
Nope, 1994.
I ask one thing and you turn it into an argument. stuck up
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EtrteE
Why you stop? Come back in God's Arms
Certain bands fit the era, JoC didn't. Great lyrics great music, but still underrated.
see, thats what i like about MY religion...there IS no Hell so there isnt any "obedience" to a god....and dont give me that shit. really....I was a christian for 14 yrs and saw more corruption and thievery and adulterous relationships then i have in the current religion im in now...and then the church would talk about thou shalt nots and people would CRY they were scared of going to hell...REALLY?!?! MY Goddess doesn't judge her children. She loves and accepts us for who and what and how we are.
I always liked this song. The music video is one of the corniest things I’ve ever seen though...
its really none of your business.