13 Reasons Why Blog Tour - Day 5: Storyboard + Playlist

Welcome back to day 5! Today, I'm sharing the Pinterest storyboard that helped to inspire the writing of Beloved, as well as songs that fit the plot. So, let's get started, shall we?

Today's reason to live: music. If there's one thing I might love as much as books, it's music. I don't know why I love it; I suppose that's just the way God made me. I love dancing to happy songs, singing at the top of my lungs to songs I know well, but most of all . . . I love songs that give me chills. Songs that really hit me. For me, God speaks through songs. I feel His presence most when I'm listening to music. So when I spend time with Him, of course I pray and read my Bible. But I also listen to music. If you ever feel like you're in a spiritual rut . . . listen to music. Let the words bathe you in God's love and mercy. If you're not a music fan like me, find other ways that God can speak to you. Let Him remind you how much He loves you. That life really is worth living.

Now for the Pinterest board! Honestly, adding to this baby was almost as fun as writing the book! ;)

And now, for the songs. I've decided to share a few lines from each song that fit the story the best.

Jordan Feliz—Beloved

Head full of questions, how can you measure up?
To deserve affection to ever be enough
For this existence
When did it get so hard?
Your heart is beating, alive and breathing
And there's a reason why
You are essential, not accidental
And you should realize
You are beloved

Danny Gokey—Tell Your Heart to Beat Again

You're shattered
Like you've never been before
The life you knew
In a thousand pieces on the floor
And words fall short in times like these
When this world drives you to your knees
You think you're never gonna get back
To the you that used to be

Tell your heart to beat again
Close your eyes and breathe it in
Let the shadows fall away
Step into the light of grace
Yesterday's a closing door
You don't live there anymore
Say goodbye to where you've been
And tell your heart to beat again

For King & Country—God Only Knows

God only knows what you've been through

God only knows what they say about you

God only knows how it's killing you

But there's a kind of love that God only knows

Britt Nicole—Gold

So don't let anybody tell you that you're not loved

And don't let anybody tell you that you're not enough

Yeah there are days that we all feel like we're messed up

But the truth is that we're all diamonds in the rough

So don't be ashamed to wear your crown

You're a king you're a queen inside and out

You glow like the moon, you shine like the stars

This is for you, wherever you are

This, this is for all the girls, boys all over the world

Whatever you've been told, you're worth more than gold

So hold your head up high,

It's your time to shine

From the inside out it shows, you're worth more than gold

Matt Hammitt—Tears

You've been, waiting a long time
To let this, out into the daylight
You're not alone, we all have days
When the well inside needs to break

Just let 'em fall, like healing rain
Watch the walls, start crumbling
Let your heart beat, and feel the weight
You've carried disappear
Just let 'em fall, right down your face
Hit the ground, in a pool of grace
And feel the things, you haven't felt for years
That's why God made tears

Zach Williams—Fear is a Liar

When he told you you're not good enough
When he told you you're not right
When he told you you're not strong enough
To put up a good fight
When he told you you're not worthy
When he told you you're not loved
When he told you you're not beautiful
That you'll never be enough

Fear he is a liar
He will take your breath
Stop you in your steps
Fear he is a liar
He will rob your rest
Steal your happiness
Cast your fear in the fire
Cause fear he is a liar

Stars Go Dim—You Are Loved

We hide pain in the weirdest places
Broken souls with smiling faces
Fighting for surrender
For now and the after, yeah
Just look around and you'll see that people
Are scared to say how they really feel
Oh, we all need a little honesty

You are loved
If your heart's in a thousand pieces
If you're lost and you're far from reason
Just look up; know you are loved
Just look up; and know you are loved
When it feels like something's missing
If it hurts but you can't find healing
Just look up, know you are loved
Just look up, know you are loved

Mandia—Not Guilty

I stand accused

There's a list a mile long

Of all my sins

Of everything that I've done wrong

I'm so ashamed

There's nowhere left for me to hide

This is the day

I must answer for my life

My fate is in the Judge's hands

But then He turns to me and says

I know you

I love you

I gave My life to save you

Love paid the price for mercy

My verdict not guilty

Francesca Battistelli—You Belong

You belong

The whole world is waiting

No one else can sing your song

You belong

The lie that's been chasing you

Love's gonna prove it wrong

Open your eyes

Breathe in the light

You don't have to hide

You belong

Melody Noel—Mistakes

We look to every face to feel approved

We long for validation

That already came from You

You wrapped Yourself in skin

To give us proof

Your love it never ended

You needed us to know the truth

But You don't see me different

I am Your reflection

'Cause You don't make mistakes

And You didn't start with me

Even though I'm far from where I know

I'm supposed to be

You don't make mistakes

And heaven would agree

That in Your eyes

I'm everything that I was made to be

Cause' You don't make mistakes

No, You don't mistakes

Visit Faith's blog to find her own storyboard and playlist!

Life without love is hopeless. 

Foster teen Cara Richards is unloved. With nothing left and nowhere to go, she is determined to find peace, no matter the cost. But despite her intentions, she’s tossed into another foster family and this time, there’s no going back to who she used to be. To make matters worse, one of her five new foster brothers is a Jesus freak, and she refuses to believe that God actually cares.

Her world is thrown upside down in a way she never expects. Though she prides herself on a resilient heart, her mind is lost adrift among a sea of questions: Is death really the answer? Does God care about someone as unworthy as me? Can everyone truly be loved, no matter what?

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Having just returned to American soil from the desert sands of the Middle East, James Greene is done with his life. 'Double amputee' doesn't seem like a strong enough phrase to label the physical and emotional pain he bears. Add the lack of love and communication with his family members, the demons that haunt him day and night, and he can find nothing worth living for. Ending it all is the only way out. 

Alexandria Lorance is a not-so-ordinary physical therapist, content with aiding in her patients' recoveries. Her work gives her fulfillment, but alone in the silence, she still endures the hidden scars of a past, unhealthy relationship. Reminding herself that true healing is found in Christ alone, she seeks to show kindness and love to everyone she meets.


When these two broken ones' paths intersect, the spark of friendship is ignited, bringing hope and joy to both. Can they step out of the darkness of suffering and into the freedom of grace? 


A Marine, broken by war. A therapist, scarred by words. A chance meeting in a parking lot bonded them together. But can love grow in these two hurting hearts? Or are they truly too broken to ever find lasting happiness?

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Blog tour stops

Review of Freedom @ RebekahAshleigh

Spotlight @ With a Joyful Noise
Review of Freedom @ Maidens for Modesty

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Listen to some good, uplifting music. And choose life, folks.