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David and I were reading the book of Amos the other day.  Such a small book, but what potent words God offers there.  Did you know that God would rather we do acts of kindness for those that are brought…

It struck me the other day, that life brings its challenges, but it is how we attack those challenges that determines our life's outcome.  Do we consider the loss of a previous ability to be the death of us, or…

The other day, I was reminded of how status-oriented our world is.  To be truly great, some think you must have a world record,  a hit song, lots of money, or a pedigree that comes with a monetary value.  What…

Today, a fan wrote in to say that she loved our music.  She had one word to describe the piece that she had heard, "Peaceful!" Thank you, Berna, for that encouragement.  In a time where there is too much violence…

It is with a heavy heart that we look at the atrocities occurring in the world.  We are praying for families who suffered such personal loses in Colorado.  How can we make a difference--a difference that will be for better…

An artist is giving something of himself when he creates a piece of music.  Deep within, he senses the path that a melody must take.  When he shares that melody, he is giving a glimpse of his emotions to the…

It was amazing as we had the opportunity to sing a couple of weeks ago for a group of about fifty varying in ages from one to ninety.  Some closed their eyes, and others listened with longing.  Still others had…

Through out our musical lives, we have always believed in the power of music  to affect lives, whether for good or not so good.  Music can open the heart to a message of peace, love, joy, or sorrow.  It can…

A few weeks ago, we received a letter from a potential donor who did not feel that music was a vital part of what makes up community.  My heart had an irregular beat as I was hit with the devastation…