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The Journey

Story · Music · Faith

SING

Over 100 original songs written for the Lord. Two albums available on Spotify and Bandcamp — music that searches His awesomeness.

WRITE

Dozens of blog posts teaching His word. Short stories sent with the newsletter. A family saga trilogy on the way.

READ

Guided by Wisdom — a Gold Medal Christian Book Award winner showing adolescents how God’s Word is relevant today.

About Chris

Chris Long

Chris Long is an award winning Christian author, lyricist, and blogger. He has self-published two books, Guided by Wisdom (2023) and In Plain Sight (2026), has recorded two albums of original music, The Tragedy of Complexity (2020) and By His Name (2023), and has been blogging on SingWriteRead.com since 2021.

Get to know Chris better on his About page.

Latest Writing

From the Blog

Christian Thought
March 29, 2026

Your Testimony Matters

If you accepted Jesus at ten-years old and grew up in a loving Christian home, you probably think your testimony doesn't hold as much weight as someone who came to Jesus later in life. It is a common assumption, but it is wrong.

Memories
March 11, 2026

Our Family Mission Trip to Jamaica

The last week of February, our family traveled to Jamaica to serve at the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf. We are blessed to learn about the ministry and the beauty of the deaf community.

Christian Thought
January 19, 2026

Church Hurt – a Lesson from 2 Timothy – Part 2

We continue our exploration of Church Hurt in 2 Timothy at the beginning of Chapter 2. Paul encourages his disciple by staying committed to God's work, by reminding him that God is in control.

Award-Winning Book

Guided by Wisdom

Finding Wisdom for Life in God's Word — Book 1 of the Every Step Series

2024 Gold Medal · Christian Book Awards · Teen Non-Fiction

Guided by Wisdom shows adolescents and their parents how God’s Word is relevant in decision-making, problem-solving, guidance, and character growth. Based on the book of Proverbs, it will spark conversation and train your kids to go to the Bible first.