Sony Elise

Sony Elise

Sony has been an avid southern gospel fan since she first heard The Happy Goodman Family on a cassette in the mid-1980s. She is the co-founder of Family Renewal and the owner of Sony Elise Editing Services.
The Root of Bitterness

The Root of Bitterness

"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice." ~Ephesians 4:31 "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest...

We Serve A Mighty God

We Serve A Mighty God

"Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem. Walk around and count the many towers. Take note of the fortified walls, and tour all the citadels, that you may describe them to future generations. For that is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and he will be our...

Happy New Year 2022!

Happy New Year 2022!

My brother and I just returned home after dropping our sister off at the airport. She arrived here on Christmas afternoon, and it was a blessing to have her for so long. Because of her visit, though, I haven't had a lot of time to do my end-of-the-year pondering. I...

So Much to Thank Him For

So Much to Thank Him For

I saw a Facebook post asking people to share their favorite Thanksgiving song. The first song that popped into my mind was "So Much to Thank Him For" which the Spencers and others have recorded. This is a song I intentionally play this time of year and it's also a...

Are You Growing?

Are You Growing?

If you've ever commented to a child how much they have grown since you last saw them, you probably saw them beam. Every child wants to get bigger and stronger and, although they don't realize they are growing as they go through their days, they love the realization...

What Kind of a Mark are You Making?

What Kind of a Mark are You Making?

I just want to make a markI just want to touch someone's heartIn this world, Lord Jesus, for YouMay I ever burn with Your fireNever let me lose the desire To make a mark on this world for You This song by the Hoppers was going through my head this morning when I woke...

Getting Past “Poor Me”

Getting Past “Poor Me”

I cringe when I see people posting on social media or constantly talking about how lonely they are, how they are no use to anyone, how they don't have any friends, etc. No matter how much people try to convince them that they are wrong, they seem to want to wallow in...

For the Weary

For the Weary

"The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out." ~Proverbs 30:1 What a year and a half it's been. It seems like every day I continue to hear about people who are sick or dying. I know many of you have...

Yahweh Is My Strength

Yahweh Is My Strength

Yesterday, someone on Facebook asked for prayer requests. I asked prayer for strength and wisdom. I'm currently reading through Psalms so when I read Chapter 28 this morning, verse 7 caught my eye: "The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I...