Rich Mullins - We Are Not As Strong As We Think We Are (Wheaton College 1997)

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  • @lifetodamax
    @lifetodamax 5 років тому +14

    Indeed. We are not as strong as we think we are. A young sister in Christ died suddenly in a car crash a few days ago, like Rich. We are frail and Christ is our only hope.

  • @philphillips4230
    @philphillips4230 7 місяців тому +9

    Rich Mullins was the real deal! An authentic person and God fearing human. Rich was an incredible Christian artist whose lyrics bring me closer to God. Simply amazing!

  • @ajromo345
    @ajromo345 9 років тому +73

    The thing that I really loved about Rich Mullins is that he took all of his lyrics to heart and cried whenever he would sing them live. Why?! Because he's said so many times in many of his interviews, these songs are more than songs, these were prayers!!! How amazing is that?! God bless you Rich!

    • @michaelbartosh8203
      @michaelbartosh8203 2 роки тому +1

      I agree

    • @geebee3100
      @geebee3100 2 роки тому +2

      very true... not just the usual phrases, but colorful language from the depths of a humble heart... not just lyrics, but prayers cast in music... he so often just sings over the bars, fusing words and music into an offering rising to the heavens like incense... 💗

    • @Kevin-ij6ih
      @Kevin-ij6ih 5 місяців тому +1

      He is the third friend I have that was killed in a car accident -
      I grieve - yet he cheers for us to do our best - from heaven - with my dad - thx to all these loving 🥰 friends - we shall overcome this day!🦅

  • @wendyyounglove3670
    @wendyyounglove3670 2 роки тому +13

    I remember seeing Richard Mullins in concert at Glenbard North High School at my school. Standing room only. It was packed. After hearing his death on the radio while driving, I had to pull over to the side of the road and I cried. His music lives on. God took him home too soon. RIP Richard Mullins

    • @geebee3100
      @geebee3100 2 роки тому +2

      in my mind's eye, i can even see you pull over and cry... ashley cleveland, in an interview, said that when she learned of his death, she first said, "oh no", but then immediately thought that that was an act of God's love and compassion... i agree... the world can be a painful place, and rich just got promoted to a better one 💗

  • @glennfrederick9285
    @glennfrederick9285 Рік тому +6

    I love you, Rich. I look forward to seeing you again in paradise.

  • @gentleben1590
    @gentleben1590 7 років тому +89

    All these new Christian bands sound the exact same with cheesy lyrics and "poppy" sounding music. Rich's lyrics were about life (struggles, dark times, happy times, etc) and his music was original. Bottom line, he was authentic and real. I miss him.

    • @Ncebulsky
      @Ncebulsky 4 роки тому +9

      This is the reason I love Rich's music. It's more about the struggle with living a mortal life.

    • @danwilliams6027
      @danwilliams6027 4 роки тому +5

      You are so correct!

    • @truthfulpatriot9129
      @truthfulpatriot9129 3 роки тому +5

      truer words have never been spoken 🙏

    • @littlekansasbear5420
      @littlekansasbear5420 3 роки тому +3

      I miss him too he was awsome the real deal

    • @kerrymartin7557
      @kerrymartin7557 2 роки тому

      I don't think Third Day, Mercy Me or Casting Crowns do. Do you count them as "new?"

  • @Orthosdoxa
    @Orthosdoxa 10 років тому +55

    Who in the world is voting down Rich Mullins? These videos are such a treasure and I am thankful that other people have uploaded so many hours of his live performances. I never got the chance to see him live and his talent shines through so much in these performances than it does on his studio albums, where sometimes the production masked the genius. I miss him.

    • @angelagreen3642
      @angelagreen3642 9 років тому +8

      I agree. Sad people who don't understand. Rich Mullins was a treasure.

