The World and Everything In It The heart behind the music
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Nov 8, 2025 Twila Paris, a celebrated Contemporary Christian music artist, shares her inspiring journey from singing at four to writing beloved hymns like 'Lamb of God'. She discusses her childhood on the road with a traveling evangelist family and her formal music training. Twila explains the divine inspiration behind her songs and reflects on the enduring nature of good hymns. She also shares insights on overcoming fame's challenges, the importance of community in ministry, and her desire for her music to glorify God.
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Childhood Album With Her Father
- Twila Paris recorded an independent album at age four with her father accompanying her on piano.
- Occasionally fans still pull that 60-year-old record out and share it with her.
Songwriting Can Be Taught
- Twila's father demystified songwriting by assigning her to write a song as homework at age 12.
- Learning music theory helped her turn melodies in her head into real songs.
Center On God To Overcome Stage Fear
- Focus on being God-conscious rather than self-conscious when performing or leading worship.
- Let God's purpose through you replace worries about how you appear.