It’s Release Day. Heaven is Full of Criminals

Today, Heaven Is Full of Criminals is finally here.

This song has been living in my heart for a long time, and over the past several weeks I’ve been grateful to share a little of the journey that brought it to life. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of introducing you to some of the remarkable people who made this recording possible: Craig Adams, Brandon Shattuck, Phil Keaggy, and Rick Stull. Their gifts made this song far better than anything I could have created on my own.

I’m also thankful to the radio programmers and music directors who believed in this song before it was ever released, helping it chart internationally on PLAY MPE. That kind of encouragement is something I’ll never take for granted.

As a hospital chaplain, I spend most of my days listening to other people’s stories. This song grew out of those experiences and from the conviction that grace has always been God’s answer to our brokenness. None of us earns it. That’s what makes it grace.

My hope is that Heaven Is Full of Criminals points beyond itself—to the hope, mercy, and love of Christ.

Thank you for listening. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for supporting independent music and for allowing me to keep making it.

The song is now streaming everywhere music is found.

If it resonates with you, I’d be grateful if you’d share it with someone who needs the reminder that grace is still amazing.

Listen now: rickleejames.hearnow.com/heaven-is-full-of-criminals

Blessings,

Rick Lee James

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