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For Jilleen, music is the vehicle - God's love is the message. At a time when many Christian Music Artists are pulled away from ministry and pushed toward "industry" obligations, Jilleen has maintained focus on her life's mission; to be a conduit through her words and songs bringing the message of God's love to a hurting world. Jilleen's ministry is best exemplified through her life verse Mark 12:30 - "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength."
Whether performing before a crowd of hundreds (The Crystal Cathedral, Saddleback Church, Union Church, The American Cancer Society) or in a small country church, Jilleen's message of hope and healing is both positive and inspirational. She is considered to be one of the major defining voices in Christian Music today. "Jilleen's music touches the hearts of many. She was a very important part of our music ministry here at Saddleback Church. I admire her servant heart and ambition to serve God in full time music ministry," says Rick Muchow, Magnification Pastor, Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA.
"People can relate to the pertinent message in my music. Sometimes we have good days. Sometimes we have bad days. It all depends upon the day! My goal is to enable the listener to experience God in their everyday circumstances, especially in the small things."
Jilleen's latest groundbreaking release "The Hymns Experience" is a new look at the traditional hymns of the faith. With a fresh respectful approach, Jilleen weaves a tapestry of history and faith together bringing the listener to a point of reflection. She breathes new life into the age old classics like "This Is My Father's World" and "Fairest Lord Jesus" and other familiar songs. The classic lyrics, rearranged into a modern day musical setting, blend the old and the new into something truly unique and ear catching.
"I was actually inspired to do this hymns project after listening to a favorite CD of mine called 'Hymns From The Ryman' by Gary Chapman. Every time I listen to this album it draws me closer to the heart of God and enriches my relationship with Him. I want to do the same for my listeners; to inspire them with new renditions of their all time favorite hymns, but at the same time, guide them into closer communion with Him."
"The Hymns Experience" was produced by Jeff Nelson (Cindy Morgan, Babby Mason, The Martins), Dove Award Nominee for Producer of The Year, and recorded and mixed by Steve Dady (Kirk Franklin, Jaci Velasquez, Among Thorns) at Sunset Studios in Brentwood, Tennessee. "The Hymns Experience" follows up Jilleen's last CD titled "Summon Your Power" which excels in sharing vivid, yet mysterious Christ-like imagery. In 2000, Jilleen released her first album "One King, Two Crowns" containing nine power packed inspirational songs that are an expression of Jilleen's everlasting love for the Lord.
In 2003, Jilleen felt called by God to broaden her ministry to women and now speaks on a variety of topics that have encouraged and entertained women at retreats, conferences and ministry events nationwide.
In 1997, Jilleen graduated from Concordia University, Irvine with a Bachelor's Degree in Music and in 2001, Jilleen was awarded the Concordia University Alumni Award for her contributions towards helping to fulfill The Great Commission.
Jilleen partners with World Vision, one of the largest privately funded Christian relief and development organization in the world. As an Artist Associate, Jilleen helps raise awareness of and support for the work of World Vision in the area of child sponsorship. While at home, Jilleen enjoys spending quality time with her husband whom she married on October 12, 2002. Most importantly, Jilleen believes that her greatest treasure in life is her personal relationship with the Lord and sharing God's love with others.
Fall is almost here and the nights are starting to appear earlier with the sun setting. I love the fall! I have no problem saying goodbye to summer and the heat that comes with it.
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What you are doing to save gas?
6/28/2008 - 1:15 AM
I have been doing the following things to save on gas and so far it is working. I have a Toyota Sienna and use to fill up once a week. Now I am going on 11 days since my last fill up and I still have a quarter of a tank left. I think I will probably ...
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TOP TEN THINGS I LEARNED IN ALABAMA!
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Happy Summer Friends!
Spring is almost over and the good old days of fun in the sun, picnics and backyard barbeques are on the horizon. This summer my family plans to spend a lot of time in the pool over at Grandpa's house, enjoying the animals a...
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Send condolences to Steven Curtis Chapman's Family
5/27/2008 - 2:03 AM
If you have not already heard, Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife lost their youngest daughter of six children named Maria last Wednesday in a tragic automobile accident in Franklin, TN.
My husand and I sent a condolence card to the family and we ...
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God bless you Jilleen!
Your music blessed me today!
Thank you for sharing it =)
Best wishes always...Love in the name of Jesus.....from The Halloran Family -Tim,Carmen,Tyler and Sarah
=) p.s. there are some song lyrics as my blogs -4 U 2 look at, if U want 2...Tim / L.M.M.
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