Power Source Magazine - September 2023

A Tenfiftyseven Media Magazine September 2023

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Hi there

WELCOME TO POWER SOURCE MAGAZINE

ONE YEAR AGO...it's seems so surreal that this is our 13th Issue of Power Source, A TenFiftySeven Media Magazine! The honor to bring this amazing publication back last year has grown into a daily blessing! WE THANK YOU! This issue is packed full of OUR FAVES! That's right all the articles, features, etc. from this past year that we loved most. We have met so many amazing new friends, continue to enjoy our incredible old friends and look forward to future friends. This next year we are excited to share new artists, new resources, new inspirations as we celebrate all of the history and people that make Christian Country Music great! Don't miss a page of this issue, share with your friends and family. Happy Anniversary to Power Source, A TenFiftySeven TenFiftySeven Media Media Magazine!

Magazine!

Thank you for your support. Thank you for being a part of this special time. Thank you for allowing us to bring this publication to life each month. Please let us know your ideas and may you rise each day empowered by the passion!

Be Empowered,

Cece Owens Mandy Mandy Hall Hall

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Artist Spotlight

With a passion for Country music and a faith to bring her amazing talents, Kellie Longworth has taken Christian Country music by storm with, “Help Is A Prayer Away.” Rising to the top of the August PowerSource Christian Country Top 40, the song is an anthem of sorts, a constant reminder that we are never alone in victories or struggles.

Singer Songwriter Kellie Longworth hails from Germantown, Ohio calling Nashville home these days. Her “day” job has her deeply rooted in the Country music scene as a promoter for DreamCatcher Artists. Her #1 single is from the debut album titled, “Life After This,” released August 2021. Kellie co-wrote all eight songs on the album, the inspiration was to fulfill not only her dream but a promise to her Dad who had passed away in 2020.

Kellie is a graduate of Belmont University where she majored in Music Business and Business Administration. In April, she fulfilled another dream as she married her soulmate, Logan LaJack.

The proposal story reads like a scene from an epic love story and is packed with inspiration of faith, love and hope. On the birthday of LaJack’s late sister and Longworth’s late father, in the garden of his parent’s home, the proposal was as beautiful as the couple and she said YES! Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. LaJack!

We are excited about future music from this incredibly talented singer songwriter!

Congratulations Kellie Longworth on your PowerSource #1, “Help Is A Prayer Away.”

"POWER SOURCE MAGAZINE SALUTES KELLIE LONGWORTH!! CONGRATULATIONS!

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Power Team.

Publisher TenFiftySeven Media Group Editor in Chief CeCe Owens Deputy Editor Monica Walker Senior Editor Mandy Hall Contributors Corey Lee Barker, Rebecca Higgins, KristeNicole, Monica Walker, CeCe Owens, Gene Reasoner, Shane Roark, Dee Leichner.

Chief Photography Editor Ben Gibson Contributing Photography Cheryl O'Neal, CeCe Owens, Mandy Hall, Monica Walker, KristeNicole

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TenFiftySeven Media Group FAVORITES Ministry Moment Congitatin with Gene POWER SOURCE TOP 40

Songwriter's Cafe News THE GOSPEL TRUTH Rewind/Release On The Road Reads

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The definition of LYRIC is having the form and musical quality of a song, and especially the character of a songlike outpouring of the poet's own thoughts and feelings. In this issue, we are celebrating Songwriting - the lyric playground. The melody and subject of a song are highly significant…but the words, the message, those lyrics hold the power to impact.

In Colossians 4:6 - “ Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. ”Paul’s words are clear: we are to be people who reach out to, minister to, and encourage others with our words.

Just think about the unmeasurable significance of words: The universe was created with a word, Jesus healed the sick and cast out demons with a word, Rulers have risen and fallen by a word. Proverbs 12:6 tells us that our words have the power to destroy and the power to build up. Are you using words to destroy or build up?

As an artist, are you writing lyrics or singing those lyrics that bring destruction to others? I think NOT! Your passion, your ministry is not founded in destruction, therefore your lyrics are about sharing the life changing love of Jesus. The lyrics tell the story, the raw moment that God found you, changed you and set you free. The lyrics are set to encourage, teach and motivate the listener to embrace the love of God, to find hope in the Heavenly Father and most of all to truly experience the unconditional love of Jesus that we are commanded to give and share. So, the question is, “Are You Living Your Lyrics?”

Are you sharing that non-judgmental, unconditional love or are you just singing about it?

Are you experiencing that faith of a mustard seed that moves mountains or just singing about it?

Are you embracing the change God’s healing power brought to your world or are you just singing about it?

Are you answering the call of willingness that God wants to use in your life or are you just singing about it?

The question, “Are You Living Your Lyrics,” along with the other questions that followed are not meant as judgement or shame, just thought provoking subjects to challenge ourselves to excellence in ministry. Most of all, it is to remind you that each and every one of your lyrics is meant to minister to you as much as anyone else. Sometimes they are actually meant for you more.

The majority of songs related to our faith, old and new, have a single timeless message…”Be Still and Know that I am God.” The challenge in songwriting and performing in the genre of Christian Country Music, is to have the “hook” that captures the attention and reveals the message. It is the history of authentic storytelling that holds the popularity of Country Music - the same is true for adding faith to that iconic sound. To Live Your Lyrics you only have to be authentic, share your story, love unconditionally and bring a willingness to each day.

Singing helps us to remember words, which means we should use melodies to sing the words that God wants us to remember.

Therefore we should write and share lyrics that people want to remember. Singing can help us to engage emotionally with lyrics (words). Singing can help use words to demonstrate unity. Ultimately and always it is the gospel, not music or lyrics that unite one to God, that brings the moment of Salvation though Jesus. However, the path was the music, the opening door was the song and the message was heard through the lyrics.

So, let’s ask ourselves again and again…Are We Living Our Lyrics?

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SEPTEMBER 2022

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OCTOBER 2022

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December 2022

MEGAN ALEXANDER EMMY NOMINATED NATIONAL HOST, AUTHOR, SPEAKER, ACTRESS, AND BUSINESS OWNER

This is a moment in the very busy schedule of Megan Alexander, an Emmy nominated national host, author, speaker, actress, producer, business owner, wife, and mother. This night, she is not only hosting this popular event in the iconic Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, she is also filming the second season of her show, A Small Town Christmas. She is the steady professional with a talented eye for what the audience wants and a priority of excellence, all this while being simply nice to all she works with or encounters. We got a moment to chat with this amazing woman about all things Megan Alexander. Megan is mother to three children, Chace 11, Catcher 7, and Capri 3 whom she describes as equally wonderful and totally different. She shares this amazing life journey with her husband, Brian, whom she married in 2008. “

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The Hunter Logan Story

RADIO ISSUE FEB 2023

“There was one night that it all came to a head, a choice was needed, I would serve God or enjoy the current offerings of Satan, and for the next 16 years…I chose the latter” I started playing music at the young age of six years old.

Growing up, I was fortunate enough to play multiple instruments and I was influenced by many different styles of music. I would often sit in with my Dad’s Country and Bluegrass band on the drums, guitar or sometimes saxophone which gave me my strong love for country music. My grandmother insisted on taking me with her to bingo, and there was always a dance that followed. This would introduce me to Cajun and Zydeco music. While most kids were playing outside, I was learning guitar licks from CCR, ZZ Top and Foreigner records with an added influence of Kool & the Gang, Gap Band and Parliament while playing bass in a band formed with some school friends. Then came Sunday morning, Sunday night and Wednesday night playing that good ole Gospel music in church. I believe that part of my story is all too familiar.

Being from the deep south, we were spoon fed Southern Gospel and did not even know Christian Country Music existed. So, after two years of doing searches for John Steed I got an email (not from him, but he was referenced) and I followed the trail and finally got in touch with him. I had been playing his music, well the 3 songs I had for the last two years, so I was really excited to talk to John. He shared with me about more artists like himself and the lack of outlets for their music. So, I started to contact those artists such as Tommy Brandt, Mike Manuel just to mention a few and they started sending me their music and that is how we became a Christian Country radio station. People said that we wouldn’t be able to do internet radio as a terrestrial station. I didn’t know any better. Truth of the matter is I had never run a business much less a radio station...I had no clue. What I did have was a lump of faith and a desire to tell people about God.

Church was a part of my life, giving me a foundation of faith. I would step away from that foundation at 16 years old following the divorce of my parents. That life event was further impacted by the move from Jennings, LA, where I had spent my entire life with all my friends and into a town where no one was known to me.

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MARCH 2023

A GARDEN OF ROSES

By Kali Rose

I was very honored when asked to write for Power Source Magazine. I was told that I could write about anything and since the theme of this issue is Growing Legends, I’ve chosen to tell you about my daughters and how God has connected my life with theirs and how my mom played a role in our lives.

I raised my daughters, Ellia, 19 and Kila, 15 with the help of my faith j u s t l i k e m y m o m r a i s e d m e , m y s i s t e r , a n d m y b r o t he r . T h e m o s t important thing to me is my faith in God. Anyone who knows me can attest that I share my faith through music as a Christian Country singer/songwriter. I’ve been blessed with #1 songs, accolades, and wonderful opportunities which I never take for granted. More importantly is telling others how great God’s grace is and how the resurrection of Jesus Christ has given us eternal life.

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TIA MCGRAFF

APRIL 2023

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icture yourself within an art gallery, walls aligned with magnificent works of art, imagine yourself embraced by the artist’s attention to details and the feeling that you are witness to something

spectacular, a masterpiece. That is the best way to describe being in the presence of Tia McGraff.

From the moment of introduction, you are keenly aware that this is going to be a special time with an incredibly gifted artist.

Tia McGraff is a multi-talented, awardwinning singer, songwriter, performer, author and podcast host from Southern Ontario, Canada. Along with her husband and co-writer Tommy Parham, she has been making impactful and thoughtprovoking art for decades.

The granddaughter of Transylvanian immigrants, Tia grew up on the North Shore of Lake Erie, Ontario Canada on the golf course built and owned by her Mom and Dad, a wonderful childhood full of love and fun. Inspired by her grandmother to sing, McGraff at age nineteen won the Canadian Open Country Singing Contest granting an opportunity to perform on TV with Johnny Cash and June Carter.

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COREY LEE BARKER It is the aroma of coffee along with the sweet sound of guitar licks and laughter that makes you aware of being in the presence of beloved songwriter Corey Lee Barker who has had over 1,100 songs cut by artists or placed in tv shows since his 1998 arrival in Nashville. Since that arrival, it has been more than just Nashville that took notice.

