As I was sitting looking out at the garden, contemplating my croaky voice and imminent flight to Kosovo, two sparrows flew in and hopped between the bench and cherry tree. The Lord instantly brought to my mind Matthew 10:29-32: “Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to Read More
Category: Latest Updates
In Christ Alone – Cover
Published on 13 May 2019 While I have new songs which don’t yet have videos, here is a recent recording of the beautiful hymn “In Christ Alone” by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, recorded with my sister Marie Lester on cello. Hope you enjoy our rendition! All new subscribers welcome! Keyboard, vocals: Sarah Begaj Cello: Read More
BBC Radio Solent
So this happened today! Thankful for a chance to share my music from My Heart is Steadfast album and my journey of faith on BBC Radio Solent. Big thanks to Tim Daykin for inviting me , my mum for sending him the CD and of course God for making it happen. You can catch up Read More
In Christ Alone
Easter weekend we travelled up to York to visit my sister and family – such a blessed time. I managed to get her playing on the hymn “In Christ Alone” which I recently recorded. Although it’s a very busy time and I’m not particularly consistent when it comes to posting updates, I felt compelled this Read More
You are my hiding place
One of my favourite older worship songs "You are my hiding place"…I love not only the words, but the minor/Jewish feel to it. Amidst clearing the dishes I grabbed the guitar and started singing…Let the weak say I am strong in the strength of the Lord!#impromptuworship youaremyhidingplace #christiansingersongwriter #worshipcover #minorsounds #acousticworship #jewishsound #createdtoworship #iwilltrustinyou "lettheweaksayiamstrong Read More
Isaiah 61:3 – Garment of Praise
Some days the sun is shining, we feel full of joy and life is good. Other days we may sense a spirit of heaviness, a cloudiness or fog which inhibits our ability to see things in the light of God’s perspective. Isaiah 61:3 talks about the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. We Read More
When I Survey (Celtic)
Published on 22 Mar 2019 When I Survey is one of my favourite hymns. I hope you enjoy my rendition! Arranged and performed by Sarah Begaj Lyrics When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died My richest gain I count but loss And pour contempt on all my pride Forbid Read More
When I survey the wondrous cross
With no prior planning I recorded one of my favourite hymns this evening. I hope to share it soon. So much truth and power in these old tunes and richness of language…”When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on Read More
Hosea 10:12 – first verse of a new song
This is the first verse of a new song I recently wrote after meditating upon: Hosea 10:12 “Sow for yourselves righteousness, reap in mercy, break up your fallow ground, for it is time to seek the LORD, till He comes and rains righteousness on you”… God may need to do some ploughing in our lives Read More
Love Never Fails
Published on 13 Feb 2019 Love Never Fails, is a song I wrote based on Chapter 13 of 1 Corinthians. This speaks of an unconditional love which will never let us down – the love of God. John 15:13 says “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his Read More