Author: Brenden Blackham

Trying to raise my family and having a hobby of writing songs and wanting them typed and recorded was “kinda” expensive. Additional expense on top of money is a lack of sleep from waking in the middle of the night to write or type. Paying for recordings that were fun but costly and late night… Read more

I was once asked to think on my relationship with God and I was told that what I would see in my minds eye would be a geographical shape. I immediately saw in my minds eye a triangle with a circle in the middle of it. I didn’t understand it. When I thought back on… Read more

This is my prayer of repentance. When you can not carry the load of a trial or the weight of sin or a mistake, the good news is, you can leave your burdens at the feet of our Savior Jesus Christ. When you do, blessings will light your way. Jesus Christ invites us to cast… Read more

The moment you speak the truth, you are free! Free to open your eyes and see things as they really are. Free to move forward with your life. Life is hard and we have hard things we have to experience and go through. But when you do not know the truth of things you are… Read more

I had these three dreams, on three different nights in a row and these three dreams have haunted me for years! The dreams came to me while my husband and I and our children lived in my parents home while they were serving on their mission to England. Challenges came to us soon afterwards. Though… Read more

In 1990, my mother and father were called to serve a GSU Mission (records extraction from the 1881 Census) in England. I was so proud of them. Proud of their example and willingness to serve. I wanted to honor them in some way. I wrote this song for them. I sang it to them at… Read more

I had great examples of how to live life from all of my grandparents. Though their turn on earth is over, it is my hope of eternity to see them again, to become like them and live in ways that I will always be connected with my family. When my last grandparent, passed away, I… Read more

This song was written and sung by some of our Snow College students for my son Brett’s missionary farewell. Back in the day, families presented talks and musical numbers, along with their missionary’s farewell testimony in sacrament meeting. It was like a family-night farewell meeting. *I have an audio tape of this farewell, talks and… Read more

There is such a healing power and peace that comes to you, whenever a priesthood blessing is given. Whatever your needs may be, to overcome illness, have peace, or needing strength to endure challenges etc., a priesthood blessing is accompanied by power from on High. This song portrays the love I feel for my husband… Read more

As each of our children have chosen to be baptized members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I have marveled at the precious miracle it is for a child to gain a testimony! I remember wanting to follow Jesus at a very young age also. My daughter was baptized in 1994.… Read more

When we remember the birth of Jesus Christ, our hearts are filled with love. This song portrays moments of love that surround us at Christmastime. Love is the greatest gift ever known. Read more

We have a lot of good memories of family gatherings at Grandma’s cabin in Hobble Creek Canyon. This song portrays some of them. Read more

After one particular visit we had with Brad’s daughter, he started to sing this song. I was driving, so I took the next exit and in a parking lot, on a napkin, we wrote the lyrics to this song. We did capture his natural joy of having such a pretty little baby girl! Read more

This song is about Jesus giving His sermon on the mount to His disciples. He taught them of their worth and instructed them to let their light so shine! When you let your light so shine, God’s love blossoms in your smile, like a city on a hill! This song was written for Brigham to… Read more

Pioneers are such great role models. They worked, played and prayed with all the energy of their heart. I want to be like them! Let’s be like pioneers this year, today, tomorrow and forever! Read more

Many of the problems and trials in our life, we cannot solve. It is my testimony that through prayers, faith and patience, we can witness miracles through the saving grace of God. I believe in miracles! Read more

This is my testimony of our Savior Jesus Christ. He lives and He gives us the love we feel inside. When we receive it we are inspired to share it with others. Read more

The Sabbath Day is a day of rest. The sweetest peace I know comes through the Spirit when we remember and learn of Jesus Christ. Observing the Sabbath Day prepares us for the Great Day of The Lord, when we will meet our Savior and become like Him, sanctified and holy. Read more

This is one of my morning songs. Starting my day with prayer and scriptures gives me the foundation to stand tall and walk with God in everything I do. I always want to have a Masterful beginning and get a winning smile on to start my day. I hope you do too. ‘Cause everything you… Read more

Abby was a beautiful baby girl who was born to a mother and a father that did not marry each other. Her father saw her only a few times during the first years of her life. This song portrays his love for her, his desire to hold her and to sing to her, to be… Read more

I have always wanted to have my family come with me to the Temple. On our 40th anniversary, all of our children were able to attend the temple with us. This included my son whom had died a year earlier. The temple is a gathering place for the living and the dead. God’s beautiful plan… Read more

This song portrays the Nativity. Baby Jesus, his mother Mary and father Joseph. Like Jesus we also have those who care for us, watch over us and share their love with us. God is love. Christmas is the season of Love. Love is the greatest gift ever known! Read more

When you go forward with faith there is a feeling of walking into the unknown. But with God, we are never alone. He lifts us up. He gives us hope. He gives us help in the exact moment when we need Him. He opens doors. He answers prayers. He is there. Go forward with faith. Read more

This song is a three part view of Zion. Looking forward to our posterity, looking back upon our ancestors and looking up to God. This song paints a triangle of love around God’s all seeing eye! It is my hope for Zion, that all of us can see eye to eye with God. Read more

My Prayer is about daily faith and repentance. We can repent and learn from our poor choices. It’s a relief to set down our burdens and then turn to God. How ever small your prayer, God will give you light and show you the way. Read more

Some experiences in life seem so difficult. It is hard to see what it true. It’s hard to feel the pain of poor choices and not know what we can do about it. But when truth is revealed, in the moment of truth, it is like a light is turned on! We can see where… Read more

This was written for a 4th of July City Celebration. It was background music to a slide show featuring people in our community who served in the military fighting for our freedoms. Don’t waist a moment of your life! Live the portrait they fought for. Live and love our American Life! Read more

The Sanpete Valley is where we settled and raised our family. It is our peaceful mountain home. Read more

I attended Snow College and stayed in the dorms at Snow Hall. Late at night, when others thought we were sleeping, we lined the halls in our pajama’s and we turned up the music while we line danced to our hearts content! And…we called our dorm, Snow Job Hall! Read more

My husband has a cattle ranch and he loves his animals! He always has just a little more work than he can get done and he wants a little more land for pasture than he has. He also wants just a little more out of his dollar for all the work he does. Read more