Corey’s music has been placed on ABC, Hallmark, Cinemax, Netflix, Entertainment Tonight, Animal Planet, Hulu, WB Network, CW Network, MLB Tonight, Amazing Race, Smallville, The Messengers, Hope for Christmas, Last Chance Highway (Theme Song), FD TV, Tom’s Wild Life (Theme Song), Hoge Wild TV, Road to Christmas, Hashtag Blessed, Unperfect Christmas Wish, Christmas to Treasure, Sappy Holiday, Woman in the Maze, TV Binge, etc.

In the more traditional manner of songwriting, Barker’s music has been recorded by William Shatner, Vince Gill, Tracy Lawrence, Darryl Worley, Jamie O’Neal, TG Sheppard, Neal McCoy, Claudette King (BB King’s daughter), Cledus T Judd, Buddy Jewell, T Graham Brown, Home Free, Daryle Singletary, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Bill Anderson, Jeff Bates, Johnny Lee, Pam Tillis, Jeff Carson, Jesse Keith Whitley, Jeff Cook (of Alabama), Jason Jones (Warner Brothers), Rhonda Vincent, Jeannie Seely, The Jordanaires, Larry Gatlin, Lucas Hoge, just to name a few.

His songs have been on Grammy winning albums and #1 Billboard albums collectively in Country, Bluegrass, Blues and Polka. Corey has received nominations or wins for song or Songwriter of the year multiple times by the ICMA, The Josie Music Awards, The Tennessee Songwriters Association International, Texas Country Music Association, The World Songwriter Awards, GMA, KCMA and the NACMAI.

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JULY 2023

MIKE LEICHNER Preacher With A Song Ministry With Experience Mike has ministered on the 700 Club, TBN Praise the Lord, Christian cable TV, multi-state radio stations and hosted the daily radio broadcast ‘Fresh Fire’. He is a United States Marine, a strong patriot with a love for his country.

This is reflected in his message and his music ministry.

As we celebrate this Independence Day and our love for our country...we salute one of our favorite Patriots..

Mike Leichner!

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By Rainee Herod In ministry there are a lot of ups and downs, a lot of highs and lows, feeling completely fulfilled to wondering what the heck are we doing, we’re so unqualified and not so worthy of this great calling.

In ministry you have an endless plethora of friends from all over but can really only vent and spill guts to the Lord or your spouse for fear of stumbling someones else’s faith walk with your occasional doubt and endless fears or allowing them to see that you are actually not bullet proof and quite human and truly don’t hold all the answers. We’re walking this out with the Lord just like everyone else but we are most times expected to be near perfect…at all times.

In ministry you sometimes wear a mask or uphold that image of “ I’ve Got this,” “Happy, Happy, Happy,” “ Strong, Strong, Strong,” when you have the same exact life experiences, heartaches, health issues, financial issues, and your just plain ole worn out as everyone else.

But you just can’t show it So remember to PRAY for your Pastors, Traveling Evangelists, Traveling Christian Musicians or Speakers as they answer this great call to win lost souls to the Kingdom and help heal the Hurting…One Day At A Time…with His Mighty Hand on the Helm. .

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THE STORYof

TENFIFTY SEVEN Then came PowerSource Magazine....

The pathways that lead to the

Those paths led to a crossroads when life

discovery of a passion are as unique as

placed them all together in Nashville,

fingerprints, even when similar routes

Tennessee, and the passion known as

Can they, should they, is it possible?

are taken. It all started with three

TenFiftySeven was born.

Those were the thoughts running through the minds as they considered

women with a vast variety of talents that joined together on that passion

The naming of the company holds the

the undertaking of this legendary

path. For Mandy Hall and Monica

authenticity found in each of the

publication. However, not based on

Walker, it would be the path of life that

women, as the "Ten" represents the

ability, but with priority to the path

joined them as they share the special

number worn by Jina Moore, the sister of

direction always being the way their

relationship of being sisters. Their

Mandy & Monica, while the "FiftySeven"

faith directs them to follow.

experience has developed both

represents the number worn by CeCe's

There was no denying the Lord's

individually and collectively as family.

nephew, Hunter Beck. With honor they

intention for their next big step, it was

CeCe Owens path would connect

honor them daily.

and is the acquisition of this magazine.

So, here they go adding publisher to the

through a professional connection that evolved to friendship. Through

TenFiftySeven Media launched with the

successful company of music promotion,

work within the industry, the three

production of the music video, "Speak to

video production and artist branding.

found the need for authentic

Me" featuring Christian Country music

The shoe fits them all very well, and they

promotion with a seal of excellence.

artists, Andrew Marshall and Delnora.

will exceed all expectations as they walk the path of Empowering the Passions!

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THE MAKING OF TENFIFTYSEVEN MEDIA GROUP It was a late December night in Tennessee when three women were talking about so many different things, a very typical ladies conversation. It was husbands, kids, dogs, politics, religion, recipes, football and mixed into every topic was a company. There was a significant need for excellence in the industry that touched them all. So on that night, at that moment they decided to move from being spectators to participants.

In the usual order of business development, the first subject is the purpose of the company. Next is the vital one…what will it cost and how will it be funded? All of that was completed in a few hours, midnight to be exact, the business plan and the financial part…they had $50.00 collectively to start this adventure. Within the next few hours there was a company name, then a domain name followed by a website and social platforms. That was the “unimaginably impossible” start of TenFiftySeven Media.

Have you ever noticed a framed dollar on the business wall memorializing that first, as there is always that first in any industry. It is not a framed dollar bill to show that first client for TenFiftySeven Media, instead their first work is framed in the video, “Speak To Me,” with that first client…Christian Country Artist Andrew Marshall. From concept, to production, to promotion of the video capturing the amazing duet of Andrew Marshall and Delnora, it was a blessed experience for all involved. TenFiftySeven Media made a decision to go outside of the usual and launch both the single and the video together. They laugh at memories made as they asked that first client to trust in a path not traveled before and without any guarantees. It was the path to take, it has led to incredible success for both the single and the video.

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One year later, reflection is not a priority, they are busy, really busy at all times. The focus is the present and the future. This story will be published in the 13th issue, something they find hard to believe but the memories made along the way are both cherished and motivating. Without hesitation the details of each cover of all the issues to date can be expressed by them, there has been a purpose and statement to each and every cover.

All three women plus that first cover Delnora, met in a parking lot off I-40 outside Nashville to share that first issue together. It was an epic event for all, a fitting celebration of those four women who balance work and home in a way that would parallel any comedy sitcom.

They’ve come along way, giving Glory To God at every moment and they continue to travel the road with an unmatched determination to use the platform of PowerSource Magazine powered fully by the TenFiftySeven Media Group to bring a level of excellence and acknowledgment of the faith message to the country sound known as Christian Country Music. In the music industry, you meet different personalities, learn about varied passions and see a vast spectrum of ideas to achieve success. When you meet Monica Walker, CeCe Owens, and Mandy Hall - the women behind TenFiftySeven Media and PowerSource Magazine - it is clear that together they are a force to be reckoned with and they are powered by the calling to Empower The Passion.

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Maybe you know about all of the incredible women of the Bible, maybe you know about the Proverbs 31 woman and maybe you know the story behind TenFiftySeven Media. But do you know “The Ten?” Jina Michele Moore was born in the great state of Arkansas in 1979, the third of four sisters lovingly all together called, “The Girls.” The sisters grew up very typical to most siblings as they would fight each other as fiercely as they fought for each other. Faith was an early foundation for Jina, she loved church, music, sports…she loved life! Each day was spent making a positive impact on another person or protecting those needing it. Jina excelled in school and sports, wearing the number 10 on her basketball team and being named Valedictorian. She held an affection for Lighthouses and found joy in all things Coca Cola. She was genuine to the core, she loved her family, friends, and faith with determination. If she

“THE TEN“

would of lived in biblical times, there would be a book of the Bible about her and the traits of the Proverbs 31 woman would be the basis of the Jina story.

As the three women of TenFiftySeven Media discussed the establishment of the company, it was that presence felt by the sisters of Jina that make up two-thirds of the company. It was also felt by the one-third that never knew her. That is the significance of her impact and it was only fitting to dedicate this company accordingly…“The Ten” is for Jina Michele Moore, whose date of salvation was recently discovered in a writing left behind. That date was September 1, 1988 and the relaunch of Power Source Magazine was September 1, 2022.

It is also worth noting that “The FiftySeven” which you will read about on the next page was born in 1988. They say the Lord moves in mysterious ways, the plan was in motion without anyone knowing and it would all tie together to make it undeniably all Glory to God! Impact is one of the greatest blessings left behind by the others, it is something indescribably special when it is TIMELESS IMPACT. No time, distance or force could ever keep Jina Michele Moore from impacting the world with love, especially those she held within her heart.

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They say that red hair is a sign of the fire that burns inside you and it stands true when describing a man of great character and flaws, a man who loved with a never cooling fire. It is befitting the man we are talking about would boast red hair as his determination burned with a never ending flame.

“The FiftySeven” of TenFiftySeven Media is known to all who love him as Hunter Todd Beck, born August 12, 1988. From that first birthday, it was known he was an original and would do it his way…the gentle yet bull in china shop way. It was a fun childhood, he excelled at everything. Played football in high school and upon graduation fulfilled his dream to play for the legendary Coach Bobby Bowden while attending Florida State University. He was an avid weightlifter, holding multiple world records and loved being a part of life no matter what.

“THE FIFTYSEVEN“

Hunter was no exception, he came from a long line of “have to learn it the hard way personalities.” He was not spoiled, actually extremely disciplined which led to much confusion as pain medication needed for an injury took an addictive hold to this wise, courageous, giving, strong, playful, fearless young man. But it did, it took a hard hold and stole precious time.

In 2015, Hunter Todd gave his life to the Lord and with a passionate fire to match that red hair, he never met a stranger, often praying with anyone anywhere at any time. He loved the Lord, loved sharing the Lord, loved being a part of anything the Lord was doing in this world. On November 14, 2017, Hunter Todd Beck stood face to face with his Lord.

“The FiftySeven,” is the beloved nephew of that one-third we shared about in “The Ten” story.

In that same establishment meeting, the story of his last voicemail to his Aunt was remembered. He talked about being ordained with excitement and anticipation.