    • @Marimilitarybrat
      @Marimilitarybrat 6 років тому +6

      Angry heathens. My guess is that they feel convicted by the words of Rich Mullins songs

    • @AnHebrewChild
      @AnHebrewChild 6 років тому +3

      The same youtube phenomenon used to bother me to distraction... but then one day, visiting one of my favorite videos (Bach, Brandenburg 6), I noticed the ‘thumbs down’ had been de-pressed... by me! The horror. The horror.
      I was “that guy.” But how? But why?
      Well you can be sure, I quickly remedied this grave mistake.. but also then and there realized that just as a certain percentage of time, misplaced thumb taps on touch screens accidentally pause videos, refresh pages, link unintentionally to to URLs... (we realize these errant taps right away) but another percentage of time, clumsy thumbs unknowingly hit the dislike button... even, the horror, on heavenly music like Johann Bach or Rich Mullins.
      “Hope all, bear all, believe all..” In the spirit of that verse, this is how I account for the 9 or 10 downvotes here =] By doing this, I thereby preserve my last bit of hope for humankind ha ha ha.

    • @millmoormichael6630
      @millmoormichael6630 2 роки тому +1

      As a kind of pro musician and songwriter, Rich was very special, genius

    • @living_the_mac_and_cheese_life
      @living_the_mac_and_cheese_life Рік тому +1

      i have thumbs downed videos by accident while using the firestick app. i can see how it happens. hopefully these were mistakes.

  • @DanWright6
    @DanWright6 14 років тому +25

    Here is one who didn't care for his status as a celebrity, but look at him sing, he's trying to connect with the people in the audience with the message. Powerful how sincere, honest, and selfless he was...

    • @Barden-h6p
      @Barden-h6p 2 місяці тому

      Absolutely, not many of those around these days.

  • @ThePasjoe
    @ThePasjoe 10 років тому +48

    I wish I'd had seen him in concert. Great song, great singer, the most honest Christian writer I've heard.

    • @marysmith6228
      @marysmith6228 10 років тому +11

      I know ! I've heard some stories that he had some wonderful concerts . He was a very devoted and humble Man of God . I love his songs .

    • @jimblackwell8762
      @jimblackwell8762 5 років тому +5

      I saw him in Greenville SC a year before he died
      Truly a friend to all of us because of his music

    • @debw.7174
      @debw.7174 4 роки тому +3

      What a writer and musician!! Poetry, story, honesty, vulnerability, sincerity, loving and more. He endeavored to BE like Christ, fulfill his earthly mission, and serve his Lord.... and did it so well. Excellent example of a Christian. I rejoice with Rich in his first embrace from Jesus in heaven.

  • @d.w.liddell8679
    @d.w.liddell8679 5 років тому +11

    What a void he left in this world RIP my brother

  • @joannedeborahchisholm9522
    @joannedeborahchisholm9522 Рік тому +2

    Amen! When I am weak Christ is strong in me!

  • @matthewforsythe6018
    @matthewforsythe6018 5 років тому +7

    "When you love you walk on the water, just don't stumble on the waves, cuz we all want to go there something awful but to stand there it takes some grace cause oh we are not as strong as we think we are." ....some of the most profound words ever written

  • @chadgaines
    @chadgaines 8 років тому +20

    I've come over time to think I've known two prophets in Christian music. Rich Mullins and Keith Green. And they both were taken away before we wanted to let them go.

    • @nwnmonk7034
      @nwnmonk7034 6 років тому +2

      Me too!!!!! Keith and Rich!!!

    • @KennyFisher-io4dm
      @KennyFisher-io4dm 9 місяців тому

      @@nwnmonk7034 Millions worship Keith Richards, and Keith and Rich worshipped the Lord of glory!

  • @MG-vu8ln
    @MG-vu8ln 3 роки тому +2

    Woke up to this gem looping in my mind...'cause oh we are not as strong as we think we are...Why as a Christian culture do we choose to follow the pattern of the world as if the world's way has it figured out. God anoints music and it moves fuels the spirit and moves the soul. Christian music should not be categorized in the 'new' and the 'wow' of a top ten chart one day and shuffled off the turntable the next. Someone in the music industry grasp and implement this God concept, please.

  • @christinejones2140
    @christinejones2140 8 років тому +15

    When I hear him sing, I wish I was where he us now! I am grateful for the music he left behind. I will never tire of his poetry and his passion for the love of God.

