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The Music of Easter

Easter is a glorious time of praise to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for dying on the cross and rising to life. This act of redemption brought the gift…

The Booth Brothers: Keeping the Gospel in Gospel Music

Authenticity is hard to find in today’s world. From diamonds to gold, everything that is real and precious has a cheap knock off that is almost good enough. In Christian…

The Parish Family

Southern Gospel is full of wonderful family groups, coming from generations steeped in a musical and spiritual heritage. The Parish Family is no exception. This country-styled mixed trio of two…

Mercy Rain – From Tragedy to Triumph

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, incredible blessings often arise from severe tragedy. Nothing illustrates this truth better than Mercy Rain from Lexington, South Carolina, formed by LaVerne Sanders.…

Media and The Gospel Part 2: Rising Above ‘Media’-crity

What role does Christian media play in spreading the word about positive faith-based music, film or other arts? As we mentioned last month, Christian media has long been in the…

What God Has Joined Together: Marcie and Michael English

As told to Lorraine Walker by Marcie English The story of the life of Michael English is known to many and was detailed in his book, “The Prodigal Comes Home”.…

The Torchmen Quartet: Change and Consistency

Canada’s most recognizable male quartet, The Torchmen, is known for a traditional Southern sound, consistent ministry and enviable longevity. Few groups in Southern Gospel today can boast of 43 years…

My Southern Gospel Experience: A Canadian’s Journey Into An American Tradition

By Philip Foster as told to Lorraine Walker What is Southern Gospel Music? Wikipedia describes it as: Southern Gospel music—at one time also known as “quartet music”—is music whose lyrics…

Media and The Gospel: Being Courageous

Part One of a Three Part Series Christian media has long been in the background of what is happening in the world. Like the old shoe in the closet, it…

Gold Harbor: Praise, Southern Style

Did you know we were created to praise our Creator? Praise is what Christians are called to do, whether we sing for a living, flip burgers or push paper. We…