There are people in our lives that simply impact beyond measure. They remain in our hearts, in our minds and keep us in check just as they did on earth. It is a testament to the determination of the three women of TenFiftySeven Media that they both honor and hold accountability to these loved ones. It is remarkable along this year's journey of PowerSource Magazine to see the impact of the ones they honor coming to life and impacting far greater than any of them could have imagined.

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EMPOWERING THE PASSION Excellence is not achieved overnight Maximum effort brings victory to light Potential is measured by no one but God Only a fool says that all hope is gone Winning’s reserved for those who don’t quit Every journey worth taking starts from within Reach for the stars even when you can’t see’m In times when the world says you can’t - keep believin’ No better time to dig in than right now….so Go find a dream and then chase that thing down The road isn’t easy but then if it was How could you treasure the prize that you’ve won Everyone stumbles before they can dance Practice and patience….they go hand in hand All things are possible, this you can trust Stick to your path if it’s something you love Stand up for what your heart says you should do If you never give in there’s no way you can lose Onward and upward - resilience is king No hesitation, Let’s do this thing

Corey Lee Barker coreyleebarker.com

I’ve always said my 3 rules for being a “successful” songwriter, whatever that word means to you, are: 1 - persistence 2 - persistence 3 - persistence It’s one thing to dream about something, another thing to chase it, and yet another to resiliently track it down like a bloodthirsty hound zooming in on a T-bone steak:) I prefer the latter of the three because it trumps talent most days of the week. When you put God first and start chasing your passion with everything you have, it’s difficult not to experience a little bit of success. When you do those things and also surround yourself with good hearted go getters with like minded values and drive ... .well, my friend, you may become unstoppable. I hope everyone ambitiously empowers their passion in 2023 and watches what God can do when it lines up with his will for you. Keep writing!

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Rank

Song Title

Artist Name

#1

TELL SOMEBODY BOUT' YOU

ADAM SANDERS

#2

Miss My Daddy

Tyler Hubbard

#3

Blood Sweat Tears

Todd Tilghman

#4

I'll Be On My Way

Ray Hollis

#5

Faith Like That

Scott Mac Brown

#6

I Found Grace

Craig Hendricks

#7

The Father's Hands

Suzzette Michaels

#8

Talking To Jesus

Brandon Lake Ft. Thomas Rhett

#9

Miracle

Riley Clemmons

#10

Daddy Don't Drink

Larry Fleet

#11

Chasing Rebels

Ben Fuller

#12

Glory Days

Gabby Barrett

#13

Without You

Thompson Square

#14

Horses In Heaven

Matt Nolen

#15

Cowboy Amen

The Swon Brothers

#16

Jesus In A Faded Ford

Nathan Woodard

#17

Don't Give In

Blake Helms

#18

Help Is A Prayer Away

Kellie Longworth

#19

I Know The Man

Mike Leichner

#20

Johnny and June

Greg McDougal

#21

That's The Kind of Love

Lisa Daggs

#22

The Best Of Us

Corey Farlow

#23

Thank God I Do

Lauren Daigle

#24

No Prayer Like Mama's

Jay Allen

#25

In This House

Granger Smith

#26

If Heaven Had A Landline

Brian Congdon

#27

Back To Jesus

Brett Young

#28

Small Town America

Cody McCarver

#29

Everyday of the Week

Chris Johnson ft. Darius Rucker

#30

Used To Be Me

Joe Hermes

#31

Fishes And Loaves

Josiah Queen

#32

Nowhere Prayers

Jasper Charles

#33

I Pray

Matt Gorman

#34

Every Hour (Acoustic)

Josh Baldwin, Bethel Music

#35

Windows Down

CAIN

#36

Numbered

The Forthner Brothers 4 Christ

#37

I Love You

EJ Vickers

#38

Jesus Changed My Life

Katy Nicole

#39

Big Prayers

Drew Baldridge

#40

Short Fuse

Jordan Davis

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The Power Source Top 40 is compiled by online engagements, playlists, and spins of multiple platforms. Information is collected over a 30 day period with a maximum 100/ minimum 60 songs submitted to the Power Source Panel for final determination of placement on the chart. The panel criteria includes spins, engagements, production, vocals, and message of lyrics.

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Artist Spotlight Can I get an “Amen” for the Barstool Preacher? He is rocking the Christian World with his music and landed #1 on the September Power Source Top 40!

The lyrics of the song “Amen” are somewhat autobiographical to the real story behind the artist Jacob Bryant.

At the young age of 8 years old, Jacob Bryant picked up the guitar with the simple desire to be good enough to play with his grandparent’s Bluegrass band. He would sneak his grandpa’s guitar out and teach himself to play the chords. Growing up in Georgia, he continued his love and passion for music which led to playing guitar, drums, and singing in church. He was destined for stardom, everyone said so, especially his mom. There was one problem, Jacob was incredibly shy, so he skirted around the accolades and praise of all as he could not imagine a life in the spotlight.

So how did that shy boy get “Amen” on the Power Source Top 40? Back in 2010, his precious mom passed away and her voice in his heart was purposed, so instead of why me, he said why not me. The familiar story of heading off to Nashville and being led astray comes into the story at this point, but it didn’t last as the called artist inside battled to His purposed place of destiny.

In February of this year, Jacob Bryant walked into the “Mother Church of Country Music” for his debut on the Grand Ole Opry Stage. “It was overwhelming, in a good way,” said Bryant, “like everything could end right now and I would be smiling forever.” He made quite an impression, receiving two standing ovations for his performance. Country Artist and Jacob’s good friend, Mark Wills was on hand to introduce him making the moment extra special.

For him, “Amen” is a song he should of and could have written as the words express his story and his triumphs in life.

He is an artist that is a Christian, not to be confused with a Christian Artist, a difference that is very important to Jacob as he wants to always remain genuine, raw, and relatable to all. The priority is to know that this golf loving, grill master, family man loves to share his music and the message that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the light.

Jacob Bryant is the proud father of daughter Naomi, son Weston and shares life with his beautiful wife, Brittany. He is a busy man being a good steward of the blessings of life. Check out the #1 song “Amen” and all his music from the Barstool Preacher Album, you are going to be moved by each song. Make sure to follow Jacob Bryant on social media for his upcoming tour dates and music. His soon to be released single, “Outlaw Jesus” is music not to be missed!

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Singing about God’s grace, love, forgiveness and salvation, Bruce Hedrick’s ministry priority one is to glorify God. That is clearly defined in his Power Source Christian Country # 1 for October…” He Woke Me Up This Morning.”

It is upbeat, full of power and love reminding us to make the most of each day!

Bruce grew up in Mooresville, North Carolina, deeply embedded in the Church.

His father was a preacher, and his mother sang. It was a childhood of tent meetings, revivals, prayer meetings and TV/Radio shows. They went anywhere to worship God, something that he continues doing today.

A trip to a nearby Woolworth’s with his parents resulted in the purchase of an $8 dollar guitar that plunged the then eight year old Hedrick to learn to play it by ear. At the age of nine, God stepped into the music life when Bruce’s mother beckoned him to the piano to learn from her. She told me, “Son, it doesn’t matter if you are singing or playing for one person or a hundred people;” recalled Hedrick, “you sing and play with all your heart. They will be blessed, and God will bless you.”

The passing of his beloved mom at the young age of thirteen set life in a different direction, and the love of another powerful woman of God would put it back on path in 2007. Bruce’s wife, Lyndra got him to attend a service at the church where he heard a sermon on God’s Grace which changed his life forever.

He started visiting nursing homes, assistant living centers, hospice, hospitals, churches, events, and social events to sing.

As a singer and song writer, Hedrick shares his diverse and upbeat music in large and intimate settings, which allows for interaction with the audience. The goal is to have every person participating to the best of their ability while having fun and serving the Lord!

He is no stranger to the Power Source Christian Country Chart, Bruce Hedrick is an award-winning, #1 on the chart producing singer songwriter with a heart for ministry that is unmatched. Get connected with his ministry to enjoy the music and consider the opportunity to support.

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Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky - Singer/songwriter Anne Wilson knows the healing power of music firsthand. The lyrics of Hillsong Worship’s “What A Beautiful Name” became a lifeline for the Lexington, Kentucky native after her brother was tragically killed in a car accident at the age of 23. Although she spent much of her childhood behind a piano, Wilson sang in front of an audience for the first time at her brother’s funeral. It was at that moment that she realized what she was born to do.

With a mesmerizing voice and a visible hunger for Jesus, the 20-year-old relies on personal journal entries and time spent in nature for songwriting inspiration.

“Hey Girl,” was released to Christian radio in September 2022, as the third single from her debut studio album, My Jesus. The anthem style song for all girls of any age was penned by Wilson along with Jeff Pardo and Matthew West.

The song has three versions, one specifically called “The Kentucky Version."

With an overwhelming reception by audiences on all platforms, the single “Hey Girl” debuted on the October 2022 Power Source Christian Country chart at #31 followed by a staggering climb to #1 on the November 2022 Power Source Christian Country chart.

Her song, “My Jesus,” charted on the Spotify Viral 50, Shazam Top 200, and Rolling Stone Top 25 Trending charts. Her story was also featured with the Religion News Service and The Washington Post. She made her Opry debut on the iconic stage in September 2021. Wilson was featured in Billboard Magazine as the October 2021 Chartbreaker artist, and Wilson's “My Jesus” received a 2022 Billboard Music Award for “Top Christian Song” of the year.

Power Source, A TenFiftySeven Media Magazine salutes ANNE WILSON and “HEY GIRL” – we are excited to see all that the future holds for this incredibly talented young artist!

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Artist Spotlight FT. WALKER HAYES

Two-time GRAMMY Winner, Zach Williams was #1 on the February Power Source Christian Country Top 40 Chart with “Jesus' Fault” featuring CMT Artist of the Year, Walker Hayes.

Walker Hayes wrote the song with Michael Farren joining Zach Williams in the song recording. This marked the first time that Williams recorded a song that he didn’t also write or share in writing. The song shares in part of Hayes’ testimony as a former alcoholic void of faith. Today, Walker stops in the middle of concerts to share about the redeeming power of Jesus, and saying to the audience...

“If you miss the old me, well that is Jesus’ Fault.”

