Master’s Voice just announced that Thomas Nalley is their new tenor. Thomas is no stranger to Southern Gospel Music, having previously sung with groups such as The LeFevre Quartet, Gold City, and the Kingsmen. I’ve been listening to Master’s Voice for a number of years now and look forward to…
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I’m Back!
After a year of being locked out of my site, I am finally back up and running, and I am excited! At the end of the year, I was praying for direction, and I’ve decided to keep this as a southern gospel blog while I start a new blog for…
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A Change for Greater Vision
After 8 years of traveling with Greater Vision, Jon Epley has left the group. It took a special person to fill Gerald Wolfe’s vocal spot, but Jon did it well. I wish him the best in whatever the Lord has for him in this next chapter of his life. If…
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15 Years and Counting
January 23 marked Southern Gospel World’s 15th anniversary, and what a journey it has been. I’m thankful for this blog and for you, my readers. Without you, there would be no reason to write. I’ve been absent lately in part due to starting a new job last summer. I’m usually…
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Reflections from Matthew 20
So when evening had come, the owner of the vineyard said to his steward, “Call the laborers and give them their wages, beginning with the last to the first.” And when those came who were hired about the eleventh hour, they each received a denarius. But when the first came,…
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Plane Crash Claims the Lives of a Southern Gospel Group
Many southern gospel fans were in shock this morning upon hearing news of a plane crash that claimed the lives of Jason and Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber and Nathan Kistler, their assistant, Melodi Hodges, and pilot, Larry Haynie and his wife, Melissa. The crash occurred near Gillette, Wyoming, where the…
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Don’t Neglect to Be Joyful
Because you did not serve the LORD your God with joy and gladness of heart, for the abundance of everything, therefore you shall serve your enemies, whom the LORD will send against you, in hunger, in thirst, in nakedness, and in need of everything, and He will put a yoke…
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Dixie McKeithen Has Passed Away
It’s been a long time since I heard the McKeithen name mentioned, but this was another group I listened to on the radio when I was a teenager. Dixie and her husband, Tim, sang with the Hemphills before forming their own group. Dixie’s death came only three months after being…
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The Recipe for Peace
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ~Philippians 4:6-7 Anxiety. An emotion many struggle with and yet one…
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Thankful for a Merciful God
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved). ~Ephesians 2:4-5 Many people focus on God’s mercy and forgiveness, viewing sin as no big deal, while…