The Gartleys

Songs from a family walking with Jesus through real life.

Theme

Hope

Holding onto what God is doing, even when we can't see it yet. These songs were written looking forward - in the middle of uncertainty, trusting that He is still at work.

Where this shows up in Scripture

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.

Hope is something He gives - as we keep trusting Him.

Lamentations 3:22-23

His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Hope grows one day at a time - remembering His mercy is still there.

Songs written in this space

April 17, 2026

Tear the Loaf

A table song written around remembrance - holding Jesus as the Bread of Life, His body given for us, and the open invitation of His salvation.

Tear the Loaf single artwork

June 3, 2023

Paris

A tender moment of dreams being reshaped - learning to choose what matters most over what we thought life would be.

Paris single artwork

Related themes

Where these songs come from

John 6:35 · Tear the Loaf

Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst."

This song returns to Jesus as the source - trusting He is enough.

John 20:27 · Tear the Loaf

Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe."

This moment shapes the song - Jesus meeting doubt with invitation.

Ephesians 2:4-5 · Amazing Grace (Hallelujah)

Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved.

This is the ground - grace bringing us from death into life.

Isaiah 43:18-19 · Get Ready

Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!

This song leans forward - trusting God is still moving.

Proverbs 16:9 · Paris

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

This song holds that tension - learning to trust the path God was shaping.

Psalm 147:3 · King of Broken Things

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

This song rests in that promise - that healing is still possible.

Psalm 61:2 · Cry Out To You

From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

This is where the song was written from - reaching for something steady.