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.
Always
Steve Green Lyrics
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You are working all things together for our good
You are good always in big and small ways
I know I can trust You in everything You do
With the hard winds of life blowing out of control
It can feel like I'm all on my own
But You've given me Your word and I know You'll never leave
You are good always and in all ways
You are working all things together for our good
You are good always in big and small ways
I know I can trust You in everything You do
I can't say it's always been a smooth open road
Or turned out the way I'd prefer
But one thing I'm sure of You've been faithful to me
And I'd live to give You all that You deserve, all that You deserve
You are good always and in all ways
You are working all things together for our good
You are good always in big and small ways
I know I can trust You in everything You do
Yes, I know I can trust You in everything You do
The lyrics of Steve Green's song "Always" express the theme of trust and faith in God's goodness despite the challenges and difficulties one may face in life. The opening line, "You are good always and in all ways," is a declaration of God's unwavering goodness in every aspect of life. The song acknowledges that life can be tough and overwhelming, represented by the line: "With the hard winds of life blowing out of control, it can feel like I'm all on my own."
However, the singer finds solace in the fact that God's promise to never leave or forsake him gives him the strength to overcome the storms of life. The line "But You've given me Your word and I know You'll never leave, and I've never faced a single storm alone" highlights the theme of reliance on God's eternal presence. Despite the challenges and uncertainties that life brings, the singer affirms that God is always present, working everything out for his good.
Furthermore, the song communicates gratitude for God's faithfulness, which is expressed in the lines "I can't say it's always been a smooth open road or turned out the way I'd prefer, but one thing I'm sure of You've been faithful to me, and I'd live to give You all that You deserve, all that You deserve." The singer acknowledges the fact that life does not always go as planned, but he is grateful for God's faithfulness and the assurance of His goodness.
In summary, Steve Green's song "Always" is an affirmation of trust in God's goodness, even in the midst of life's challenges and uncertainties. It communicates the importance of reliance on God's promises and His faithfulness, which give us the strength to overcome the storms of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You are good always and in all ways
God is consistently good in every aspect of life, unconditionally.
You are working all things together for our good
Even during tough times, God is bringing all things together for our benefit.
You are good always in big and small ways
From seemingly minor details to the biggest occurrences, God's goodness is present always.
I know I can trust You in everything You do
Absolute faith and assurance that everything God does is trustworthy.
With the hard winds of life blowing out of control
During difficult circumstances, when life seems to spiral out of one's control.
It can feel like I'm all on my own
Situations may create the feeling of being alone.
But You've given me Your word and I know You'll never leave
God's promise to never abandon is the reason to hold on during trying moments.
And I've never faced a single storm alone
God has always been present during pressing situations, despite the illusion of being alone.
I can't say it's always been a smooth open road
Life's journey is not always smooth nor open to desired paths.
Or turned out the way I'd prefer
Desirable outcomes may not come to fruition.
But one thing I'm sure of You've been faithful to me
Through it all, one thing is certain: God has been loyal.
And I'd live to give You all that You deserve, all that You deserve
Out of gratitude for God's faithfulness, would want to provide all that is deserved.
Yes, I know I can trust You in everything You do
Reaffirming that trust in God never fades, always present in all ways.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bobby Digital Dixon, Paul Henton, Michael Johnson, Benji Myers
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