Kristi Houser
Lyrics, piano, and vocals for “After All,” “A Little Bit Longer,” “Anything,” “Can’t Outshine My Heart,” “I Promise You,” “Out of the Dark,” “Precious Waste,” “Rest,” “Sweet Child of Mine,” “The Gallant Rescue,” “We Wait,” “When I Call,” “When the Smoke Clears,” “White Flag,” “You Lied,” and “Yours”
Lyrics and piano for “Do You Dare,” “I Will Sing,” and “Let’s Go There”
Piano for “Heart on Fire,” “Every Moment,” “Hole in My Heart,” “The Ice Dance,” “Redemption,” “Trust,” “When My Mind Wanders,” “Wings to Fly,” “Winter’s Edge” and “Winter Song”
Kristi Houser has a God-given talent for singing and songwriting. Her songs resonate with people in ways ordinary songs cannot. Her lyrics paint a beautiful and realistic picture of her relationship with Christ, while her music carries depth and emotion that is not easily conveyed by just words alone.
Not only is Kristi musical, but she also has a passion for teaching. By day, she works as a copy editor for a publishing company, and by night, she puts her former classroom teaching skills to use by teaching language arts to homeschool students and tutoring students with dyscalculia. In her spare time, Kristi enjoys cooking, traveling, riding roller coasters, and playing games.
Abby Patterson
Vocals for “Do You Dare”
Guitar for “After All,” “Can’t Outshine My Love,” “Do You Dare,” “Let’s Go There,” “Out of the Dark,” “Rest,” “Sweet Child of Mine,” “The Gallant Rescue,” and “White Flag”
Abby Patterson, one of Kristi’s former students, plays the guitar and piano, sings, and writes her own music, as well. Her songs explore the questions that many believers have but are reluctant to express. Abby’s talents are God-given, and her spiritual depth goes far beyond her years.
Haley Sims
Cello for “Every Moment,” “I Will Sing,” “Heart on Fire,” “Rest,” “We Wait,” and “When the Smoke Clears”
The multi-talented Haley Sims, Kristi’s niece, excels at anything artistic. In addition to playing the cello, Haley teaches school full-time and has started her own business making stunningly tasty charcuterie boards.
Chelsea Smith
Violin for “Anything,” “Every Moment,” “I Will Sing,” “Heart on Fire,” “Out of the Dark,” “Rest,” “We Wait,” “When I Call,” and “When the Smoke Clears”
A devoted mom of three, Chelsea Smith, also Kristi’s niece, teaches violin and often performs at weddings and other special events. As a former baker, she also makes delectable desserts.
Jessie Smith
Lyrics for “When My Mind Wanders”
Jessie Smith, Kristi’s friend and number one fan, invests her time and talents in blessing others. Not only does she write beautifully, but she also quilts, designs jewelry, draws, dabbles in photography, and makes wreaths. Whatever she has, Jessie gives freely. Knowing Christ and making Him known is her passion and delight.
Jana Woodcock
Vocals for “I Will Sing” and “Let’s Go There”
Jana Woodcock, also Kristi’s friend, humbly uses her voice to bless others. She lovingly nurtures her two small children and works alongside her husband, a youth pastor. Jana opens her heart and home freely, mentoring many young women, encouraging each to pursue a deep and lasting relationship with Jesus.