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Debra Price: Passionate About “Daddy” God and Music By Koos Stenger T oday, I am meeting with recording artist and songwriter Debra Price, a young dynamic musician and a fervent Christian. Blessed with a beautiful, clear voice, Debra brings a soulful, upbeat jazzy worship blend of inspiring songs and it has won her several awards already. She has recorded different albums and it looks like Debra, (and her husband, who is also a gifted musician) is here to stay. Music is her passion. When she sings she feels she is fulfilling her destiny. Singing is her life, and yet there’s more to life than music. There is still a greater passion than music. Her greatest passion is Jesus, whom she refers to as ‘Daddy God’. Her eyes light up as she talks about Daddy. Debra Price, with her wavy, half-long hair and endearing smile, can’t wait to talk about her two great passions in life: Jesus and music. “It’s my mission to please my Father,” she says. “I want to be a good steward over the gifts, talents and people He trusts me to encourage. That’s why I sing. Music is uplifting, encouraging, anointed, soothing and real. It can be a testimony of your life story.” Debra started singing at a very young age with her siblings, although in those days she wasn’t too sure about faith and religion, and she only became a real believer later in life. She smiles and says: “Before I knew Jesus, I was a real mess. I would describe myself as angry, distrusting, bitter and depressed. No one is a Christian by birth. We all have to give our hearts to Jesus. It’s the only way. After all, we are all sinners.” “What made you decide to give your heart fully to Jesus?” She thinks for awhile. “I really believe that Daddy GOD chose me. Once I started reading the Word for myself, things started to change. A verse that especially spoke to me was the one in Jeremiah 29:11. It states there that Daddy has thoughts of peace for me and wishes no evil for my life. I believe the Word of God is inspired by Him. His Word is alive. It changes you.” “How does it do that?”