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In our journey with Christ we are not promised the proverbial "rose garden". Paul even tells us we will have troubles, hardships and distresses... (2 Cor 6:4). Jolene Riley offers beautiful vocals and a reassurance of our rescue from these afflictions. On her project titled "Journeyin' On" Riley supports the promise of God taking us through it all. "Walking along this rutted terrain called life, down unfamiliar paths, calculating a step and feeling that strong hand of guidance along the way, knowing the Source of grace, feeling His strength… that's Jolene Riley's journey." (CD BABY website)
Riley has a vocal talent gift that is graceful and encouraging. "He Who Dwells", "Put Your Hope In God" deliver the strength of God's dwelling in Jolene's ministry. Her bio reads like many of ours do. In her personal life, there have been lots of distractions along the way like having kids, a failed marriage, the trials of being a single mom, loss, pain, grace, marrying again, a step-family... but she made it here.
Many of us can relate to her struggles and challenges of life. Being able to walk away from these trials claiming them only to be "distractions" is a testament to her faith. You can listen to her 10 tracks on "Journeyin' On" and feel inspired and share the faith in Jesus Christ that has birthed a new person in Jolene.
I encourage you to check out her CD Baby website. Listen to her project. Click on "Think of How It Will Be". The joy of our eternity with God is enough to quell any distraction life may throw at you.
To have borne the trials that Jolene has experienced, and to recover to do a positive, promising and encouraging project, testifies to what God can do if we just believe. I am always inspired when I hear this type of testimony to one's faith in the Lord. It gives us hope for tomorrow, in Christ.
Christian Mix Inet is currently playing "Journeyin' On" and "Covered". Click on the links to hear them online.
- Michael Hughes, Christian Mix Inet
Discography
"Journeyin' On" CD
The Open Door CD release June 2009
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Walking along this rutted terrain called life, down unfamiliar paths, knowing the Source of grace, learning to trust... that's Jolene Riley's journey. Songwriting and singing for women's groups are her most recent ministries. She has shared her heart through song for women's groups at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, small groups and other organizations. Her desire is that the road she has traveled will give encouragement and hope to one in need. "I want to be there for others who are going through the struggles of life, to help them find God's purpose for their lives through the pain." "
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