  • @sargeantyoyo
    @sargeantyoyo 7 років тому +16

    Achingly beautiful : 'The Master said our faith would mountains
    Me I tremble like hill on a fault line
    Just at the thought of losing you
    We are not as strong as we think we are'
    Thank you brother...

  • @Lfydrw
    @Lfydrw 14 років тому +6

    Rich wore himself out for God I'd say, and he is very much missed this side of heaven. I am really looking forward to knowing more of him when that time arrives.

  • @rubymeagher1005
    @rubymeagher1005 12 років тому +10

    Rich is with my mom. Give her a hug, Rich! Jesus called them both to Him. Thank you, Jesus for the gift of her love and his voice.

    • @kaymcguire7685
      @kaymcguire7685 6 років тому +2

      rubymeagher1005 friends family we know and will meet

  • @Lofi.z34
    @Lofi.z34 13 років тому +6

    We'll see him in heaven ... he'll definately be there.

  • @williamblake6689
    @williamblake6689 5 років тому +4

    WHEN THE CARES OF THIS LIFE TRY TO CHOKE ME OUT THE FIRE OF YOUR WORD BREATHED OUT OF YOUR HOLY SPIRIT PUTS THE LIGHT OF JESUS COUNTENANCE BEFORE MY FACE AND I SEE HOPE.THANK YOU

  • @robertmoore3762
    @robertmoore3762 10 років тому +15

    There are no words to describe even that little piece of Glory, we all possess who are the lovers of His pleasure !!!

  • @k3of5ks
    @k3of5ks 9 місяців тому +2

    Oh how I miss him ❤

  • @johnw2757
    @johnw2757 8 років тому +8

    I'm sure that most of you already know but, for those who don't, he was very close to Brennan Manning. Indeed BM's book, the "Ragamuffin Gospel" was the source of the band's name. Well worth a read.

  • @anntersol
    @anntersol 13 років тому +8

    He definitely left a legacy behind..., the same as Keith Green, Larry Norman...These guys were no "main-stream"....Only God knows why he had to take them away....Humanly speaking it would seem like we really needed them here, but they are in a much better place.

  • @maytaurus1961
    @maytaurus1961 14 років тому +8

    his voice is really tired and strained but the simplicity of his performance and the beauty of his words are like a river running deep and true from the throne of God into our hearts. When I am strong, the Lord is my strength. When I am weak, He is an even greater strength.

    • @abc784
      @abc784 2 роки тому +2

      He said that he didn't like his singing voice very much, that he liked it better than his speaking voice but he didn't like his singing voice all that much. He said that when he told that to people they would sometimes recommended that he got a lead singer, someone else to do the singing. His response was "no because I love singing to the Lord, to me it's the most endearing thing". It's one of my favorite quotes

    • @kerrymartin7557
      @kerrymartin7557 2 роки тому +1

      It was a morning Chapel service. I don't think Rich was a morning petson.

  • @EnbyZenby
    @EnbyZenby 19 днів тому

    He was such a great lyricist. RIP.

  • @Bs6223
    @Bs6223 6 років тому +9

    If you watch and listen to many of his videos their some profound words spoken with such a grace of god! How different and so the same. Forgiveness!Grace of god in the smallest and bigger than we can imagine!

  • @HeidiSue60
    @HeidiSue60 13 років тому +6

    @Lfydrw as I've been doing some household chores and listening to Rich Mullins music this morning, I asked Jesus to say "hi" to him for me. What a brother!

  • @cmdesign01
    @cmdesign01 3 роки тому +1

    If I’ve ever come across holier than thou …I’m sorry

  • @sharonpoole5645
    @sharonpoole5645 9 років тому +15

    Miss you. Miss your spirit in this dark world.

  • @jeffhebert8963
    @jeffhebert8963 6 років тому +7

    You gotta love his honesty

  • @glennfrederick9285
    @glennfrederick9285 2 роки тому +1

    It makes my heart hurt to think how may will hear this song and not listen to its message.

  • @GARYMANDIEVAN
    @GARYMANDIEVAN 8 років тому +14

    So Special I Thank God For What He Gave Us, His Music

  • @Marimilitarybrat
    @Marimilitarybrat 6 років тому +4

    Rich Mullins music always drove right into my heart. His music and the music of Mylon Lafever where are my introduction to Christian music.

