Good news blog friends. I think you'll like this. I'm now able to confirm that "Yours" (new verse) will be digitally available through all major Digital Service Providers by August 11, 2008. * Song goes to radio for airplay adds on August 1st or 8th.
There is legal being worked through at the label as we speak, but I can say this much, that all of the royalties Steven receives from "Yours" (new verse) will be donated to Maria's Miracle Fund at Shaohannah's Hope. The lyric does say it's all "Yours." :) +
Find out about "Yours" (new verse) and see the new 4th verse lyric by clicking here.
* There is a possibility that the song will be available beginning August 4, 2008. Label is trying! Attached art tentative.
+ By the way you crazy generous people, did you know the Maria's Miracle fund has now topped $610,000?!?!?! We're so grateful! What a wonderful tribute!
Praise God ! ! ! Thanks for the info Jim. I look forward to having and sharing the new "Yours". What an amazing song to begin with, made all the more real through the Chapman's ministry over the past 8 weeks. Hope things are going well in MI. Prayers abound and continue for all.
Posted by: Kevin in Paducah | July 17, 2008 at 02:59 PM
Jim-
All of this is exciting news! I just can't wait to see what else God has in store.
God Follower
Posted by: God Follower | July 17, 2008 at 03:01 PM
That's awesome, it is always amazing how God works through any situation
Posted by: Holly | July 17, 2008 at 03:01 PM
That's amazing, I will be waiting for my copy! Continued prayers everydday!
Posted by: Aislynn Holt | July 17, 2008 at 03:02 PM
WOOHOO! Way to go, caring, loving, family of God!! Many, many orphans will now have the chance to go to loving homes, such as the Chapmans, where they, too, can hear of the love of Jesus, where love can take them in!
Posted by: Suzanne(in Tx) | July 17, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Awesome! I'm actually listening to "Yours" right now. It's such a beautiful song already, but I can't wait to hear it with the new verse! Wow, I did not know that about Maria's Miracle Fund - that is amazing! I'm sure the fund will receive even more from the new verse "Yours" :)
Thanks for the update, Jim! You are doing such a good job! God bless you. We are praying for and love you all!
-Jenny (from NY)
Posted by: Jenny | July 17, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Jim, awesome!!!
Will you be at the dallas show on Friday? Would love to meet you. Praying for you and the Chapmans....looking forward to a special evening on Friday.
Posted by: Chris Clayton | July 17, 2008 at 03:05 PM
EXCELLENT news! Woohoo, just what I'd hoped and prayed for (including the donation of royalties to SH. Awesome).
By the way, I'd just left a short comment on the previous post, but since not many will see it, I'll copy it here:
I just came across a wonderful blog entry and an absolutely FANTASTIC picture of Steven from the concert in Fremont on Sunday night.
http://bringinghomeanara.blogspot.com/2008/07/dance-will-go-on.html
I'm praying for you all tonight as you head back on stage.
Posted by: Karen B. | July 17, 2008 at 03:05 PM
Karen B, thanks for the link to that blog. It's amazing to see how ppl are being blessed by the concerts! Steven, Will, and Caleb - continue the great work! God is using you to reach a lot of ppl :)
God bless you all as you sing tonight!
-Jenny (from NY)
Posted by: Jenny | July 17, 2008 at 03:23 PM
What awesome news Jim, thanks for sharing and keeping us in the loop. What an amazing tribute to a little girl, who's faith of five years, has inspired me to live mine even stronger.
IN His Grip
Rene'
Posted by: Rene' | July 17, 2008 at 03:33 PM
iTunes??????
Posted by: BRANDY | July 17, 2008 at 03:37 PM
When you consider that the national press about to happen (People, Larry King Live, GMA) will point people to Shaohannah's Hope and Maria's Miracle Fund and that this single will undoubtedly sell well, I think Maria's Miracle Fund is headed for an even bigger number very soon! God's not done yet!
Posted by: Ashley | July 17, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Thanks be to the King for who He is!
Posted by: Lisah | July 17, 2008 at 03:41 PM
Great news! Will the single be available for pre-order? Hope so. Calling out all of your names to our Father. Praise be to a great and mighty God!
Karen Dewhirst
Trussville, AL
Posted by: Karen Dewhirst | July 17, 2008 at 03:44 PM
I hope everyone has been able to recuperate somewhat from the last week's serious activities. :)
Praise God! The kids and I are so excited about all the families that will helped from Maria's Miracle Fund! My son has been praying nightly for all of you. He makes it a point to come to me so we can pray together! My daughter is a bit too young to understand, but she's excited about families getting help!
Love you!
Cynthia Y.
Posted by: Cynthia Y. | July 17, 2008 at 03:49 PM
To God be the glory...continuing to lift the Chapmans up in prayer. May many lives be changed through this family.
Posted by: Wendi | July 17, 2008 at 04:02 PM
So awesome. Thank you so much, Jim, for letting us know, too, about Maria's Miracle Fund...I have been wondering what the new total is. I am so amazed at the work God is doing in all of this. The resounding theme seems to be Beauty from Ashes...
Don't know if you'll be in Dallas tomorrow night, but we all would love so much to meet you.
We are still praying...praying for safety in travels, praying for ministry in concerts, and praying that God will continue to bind up the broken hearts of this family we have always loved, but have grown to love so much more in recent weeks.
Posted by: valerie (in TX) | July 17, 2008 at 04:15 PM
What fantastic news!
There is so much I often want to say (having been there)... But mostly it just comes out like this - I love you Chapman family.
"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!..." (1 John 3:1)
Thank you Jim.
Big Hugs from Alabama
Posted by: Sharmayn | July 17, 2008 at 04:16 PM
Awesome...awesome...awe----sommeee.....!
(the donation of royalties and the donations to Maria's Miracle Fund part!)
:o>
Posted by: NiHaoMa - Da'Shotaz | July 17, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Wonderful news! Good timing too, because I'll get to hear it LIVE on August 1!
Posted by: Janele | July 17, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Jim,
How did you know that I was wondering about Maria's Miracle Fund? I canNOT wait for the Biltmore! I actually get goosebumps just thinking about. (Did you know in Hawaii they say chicken skin, not goosebumps.....)
This is all such fantastic news! When God shows up, He shows off, doesn't He? What big things will be done through that fund! Satan may have messed with the wrong family, but God knew EXACTLY what He was doing!!!!
Blessings, Jim!
Posted by: Tanya Robinson | July 17, 2008 at 04:30 PM
Great news. Love the song - and play the CD over and over. I'm on my way to Clarkston for the big Union of Michael & Steven. Praying for great things to happen there tonight!
Posted by: Rita Savage | July 17, 2008 at 04:47 PM
Jim,
Thanks you for the continued updates! I certainly appreciate all that you do for the Chapman family! You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Posted by: Joanna | July 17, 2008 at 04:53 PM
Amazing news on the Maria fund! Also looking forward to being able to download the new version of Yours.
Again thanks for all the updates!
Posted by: jenn | July 17, 2008 at 05:06 PM
Wonderful news about Maria's Miracle Fund...just wonderful! I truly believe that there will be over a million dollars eventually raised. That's a lot of orphans that will find their way into forever families.God is go good.
Posted by: Donna | July 17, 2008 at 05:07 PM