Dallas grew up in Minnesota. In 1965, at the age of sixteen, he was pursuing a music career in local rock bands. Dallas remembers, "One night the pastor of our church sat down and talked with me about my life, my goals, and Jesus. On October 17, 1965, I committed my life and my music to the Lord. I've never looked back."
After Bible college and a short stint as youth pastor, Dallas joined David Wilkerson in his youth crusades in 1970. He traveled and ministered with Wilkerson for ten years. During that time he formed Dallas Holm and Praise in 1976. Dallas says, "It amazes me that even with such turnover in the Christian music industry and such diversity within the church, God keeps this ministry effective year after year. I love what I do now more than ever and consider it a privilege to be a co-laborer with Christ."
Dallas has earned his influence in today's Christian music throughout more than 30 years of writing, singing and ministry in some 3,000 concerts in every state in the USA, as well as many countries abroad. His 37 recordings have garnered gold records, multiple Dove awards, Grammy nominations, number one songs, and countless accolades. During his travels, Dallas also speaks and teaches what God has taught him in his journey.
Holm's creativity and diversity offer everything from inspirational to blues, from country to reggae. Whatever the style, it all points to Christ and the Cross. Songs like "Rise Again," "I Saw the Lord," "Here We Are," and "Before Your Throne" remind us that it's all about Jesus. Holm's songs focus on His life, His death and resurrection, and His desire for intimate relationship with us.
God has used Holm to shape the landscape of today's Christian music. Greg Long of Avalon says, "I rededicated my life to the Lord at a Dallas Holm concert." Dallas has touched the lives of such influential stars as Steven Curtis Chapman, who says, "He's still a hero to me." Twila Paris, who opened for Dallas Holm and Praise when she was a fledging artist, remembers his album, For Teens Only (1971) as the first contemporary Christian recording she heard.
Dallas says, "When people come up to me after a concert and tell me they've given their life to the Lord during the concert, I'm humbled and amazed."[1] Letters pour in from around the world telling of marriages saved and lives changed. Comments that keep Holm focused, fresh and committed to his calling are those that express how God used him to save their kids or, as kids often write, to save their parents.
His family, his role as husband, father and grandfather, take precedence for Dallas. "If I reached the whole world but lost my own family, I'd consider myself a failure. Early on, I set a priority system that put God first, family second, and ministry third. If I'm not the husband and father I need to be in my own home, I have no right to proclaim truths of the Kingdom to others."
This arrangement has worked well for Dallas and Linda since their marriage in 1969. They now have two grown children, Jeffrey (his fishing buddy) and Jennifer. Jennifer and her husband Jason have two children, Jacob and Sophia. Holm says, "I was my son's age when I started in full-time ministry. Now I have grandchildren." He and Linda travel to concerts across the country.
Dallas is quick to point out, "It's been a remarkable journey, yet it hasn't all been easy. When people hear my music or see me on TV or in concert, they don't realize those are just moments in a life. I've had struggles, heartaches, and disappointments just like everyone else. Linda has fought an on-going 19-year battle surviving cancer. But Christ remains preeminent in all things. No matter what has happened, what I'm going through now, or what I may endure tomorrow "nothing can separate me from the love of Christ."
Dallas reminds us, "In Chariots of Fire Eric Liddell said, "When I run, I feel God's pleasure." I say, "When I write, sing and play these songs, I feel His pleasure."
A Broken Heart
Dallas Holm Lyrics
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And you hurt so bad you don't know what to do;
And you think that you're the only one who's ever felt
This way,
But there was sure another One another day.
And He died of a broken heart,
It broke for you and me.
And more than we could see;
His death was not from pain He felt while hanging on
That tree;
No, He died of a broken heart for you and me.
And it seems you've come to the end,
And you're standing all alone without a friend;
And you're just so sure that no one's ever hurt this
Bad before,
But there was One who hurt this bad and even more!
And He died of a broken heart,
It broke for you and me.
He loved us more than words can say,
And more than we could see;
His death was not from pain He felt while hanging on
That tree;
No, He died of a broken heart
Oh, He died of a broken heart,
Yes, He died because He loves you and me!
The lyrics of Dallas Holm's song "A Broken Heart" talk about the pain and sorrow that comes with a broken heart, and how in those moments we feel as if we are the only ones who have ever felt that way. However, the song reminds us that there was someone else who experienced the pain of a broken heart - Jesus Christ. The lyrics speak of Jesus' death on the cross and how it wasn't just from the physical pain of being crucified, but from the pain He felt for us, and the love He had for us. He died from a broken heart for you and me.
The song offers comfort to those who may be going through a tough time with a broken heart, reminding them that they are not alone and that even in the midst of their pain there is someone who understands and cares for them deeply. The powerful message of the song is that no matter how brokenhearted we may feel, we can always find solace in knowing that Jesus died for us out of His great love.
Overall, this song serves as a poignant reminder of the depth of love that Jesus has for us, and the ultimate sacrifice that He made for us on the cross.
Line by Line Meaning
So you got your heart broke in two,
You are suffering from a heartbreak that has shattered you.
And you hurt so bad you don't know what to do;
It's painful to the point where you don't know how to cope with it.
And you think that you're the only one who's ever felt
This way,
You feel like you're the only one who's ever experienced this.
But there was sure another One another day.
However, there was someone who went through it too.
And He died of a broken heart,
Jesus suffered a broken heart as well.
It broke for you and me.
His heart was broken out of love for us all.
He loved us more than words can say,
His love for us was beyond any language's ability to convey.
And more than we could see;
His love is greater than we can even comprehend.
His death was not from pain He felt while hanging on
That tree;
His death wasn't caused by the physical agony of being crucified.
No, He died of a broken heart for you and me.
He died from his broken heart, which was a result of his love and sacrifice for us.
And it seems you've come to the end,
You feel like you've reached the end of your rope.
And you're standing all alone without a friend;
You feel completely isolated and without any support.
And you're just so sure that no one's ever hurt this
Bad before,
You're convinced that no one has ever felt this much pain before.
But there was One who hurt this bad and even more!
Jesus experienced the same level of pain and even more.
Oh, He died of a broken heart,
Jesus' death was a result of his heart breaking for us.
Yes, He died because He loves you and me!
His love for us lead to his ultimate sacrifice.
Contributed by Keira K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
craiggremillion
on Rise Again
no images,are you catholic, cause they have doctrines of DEMONS
craiggremillion
on Rise Again
why use unbiblical pictures of JESUS