In a society where talking about God is quickly becoming a thing of the past, Maria Long brings a different approach. She is up front about what she believes and will share with anyone who asks. Her lyrics are personal and vulnerable about her experiences and struggles with God. They are clear because Maria never wants people to be mistaken about where she stands. “Christ is everything to me!” she states. She views her music ministry as more than just an opportunity to perform the songs that God has given her. She believes that God has given her these musical talents to speak out on issues that are affecting teens today like: suicide, sex, drugs, and lack of purpose. Through powerful testimonies and sharing the stories behind her songs, Maria gives her audience a meaningful experience that they can all relate with, and challenges them to STANDOUT for God.
Music has always been a huge influence in Maria’s life. During her childhood years her parents were in a traveling singing group and toured all over the US. At age 2 Maria wrote her first song. She has performed on countless stages for many church events and programs. Her passion for making music that speaks to the heart came early in her life when she accepted Christ as her personal Savior at age 12. In high school Maria traveled around Texas as a singing recruiter. Then when she attended SWAU in Texas she traveled to youth conferences, retreats, high schools, camps, campmeetings, and churches all over the U.S. sharing God and music with many teens her age. In her Junior year in college, she decided to become a student missionary on a tiny island called Yap. She taught 6th and 7th grades that year and found a new passion for her life in addition to music. It was there that she made the decision to become a teacher.
After getting her degree in Elementary Education, Maria became a teacher and found her career very fulfilling. During her time as a teacher, in addition to teaching a full load, she also taught guitar and choir for grades K-10, and still found time to write and perform Christian music throughout Arkansas and Texas. After three years in Arkansas, God led her into a public high school ministry position for Andrews University in Michigan. Maria spent her time traveling and performing throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. She also established “The Basement”, a weekly public high school ministry in Berrien Springs and then began to train and mentor teens in starting their own ministries. After being told by teens over and over that she needed to make a CD and that her music meant so much to them, she realized that God was telling her to move forward with her music ministry.
Maria recorded her debut album Here With Me in the summer of 2006 and released it October 14, 2006 at the Attic Christian Rock Club in Hot Springs, Arkansas. For this album, she found her songwriting inspiration in various places. Some of her songs originated with time that she spent with God in His Word. Others were written through personal struggles she was dealing with. “In Love” was a song that came when Maria was just overwhelmed by God and His Amazing presence. “Here With Me” and “Inside” were written because of experiences that she has had ministering to teens from “The Basement” who were struggling.
It is this kind of personal touch that is the trademark of Maria’s music and ministry. Through Myspace.com, she ministers to hundreds of teens and answers questions of those who are having difficult times or are simply seeking someone who cares to give spiritual advice. Maria Long has a bright future ahead of her. She says often, “God is blessing me faster than I can give Him credit.” God is opening many doors for Maria’s music, her life, and ministry and as long as He continues to open them she will step through…
It was at random that we met, A chance that not many get. When I heard the "Uh Oh", How was I to know! That you would turn out to be my special friend, Someone who could be there, Until the end.
No matter how I feel or what I do, I know, in my heart, That I can count on you.
I've never seen you, Heard you, or touched you. Those kind of chances are very few.
To meet someone from far away, Never knowing if they're here to stay, Not knowing if what they say is true, Of what they're doing and telling you.
So far away, but yet so near, The "not knowing" is the fear. Is it truth, or is it lies? Will a heart grow, or will it die? Either way, the bonds of Friendship's strings are tied.
One's needs are met, Some with regret. Some with hope, Some with pain. But still, the answer is plain.
If we hadn't met, On that very day, Things would be different In every way.
The emptiness may be filled, A life may start to rebuild. A heart may be broken, Or made to mend; All because of that "Random Friend".
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Hi! Haven't seen you since last year at NWA Womens retreat in Euruka Springs. Too bad you can't come to this coming one! Well i just wanted to thankyou for all of the beautiful music you sing. This morning is was thinking about the words and was complete awwe! I guess we all have those days when we aren't as spititually high as other days but thats good for me cause thats when i really feel God working on me! God is so good. Music is something that i have such a passion for and i praise God for creating such individuals as yourself that have the courage to use your voice to perform in front of many. God has used you in many ways..not only to help me but many many others i'm sure! May God continue to Protect&guide you as you follow his every move in showing his most amazing..amazng LoVE!! God bless!
"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving." A wish to my friend is to have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving with the ones you love.
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Stop by to say hello....check these out...im bringing you the second part of a Bible study i did...hope you have a minute of your bussy day to check it out...i know for a fact that if you study this two questions really close...it will bring peace...and Blessings to your life...just like it has done to my life......so hope you take a minute to check it out...have a great night...God Bless you.
* GOD AND HUMANS *
5. How does God consider us? 1-Look at how great a love the Father has given us, that we should be called God's children. And we are! The reason the world does not know us in that it didn't know Him. 2- Dear friends, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet been reveled. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him as He is. (1 JOHN 3:1-2)
6. Does God care for our problems? 1-I waited patiently for the LORD, and He turned to me and heard my cry for help. 2-He brought me up from a desolate pit, Out of the muddy clay,and set my feet on a rock, making my steps Secure. 3-He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD. (PSALM 40:-13)
i know its gonna be great i cant wait. lol and i havent really done much but thnx im super proud of u too. so ill be home dec 18th u better be there! hows the music goin? im on chow break for a little while longer and im just trying to stay awake lol i hate night school and i had a dental appointment this morning and the dentist kept jabbing my gums with her sharp hook tool. and theyre gonna pull all of my wisdom teeth on dec 4th cuz they didnt pull mine in boot like everyone else cuz they hadnt come out yet. and theyre still not out but i guess its better now than never? lol idk. its gonna hurt. i hope they drug me up really good so it doesnt hurt that much. well anyways im gonna study up a little bit i got a test when i get back bye love u! tell ryan luv him and miss him too hope yall are doing great.
Hi... Maria stop by to bring you a shining light...so if you want it....carry it in your heart... hope it lights up your week...and if it does use it for rest of your life... for it will give you... salvation...and make you wise...
Who is God.
1. How many Gods is their? one God and Father of all, who is above all and Through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:6)
2. What is the nature of God? “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (JHON 4:24)
3. Who are the three persons in the Trinity? The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. (2 CORINTHIANS 13:14) “in some versions verse 13”
4. What is Gods character? The one that does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:8)
LOL Yeah, he is awesome! Aww...thank you so much! Yes, I am slowly but surely getting there! It seems like every time I turn around something comes up that delays it even more!! LOL But you will be one of the first for sure! We love your music too girly, you are so beautifully gifted! How is everything going?!?! We praise God for your miracle! Our God is so incredible! Be Blessed and Keep in touch! :)
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