MACKIE Magazine August-Sept Issue 4 May 2013 Issue 4 | Page 5

Michelle Skoog

Michelle Skoog has always had a passion for singing her heart out for God .
" I have loved singing about God ' s goodness for as long as I can remember ," Michelle says . But singing is not the only talent from this South Dakota girl . Michelle began writing as a young girl and has continued to write whenever she feels the Lord speaking to her heart . " When I write a song , it is an amazing , humbling experience . I truly feel like I am God ' s vessel and His words and music flow through me . I have to let go and listen deeply for His voice . The words are not mine , they are His ."
Michelle has lead worship in numerous churches and shared her musical talent in many different venues . In addition to her life as a busy wife and mother of three young children , she feels God is calling her to serve Him through music and share her songs with the world . " I just want to be faithful and use the gifts He has given me for His glory ." " I chose the title for this album , ' Lead Me ' because that is truly the prayer for my life right now . My heart yearns to follow our dear Lord wherever He may lead . I am learning to trust Him completely and surrender my life to Him . I am willing to follow Him wherever He may lead me and I want to help others draw close to Him and learn to put their trust in Him .
I hope that my music helps people realize how precious they are in God ' s sight and that He has a plan for them , as it says in Jeremiah 29:11 ' For I know the plans I have for you , declares the Lord , plans to prosper you and not to harm you , plans to give you hope and a future '."
' Lead Me ' features fun songs that encourage people to live their life to the fullest ( Live , I Will Go ), songs of worship for our amazing God ( Place Where We Belong , His Hand On Me ), and songs that cry out for God ' s guidance ( Show Me Your Will , Speak to My Heart ). Michelle is excited to start out this adventure with an amazing album produced in Nashville , TN with Creative Soul Records . CSR president and producer of " Lead Me " enjoyed his time working with Michelle and her husband Tom Skoog . " Our whole team here was thrilled to work with Michelle on her music . Besides being the nicest lady on the planet , and surprisingly patient and kind for a busy mom of three kids ( and she was pregnant during most of this process !), Michelle is a very talented and motivate songwriter . She was determined to bring absolutely the best material she could to this project ."
For more on Michelle visit her website … Michelle
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