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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…