  • @bonsaipal
    @bonsaipal 6 років тому +6

    Astonishing lyrics, full of truth and raw emotion.

  • @pgilleo
    @pgilleo 13 років тому +12

    what a blessing....this song is so intense....Praise God

    • @1942mom
      @1942mom 5 років тому +2

      I believe it is really a love song.

  • @cgreen186
    @cgreen186 14 років тому +9

    This is such a great song and so true...

  • @vlucidity
    @vlucidity 14 років тому +5

    The words are so strong to this song ,, it applies to so much on such a deep level more then just our connection to God but to each other and how we need God to be able to een know how to love each other past our selfishness ,, it means so much to me for someone to see a deeply as I do ,, thank you for this post , the words are very real to my spirit ,Vlucidity (luicd clarity)

  • @Franaflyby
    @Franaflyby 11 років тому +14

    Man....I love this man ...

    • @angelagreen3642
      @angelagreen3642 9 років тому +1

      Me too

    • @angelagreen3642
      @angelagreen3642 9 років тому +3

      I will do that! Yes Rich was one of a kind. I was 17 when he passed away. I'm 34 now and he is still in my mind and heart.

    • @angelagreen3642
      @angelagreen3642 9 років тому +2

      +franafly By I found you on Facebook and requested your friendship! :-)

  • @buckbeak1965
    @buckbeak1965 13 років тому +7

    @maytaurus1961 All I can say beloved, is heaven is going to be beyond words. We have been living in this broken world for so long, we are hear for only a season. Just learning how to Love God.

  • @cmdesign01
    @cmdesign01 3 роки тому +1

    Tears ..,tears..,tears

  • @MichaelKoehlerMusic
    @MichaelKoehlerMusic 15 років тому +3

    I seen Rich in 1990. R.I.P.

    • @pamellafisher7639
      @pamellafisher7639 7 років тому +2

      Never tired of listening to Rich, genuine spiritually man of God by just hearing words he sings it lifted my soul and strengthen my faith to walk closer with God...Thank God for Rich legacy he leave behind souls are still saving, spirits still soothing, hearts are still mending and changing by the expression of God words in these songs Rich sing...Man of humility.

  • @AmyZupkow
    @AmyZupkow 14 років тому +3

    So, so, so, so true. I love this song.

  • @jwstarkmusic
    @jwstarkmusic 9 місяців тому +1

    Love honesty and truth❤✝️🙏🏻🔥

  • @matthewdavis418
    @matthewdavis418 5 років тому +1

    Real music . It died with him

  • @KeithKomar
    @KeithKomar 4 роки тому +1

    Song for 2020...

  • @Keysha7Eleazer
    @Keysha7Eleazer 7 років тому +5

    love him

  • @nwnmonk7034
    @nwnmonk7034 6 років тому +3

    Tears again.....everytime.

  • @RockForMusic
    @RockForMusic 3 роки тому +2

    What a beautiful soul

  • @petedawson1683
    @petedawson1683 3 роки тому +1

    Morning quiet today. 2022

  • @1BlueStarRising
    @1BlueStarRising 7 років тому +2

    One Awesome Sharing here :-) Amen.......

  • @brooke3293
    @brooke3293 Рік тому

    I love you Jesus ❣️

  • @kaymcguire7685
    @kaymcguire7685 6 років тому +3

    Give to God

  • @truthfulpatriot9129
    @truthfulpatriot9129 3 роки тому +1

    God oh God....this Soooo Truer that True🙏❤️🇺🇸

  • @suzannehayward2845
    @suzannehayward2845 3 роки тому

    What a Gift 🎁. Rich had even more he gave away all that God gave him !!! That’s why his music still lives l: A gift 💝 from a living 🕊❣️GOD. The tears that come from Mr Big Guy himself omniPOTENT Omniscient OmniPRESENT. King of the Universe God Almighty --really likes to be called ABBA. i.e, Father. the tears Rich cried at live performances were repentant tears have a different chemical mechanism--Rich only wanted to represent God to people--This is. Why It Is Still Living -giving-setting the captives free from the bondages-of this world here, we live in

  • @Franaflyby
    @Franaflyby 14 років тому

    m pretty sure that Rich Mullins would of been my soulmate if I had ever had that chance to be married to him...but then again he was much better off to not have been married to me or anyone ...other than Jesus!!! I love you Rich and miss you too much....FranaFly Park City Utah

  • @ericyoung6236
    @ericyoung6236 5 років тому +1

    😪😪😪😂😂😂love and miss you rich,see you soon brother.

