Career
Green was born in Portland, Oregon to missionary parents, Charles and Jo Green. He is one of six siblings who spent much of his early life in Argentina. He studied Music at Grand Canyon University, graduating in 1976. He originally broke into Christian music with the Mobile, Alabama based youth worship group Truth. He also sang backup vocals and played bass with Sandi Patti, White Heart and the Gaither Vocal Band. In 1982, he joined the Christian rock band White Heart as a vocalist. But a difference in ministry vision accompanied by a confrontation with his brother, Randy, led to a spiritual renewal in Steve's life in 1983. He signed a solo contract with Sparrow Records, and his self-titled debut album appeared in 1984. In the same year, he established Steve Green Ministries.
His break out year came in 1985 with the release of He Holds The Keys. The album garnered Green a nomination and win as Male Vocalist of the Year in the Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) category. The following year, 1986, saw the release of two recordings, "For God And God Alone," and a high church style worship album entitled "A Mighty Fortress." The following year saw the release of his first Christmas recording, "Joy To The World." In early 1988, he released an album dedicated to his parents called "Find Us Faithful." As the 1980s came to an end, many of Green's songs became recognized standards including "People Need The Lord" and "Broken And Spilled Out." He was often considered the male version of Sandi Patti, using many of the same songwriters and styles as well as the traditional ending the song on a (literal) high note. Green also contributed background vocals to Patti's 1986 hit, "Let There Be Praise."
Green was one of the first artists to be involved with Promise Keepers, performing at their inaugural event at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado in July 1993 before 50,000 men. His song "Answer The Call" was inspired by the event and another song, "O Men of God Arise," embodies the Promise Keeper mentality.
Green recorded "The Mission" in 1989 and continued his success with "We Believe" in 1991. As the early 1990s direction of Christian music changed to a more rock oriented format, Green returned to traditional roots by releasing an album of hymns in 1992. Yet Green switched styles in 1994 on his "Where Mercy Begins" album. He also received the first of two career boosts due to outside events.
On September 9, 1994, a US Air jet crashed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, killing all aboard. One passenger was an up and coming Christian singer named Kirk Lynn. Lynn has just recorded Green's song "As We Sail To Heaven's Shore" from the 1988 "Find Us Faithful" album. Only a rough cut played at the memorial service for the passengers, grieving family members were told where to find the original song by Green, which boosted album sales for the older recording.
Green's style change continued on his 1996 recording, "The Letter." He was also instrumental in attempting to set up an accountability group for Christian artists following the adultery scandals of Michael English, Marabeth Jordan, and Sandi Patty as well as the Mike Warnke debacle. He was helped in this endeavor by Steve Camp, Wes King, and Michael W. Smith. That year also saw the release of his second Christmas album, "The First Noel."
Green changed focus again in 1998 by declaring he would only record songs that honor the Lord - songs that he could be satisfied with should it be his last recording. That year saw the release of "The Faithful" and 2000 saw the release of a devotional song album entitled "Morning Light." Two years later Green released "Woven In Time" and again found himself receiving a career boost.
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
Green was a personal friend of Space Shuttle Columbia commander Rick Husband, who was killed along with six others in the February 2003 disintegration during reentry. Green was interviewed by CNN and his song "God Of Wonders" got a boost from the unexpected publicity. He released another album in 2005.
Green's sister is married to Dr. Mark Bailey, president of the evangelical Dallas Theological Seminary, and he helped the seminary celebrate its eightieth anniversary in April 2004. He has also written a thirty day devotional titled, "The Power of the Cross" and has recorded numerous children's videos and songs.
His bilingual abilities have seen the release of two Spanish CDs in the United States.
He is married to Marijean Green, who has testified to her own struggle with bulimia and they have two children, Summer (b. 1984) and Josiah (b. 1986).
Green has expanded his musical ministry to include videos and James Dobson's Focus on the Family.
All Across The Sky
Steve Green Lyrics
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People everywhere
Ask "How can I believe in a God I cannot see?
If there really is a God, why is there so much pain?
If I could only see, then I'd believe"
If you could only see that His
Love is written all across the sky
For the glory of the God Who reigns on high
Is displayed in the world He has made
And as all creation seems to shout and sing
In wonder of the one Almighty King
His signature can easily be seen on everything
Take a minute now and take a look around
Can you believe that everything you see
Took place by chance?
The intricate design
Down to the last detail
And what about the mystery that cuts us like a knife:
"What is the source of life?"
Take a minute now and take a look around
Can you believe that everything you see
Took place by chance?
The intricate design
Down to the last detail
And what about the mystery that cuts us like a knife:
"What is the source of life?"
The song "All Across The Sky" by Steve Green addresses common doubts and questions people have about God's existence and the presence of pain in the world. The first verse describes the doubts and questions people ask, including the desire to see God in order to believe. The chorus responds to these questions by pointing out that God's love and presence are evident all around us, visible in the natural world and its design. The second verse continues to emphasize the intricacy and design of the natural world as evidence of God's existence.
The lyrics encourage listeners to take a moment and look around at the world, recognizing the beauty and complexity that suggest the existence of a higher power. The song reminds us that the mystery of life and its origins is not fully understood, but the beauty and wonder around us hints at a creator. The ultimate message is one of awe and praise, recognizing that God's signature can be seen everywhere.
Overall, "All Across The Sky" is a song that seeks to address common doubts and questions about God's existence and presence in the world, using the natural world as evidence of God's love and handiwork.
Line by Line Meaning
All across the world
No matter where you go, all over the world
People everywhere
All individuals, in every place
Ask "How can I believe in a God I cannot see?
Question the existence of God, because they cannot see Him
If there really is a God, why is there so much pain?
Wonder why there is suffering if God exists
If I could only see, then I'd believe"
Believe if able to witness His work
Love is written all across the sky
God's love is visible and present everywhere in the world
As brilliantly the stars all testify
Like the stars which shine brightly and draw attention, the presence of God is all around us
For the glory of the God Who reigns on high
God's glory is great and He rules over the world
Is displayed in the world He has made
God has demonstrated His greatness in the world through His creation
And as all creation seems to shout and sing
The world speaks of God's greatness through its beauty and diverse creations
In wonder of the one Almighty King
People are amazed by the power of God, who is King over all
His signature can easily be seen on everything
God has left indications of His presence in everything
Take a minute now and take a look around
Stop and study our surroundings
Can you believe that everything you see
Do you think that all you see is accidental?
Took place by chance?
Was caused by unintentional forces?
The intricate design
The perfect, complex plan
Down to the last detail
From the biggest to the smallest
And what about the mystery that cuts us like a knife:
The enigma that causes pain in our hearts:
"What is the source of life?"
"Where does life come from?"
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: MOHR, SMITH
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