Zach Williams was raised in a loving home full of faith, however, the chase of rock stardom also brought drugs and alcohol to his life. It was his college days that had Zach picking up his roommate’s guitar and soon found writing songs to be natural. Soon after college he became the front man for an up and coming rock band that toured tirelessly. By his late 20s, Williams found himself with stepchildren and a loving wife of which he repeatedly promised to stop abusing drugs and alcohol. While on the road, the bus driver was scanning the radio stations happening upon ‘Redeemed” by Big Daddy Weave – a life changing moment for Zach Williams as he discovered he wasn’t too far gone to be saved. Everything changed, Williams started a whole new life, rediscovered his faith and rebuilt his life with full sobriety. Next was the honor of leading worship at his church that led to Christmas Eve 2014 when music producer and songwriter Jonathan Smith visited the church. That led to coffee and a songwriting trip to Nashville that created the debut success single, “Chain Breaker.” Zach decided to follow up his Chain Breaker album with six-song EP, Survivor: Live from Harding Prison, which was filmed and recorded during a concert for inmates of the Tennessee penitentiary. The EP earned him a third GRAMMY nod in a row.

These days, Zach Williams is a renewed man, husband, father, and one of Christian Country Music’s leading artists with a blend of southern rock, country and music with a message. In March 2023, A Hundred Highways Tour kicks off and runs through May 2023, check out the link below for the tour dates and do not miss the chance to see Zach Williams!

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Congratulations to Zach Williams and Walker Hayes – JESUS' FAULT The Power Source Christian Country Top 40 #1 – February 2023.

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One Sunday after his move to Nashville in late 2018, Ben Fuller changed the trajectory of his life. A family close with the award-winning singer songwriter invited him to church, that one visit gave Fuller the vision that one day he would sing “that kind of music” for the rest of his life.

The path leading to that day was rocky for the Southern Vermont native, growing up on his family’s farm working alongside his father, Ben, passed the time singing to the old traditional country songs. The days on the farm laid the foundation within of hard work needed for the music that took over his life. During his college days, Fuller picked up a guitar and a determined motivation to follow the dream.

That motivation was challenged as generations of family hurt caused a young Ben to turn to substances to cover the pain which climaxed with a devasting relationship that showed him the other side of addiction.

A pivotal life shift occurred in 2017 after losing his best friend to overdose, Fuller took a hard look and made the hard changes for himself.

On that Sunday morning, in that church Ben found his calling and a burning desire to share what God did in his life, turning his testimony into songs. Today, he lives a fully sober life sharing the hope, mercy, and grace of God. He is a walking example of a life forever changed and his music is bringing change with every note.

With his debut album, Who I Am, released in 2022, the single “He Found Me” launched on to the Power Source Christian Country Top 40 working up to #1 in March 2023. The lyrics testify about the dedication of God’s Love for each of us and summarize the amazing testimony of Ben Fuller.

I didn’t find my way back home…all alone I didn’t change my mind overnight…on my own It wasn’t my plan or my hands that would finally set me free I didn’t find God…no I didn't find God He found me

Congratulations to Ben Fuller – HE FOUND ME #1

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Artist Spotlight

Born into a rich musical legacy, Chris began his musical career almost as soon as he could walk. "From an early age I was surrounded by music on both sides of the family," recalls Chris, "and it was something that came very natural and easy for me." Chris never took any musical lessons and considers his ability to hear something a few times and then play it a "gift from God." In elementary school, Chris was already learning to play the drums, piano, and guitar. While growing up in Tennessee, Chris spent summers on his grandparents farm in south Alabama, working in the fields and singing in church.

During this time he developed an appreciation for family harmonies and a steadfast work ethic.

At 15, Chris began playing piano for a group called the Telestials, touring the Southern Gospel circuit. The week he graduated high school, he started touring with brother Rusty in The Boys Band; the group recorded an album for Elektra /Asylum and had a pop hit that stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. At 19 Chris stepped out from behind the drums and made his lead vocal debut on the hit TV show Hee Haw. In 1995, he began performing with The Oak Ridge Boys playing "whatever's left;" guitar, mandolin, harmonica and filling in on keyboards and drums. From 1997-2014 this multi-talented man, who also has charted songwriter credits, became the Oaks full-time drummer. He has been the voice of Heinz 57 as national radio spokesman "to support my music habit," has played a variety of instruments on a multitude of recordings over the years, produced various projects for clients such as Polygram and EMI Records, and has also enjoyed a brief stint with country-rock legends The Flying Burrito Brothers. In 2000 Chris produced his father William Lee Golden's CD Box Set My Life's Work. In 2020, he once again went back in the studio with father William Lee, his brothers, and three children and longtime friends and recorded 35 songs as William Lee Golden & The Goldens which the first single 'Come & Dine' made it to Number One 3 weeks in a row on the CDX charts.

We have hit some of the major highlights of Chris Golden's amazing career to date and he keeps going...a constant in songwriting, producing and performing. Releasing "Prodigal's" was a labor of love, check out our May issue for all the details on this incredible song. Chris is featured for a second month in a row in the Artist Spotlight with a May #1 on the Power Source Christian Country Top 40. Just in case you missed all the buzz...PRODIGALS was #1 APRIL & MAY! CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS GOLDEN - BACK TO BACK CHART TOPPER!!

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Artist Spotlight The is country music history to the artist behind the June Power Source Christian Country #1 song, "Wanted!" That's right, he has a country music legacy past down from his grandfather, the steel guitar playing friend of Patsy Cline. A change of plans kept Blake Helm's grandfather from the plane crash that took several music legends from our world. It is that connection that ignited a dream in Blake, inspiring him to walk the path to Nashville. However, it was not a clear path, it was by all accounts the road less traveled filled with speed bumps and exits that would of derailed most, not Helms, today he is exactly where God intended all along.

After a 2019 church encounter that impacted a change of genre to Christian Country music followed by the 2020 ACCMA talent show, Blake Helms is 'WANTED" and climbing the charts with his music. More importantly, his music is impacting all that experience the lyrics, the music and the heart of this legend in the making.

PowerSource Magazine had the chance to observe this talented artist in a session with radio professionals. It was his quest for the knowledge from those with experience that impressed. Blake Helms has made excellence a priority, he is determined to give his best, learn, connect, and spread the life changing word to everyone. He wants all to know they are "Wanted."

Blake hails from Locust, North Carolina. These days life includes his wife and daughter. Growing up was full of significant highs and lows. At the age of five, Blake became the "man of the house," as his father departed. It made money very tight for his mom who still managed to save enough to buy her young son a guitar. The music came alive, his calling was coming into view when tragedy struck. Blake lost his beloved mom in a motorcycle accident resulting in the fifteen year old being sent to live with the dad he did not know. At sixteen, he was homeless with a guitar, dog and truck. At seventeen, he had his own place and all the temptations of life without guidance, it was a dark time. But the light within his heart motivated Blake to make a change that lead to marrying the love of his life, that lead to having his precious daughter, that lead to a visiting a cowboy church, that lead to Jesus and that changed everything.

The Square One Records artist has recently completed the first two years of Bible college with his sights set on the four year completion. Blake Helms wants to share the gospel from the pulpit of a Cowboy Church.

"I changed my life completely and God blessed me for it." - BLAKE HELMS

"POWER SOURCE MAGAZINE SALUTES BLAKE HELMS!! CONGRATULATIONS!

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Artist Spotlight

Thank God I Do

Lauren Daigle explained that "Thank God I Do" emerged in the time of the COVID uncertainties. With everyone in an isolated state, Daigle started several girls groups to stay in touch via the internet. The online opportunity filled the void of the friendship relations despite physical restrictions. "God puts very specific people in your life for a very specific reason. And I needed the people in my life at that time around me to keep my head above the water" said Lauren.

"Thank God I Do" is a song by Lauren Daigle, released on March 8, 2023, as the lead single from her fourth studio album. Words and Music for "Thank God I Do" were written by Lauren Daigle, Jason Ingram, Jaffrey Bkasker, Alecia Moore and Nathaniel Ruess.

Daigle was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana. She was influenced by zydeco, blues, and Cajun music in her environment. Her mother called her house "the music box" because she was always singing.

Daigle did not consider music seriously until contracting cytomegalovirus at age 15. This diagnosis kept her out of school for the next two years. During that time, Daigle took voice lessons that provided her with a creative outlet. During college prep school, she planned to enter the medical field and do mission work. Daigle attended a charter school and completed a year and a half of class work in six months, graduating early. She took a year off from school and did mission work in Brazil before attending Louisiana State University for Child and Family Studies. At LSU, she joined and lead the college choir. She tried out for American Idol in 2010 and 2012 after she was encouraged by her family to compete in the singing competition. At the end of the AI experience, Daigle talked about the experience being packed full of life lessons.

In 2015, Daigle accepted her first award, Worship Song of the Year, for her single "How Can It Be" at the K-Love Awards. Along with being named Best New Artist at the 2015 Dove Awards, Daigle earned awards for Song of the Year and Contemporary Song of the Year (for "How Can It Be").

At the next year's ceremony, she took home the top honor of Artist of the Year, plus Songwriter of the Year, and Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (for "Trust in You"). That year she also won two K-Love Fan Awards, for Artist of the Year and Female Artist of the Year. She won Female Artist of the Year at the K-Love Fan Awards in 2017 for the second year in a row.

A music video for the single "Thank God I Do" was released on April 6, 2023.

"POWER SOURCE MAGAZINE SALUTES LAUREN DAIGLE!! CONGRATULATIONS!

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SPRINGING FORWARD AND FALLING BACK

By Rebecca Higgins

Why do we do this, and will it ever stop? Which is Standard Time, and which is Savings Time?

We did this at first to conserve fuel and power in World War I by getting more hours of daylight into the workday. For the most part, it ended after the war although some states held on and continued to change their clocks. We brought it back during World War II and then let it go again. 1966 is our

modern version of this when the Department of Transportation made the time changes into Federal Law. Farmers had nothing to do with it and apparently (according to the internet) are a little peeved at getting blamed.

To answer the second question; Standard Time is the wintertime that ends in March and Savings Time is the summertime and ends in November. This all falls under the Department of Transportation because the whole reason for time zones making sure everyone was tracking time accurately in synchronized manner was to prevent train accidents and to ensure timely delivery of people and freight. This came about in the late 1800s. Arizona and Hawaii are fine with time zones but have both said a firm “NO” to changing clocks. Eleven states have passed some sort of resolution to stop the

time travelling and in 2022 the US Senate passed the “Sunshine Protection Act” which would put the us permanently on Daylight Savings Time.

