“Amazing grace, how sweet the sound…” I’m sure we all recognize these lyrics and could even recite the next line, but have we ever stopped to wonder how this famous song came to be? What about “It is Well with My Soul” or any of the other powerful praises we have sung again and again? Every song we sing, every hymnal tune we worship through has an incredible story behind it.  The stories behind these songs bring them to life, adding context and meaning while helping us to understand, relate, and feel in a deeper way. To all who open […]

Every once in a great while, you may find yourself sitting in the audience at church or other various local venues and, to your surprise, something absolutely exquisite graces the stage causing your heart to quietly bow. You gently brace yourself and think, “Wow, there is something special here!” If you’re a musician you can more readily define what it is that is happening, like a gorgeous chord structure being played, or a breathtaking vocalist making beautiful vocal choices that are near perfect, not too much or too little, with chilling execution. But in rare instances, you get both, a […]

It’s that time of year again, so hang your stocking over the fireplace, roast some chestnuts and enjoy some hot cocoa while the snow drifts carelessly down to earth. Ok, so maybe none of those things are relevant to Floridians –except of course for the cocoa, which is an excellent choice in any climate –but as the big day draws ever closer it’s time to get in the Christmas spirit. Here are the must have albums for this year’s Christmas playlist. Christmas Eve & Other Stories No list of required Christmas music would be complete without The Trans Siberian Orchestra. […]