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NewsNuggets: 5-29-26
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If You Can’t Say Something Nice …
If you are on social media, you are no doubt aware of the discussions that are taking place concerning how irresponsible people are with their words. The saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me" is rubbish. Take it from someone who...
NewsNuggets: 1-30-26
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The Inspirations – “He Brought Me Out” (1993)
“He Brought Me Out” is my favorite recording by the Inspirations during this time period. It’s a fantastic piece of work that harkened back the “glory days” of the group.
NewsNuggets: 1-23-26
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REVIEWS
The Inspirations – “Our Inspiration” (1971)
Filled with mostly cover tunes and popular songs of the day, “Our Inspiration” was an exciting album that continued to win over new fans to the group. Read all about it!
The Inspirations – “Keep Your Eyes on Jesus” (1970)
1970 brought more changes to the Inspirations, as Troy and Jack depart and Ronnie returns. This particular iteration of the group would record 2 albums before Jack and Troy return about a year later. Check it out…
The Inspirations – “The Night Before Easter” (1970)
As a new decade dawned, so did a new version of the Inspirations. With Ronnie’s departure in 1969, this album introduces us to a young Eddie Dietz.
The Inspirations – “The Next Step You Take” (1969)
This album marked the Inspirations’ venture into full-time ministry. Additionally, as they prepare to release their 2025 recording which boasts a similar cover as this 1969 release, check out how the original cover came to be!
The Inspirations – “Yes, I Will Be There” (1988)
With this latest release, the Inspirations scaled the instrumentation back to just piano, bass and acoustic guitar. The album had a more rustic feel, but was undeniably “Inspirations”.
The Inspirations – “It’s Still the Blood” (1987)
This would be Ronnie Hutchins’ only mainline release during his brief tenure with the group in the 80’s. It was a great album, with the title song becoming one of the Inspirations’ most loved tunes and one of Archie’s sugar sticks.
HISTORY
NQC 2017: SGMA Benefit Showcase (Tuesday)
Showcase Report!
NQC 2017: Tuesday Chapel
DBM attends the Tuesday Chapel service at NQC 2017.
NQC 2017: Monday Evening & NQC History, Pt. 1
NQC – A highlight from Monday and some history.
Singing News – October 1970
NQC in Singing News, 47 years ago…
#NewsNuggets: 11-10-18
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A Research Project: How Recent Were the Good Ol’ Days?
How long has it been since the good ol’ days? This is almost impossible to quantify, so let’s ask a more specific question. Now and in the past, how close are Southern Gospel’s leading groups to their own good ol’ days? How close are they to the era that everyone...
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
News Nuggest – 4-1-21
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My 2021 SGMA Hall Of Fame Nominees
DBM’s 2021 SGMA Hall Of Fame nominations have been submitted.
Southern Gospel Music’s Audience (?)
Get your torches and your pitchforks ready…Kyle’s opening another can of worms!
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
The Year of Vision? Maybe Not.
Most of my life, I have been blessed with great vision. In fact, in spite of being almost 47 years old, I still do not wear glasses or contacts, although I did buy a pair of glasses last fall to help me read the small print on pill bottles. I probably wouldn't have...
Fear Not Tomorrow
What a week! How quickly everyone went from living normal lives to flooding stores and cancelling major events. It's been interesting watching responses to the Coronavirus. Some are concerned while others think it's all a lot of hype and are annoyed that they cannot...
God Leads His Dear Children Along
This past week, I bought my niece a birthday gift. Her birthday isn't until August but I like to plan ahead so as not to get caught last minute buying something that the person doesn't want nor need. Upon arriving home, I found that she was having a really rough day....
This World Is Not Our Home
A friend and I have an ongoing discussion: Does God control the world, or are we left to our own devices until the day He calls us Home? I have friends who say that God instigates everything that happens while others agree that God allows what happens to His children,...
Wait on the Lord
Back in September, my friend Daniel Mount got married to the lady of his dreams. I've known Daniel for about 15 years, and it was never a secret that he wanted to get married and have a family. Through the years, he moved out of state, was busy with work and church...
Standing on the Promises
Standing on the promises I cannot failWhen the howling storms of doubt and fear assailBy the living Word of God, I shall prevailStanding on the promises of God This past week has been a rough one physically. Thankfully, I am home this month so, although I have a lot...
God Will Provide
Six and a half years ago, I stopped working for a company that I'd worked for since I was a teenager, and I joined with my brother to help him with his writing and speaking ministry. The following year, I started my editing business. I tend to be leery of change, but...
Take Time to Hear His Voice
"For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end, while it is said: 'Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.'" ~Hebrews 3:14-15 I don't know about you but I have a hard...
Wisdom of the Aged
Then King Rehoboam consulted the elders who stood before his father Solomon while he still lived, and he said, “How do you advise me to answer these people?” And they spoke to him, saying, “If you will be a servant to these people today, and serve them, and answer...
Palm Sunday Thoughts 2023
Palm Sunday. The day we remember the throngs of people who worshiped Jesus as they waved palm branches, shouting, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" Yet it wasn't long before these same people were shouting, "Crucify Him!" How could their adoration so...
Man Makes His Plans
On Tuesday, my brother and I were driving home from New Jersey. We were scheduled to stay with friends in Ohio but not long after we crossed the Ohio border, my brother felt like we could make it home. We both liked that thought since we could then have Wednesday to...