Are there benefits to all this clock fiddling? Well, not really. Studies have either been inconclusive or have found no benefit as far as saving energy, saving gas, lowering crime, or any effect on trade. The only firm number is a 0.02% reduction in energy use during Daylight Savings Time discovered in 2008 by the Department of Energy. We all have anecdotal stories of cranky children and problems

adjusting as we get older. There does seem to be a very small uptick in some health conditions around the days after we change. Were we to go on permeant Daylight Savings Time the more northerly cities would have more days with less daylight. The example the government gives is that Bangor, Maine, would have 98 more days with a sunrise after 7 am. As you go south and west the effect is less, Washington DC would have only 44 more days with a sunrise after 7 am. The best solution seems to be a permanent switch to Daylight Savings Time and then allow for seasonal hours, especially in our northern cities, which will be the ones that will see the most hours of darkness no matter what we do to our clocks. Those of us living in the South; all we can say for those in Alaska is, well, bless their hearts, not sure it is going to matter for them.

A few time tidbits: Before 1966 there is a story of a bus going the 35-mile trip between Steubenville, OH and Moundsville, WV that went through 7 different time zones! Benjamin Franklin wrote an essay in France suggesting that the locals get up earlier that has been taken as an early time change advocation. But it was mostly a jab at the French for lazing around until noon. One New Zealand advocate wanted more time for his afternoon hobby. Bug collecting!

In 1883 time zones were opposed by some Evangelical Christians as “time came from God and railroads were not to mess with it”. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is in favor of abolishing the time changes. Port Arthur, Ontario, did it first in 1908 and it spread to parts of Canada. Then Germany; Austria took up the idea in 1916. As this was WWI, the UK and France followed within weeks.

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ANNUAL FAVES PLAYLIST

MY JESUS

ANNE ANNE WILSON WILSON

GOOD MORNING MERCY JASON CRABB

BUILD A BOAT COLTON DIXON

GOODNESS OF GOD CECE WINANS

I’M SO BLESSED CAIN

IN JESUS NAME KATY NICOLE

NEW CREATION MAC POWELL

UP THERE DOWN HERE ZACH WILLIAMS

RUNNING HOME COCHREN AND CO.

LITTLE CHURCH RAY HOLLIS

WHO I AM

BEN FULLER

THE GOODNESS

TOBYMAC FT. BLESSING OFFOR

FOR THE LOVE OF IT TEXAS HILL

ENTER INTO PRAISE BRUCE HEDRICK

THEN CHRIST CAME MERCY ME

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Everybody knows the story from the Bible, about the woman at the well. This is who Jesus chose and was the first person He commissioned to go out in the world and tell that HE was the Messiah! A woman! THIS woman!! And He came on that day, at that hour, to that well, specifically to meet her. That is the story of DELNORA's amazing song and the video is an epic blessings as it was filmed on the set of the critically acclaimed show, "The Chosen." - DO NOT MISS IT "Man at the Well" is available on all platforms and at Delnora. com.

‘“Amen” Jacob Bryant

The Power of A Second Chance

“Amen” is a song with a message of how Jesus will wash you clean of all sins, the video is visual storytelling at it's best. As we all know not everyone has the best past before they ask Jesus into their life, Jacob Bryant's video shows you just how it feels when you leave it all at the feet of Jesus and experience being washed in the blood.

The "Amen" video is available at JacobBryant.com and all digital platforms.

I wrote this song, "The Power Of A Second Chance" about myself and many others like me...People we all have known, who the world would look at and judging from their past assume they would never have a chance at redemption.

The main character of the video and the song however is not a person, it is a reality...GRACE, FORGIVENESS and the LOVE of GOD for broken humanity which are the reason for this song and video. I pray as you listen and watch that you will know deeply that God Loves You and Forgives you. He gives us the greatest second chance through the power of His son Jesus Christ.

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Tommy Brandt - "Hook, Line & Sinker"

Country/Pop rockin’ “Forgiven,” gets your attention from the start. And you keep rockin’ into “Hook, Line and Sinker,” the title cut with lyrics by Tommy Brandt, gives you the feeling of stumbling into something special, and it’s already clinging to the top of the charts, so enjoy the ride. Just about all the material is solid, with tight songs for radio. “Pictures” is cleverly written with the ode to pictures and memories of the past. “I Believe in Angels” is solid Gospel Country style. “Cross Along The Road” really shows Tommy’s immensely likeable voice, that can stand with anyone and the scene is all too familiar. “Hi-O Silver” picks up the tempo with an upbeat outlook on life from a Christian perspective, great back-up harmonies, and it should have fans clapping along and keep his career full of life. This project demonstrates why this artist is a talent to watch. Tommy is not afraid to put his music out there and we all should enjoy it!

(This album review from Power Source comes from the October 2005 issues)

‘Hey Girl’ - Anne Wilson Anne Wilson brings that unique sound which is mixed up with some country pop and that down south voice to deliver an amazing song with a great message that girls of all ages forget from time to time. ‘Hey Girl 'is an anthem for the youngest to oldest of girls that when the world tries to tell you your worth, remember it's your worth with your creator that matters. This is an upbeat feel good song about yourself and who God created you to be.

Kathy Bell - "Fall At Your Feet" Kathy’s new album spices her gospel with strong lyrics. “I’m Gonna Keep On” starts out with an up-tempo song that has the flavor of country but actually is praise & worship. This album is fresh, with tunes of gospel, country, and smooth ballads. Cut number two ends with a whisper, and I find this to be a quiet album, designed for front and center listening.

This album is a must for those times of relaxing and meditation, a time to focus on God and his loving nature. The tempo is finally picked back up on “You’ll Never Fall”, as you are reminded that no matter what comes at you, you’ll never fall again! You’ve Tried ends the album with a message of overcoming the trials of life. Smooth vocals chime in on the back up as well as some clever guitar moves. This album is one sweet, gentle, and sprite-moving project! (This album review from Power Source comes from the October 2005 issues)

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“Speak To Me” Andrew Marshall with Delnora This video pulls together that outlaw sound of Andrew Marshall and mixes it with that blues-country sound of Delnora to deliver a message of a time when you are in the middle of a scary road called life, yelling out to God for direction. The “Speak to Me” video walks you through the ups and downs of Andrew and his wife Charlene's personal journey.

Using a unique storytelling, you will see the good and the very ugly of this journey and how they both got to that moment where they called out to God for him to speak to them. It’s a walk to bring them to seek God in everything.

Slow Down” Todd Tilman When we are young, we want time to speed up, then as an adult we want to hit pause on time. Todd Tilman's song “Slow Down” is about that feeling. The video, set in a living room will have you going back to a time when you were young. Hearing the lyrics while viewing the family photos on the screen makes you wish for a time to slow down to enjoy every single moment. As we all get older and the weeks turn into months, months into years, and you find yourself thinking please Slow Down.

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Looking bad, some are good while other are not leaving you to feel along with worry going into the new year of change. JTH expresses lyrics the way we feel but don't want to say out loud.

“New Year Same God '' brings a message that it may be a new year with old and new worries, but one thing stays the same, that is God. He will always stay the same, loving, caring God that waits for us to lay our worries, sadness, and mistakes at his feet.

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"I KNOW THE MAN" - MIKE LEICHNER

JUSTIN TODD HEROD - "THE REASON" Justin Todd Herod steps away from his normal Outlaw Country sound and has put together a slow down pull you in sound for his new Christmas album “The Reason. JTH has eight originals songs with each one having a message of how we celebrate this season and what it means to him. The album starts out with “The Reason”; when we get so bogged down with all the shopping, planning, cooking, and the world tells us what Christmas is that we just can't remember why we do all this JTH shares with us the reason. Justin Todd Herod also brings you a message with “When I Say Merry Christmas” that does not follow the so-called correct way of the world today and lays out what it means to say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays and why this is such a holy season. Now for those of you that love those Christmas classics, don't worry there are some of them with that JTH touch to make it feel like you are not listening to a song you have heard 100 times. Justin Todd Herod new album “The Reason” released in November 2022 and is available on all major platforms and by visiting JTHmusic.org

Inspired by a true story and written by his wife Dee Leichner. Mike Leichner once again hits the airways with his latest release," I Know The Man," from the Bringing Home The Heroes album.

BEHIND THE MUSIC WITH DEE LEICHNER The Song "I Know The Man" has a true story behind it that inspired the lyrics. My husband Mike and I had loved and admired an Evangelist, Brother Tommy, who traveled the nation faithfully preaching for many years. We attended one of his meetings where he told the story about his mother who suffered with dementia. He related how he stood by her bed as she was ready to leave this life for her home in Heaven. He said he leaned over her and said, ‘Mama, It’s Tommy’ and there was no response. Then he said, ‘Mama, it's Tommy don’t you know me?" Still there was no response. Then he said, "Mama do you know Jesus?" He told us how she raised her hands high in the air and spoke clearly "Oh yes, I know the Man! She never saw His face, never heard His voice but she could say profoundly “I Know the Man!"

Visit www.mikeleichner.com or Amazon Music for the full album.

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Lyrical Data

Tasked with creating an infographic in a Data Visualization course, a college senior decided to challenge herself and made quite a discovery.

Did you know…

Dolly Parton uses the word “love” 1,985 times across her lyrics.

Elvis used the word “Heart” 353 times in his recordings.

Johnny Cash mentioned the “Lord” 267 times within his songs.

That is but an example of the lyrical data discovered by Sami Belcher, as a senior majoring in communication and psychology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Depicted in a poster that measures 18x24 inches with a photo of the musical artist surrounded by speech bubbles containing words, “love, heart, Lord, etc. The number of times each word is mentioned within the songs performed or written by the artist is noted with the word, the more mentions, the bigger the bubble.

With a knack for design and a lifetime of music appreciation, Sami turned her project into a company, creating Halfway Down Design Co. while also graduating from college this past spring. With a goal to honor and memorialize music legends that dedicated their lives to the music industry, Belcher is giving us a way to display our favorite artist in a fun conversation starting display of art.

Power Source Magazine discovered Halfway Down at the 2nd Annual Songwriters Festival in Dunlap, Tennessee. “It’s taking the entire discography, so all the lyrics from all of their albums from start to finish, including a couple of singles that aren’t included on albums—and compiling it into one megalist,” Belcher said. A list of each artist’s included works can be found in the description of each poster. Then, she takes the most compelling findings from the resulting data and uses them to design a conversation-starting infographic.

The initial series of posters is available now on Etsy, visit the story at www.etsy.com/shop/HalfwayDownDesignCo. New artists are coming soon, you can connect and stay up to date on Instagram and TikTok (@halfwaydowndesignco)

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ALWAYS BE A GIVER

By Gene Reasoner

It's better to give than to receive. That is a principle to live by. Some do, some don't. Those that do, reap benefits that make life more meaningful. Those that don't, usually suffer the consequences brought on by selfishness. Being a giver brings prosperity. Not being a giver brings poverty. Being a giver of your time, talent, friendship, and finances, will cause you to have more time, talent, friends and bring increase in your finances. The Bible is full of instruction about giving. There are many wonderful testimonies in the Bible of people who have been blessed because of their willingness to be givers.

