I knew that my weekend in Walsall would be a significant one. Having not done any travelling gigs for quite a period of time I was wondering if a) I would still feel inspired doing one b) I would still feel relaxed and enjoy doing one and most important I guess c) would those who attend hopefully enjoy it and also go away feeling that they had ‘been in the presence of the Lord’ not just the presence of Ishmael! If after the weekend I felt uneasy about any of these I would seriously consider if doing musical events was still in line with God wanted me to do. Well,…

Luke 7 v 11-17 Tears turn to joy over a resurrected young boy! I make the most of every opportunity to share Scripture whether in speech or in song. Lert me tell you a short, wonderful Bible story.  I pray that God will speak to you through it. You will be able to watch this talk either on Ishmaels Songs YouTube channel or by just clicking the link below Ish is available to visit your church and do a Praise Party, All Age Celebration or a When the road is rough and steep testimony concert. He can do 2 of these if invited for a weekend. No fee, just expenses.…

One of my favourite Bible verses. Over my many years of ministering to children I have learned so much…by just watching them. Before you listen to the song, ask God to speak to you through these words from Scripture. For any interested. Please do take a look.by clicking below I’m writing these simple Scripture songs as a resource. Please do use and teach them as both old and young can be helped and encouraged by singing and learning them. Written by Ishmael (Ian Smale) and copyright by Song Solutions Daybreak. If used publicly please add to your churches CCLI ID# 7256539             WHEN YOU WELCOME A CHILD  Please consider subscribing so…

No one would say there is an easy answer to depression, but the Psalmist does give us food for thought. Before you listen to the song, ask God to speak to you through these words from Scripture. For any interested. Please do take a look.by clicking below I’m writing these simple Scripture songs as a resource. Please do use and teach them as both old and young can be helped and encouraged by singing and learning them. Written by Ishmael (Ian Smale) and copyright by Song Solutions Daybreak. If used publicly please add to your churches CCLI ID#   7254780  GETTING INVOLVED IN AN ARGUMENT Please consider subscribing so you are…

I’m getting rather excited but also just a tad apprehensive because this time next week I will be in Walsall doing the ‘Rough & Steep’ concert followed by the Sunday morning Praise Party Celebration. Why apprehensive? Well, I’ve had a long winter touring break and kicking off a new season I feel (like my guitar strings) a little rusty…but I also feel well refreshed and raring to go again! On the Sunday morning we will of course be having a Bible reading and a short Bible talk plus an interactive all age prayer time but I thought that you might like to see the list of some of the songs…