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Don’t Be a Fool
The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity; There is none who does good. ~Psalm 53:1 I'm guessing everyone reading this believes there is a God, yet many live as though they don't believe it, which makes...
The Inspirations – “Pure Vintage” (2001)
For our final article on the Inspirations, check out my thoughts on this historic recording released in 2001, which garnered the Inspirations their first #1 song in 26 years!
NewsNuggets: 3-20-26
A new collaboration and MORE in NewsNuggets!
The Inspirations – “The Sooner, The Better” (2000)
As the new millennium dawned, so did a resurgence in the popularity of the Inspirations! This newest recording continued to fuel that resurgence, as the Inspirations sang with new vigor and excitement. Check it out…
NewsNuggets: 3-13-26
Changes for Heart 2 Heart, the LeFevre Quartet, and MORE in NewsNuggets!
REVIEWS
The Inspirations – “What a Wonderful Time” / “From the Heart of the Great Smokies” / “He’s Our Guide” (1967)
These next 3 albums, you hear the Inspirations really coming into their own, vocally, as they work to create their own musical identity. Listening to these albums is truly a treat, hearing the youthfulness of their sound. Check out the article, and listen to the albums yourself on You Tube!
The Inspirations – “Our Pioneer Heritage” / “Cool Water” / “Just as Long as Eternity Rolls” (1966)
The Inspirations will be our next group/topic of discussion, as we comb through 35 years of music from 1966 through 2001. In this first article, we’re talking about their first 3 albums from 1966. Check it out!
The Talleys – “A Night to Remember” (1992)
For our final installment for this series on the Talleys, we come to their final recording before coming off the road. “A Night to Remember” was an amazing “Swansong” for the Talleys, highlighting 8 years of fabulous music!
The Talleys – “Love Will” (1990)
This would be the final studio recording for the Talleys, which yielded one of their biggest hit songs, “He is Here”. This would be their most contemporary offering, filled with songs that could easily be found on the hottest CCM stations at the time. Read all about it…
The Inspirations – “Cry for the Children” (1993)
In 1993, the Inspirations released 2 new recordings, with “Cry For the Children” released before year’s end. Read all about it…
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.
HISTORY
Interview: Russell Mauldin, Part 1
Behind the scenes with Christian choral music’s master of accessible arrangements.
The Originals: I Know
“I Know” was first heard in 1970, but part of it had been heard many years before.
The Originals: Operator
Who sang “Operator” first? If you say Manhattan Transfer or the Downings, you are wrong. Read the article for the answer!
The Originals: Go Out To The Program
Did you know another group recorded “Go Out To The Program” before the Oak Ridge Quartet?
The Originals: Amazing Grace
Hear the very first recording of “Amazing Grace!”
The Originals: What A Difference You’ve Made (In My Life)
Ronnie Milsap’s version was not the first.
VIEWS AND COMMENTARY
SONY’S DEVOTIONS
Feel His Presence
I woke up this morning with the song "Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary" going through my head. Throughout the day, various lyrics and scriptures have filtered through my brain. I am so thankful that God often brings the perfect words to mind right when I need them. And...
Talk about Jesus
I was visiting with a friend the other night and was struck by how easily she talked about the Lord. It wasn't contrived or forced, but it flowed. She gave Him the credit for everything. It seems like many people are not that comfortable talking about what God is...
Oh, To Be Like Barnabas
If someone were to ask who in the Bible you would like to emulate apart from Jesus, what would you say? Maybe you would think of Peter or Paul--dynamic, bold preachers, full of the Holy Spirit. Or you might think of Moses or Gideon, strong leaders whom God chose to...
I Love You
I love you. One of the most beautiful phrases that you can say and yet society has distorted love to the point that, if you were to tell someone you love them, especially outside of your immediate family, they might become uncomfortable or look at you as if they're...
Be Faithful
"Nothing that we do for God is small." I read these words from D.L. Moody this morning. It reminds me of the song that says, "Little is much when God is in it." I need to be reminded of this sometimes. OK. I need to be reminded quite often. I turned 45 a couple months...
Introducing Sony Elise Christian Books
Hey Everyone, I know it's not Sunday, but I wanted to let you know about one of my personal happenings this week. Most of you probably have no idea what I do for a living. I actually have two main jobs: one in which I handle bookings for my brother and travel with him...
Things I’ve Learned
Seven or eight years ago, I went through the greatest trial of my life so far. My life has not always been easy, but looking back at most of the difficult times, I can see how God used them in some way in spite of how hard it was to go through them. This last trial, I...
Love One Another
When I was in my early 20s, there was a young lady that was attending the local college who told me that I should go to college because it teaches how to get along with people. I had to chuckle since I was living with my brother, four sisters, and my mom at the time....
Testify of His Mercy
"O give thanks unto the LORD, for He is good; for His mercy endureth forever." ~1 Chronicles 16:34 I am 3/4 of the way through a business trip with my family and then I plan to take some trips to visit friends and family. I left on July 5 and don't know when I will be...
Do You Have a Biblical Worldview?
I am amazed at how often I hear statements from professing Christians that are based on modern thought and not on the Bible. I'm not talking about different interpretations of doctrine but excusing actions which Scripture clearly speaks against. Gone are the days of...
He’s Still Alive
If you knew Him like I know HimYou would know that He's aliveIf you felt Him like I feel HimResurrection deep insideYou'd know He's living, and death has died! If you attend a traditional church, there's a good chance that you sang the following words this morning: I...