The Bible teaches us that offerings are an important part of worship. We should never be offended or intimidated by the offering plate. It's an opportunity to sow our finances into the Kingdom of God so the Gospel can be sent around the world. When we do that, God has a miraculous way of multiplying our giving back to us. We don't "give to get", but when we sow, we do reap a harvest.

A few decades ago, the revelation of sowing and reaping began to be taught to the church. Teachers like Oral Roberts and others began to teach the importance of sowing and expecting a harvest. Farmers have always known this. If you sow corn, you reap corn. If you sow wheat, you reap wheat. When you sow a seed, it multiplies. One seed produces several plants and more fruit. The New Testament teaches us to expect multiplication of our financial seed sown as well.

The principles of giving apply to those of us who are in Christian Country Music. To say that lack of money is what keeps most artists from having success in ministry, is an understatement. The cost of touring and recording is immense and causes great stress for most artists. It's important to keep giving, even when you think you can't afford to. If you think you can't afford to keep tithing and giving, I say you can't afford not to tithe and give.

As believers we should be operating in God's economic system and not the economic system of the world. God's economy works differently than the economy of the world. I'm not an expert in teaching this however there is a lot of good Biblical teaching on this subject available. I would highly recommend a new book by my friend, Evangelist, and fellow Christian Country Singer/songwriter Dr. James Payne. It's entitled, Seedemonics: The Financial Foundation for the Kingdom of God. It's available on Amazon both hardback and Kindle. It's the best I've read on this subject.

Never stop giving. Giving will make your life more meaningful and will cause you to prosper financially. However, we don't keep our finances for ourselves, we keep giving. God wants us to be a conduit He can pour money through so the Gospel can be preached around the world. If we do that, we won't have to worry about our own financial needs. We will be blessed abundantly and will be able to increase our ministry and outreach.

You can't outgive God! Cogitate on this...

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40 DAYS/40 NIGHTS The Ark Encounter will host 40 Days and 40 Nights of Christian Music, comprising concerts with 150 musical acts from Aug. 1 to Sept. 9. The shows will range from country and bluegrass to southern gospel, inspirational and worship songs - featuring multiple concerts daily from Award Winning Artists like CAIN, Selah, Jason Crabb, Booth Brothers, Hoppers, Triumphant, Cochren & Co, Natalie Layne, The Isaacs, Joe Mullins & Radio Ramblers, Authentic Unlimited, The Inspirations, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Karen Peck & New River, Guy Penrod, Brian Free & Assurance, Emily Ann Roberts, Joseph Habedank, Mo Pitney and many more of your favorites! In addition to over 120 concerts, you’ll also hear inspirational messages from sought-after speakers like Ark Founder Ken Ham, Dr. Robert Jeffress, Dr. Jeff LaBorg, Pastor Javon Ruff, Dennis Swanberg, Tim Lovelace, Pastor Tyler Gaulden and more.

COMING TO BLU-RAY/DVD/DIGITAL

Lionsgate announced that their feel-good Christian movie and surprise box office hit Jesus Revolution has set a home release date.

The movie will hit shelves on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital formats in late April.

Set in the 70s—a time when the hippie revolution took over America and challenged the older generations’ notion of behavior—the movie tells the story of a pastor who decides to welcome a younger generation into his church. People often forget that Christianity is about opening the door and letting absolutely everyone in.

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WACO, Texas (March 30, 2023) – Baylor University announced today that its Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies (CCMS) in the School of Music has been awarded a four-year, POWER $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative. This award is the second Lilly grant the Dunn Center has received in recent years and will complement the existing project that began in 2019, focusing on youth worship leadership training and resources.

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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME! The Los Angeles Dodgers will conduct their first Christian Faith & Family Day since 2019 Sunday, featuring pregame and postgame musical performances

by Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter Jeremy Camp.

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HE'S A REAL HITMAKER!

Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY® nominee, a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner and a 2018 Dove Award Songwriter of the Year (Artist) recipient. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, a K-LOVE Fan Award and named Billboard’s Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. So many more accolades to list, BUT DO YOU KNOW about the hit songs he wrote for other artists?

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“We are grateful for the opportunity to talk about Jesus and determined to make it bigger and better than it was before COVID,” Dodger pitching star Clayton Kershaw tweeted May 26 when the date for the event was announced.

KEEP ME IN THE MOMENT - JEREMY CAMP

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ADRIENNE CAMP'S BIBLE STUDY

Adrienne Camp is a Christian singer and songwriter, former lead singer of Christian rock band The Benjamin Gate and wife of Christian artist Jeremy Camp. The are a family of five that love to travel the world sharing music and the love of Jesus. She is also the author of the newly release 7-session Bible study, “As For Me: Life Through the Lens of the Psalms.”

In this 7-session Bible study, Adrienne Camp invites you to join her on a journey through the book of Psalms. Gain a deeper understanding of who God is and be encouraged to hold on to Him no matter what is happening around you. Let the psalms become the prayers you carry with you into every moment of every day, so that you, too, can say with confidence, “As for me, I will worship and serve the Lord no matter what.”

As for Me is published by Lifeway. www.Lifeway.com

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The day will also include player interviews and testimonials at the 1:10 p.m. game at Dodger Stadium against the Cincinnati Reds.

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NEW MUSIC Chart-topping bluegrass Gospel leaders Chosen Road return June 23 with the muchanticipated new full-length set It Never Gets Old. Hallmarked by the band’s signature blend of traditional Appalachian instrumentation and tight harmonies atop fresh originals and updated arrangements of familiar favorites, the Thoroughbred Records release was produced by group members Zachary Alvis, Tyler Robertson and Jonathan Buckner.

Steeped in tradition with a nod to the future, It Never Gets Old showcases 13 songs, including the most newly-penned tracks the band has featured on a project to date.

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Singer Songwriter Greg McDougal brings you music to empower your faith. The name of his ministry...The Work of a Carpenter is more than just a reference, it is one of the many talents of this amazing man of God. Recently, Greg took his carpentry talents to the aid of a wonderful couple in great need of home repairs. "This house is, in every sense of the phrase, a homestead built house.

Meaning the homeowner did not know exactly how to build a house but he and his wife climbed in and got er done. I love that kind of self starting determination. Framing not quite level or square which means I had to improvise on the install of the new door.

A little caulk and paint and it’ll look like a new penny.

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BOBBY OSBORNE

Bobby Osborne was born in Depression-era eastern Kentucky. His dad taught him rudimentary chords.

Bobby got a thumb pick and a Martin guitar like Lester Flatt’s and as a teenager, played wherever he could.

He connected with Jimmy Martin playing with the Stanley Brothers before joining the Marines for combat duty in the Korean conflict. Wounded in Panmunjon, he returned to the front until his discharge in late 1953.

In early 1956 he joined his brother, Sonny in the Wilburn Brothers which became the Osborne Brothers’ business mentors, and by 1964 Bobby and Sonny had moved to Nashville, joined the Grand Ole Opry, and signed with Decca (later MCA) records.

The career hit “Rocky Top” came in 1968. Written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, it was recorded over the AMERICAN objection of the Wilburn Brothers and considered at the time by the Osborne IDOL Brothers to be “just another bluegrass Christian singer Megan Danielle of Georgia came in second place for season 21 of the song.” Within 10 days it had sold popular singing competition television program "American Idol."

85,000 copies and it stayed in the Throughout the season, Danielle shared her faith in Jesus Christ. She performed LaurenBillboard charts for 10 weeks.

Daigle’s “You Say” for her audition, during which Daigle joined her to sing a duet.

On Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the age of Danielle continued singing faith-based songs throughout the competition.

91 years old, Bobby Osborne died.

On Sunday’s finale, she performed Osborne taught at Hazard Community and Technical College’s Kentucky “God Whispered Your Name” by School of Bluegrass and Traditional Keith Urban and her original song, Music in Leslie County and would have “Dream Girl.” begun his 16th year with the college in “I’m still trying to wrap my head the fall. Bobby Osborne was a Grand around making [it] into the finale.

Ole Opry member since 1964.

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. … Thank you, Jesus, for these incredible opportunities! My heart is full!” Danielle wrote on Instagram ahead of the finale.

Danielle, a waitress who's hoping to launch her musical career, describes herself online as “a Christian Singer/Songwriter just trying to share the love of Jesus!”

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LEAVING MUSIC Granger Smith revealed he's leaving country music for ministry after the end of his upcoming tour.

Smith, 43, shared a video announcing the news to his fans on Tuesday. "This message is so difficult to post," he wrote. "The words for this caption are so hard to find. Not because I don’t believe in the truth of them, but because this marks the end of the longest era in my life!

Touring…24 years of it."

"This summer will be my last tour," he added. "I am so encouraged and hopeful and excited and joyful about the next chapter, but to a large extent, I have no idea what it will look like. I just want to glorify God the best way that I can. I want to learn and grow and serve my local church and allow my pastors to equip and affirm those next steps. Lord willing, I want to be used to help people find their purpose."

TODD TILGHMAN FOR THE WIN

Todd Tilghman, the winner of the 18th season of NBC’s “The Voice,” has added to his collection at the 2023 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards.

Tilghman won the award for Positive Country Music Video of the Year for “Home Wasn’t Built In A Day,” as well as Positive Country Male Artist of the Year and Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

Tilghman continues an aggressive tour schedule filled with concerts, festival appearances and more.

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MALLORY, West Virginia (April 14, 2023) Two-time GRAMMY and 22-time GMA Dove Award-winning artist, Jason Crabb, made a slight detour from his tour on Friday, April 14, 2023, to attend the unveiling of a mural dedicated to showcasing music history at Man Middle School in Mallory, WV. Crabb, who had a tour date in Logan, WV on Friday evening, was humbled to have his contributions recognized and wanted to make a special stop to see the mural and show his appreciation for the honor.

"I am so excited for these nights," Anne shared in an announcement video.

"These are gonna be filled with so many incredible songs and worship moments. I'm so excited to meet y'all and finally get to do something that's my own and share more of my songs off my record, My Jesus."

Tickets for The My Jesus Tour are on sale now for all cities.