  • @Bs6223
    @Bs6223 6 років тому +2

    Love this.

  • @jkelly1a
    @jkelly1a 7 років тому +2

    powerful song

  • @lambyoung
    @lambyoung 14 років тому +2

    @chasinherhorse
    I have felt that way myself at different times. But, for some reason, the Lord wanted Rich to be single.

  • @damiann25lee34
    @damiann25lee34 7 років тому +2

    Beautiful

  • @amylh322
    @amylh322 14 років тому +3

    @chasinherhorse - :) Rich said he got that a lot, girls coming up and saying "I'm your soulmate!" or "God told me we are supposed to get married!". I think a lot of it was just confusion with "Rich Mullins" the public guy and who he was, who his friends and family saw. (They weren't even allowed to call him "Rich", he would gently correct a young family member for addressing him as "Rich") i do agree that it was def. God's plan for Rich to stay single. He was able to do so much more!!

  • @paulseigeldorf7957
    @paulseigeldorf7957 6 років тому +7

    I just saw the movie “ragamuffin”. I never saw rich Mullins in concert, I did see Keith Green just before he died. Many similarities in both. Very flawed Christian ministers, much like our heroes in the Bible.

    • @gailsmilanich9272
      @gailsmilanich9272 4 роки тому +1

      Paul Seigeldorf absolutely I love the authenticity of Rich Mullins he wrote his music from his heart and soul. I am excited to spend eternity with the likes of Rich Mullins, God bless you brother in Christ, you are in the far better place, but your music continues to help me fight the good ....oh how I love Jesus!! ❤️🙏🏼✨

  • @amylh322
    @amylh322 14 років тому +1

    I was given a phone number to call to buy this video, but never had any luck reaching anyone. If anyone can help me, i would still so love to buy it. Thanks in advance!! :)

  • @Lfydrw
    @Lfydrw 13 років тому +1

    @HeidiSue60 no reason I can't do that too! Thanks!

  • @vlucidity
    @vlucidity 14 років тому

    @vlucidity that word was to be able to see know how to love each other i had a typeO lol :) vlucidity replying to my post to correct it just being me clarity :) Vlucidity

  • @mrm64
    @mrm64 9 років тому +22

    Nobody like him. not to this day..

    • @angelagreen3642
      @angelagreen3642 9 років тому +7

      I agree :-( miss him

    • @hughmcdadecunninghamiii5283
      @hughmcdadecunninghamiii5283 7 років тому +4

      I believe, God must have needed Rich in Heaven. But, y'all are correct in saying there was no one like Him. His ability out measures the ability that is out there's today. When I say ability, what I mean is he articulated and orchestrated God's heart, God's perspectives to humanity and the walk of following, God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit in the way he expressed it.
      He was the essence of humility, fear of the Lord and a man firmly rooted in his security in God and not in the things of this world. He was a man on no reputation, because he himself was making God's name and reputation known to all. Jesus Christ is my ultimate hero, my earthly father and Rich Mullins.
      I can't wait to worship with Rich toward the God that gave it all for His people and the world.

  • @1942mom
    @1942mom 5 років тому

    What was the lie? Who was he separated from by the one lie?

    • @1942mom
      @1942mom 5 років тому

      And 'thoughts of you?' Who was he thinking about?

    • @sheebea
      @sheebea 5 років тому +2

      @@1942mom Not exactly sure what Rich meant in this lyric but I know each day of the Christian life is a struggle to keep God's word and His perspective in the forefront of our mind.

  • @thiabrabson2533
    @thiabrabson2533 3 місяці тому

    Rich 🥰PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME FROM HEAVEN🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👏🏿🙌🏿🫶🏿❣️