Last October, we had the privilege of attending The Great Smokies Praisefest hosted by Greater Vision in Sevierville, TN for the first time. Over the course of three days we enjoyed Legacy Five, the Mark Trammell Quartet, the Booth Brothers, Geraldine and Ricky, the Collingsworth Family, Mike Speck, the Kingdom Heirs, Dr. Charles…
The 22nd Annual Great Smokies Praisefest (hosted by Greater Vision) was held in Sevierville, Tennessee. I have a “branch” in my “family tree” that extends to Sevierville and have been there many times – but little did I know that those whom I would come in contact with at Praisefest would welcome me in as…
With images of the snow-frosted Smoky Mountain National Park in my mind and the frigid clean air in my lungs, we meandered off the mountain and down to New Hope Church for the last session of Praisefest. Could I believe that in a few short hours the Gospel Sing that started only a few…
Wednesday morning was bitter cold – just one step outside my hotel room proved that! Then again, when my gaze fell upon the mountains and I saw nothing but white peeks, the temperature no longer mattered – it had snowed in the mountains! Now if seeing that didn’t cheer you up, nothing would! It…
After an afternoon in Gatlinburg, we drove down through the Smoky Mountain National Park and back to Praisefest for the evening session. It was another cold day and the drizzling rain didn’t help the gloom! But inside New Hope Church, it was far from gloomy! Off to my left, a group was getting their picture…
Crisp, cold air blew in my face as I emerged from the elevator into the cool morning breeze. It was Tuesday morning, and we were up early and ready for the second session of the Great Smokies Praisefest! While driving down the street toward New Hope, I couldn’t help but notice the majestic Smoky Mountains…
Navigating up the steep drive with our SUV, my thoughts were drawn back to spring when we motivated up a similar incline to the Mansion Theater…and the very first “Praisefest Branson.” Only this time, instead of Branson, Missouri – we were in Sevierville, Tennessee. Men in bright orange vests waved flashing red sticks, directing us…
