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The Inspirations – “Praise God and Country” (1985)

The Inspirations – “Praise God and Country” (1985)

The Inspirations love this country! They have always been proud to show their patriotism, and this latest album featured the patriotic title song, “Praise God and Country”. This album was a little different than most, but it was a good album overall. Read all about it…

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The Sin of Ingratitude

The Sin of Ingratitude

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were...

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REVIEWS

The Kingsmen – “Wish You Were Here” (1991)

The Kingsmen – “Wish You Were Here” (1991)

One of the best loved recordings in the Kingsmen’s repertoire is this gem from 1991, featuring the title song, “Wish You Were Here”, which became Tim Surrett’s signature song and one of the Kingsmen’s greatest hits. Check it out…

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HISTORY

The Originals: I’ll Fly Away

The Originals: I’ll Fly Away

Each article in The Originals series highlights the first recorded version of a popular Southern Gospel song. "I'll Fly Away" was written by Albert E. Brumley in 1929 while picking cotton. The song was inspired by a song titled "If I Had The Wings Of An Angel." When...

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VIEWS AND COMMENTARY

Dropping, Dripping, or Streaming

Dropping, Dripping, or Streaming

When an album "drops," it's industry slang for saying an album has been released to the public. It's origins come from the newspaper industry, where delivery trucks would drop bundles of newspapers off at news stands on city streets. It's a slang that basically means...

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SONY’S DEVOTIONS

I Am a Christian

If you are on Facebook, you have probably seen the posts that say, "If you know me, you know that I _______." If I were to ask that question, I expect that some would mention the fact that I like the color pink. Others might comment that I love southern gospel music...

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What Happened to Revival?

It wasn't long ago that Christians wished for revival, churches held "revival meetings," pastors would open up the altar after services so that those who were being convicted could come forward and repent of their sins. Although there are churches that still do those...

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This Race We Call Life

How does God decide when to call His children Home? It seems like some die way too young while others live to a ripe old age, seemingly accomplishing nothing for the Kingdom. We can quote verses like Romans 8:28, but maybe you find it hard to believe sometimes. For...

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The Grass Is Not Always Greener

I believe that the majority of single people long to be married. Most of the single women I know especially wonder why their dreams of "happily ever after" have not come to pass. It is easy to think, What's wrong with me? when the answer is that God may just have a...

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Getting to Know You

This week, I would like to do something different. For the last few years, you all have gotten to know me a bit as I've shared some of my joys and struggles and what God is teaching me through both. Now I would appreciate getting to know my readers. This would help me...

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Are You Truly Following?

Lead me, Lord, I'll follow anywhere you open up the door Let me know Your wisdom; show me things I've never seen before Many of us have sung this, but I wonder how many will truly go anywhere God opens the door. For myself, I like comfort. I want to know what to...

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Submit to God

But this command I gave them: "Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people. And walk in all the way that I command you, that it may be well with you." But they did not obey or incline their ear, but walked in their own counsels and the...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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