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The following is a sample of some of the songs I’ve composed over the years. I think of them as prayer - they help me connect with God and with my emotions. I find that reflecting on these words helps me feel closer to God and to better appreciate the love He shows for us. Enjoy!


Deacon Dan

  1. • A Brand New Day - Sunrise over the Mississippi River while on retreat

  2. • Amazed! - My Easter reflection on the power of the Cross

  3. • Angels and Friends - Co-written with Cathy Distler, tells the story of true friendship

  4. • Ave Maria - A tribute to our Mother, Mary, and my experience praying the Rosary

  5. • Beautiful Redeemer - My vision of heaven - spending time with our True Love

  6. • Cry a River of Tears - Written after the death of our good friend, Jeff Kondrad

  7. • Everything We Need - A retreat song that was recorded by Tony Martinez (available on iTunes)

  8. • Finding It Hard to Believe - A prayer of desperation - You have to let go! NEW!

  9. • From Where I Am - A heart-felt prayer of surrender and hope

  10. • Gentle Friend - Written for our friend, Jim Troll, as he battled cancer

  11. • In Solitude I Wait - A song about responding to God’s call to rest in His love (Includes Recording)

  12. • It Is What It Is - A song inspired by that simple phrase, “Let go and let God”

  13. • Keep Believing - Life is a mixture of peaks and valleys. Our faith is the constant in our lives NEW!

  14. • Lead Me Back - A song for Jim Troll, praying him to his heavenly home (Includes Recording)

  15. • Learning to Love You - A father’s experience with teenage daughters and personal growth

  16. • My Only One - Praise and worship for a loving Shepherd

  17. • No Longer I But Christ - Based on a poem by the Christian author, Max Lucado

  18. • Stir Up the Fire - A song about living our Baptismal call - to be Christ to others NEW!

  19. • The Answer to My Prayers - A song about reconciliation and trusting in God’s grace

  20. • The Carpenter’s Hands - A song for the Christmas season; a lullaby from Joseph’s perspective

  21. • The Heart of a Servant - Dedicated to my ordination class - the “Great Class of ’07!”

  22. • Well Done - A reflection based on the 25th Chapter of the Gospel of Matthew NEW!

  23. • Why, Oh Why - A rather dark song about feelings of abandonment and isolation NEW!

  24. • Wings to Fly - A prayer to lift up and renew a wounded heart NEW!

  25. • You Are Loved! - A song of hope, renewal and unconditional love NEW!