{"id":7045707,"date":"2026-08-24T06:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/get-to-know-sandra-mccracken\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T06:36:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T06:36:15","slug":"get-to-know-sandra-mccracken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7045707","title":{"rendered":"Get to Know Sandra McCracken"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Get to know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeway.com\/en\/contributors\/sandra-mccracken?utm_campaign=fy26_women_in-the-word_in-the-word&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=lifeway-women-blog&amp;utm_content=awareness_gtk-sandra-mccracken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sandra McCracken<\/a>, who is leading worship at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeway.com\/en\/events\/in-the-word?utm_campaign=fy26_women_in-the-word_in-the-word&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=lifeway-women-blog&amp;utm_content=awareness_gtk-sandra-mccracken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In the Word events<\/a> with Jen Wilkin.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Have you ever wished you could sit down in a casual coffee shop with one of our authors or speakers and chat? We are so thankful for the amazing women of God we have the privilege of working with regularly. And while we can\u2019t all gather in our favorite downtown coffee shop, we want to give you the opportunity to know them a little more personally.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Every so often we\u2019re sharing a fresh \u201ccoffee chat\u201d with a member of the Lifeway Women family to give you the opportunity to get to know her a little better.<\/em> <em>Let\u2019s chat with Sandra McCracken!<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For those who may be new to your music and ministry, would you share a little about your journey and what the Lord has been teaching you in this season?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am a songwriter and lover of hymns and the stories behind them. Until recently, I\u2019ve been in Nashville since college, making and recording music, and I\u2019ve been working on several projects this year. One is a new collection of songs about heaven called the\u00a0<em>Homecoming EP<\/em>. Another is an Americana\/roots album that should come out later next year. I\u2019m also working on a book called\u00a0<em>Singing Ourselves Forward<\/em>, a collection of daily reflections on the psalms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve been in a season of transition as we\u2019ve moved this summer. You probably know what that\u2019s like! It has been a season of trusting and learning\u2014so much learning\u2014as I reflect on the rhythms and routines of life in a new place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are some simple rhythms that help you stay rooted in God\u2019s Word?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have three kids, and our home life stays pretty busy. I\u2019ve noticed in recent years how quickly my relationships with each of them\u2014as well as with my family and friends\u2014are constantly changing. In light of this, if I want to stay rooted in God\u2019s Word. It really helps me to get up early and make time to read and reflect. I like to journal or keep a notebook nearby while I\u2019m reading, which really helps me concentrate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is there a song you\u2019ve written that feels especially connected to what you\u2019ll share at In the Word?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I love hearing the women sing together at these\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeway.com\/en\/events\/in-the-word?utm_campaign=fy26_women_in-the-word_in-the-word&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=lifeway-women-blog&amp;utm_content=awareness_gtk-sandra-mccracken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In the Word<\/a><\/em>\u00a0events. I especially love singing the classics, like \u201cGreat Is Thy Faithfulness\u201d and \u201cO Love That Will Not Let Me Go,\u201d alongside newer songs like \u201cThe Goodness of God\u201d and \u201cSteadfast.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, Jen has been teaching on the Lord\u2019s Prayer, which is such a familiar passage, but her insights and study have been incredible. Even though I felt like I already knew a lot about this prayer, it has opened my heart and mind to assumptions and the kind of rote thinking that can settle in around familiar words. I\u2019ve been especially encouraged by the way she has explained the idea of temptation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve always thought of that word almost with cartoon images in my head when I hear it, but recently (and thanks in part to Jen\u2019s teaching) I\u2019ve begun to understand it more personally. We\u2019re driven by our desire for comfort and even by our daily hunger and thirst\u2014good things that we genuinely need\u2014but when those good things become ultimate things, we can get so far off course. I\u2019ve been grateful to study this prayer with the women at these events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What excites you most about gathering with women around Scripture at In the Word?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also love seeing so many groups of friends, sisters, and mothers and daughters who attend together. It\u2019s such a meaningful way to spend time together\u2014away from the pace of our normal, busy lives\u2014to read, reflect, and sing together. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m so grateful to be a part of these gatherings. We all live such different lives, but I\u2019m always amazed by how alike we are at the heart level. It\u2019s a very refreshing experience\u2014every time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Join Jen Wilkin and <em>Sandra McCracken <\/em>at an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeway.com\/en\/events\/in-the-word?utm_campaign=fy26_women_in-the-word_in-the-word&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=lifeway-women-blog&amp;utm_content=awareness_gtk-sandra-mccracken\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In the Word event<\/a> for thought-provoking Bible teaching and worship!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get to know Sandra McCracken, who is leading worship at our In the Word events with Jen Wilkin. Have you ever wished you could sit down in a casual coffee shop with one of our authors or speakers and chat? 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