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Congratulationson your #1 charting song

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Spring, 2017 - Edition II Table of Contents

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1 Cover2 Feb. #1 Song3 Mar. #1 Song4 Apr. #1 Song5 Table of Contents6 Create Your Own Storms Mike Merritt7 Country Gospel Christian

Country Radio Guide8 Resurrection, Salvation,

ForgivenessDr. Terry D. Davis

10 The Way I See It John Penney11 The Carpenter and The

LadyTommy Smith

12 Resurrection Power Jimmy R. Price13 Just A Thought Gayla Earlene14 Country For The Good Life

Top 100 - Feb. 201717 Country For The Good Life

Top 100 - Mar. 201720 Country For the Good Life

Top 100 - Apr. 201722 I Love America Revival Tour Richard Mabry, Dir.

26 Texas Music Makers Royel Clark28 Finding God’s Will Tina Wakefield30 No Flying Caterpillar Dr. Doug DeRamus31 It Must Begin With Me Marty Smith33 Measures of Hope Roger Barkley, Jr.36 Country Gospel Music

News and EventsTommy Smith

39 Wade Phillips Tommy Smith41 The Ministry Is 360

DegreesBrad Wilson

42 Way Out West Terry and DebraLuna

43 Grand Ole Opry Pianist of38 Yrs, Tim Atwood

Chip Bricker

46 Movers & Shakers:Riding Point Radio

Tommy Smith

48 Movers & Shakers:Camp Meeting Radio

Tommy Smith

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CREATE YOUR OWN STORMSby Mike Merritt

http://merrittcowboyministries.com/

I heard at an early age that the human is of the greaterintelligence and when I reflect on my own life and lookat the world, I have to question that. It never ceases toamaze me how stupid we can be. I believe we need tocorrect that thinking and make it; humans depending onGOD can be superior over other creatures. We get socaught up in ourselves making decisions based on ourdesires and then we get to live through the storms.

Years ago during my rodeo career I had a travelingpartner and if you rodeoed you know how important theyare. We helped each other, supported each other and waseven proud when they knocked us out of the money. Weprobably knew more about each other than our Mamma’sdid. We shared tips and the tricks to ride the bulls we hadbeen on, giving each other an advantage. We just wantedto be successful.

Following those stock contractors you would learn how those bulls bucked and figure them out. We evenhad a notebook to keep up with them. We were studies. During our travels, one bull in particular keptstanding out. They called him “Widowmaker”, seems like he belonged to Mr. Curtis Malone, anyway,the bull had earned his name with his reputation, (just like we do). My buddy and I had agreed we werenot getting on this bull, the odds of winning were not good, but the chance of gettin’ hurt bad, was high.Sometimes we need to weigh the outcome before we just jump on. But we are HUMAN, we have goalsand desires and all that nasty stuff that takes our mindset to another level, you know; six foot tall andbullet proof. Anyway we were in Mexia, Texas at the last rodeo of the season and I was $15.00 away fromgoing to the finals. We made our way to pay our entry fees and find out what we had drawn, yep I drawedole Widowmaker. Course my buddy said well I guess you can set this one out. The words penetratedthrough my human mind and all the stuff came at me you know, I am going to the finals, this bull mayhave wiped out everybody else, but not me, it’s just 8 seconds, it won’t hurt nothing, I know we have anagreement, but this is ME we are talking about. After a pretty long discussion about our deal, I proceededto prepare myself to conquer “Widowmaker”. Ain’t much as exciting as to be on the back of the buckingchutes, gates slamming, bulls snortin’, banging horns on the chutes and the smell of the dirt and rosin,boy was I pumped. I dropped my rope, my buddy wouldn’t pull my rope, we had a deal, somebodygrabbed the tail and tugged til it was good. My heart was thumpin’ and I nodded my head, OleWidowmaker did just what I remembered, went two jumps out, turned to the left and cranked it, I amhunkered down for all it was worth, waiting for the whistle, then I realized this ole bull ain’t that bad,so I thought I need $15.00. I pulled a leg out, went to spurring, money chops and then it happened. Thatbull blowed my other foot out, snatched me down, thumped me on the face and then catapulted methrough the air, like Don Gay says that bull used me like a yard dart. First thing that hit the ground wasmy head, next thing Widowmaker followed his reputation. He pitched a tent on me and camped forawhile, hooking me, stomping me, tossing me around like a rag doll. The bullfighters finally dragged meout to safety and I’m beat up pretty bad, still have neck problems. My buddy comes to me and asked ifI was ok, I am a bullrider, sure I’m ok. Then he said we had a deal, that’s what you get when you breakthe deal.

