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.
Thankful for My Calling

Thankful for My Calling

When asked what they are thankful for, many Christians put salvation at the top of their list. Some say it sincerely while others just know that it is the "correct" thing to say since "I'm thankful for my new large screen TV" would be frowned upon in most Christian...

Do You Love God?

Do You Love God?

The love of God is greater farThan gold or silver ever could affordIt reaches past the highest starAnd covers all the world The ladies in our church recently did a Bible study on God's love. The intent was to encourage those who struggle to believe that God really...

Qualifications for Ministers

Qualifications for Ministers

Second Timothy 2:15 tells us to study to show ourselves approved, and Titus is a great place to do that, especially if you are in any kind of ministry. I find it helpful to be reminded of these things myself since it's easy to lose sight of the goal that we are...

Encouragement for Election Week

Encouragement for Election Week

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10). I've heard from a couple of friends recently who are concerned about the upcoming election. In...

Hold On to the Prince of Peace

Hold On to the Prince of Peace

Hold me, Jesus,For I'm shaking like a leafYou have been King of my gloryWon't you be my Prince of peace ~Rich Mullins I expect that many have prayed this prayer this year. The saying that "the only sure thing is death and taxes" has been felt more vividly although...

Still Trusting

Still Trusting

As I ate dinner this afternoon, I watched the first set of the Jubilee Reunion that Bill Bailey Concerts aired the other day. Although I have heard Jim & Melissa Brady sing "I Know Him Better Now" a number of times, I hadn't closely listened to the lyrics but,...

It’s Time to Take a Stand

It’s Time to Take a Stand

“Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” ~James 4:4 I bet we all know people who are trying to have the world and Jesus too....

Cold Prayers?

Cold Prayers?

My eyes are dry; my faith is oldMy heart is hard; my prayers are coldAnd I know how I ought to beAlive to You and dead to me I wonder how many Christians can identify with Keith Green when he wrote these lyrics. I expect that most would not admit that this is where...

God Is God … I Am Not (Thankfully!)

God Is God … I Am Not (Thankfully!)

I've read stories of emperors and others who have desired to be gods. Personally, I don't understand that desire. There is so much freedom in acknowledging the fact that God is God, and I am not! Sure, there may be times that I would do things differently, but I don't...