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DENNIS QUAID

On July 28, actor DENNIS QUAID will release Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners, a collection of a dozen songs that reflect his faith. The album features a combination of originals like “Fallen,” “Please Don’t Give Up on Me” and others that were written by Quaid, alongside gospel standards, including “Amazing Grace,” “Just As I Am,” “I’ll Fly Away” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Dennis Quaid is best known for his sports films like “The Rookie,” and “Any Given Sunday." He’s also starred in historical dramas like “The Right Stuff,” “The Alamo,” and “Wyatt Earp” (he’s set to appear as Ronald Reagan in the biopic “Reagan” later this year). Quaid’s also building an impressive resume in music-related films that include Jerry Lee Lewis biopic “Great Balls of Fire” (for which he learned to play the piano like the rock and roll legend) and now as “Cowboy Jack” Clement in a film he’s also producing about the life of country star Charley Pride, who passed away late 2020.

That initial love of music began when Quaid was gifted a guitar by his grandfather, who was first cousins with Gene Autry when he was 12. Growing up in Texas, he fell in love with the likes of Jennings & Cash.

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Recently on social media, Anne Wilson announced her fall 2023 headlining tour featuring Josh Baldwin. Titled The My Jesus Tour, the 20-city tour will kick off on September 28 in Houston, Texas, and wrap on October 29 in Wooster, Ohio.

Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners out July 28 via Gaither Music Group..

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REMEMBERING AMERICA'S PASTOR

DR. CHARLES STANLEY

Dr. Charles Stanley, the pastor at Atlanta megachurch First Baptist for 51 years and longtime leader of the Southern Baptist Convention, died April 18th at the age of 90. His life motto was “Obey God and leave all the consequences to him.”

Stanley also was the founder of In Touch Ministries, a global evangelical broadcasting company, and wrote more than 70 books. According to In Touch Ministries, Stanley’s sermons have been heard in “127 languages around the world.

Charles Stanley was born in 1932 in Dry Fork, Virginia, and attended the University of Richmond and later Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Stanley pastored First Baptist Atlanta into his late 80s, starting as an associate minister in 1969, when the church had 5,000 members. When he stepped down in 2020 to shift his primary focus to leading In Touch Ministries and took the title of pastor emeritus, membership had grown to more than 15,000. He is considered America's Pastor standing as the country's longest-serving pastor with a continuous weekly broadcast.

A Legacy Celebration Service was held on April 23rd for the late Dr. Charles F. Stanley, the service took place from 6 to 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church Atlanta. Pastors and singers from all over the country participated in his celebration of life.

A man of God. A Christian broadcast pioneer.

A preacher who prayed with presidents.

And a man with an eye for nice ties.

The mural was painted by art teacher Dwayne Cook, who learned about Crabb from fellow .teacher, Mary Muncey. During a conversation, Ms. Muncey shared how Crabb’s music had encouraged her; Ms. Muncey is battling Leukemia.

The mural features Crabb alongside other iconic music stars, including Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Prince, Kiss, Elvis Presley, Loretta Lynn, Josh Groban, Garth Brooks, and more.

Franklin Graham, the eldest son of Billy Graham and president and CEO of the nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, was among the speakers. He said he prayed that there would be an army of young pastors who would model themselves after Stanley. The last time Franklin shook Stanley’s hand was at his own father’s funeral in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2018.

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THE HABIT OF EXCELLENCE

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way. But that usually comes down to our “pet peeves”

How many times have we all said that or some

or “personal quirks” that drive us to excel at times.

variation thereof? Chances are, you’ve already said

There is a HUGE difference in living a life of excellence

something like that today. Is there anything

and having a few excellent moments here and there.

wrong with that? Well, maybe so, It all depends

My grandparents lived every aspect of their life with

on how you look at it. The issue is not with that

excellence. There was ZERO struggle to make it

combination of words but rather our

“happen” because it happened every day in everything.

subconscious acceptance of mediocrity. We have

It was simply how they lived.

been conditioned (programmed) to accept

Now, perhaps you just don’t think this is necessary or

mediocrity. We are a culture that celebrates the

even that it is vain or arrogant to think along the lines

achievement of “average”. When did this happen?

of living a habitually excellent life. Let me show you

I’m not even sure. My grandparents did not live

what ‘I’ believe happens when you do.

this way. My grandmother kept a 2-story house in

We all have aspects of our life that we would LOVE to

such pristine order that company could arrive at

be successful or excellent or maybe even “PERFECT".

any time, and she would not be embarrassed.

We work and strive so hard to make this area great.

Nothing was ever out of place, dishes were never

For some it might be their music, art, cooking, business,

left in the sink, floors were never dirty, beds were

job, skill, craft or whatever. So, we expect greatness in

never left unmade. My grandfather could plant a

these areas. We even understand that we need it to be

garden with rows so straight they appeared to be

as excellent as possible. But it's kind of like assuming

laser aligned! His tools were clean and in order.

you’re going to be the greatest baseball player, but you

His car was clean and never ever below a half

never learned how to tie your shoes. When all other

tank of gas. Their clothes were always pressed,

aspects of your life are mediocre or you settle for “eh,

shoes always shined, and their lawn looked like a

that’s close enough”, you can’t expect to be AMAZING

golf course. This was the habit of their life.

at this one thing. It just doesn’t work like that.

Excellence was not even a discussion. Excellence

Unfortunately, culture disagrees with me. We hand out

was a lifestyle. It is rare (if not nearly impossible)

awards for showing up. We give out trophies for simply

to find people who live that way nowadays. Now,

doing what you’re supposed to do. And we live in a

some will disagree and say “Hey! My house is

culture driven by "FEELINGS". We are consumed with

spotless. Or my car is always clean” But, that’s not

making EVERYONE feel "equal” so as not to hurt

what I am referring to. We ALL have parts of our

feelings. As a result, we no longer teach the

life that seem to be attended to in an excellent

importance of well-kept home or well pressed

#THEGOSPELTRUTH clothes or even what it takes to truly succeed. Now we allow kids to identify as cats and dogs, so we do not harm their tender self-esteem. We have a culture that expects positive feedback from mundane and idiotic ideas and propositions. However, when the world opens with opportunity, sometimes it's a oneshot deal. The CEO of a major company isn’t going to give a college graduate a litter box for their office just because they act like a cat. They’re not going to offer the job to someone to protect their feelings. No, they’ll hire whoever is excellent and the top choice for the job, PERIOD. We live in the delusion that somehow excellence will just “kick in” When we won’t even bother to do the dishes or vacuum the floor when needed. Believe it or not, this is all connected. When you live your entire life striving for excellence in ALL things, it becomes a habit. You just do it. Daniel lived his life with excellence. The book of Daniel tells us that he even had a “SPIRIT” of excellence. He lived it, acted it, walked it, talked it, dreamed it and operated in it. In the end the King promoted him to a high ruler. The king even gave him great gifts and lands. This was not by accident. What if Daniel just said “eh, that’s close enough” in all aspects of his life and then expected excellence to just show up when he was called upon to interpret a dream? I am guessing he would never even got that far. My point is this, you can’t expect great things to happen in the places of your life that you care the most about when you ignore other aspects of your life. And “I don’t FEEL like it” IS NO EXCUSE. If you live your life with the habit of excellence, your “feel like it” will change.

Believe it or not, when something isn’t right or finished or as close to perfect as possible, it will drive you crazy. You will FEEL like getting it done. A habitual life of excellence will make you WANT everything to be as great as possible. Is this OCD?? NOPE!! This is scripture!

Col 3:23 tells us that we should do EVERYTHING with excellence as if we are doing it for GOD himself. Now, think about that for a second. What if you knew that GOD himself was watching all we do? What if he was seeing our shortcuts? Would we look at GOD and say “eh, that’s close enough?” Would we stand in the throne room of heaven and say, “I don’t feel like doing that right now?” I don’t think we would. This is my entire point….You want to be great at some point in your life? You want to excel at something? Then you better start paying attention to every detail of everything else. Mediocre and average will show up when we least expect it. But, if you live your private life with excellence and do those things as if you're doing them for GOD himself, he will honor you publicly for your commitment.

I too struggle with this. It is my personal desire that every aspect of my life be lived with excellence and that I can control my emotions to do what is needed. I am not there, but even as I write this I am inspired to do better. It is my hope that you are also inspired.

Start small and I promise, it will grow from there. GOD deserves our very very best!

#THEGOSPELTRUTH WITH SHANE ROARK Shane is the co-owner of Chapel Valley Studios. He started playing sessions at age 16 and worked in multiple studios before launching Chapel Valley. He has been producing music for over 25 years, and is well respected among his colleagues and clients alike.

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JJ MCGUIGAN The rhythm of life beats differently for each person, the chords aligned with the beats create our songs.

That is more than true for Singer Songwriter JJ McGuigan, he actually started with the drums, added the guitar and created his own song with incredibly epic lyrics.

At the young age of thirteen, JJ set about with his drums and some close friends, together a band was born. They played birthday parties, events around the area becoming a big hit around town. Born in Wichita Kansas, McGuigan found his passion for music very young and never looked back. Later on picking up the guitar, then at twenty he brought the lyrics to life.

His story lets you know that he gives all of himself to any passion, never giving up regardless of life circumstances. At sixteen, JJ was diagnosed with OCD, Major Depression, Anxiety and Depersonalization. That would have put a halt to most, but for him it was his life, his truth, a something to never be ashamed of and to never quit. The matters of the heart, those passions continued to be the driving force of this artist.

Along with music, JJ McGuigan found the game of basketball, playing for Newman University while obtaining his secondary education. With music on his mind, JJ also attended Full Sail University to gain specialized training in the music industry, all the while assisting coaching his college basketball team.

Actually, to date he continues his support of that team as a volunteer coach.

“Music Saved Me,” are the words continually flowing from McGuigan's mouth and today he uses that music to bring saving resources to others. Taking his powerful and strong voice to express the emotion of the song with genuine feeling to engage the audience. The content, his lyrics are packed with passion, truth in an unmatched rawness.

JJ McGuigan, an acclaimed alt-rock artist recently released his “Save My Life" single with lyrics drawn from his own mental health struggles. “It is about someone crying out for help and at their end,” McGuigan shared, “It is my goal to end the stigma around mental health, to bring light to the darkness of it with music.” The song is the second single from JJ’s latest EP, “Time to Survive", a culmination of heartfelt lyrics and his signature rock sound.

“Layered” is a word used most to describe the JJ altrock sound and it seems fitting as his music is a pure reflection of the man himself. He is a layered songwriter, musician, coach, friend, brother, and son.

