Hymn Story: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” is considered a Christian Passion hymn.  It is based on a long Latin poem “Salve mundi salutare” from the Middle Ages. Each of the seven stanzas addresses various part’s of Christ’s body on the cross.  The part this hymn is taken from involved Christ’s head. It is believed Arnulf of Leuven wrote the poem, although […]

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Easter Hymn: He Arose

He Arose is often known by its first line “Low in the grave He lay” or the last line “Hallelujah! Christ arose!” The verse is known for its dirge or slowness while the chorus is upbeat and full of celebration. This popular Easter hymn was written in 1874 by Robert Lowry, a 19th Century preacher and hymn writer. The belief […]

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Movie Review: I Can Only Imagine

Life has been extremely busy lately, but in need of a break, I finally had the opportunity to see the movie I Can Only Imagine. The song I Can Only Imagine became the first Christian song to go platinum.  The song has touched numerous hearts and lives over the years. The movie, I Can Only Imagine, shares how the song […]

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Music Review: Karyn Williams

Earlier this summer while at a concert for Chonda Pierce, she had a young, energetic singer with her.  That young woman is Karyn Williams. Through testimony and song Karyn shared her story and faith. That story includes being one of nineteen children, fourteen of whom were adopted from all over the world. In December 2014, she made her debut at The […]

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Music Review: Kyle Kupecky

Readers of Karen Kingsbury’s books will recognize the name Kyle Kupecky, but he is also making a name on his own. He is married to Karen’s only daughter, Kelsey. I saw him in concert much earlier in the year.  He began his musical career with Anthem Lights, but now performs as a solo musician. Kupecky’s music is strong, powerful and from […]

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Music Review: Veritas Five

In her concert, Sandi Patty described Veritas as “five Josh Groban’s together.” Veritas is an amazing group of your men whose voices blend perfectly and beautifully. According to their website the group began performing together in 2012.   They consider themselves a “Contemporary Classical Vocal” Group.  Their website describes them as “powerhouse Veritas brings a fresh, dynamic twist to the contemporary […]

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Music Review: The Ball Brothers

If you watch the Gaither’s Homecoming Series, you may recognize the Ball Brothers.  For me their performance at church on Sunday was my introduction to this amazing group.   The group started out with four brothers.  As of this time two of the brothers, Stephen and Joshua,  have left the group to pursue other ministry opportunities.  The remaining two Ball brothers […]

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Behind the Song: I Can Only Imagine

I recently heard someone publicly say they did not like the song, “I Can Only Imagine.”  Their reason was that they could not imagine dancing when we get to heaven. The scriptures include several references of dancing before the Lord.  These include: “And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.” […]

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Music Review: Alone Yet Not Alone

Occasionally, a song will just grab my heart, and minister to me.  When this happens, I’ll say “this is a song I have to sing.”  That was my reaction the first time I heard the Oscar nominated {and later rescinded} “Alone, Yet Not Alone.” The music has a haunting quality, which fills your soul.  There are so many times that […]

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