Monthly Articles

Editorial - Mar 2004

What a dynamic picture I have in my mind that the Son of God crawled over on that cross Himself

Editorial - What Our Children Have Not Seen - Feb 2004

When is the last time that this nation has seen the power of God actually moving in our churches?

Editorial - Jan 2004 - 2004 Prophetic Predictions

With an accuracy of 10%, let's see what the Predictions are for the new year

Editorial - History May Be Repeating Itself - Dec 2003

I don’t know if they intended this book to be "prophetic", but in many ways it could be. Actually the authors said that if certain things didn’t happen that we would find Southern Gospel Music in the exact shape that we find it today.

Editorial - Tradition - Nov 2003

There has been a lot of discussion in our industry about our "traditional" dress. Here we are facing some of the most troubling times our nation has ever faced, and we are discussing, not Bible, but religious Tradition

Editorial - I Deserve More Time

I was dumbfounded when someone in the discussion said that it wasn’t worth their time if they didn’t get 15 or 20 minutes to sing. Lest I get too righteous sounding here, let me tell you that I once made a statement similar to that

Editorial - Where Has The Quality Gone?

Back in the 70s and 80s there was great discussion about the ?country? influence that was coming into Southern Gospel Music. It seems that the ?purists? of Southern Gospel Music didn?t want the ?country? sound that was clearly making an impact on the genre...

Sowing and Reaping

Very few groups can be counted on to draw enough people to pay their flats, let alone pay for any of the other expenses involved in promoting a concert

Now Is The Time

I am not asking anyone to be "pro" war. I am encouraging all to be "pro" United States. Support our country and our President even if you are against his decision. Let us present ourselves as a "United" country

Some Good Things About Southern Gospel Radio

Southern Gospel Radio is in my opinion playing the very best music in the world. It is the very best for several reasons. First is the message. Of all the important things in life to say or sing about, the Gospel is certainly the most important one I can think of. For the most part, Southern Gospel Radio is playing very solid songs with the Gospel message that is inspiring and uplifting to their audience

Editorial - Look What Lies Ahead

As I sat here pondering what I could possibly write that would be new for the New Year, I couldn?t help but think about all the conversations on the various message boards and E-mail lists concerning the future of Southern Gospel Music. It seems that there are two camps of discussion

Editorial - Make Somebody?s Day

It?s not the gifts that we give at this time of the year that really make a difference. It?s that little effort we make to say something to someone, or that smile we give. As all the kids were hugging Grandpa goodbye, they were really saying hello to a world of help to an old man