Welcome to the So Shines The Night Blog Tour! I am currently reading this new release from Tracy L. Higley and the adventures she has woven into Daria’s life in ancient Ephesus. So Shines The Night is the fifth book in Tracy’s Seven Wonders of the World series, not only does it give a compelling…
Sneak Peek into Forsaken Dreams!
Check out Forsaken Dreams, book one in the exciting new Escape to Paradise fiction series by MaryLu Tyndall! Embark on a seafaring adventure as a disillusioned colonel and a hopeful widow seek a fresh start on the shores of Brazil. Colonel Grant Wallace cannot leave his once precious Southern homeland fast enough. After…
Dianne Wilkinson – The Life And Times Of A Gospel Songwriter
The Life And Times Of A Gospel Songwriter by Dianne Wilkinson and Daniel Mount is an autobiographical work of one of Southern Gospel’s greatest writers – Dianne Wilkinson. Dianne has always been my favorite songwriter, so maybe I’m a little biased, but I think all would agree that without her pen, this music we so…
Book Review: On The Other Side by Candy Christmas
The thought may have crossed your mind that Southern Gospel Music artists are like missionaries. Instead of battling the mission fields of Africa or South America, these men and women fight on the front lines of home. In churches, convention centers, festivals…and even under a bridge. Wherever they are, they bring the message of Jesus…
Bookshelf Update
Throughout the year I’ve been collecting more books about Southern Gospel Music, so it’s time to add to the list I’ve started! (See INTRODUCTION for more SGM titles.) So far, I have read two of the six books listed below, Hear My Heart and On the Other Side. Both are a great reads and let…
Midnight Meditations by Roger and Debbie Bennett
A week or so ago I opened my inbox to find some new e-mails. One titled “Remembering Roger,” an e-letter sent out by Legacy Five, caught my attention immediately. As I read down through the short memorial written by Scott Fowler, I was reminded of that man of strength, courage, and faith…Roger Bennett. This year…
Trusting God To Get You Through – Jason Crabb
With the release of his first book, Trusting God To Get You Through, Jason Crabb finds yet another way to reach his audience – through the written word. As Jason tells his story, he emphasizes the reason why he felt lead to write this book – because every person has a story, and they all…
Hear My Heart by Sheri Easter
In her book, Hear My Heart, Sheri Easter, recording artist and author, shares her life story and battle through breast cancer. In these pages, you will find what carried Sheri through that trial (and many others as well), a family’s love and her full dependence and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. At the young…
Book Review: Stories Behind 50 Southern Gospel Favorites
Stories Behind 50 Southern Gospel Favorites (Volume 1) by Lindsey Terry is a collection of your favorite Southern Gospel songs and why they were written. As Terry interviews the songwriters, you will get to know the writers who are working behind the scenes creating great gospel music, and learn what inspired such lyrical treasures. Among…
Book Review – The Price Of Freedom
The Price Of Freedom by Simon Ivascu and Wesley Pop is the captivating account of two young men’s escape from Communism. Simon and Wesley escaped their homeland of Romania for a chance at freedom…freedom to believe in Jesus Christ. These young men chose a very tough road to travel, one that could have very well…