It is best not to assume you found the center of those layers, we all have but just touched a few of those layers. At the core of JJ McGuigan is a relentless faith in life, a powerful determination to positively impact others and an unconditional love for the power of music.

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FOCUSED WAVES OF FAITH

By KristeNicole I recently visited the legendary Grand Ole Opry with singer songwriter and producer, Cooter Daniel where I learned of his performance on The Grand Ole Gospel Time. I hadn’t heard of this show before but let’s take a stroll through some rich music history.

It’s a Friday night in February of 1972. You have gathered with your family and friends around the radio. You hear the announcer say, “Welcome to Grand Ole Gospel Time, coming to you live from the stage of the historic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.” Suddenly you hear evangelic melodies that once filled the Ryman Auditorium, a place of worship 80 years prior.

Rev. Jimmy Snow, son of the late Hank Snow, was a pastor at Nashville’s Evangel Temple. Rev. Snow chose the Opry House for this gospel showcase because of its rich tradition and technical facilities. Rev. Snow planned a well-paced show which included a brief sermon and an abundance of gospel music. There were performances by the Evangel Temple Choir as well as famous artists like Johnny Cash, Connie Smith, Barbara Fairchild, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Blackwood Brothers, Pat Boone, Dobie Gray, Kris Kristofferson, Larry Gatlin, Hank Snow and many more.

This radio program followed the Friday Night’s Grand Ole Opry and was initially simulcasted on WSM Radio and was heard live in forty-one states. It was also featured on Christian Networks like TBN, CBN, and PTL. There were 1,194 programs and it is reported that roughly 1,860,000 people made decisions to follow Jesus, exceeding all expectations.

The Grand Ole Opry and the Grand Ole Gospel Times moved to the Opry house in 1974 because it needed a permanent home. Ryman Auditorium was site of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974.

For this radio show, or any ministry, to be successful, there had to be a focus of intent – a focus on the Heavenly Father. As Christ followers, we must constantly keep our focus on the things the Heavenly Father has for us, not the things this world has to offer us.

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THAT WEDNESDAY CHAPEL SERVICE Hello. My name is Eliza Crawford, a sophomore biology/pre-med

giving me the idea to do the map. He “drew” this “body” of

student at Asbury University where I am also a member of the

believers to Himself and His outpouring. The project materials

women’s tennis team. My days are busy with classes, homework,

sort of fell in to place perfectly and I used social media to ask

and tennis practice.

people where they had traveled from and walked the lines talking to people awaiting entrance into Hughes. At this point it was clear

On February 8th, I went to chapel at Hughes Auditorium,

the outpouring was happening in other locations, I ended up with a

struggled to stay focused from the previous late night study

list of over 30 countries and close to 40 states. I was in awe of

session but enjoyed the service. Departing that chapel service

how far away from Asbury God was reaching people.

for my 11 am class, I had no idea God’s Spirit was taking over in Hughes. On my way to care for the animals in the biology labs, I

After making an excel sheet with all the locations, I began the task

received an email – The Chapel Hadn’t Stopped! I cut my shift

of placing the pins, stringing them together and praying over each

short at work and went to Hughes for the 30 minutes before my

pin as it was placed on the board. Once the pins were placed, I

next class. Walking in I felt an indescribable peace and the

used a bright red string of thread to connect the pins, wrapped it

immense presence of God. I didn’t want to leave Hughes, but

around the Wilmore pin and then back from each pin to symbolize

classes were not cancelled, nor was practice. I was awestruck

the coming and going of people from Wilmore, Kentucky. I shared

and amazed at what was happening. Going back over and over,

the project with social media and in person at Hughes, having no

the feeling was still there, every spare minute I was in Hughes.

idea that so many would share this posting online (over 17k so far)

Nothing else mattered more than for me to be in HIS presence.

or that God would use it to reach so many people.

Saturday was when I experienced HIM the most, a spiritual renewal and fire ignited in me. Not knowing what God was doing

My project has been purposefully left incomplete so that more

didn’t matter, I just want to be a part of it.

locations can be added, there is so much that God is doing at this time, working in the lives of everyone who has been impacted by

Back at my Thursday art class, I remembered a coming due

His outpouring. There are simply not enough pins or thread to

project called “Draw with Your Body.” I honestly had no idea

mark all the places that have and will be impacted by a Wednesday

what to do, trying to think of some way to incorporate the

morning chapel service at Asbury University.

outpouring at Hughes. God had other plans for this project

ELIZA CRAWFORD

Asbury University estimates that about 50,000 to 70,000 people have flocked to the school from all over the world to attend a worship service that started at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8 and continued for 16 days. uninterrupted for more than a week.

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NO TURNING BACK Regardless

International Recording Artist LISA DAGGS is a pioneer of Christian Country Music with longevity in music and recovery. With over 30 years of wowing fans with her voice and winning them with her wit, smile and genuine warmth…she is not slowing down. The multi award-winning Christian Country singer, songwriter, speaker, radio host, producer, and author shares her story to inspire everyone she meets. Honored with numerous awards including The Gospel Voice Diamond Award for Country Artist of the Year, ICMA New Artist of the Year, Living Legend, two-time ICMA Entertainer of the Year and as “the brightest newcomer to the scene” by the Christian Country Research Bulletin.

With twenty-seven #1 singles, Lisa is singing and telling her story of redemption and recovery around the world. Daggs launched her career by moving to Nashville where she worked as a studio vocalist and sang in numerous songwriter showcases.. After performing in mainstream venues, she began touring and traveled extensively with Bill & Gloria Gaither. Today, she is still going strong singing, songwriting, producing and speaking redemption.

Lisa shares life’s journey with husband, Ronnie Horton and beautiful daughter, Faith. .

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By her mid-twenties, Lisa Daggs had done it all. From a budding Nashville singing sensation to the highs of cocaine, the aspiring country singer had tasted the world’s fruit. But one year later, she sat hopelessly in a jail cell as the women around her picked scabs and spat on the floor.

Rather than surrendering in defeat, Lisa made a decision: she would follow God regardless of her circumstances.

In No Turning Back, Regardless, awardwinning Christian country singer Lisa Daggs shares her story of addiction, conviction, and the triumph of learning to trust the God who loved her from a jail cell, through two miscarriages and a divorce, and into a triumphant mother, musician, and minister of grace.

With honesty, clarity, and a healthy dose of sass, Lisa’s story will help you understand your own journey, encourage you to trust the God who held her as her life crumbled, and enable you to stand with servants like Ruth and Job, who remained committed to God when they could not yet see His faithfulness. You will learn to serve Regardless.

It is real and it is raw, it is inspirational and it is thought provoking! It is NOT just for those who have struggled or struggle with substance abuse, it is for us all, especially us women!

Life can be quite an adventure, it can be like a very long, winding rollercoaster that takes your breath and makes you wonder about the next hill or curve. Lisa encourages you in the pages of No Turning Back, Regardless to have the faith to throw your hands in the air on the coaster, trust and believe knowing that you are not alone and never forsaken.

Life is much like that roller coaster at the amusement park, during the ride you cannot always see what is ahead. What you do have is faith in your ride!

Lisa brings your faith in the ride into focus! Take the time to read the book, make notes, read it again and again - let's make the most of this ride regardless!

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GIVING

Isaiah 117 House provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting foster care placement. In 2014, Ronda and Corey Paulson went through Path Training to become foster parents, attending a class at a DCS office.

During that class, they were informed that when children are removed from their homes, they often must come to the DCS office and wait for placement. It is hard to imagine a scared child sitting in such a sterile, cold environment waiting to learn their fate. That moment of realization for Ronda was the opening for God to place the Isaiah 117 house on her heart.

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Fast-forward to November 5, 2015, Ronda received a call from a County DCS office. Within an hour, they were picking up a foster son. The boy was dirty, in clothes that were too small, and literally had nothing in the world. The need for the Isaiah 117 house was coming to light…What if there was a home where children could go when they are removed? What if there was a safe place with friendly, loving volunteers? What if there was an environment with clean clothes, bath toys, healthy snacks, comfy beds, and toys? What if instead of cubicles, the traumatized child could see smiles, books, and snuggly blankets?

Isaiah 1:17 says, "defend the cause of the fatherless." The house is the calling, a home with a girl’s bedroom, a boy’s bedroom, fully stocked bathroom, playroom, nursery, etc. A home with a team of volunteers, 2 at a time, on call to greet "the least of these" when they need love most. A home always ready!

Isaiah 117 House is now available in Tennessee, Indiana, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Ohio, Virginia and growing around the United States. Providing a comforting home where these children can be brought to wait in a safe, friendly place with loving volunteers while DCS staff do the necessary paperwork and identify good foster placement.

When reaching out to donate and get involved, the first thing learned is the main goal is to lavishing love on the kids! Every aspect of Isaiah 117 House is designed to send a strong message to a child, who has just been removed from their home, that they are not alone and that they are loved! What do they mean by LAVISHING LOVING - Many of these children arrive at the red door of the Isaiah 117 House with nothing. So, they don’t just offer a bath, they offer an Elmo bubble bath with bath toys and a big warm fluffy white towel to dry off with. It’s not just a pair of pajamas, it’s at least 2 brand new pairs of pajamas. For the teenage boy needing a pair of shoes, it is the brand-new pair of Nikes offered. Just as God lavishly loves on us, they answer the call to lavishly love on others.

Can you imagine a better place to give? It is simply something you want to be involved with all year!

Visit www.Isaiah117House.com to learn more, give and get involved!

Power Source, A TenFiftySeven Media Magazine is a proud supporter and salutes the volunteers of Isaiah 117 House.

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The Father's Business

FOCUS Jesus had focused purpose from the start saying as a teenager that He was about His Father's business. His Last words recorded in the Gospels were, “It is finished."

Not everyone was healed or saved, Jesus had completed the work expected. In the same way, you cannot do everything. You have just enough time to do what God has called you to do for that day. He does not have more things for you to do in life than the time he gives you to do it.

DELEGATE Empowering others to serve and make Kingdom impact is a must for all ministries.

God has called you into ministry, but he has not called you to do it alone. Jesus himself, who was perfect, enlisted and trained 12 people. That shows the need for partnering together to do ministry. Jesus needed community, So do you!

Your ministry needs to outgrow you.

KNOW The most important work that you can do, the most significant priority to your ministry is to determine what God has called you to do...and what he has NOT called you to do. Once achieved you will find it much easier to connect with people that you connect with to further the Kingdom of God.

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