The Story and the Study from phil king
Most people grow up with Christmas traditions. For my family, one of the most cherished was sitting in a large circle while Mamaw read “The Night Before Christmas.” The fun part was that every time she said the word “and,” we would pass our gift to the next person. It was a lively scene as everyone shook their boxes, wondering what they would end up with. The lively bartering and trading that followed Mamaw's reading always added to the excitement.
As a child, that circle was a constant source of connection and comfort, bringing our family together every year. No matter how hectic the year had been, these moments helped us recenter and reconnect. But, as with all things on Earth, good traditions don’t last forever. Mamaw and Papaw have passed away, and our families have grown and scattered. Now, the tradition lives on as a treasured memory.
However, we have an unchanging anchor in Jesus. No death, change, fading, or aging can shake this foundation. I've chosen to build my life on Jesus, who remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. One million years from now, I will still have Jesus and His unfailing love and kindness.
Why not build your life around what truly endures instead of the fleeting things of this world? “Do not store up treasures on Earth where moths destroy and thieves steal; store up your treasures in Heaven.” Seeing life through this lens makes Jesus's words even more profound. He calls us to focus on what truly matters—where He is and where all who believe in Him will be forever. In His presence, nothing ever changes.
nothing’s changed lyrics
Verse 1
Sight for our eyes in the dark of night
Drink for our thirst when the days are dry
Strength for our souls on the weary road
Our only source, our only hope
Chorus
You're still who You say You are
Forever unfailing God
Your pow'r has no end
Your word always stands
Nothing's changed
Verse 2
Laughter in life in uncertain times
Joy in our song though the waters rise
There's no need to fear, there's no need to run
Your mercies are new like the morning sun
Bridge
Yesterday, today, tomorrow, Jesus
You're the One I'll follow
You have always been
And You will always be
Yesterday, today, tomorrow, Jesus
You're the One I'll follow
You are still the same
Nothing's changed
Phil King Bio
Phil King is fervent about leading and writing songs that bring many people to Jesus. Over the course of his life Phil has used his genre fluid sound, soulful voice, love for God, and heart for the Church to invite a diverse people to experience God.
King is the launch artist for newly formed label, Euphonic City, co-founded by two of his long-time mentors and friends, Paul Wright and Jennie Lee Riddle. He has been working on his fifth record which is a timely and rich gathering of songs for his Euphonic City debut. This release of Phil King will begin with 5 singles, culminating with a 14 track album featuring many of his family friends.
In his early 20’s he became the worship leader at Christ for the Nations in Dallas, TX before taking a position as a worship pastor at Gateway Church. Most recently, King moved he and his wife to Amarillo, Texas to join Trinity Fellowship Church where they have started their family and are now raising their young twins.
Phil has written multilingual anthems such as “So Worthy'' that have traveled far and wide. And notably, for the pro-life movement, “Not Forgotten” was performed by Phil and Francesca Battistelli at a Focus on the Family event, “Alive From New York” in Times Square attended by 20,000. King often leads at conferences and worship experiences. He has sung and played on records and live events for artists that include Michael W. Smith, Danny Gokey, Charity Gayle, Lauren Daigle, and others. His songwriting credits include Leeland, Matt Redman, Micah Tyler, Christine D’Clario, Rita Springer, and more. But most of all, Phil’s favorite thing is to be available to the men and women of God who carry the Gospel to the furthermost regions of the earth. In Phil’s own words, “I love the harvest field!”
CREDITS:
Produced and Mixed by Seth Talley
Mastered by Bob Boyd at Ambient Digital
Executive Producer: Jennie Lee Riddle
Label: Euphonic City in cooperation with people & Songs
BGV: Krystina Celeste Hierwarter
percussion/programming: seth talley
cellO: cara fox
Bass: Jacob Lowery
El Guitars: Gideon Boley
Keys: MIKE HICKS
writers: jared anderson, chad cates,
Jennie lee riddle
© 2011 Don Quixote Publishing/Integrity Worship Music (ASCAP) / Cates by Cates/So Essential Tunes (SESAC) / Covenantal Way Publishing/Integrity's Praise! Music (BMI). All rights reserved. CCLI# 6063885