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Country Gospel Christian Country Radio GuideCountry Music For The Good Life! Music for your listening pleasure!

www.941icr.comwith Ricky Russ,

Abilene, Texas - 24/7

www.heavenscountry.comwith Marty Smith - 24/7

www.wgnzradio.comwith Tim LivingstonDayton, Ohio - 24/7

www.theranch.fmSundays 8:00 am CST

with Tommy SmithTyler, Texas

www.wdcxradio.comwith Bob Terry

Buffalo, NY - 24/7

www.spiritcountry.ccwith Joe Brashier

South Bend, Indiana - 24/7

www.kcwm.netOwner: Mike Carr

Sundays 10:00 am CSTwith Tommy Smith

San Antonio, Hondo, Texas

www.etcgospel.comwith Ken Iverson

Chandler,Texas - 24/7

www.cgcradio.comwith Gene & Micki Farington

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. - 24/7

www.campmeetingradio.comCamp Meeting Radio

Cookeville, TN

www.hleradio.comwith Hunter Logan

Jennings, LA. - 24/7

www.am1420wrcg.comwith Jim Foster

Columbus, GA - 24/7

www.praypraypray.netPraise Radio w/ Bryon FesterSpruce Grove, Alberta - 24/7

www.votlmedia.orgwith Billy R. DouglasLivermore, KY - 24/7

ridingpointradio.playtheradio.comRiding Point Radio - Leighton Nunn

24/7

GOD made a deal with us a long time ago. It still stands, it is still available to all who accept JESUS astheir Savior. He gives us all the tools and guidance we need to get through the storms we create, whateverwe face.

James 1 verse 5 says: If any of you lack wisdom, he should ask GOD, WHO GIVES GENEROUSLY to allwithout finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks he must believe and not doubt, becausehe who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think hewill receive anything from the LORD; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.

If I would have kept the deal me and my traveling buddy made many years ago maybe I wouldn’t havepain and stiffness in my neck. But I learned sumpin’; don’t make a deal if you’re not gonna hold up yourpart. Lean on the LORD in all things. He said He would take care us. We have to flush out the fleshlydesires and let the HOLY SPIRIT live in us. When our thoughts, our desires and our prayers are HIS, itis a done deal!!!

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RESURRECTIONSALVATION

FORGIVENESSby Terry Davis

www.terrydavismusic.com

Late Saturday afternoon the two Mary’s made a visit to thesepulcher where the body of Jesus was laid. Though they knew notwhat was to come, they remained loyal to him. They could be faithfuleven in the darkness.

In two or three brief statements, Matthew tells us whatoccurred on early Sunday morning. “And behold, there was a greatearthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, andcame and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it. His appearancewas as lightning, and his raiment white as snow; and for fear of himthe watchers did quake and became as dead men.”

As the angels announced the appearance of Jesus in the flesh at the time of His birth, it is fittingthat an angel should minister at His resurrection from the dead. Before daylight Jesus was brought forthfrom the tomb by the power of God. The guard and others were to come to the tomb at sunrise orafterwards only to find it empty. EMPTY! Jesus had been resurrected!

The resurrection is the most important and amazing of all His miracles. Important as were allHis other supernatural works, this stands forth as one of the greatest significances. Frankly, Jesus stakedeverything on this! He said on several occasions that no sign should be given except this. If he did notrise again, He had failed; it was complete defeat and repudiation. If He did triumph over death, then Hewas all that He claimed to be. He and all His claims were vindicated. Most important to you and me,without the resurrection, we would not gain salvation. Without the resurrection, we would not receiveforgiveness!

Tell me not in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream! For the soul is dead that slumbers And things are not what they seem.

Life is real! Life is earnest! And the grave is not its goal; Dust thou art, to dust returnest Was not spoken of the soul.

“A Psalm of Life” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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David Lemonswww.davidlemonssings.com

Radio, be sure to listen to David Lemons brand new release to radio "You Never Change". Davidsings this song with tremendous feeling and you'll find yourself walking around singing the songin your head over and over again. David House did an excellent job of writing the song. Lookfor the release of "You Never Change" on Canyon Creek Records Compilation Volume 39.

Pastors and Music Ministers if you are planning to have Spring or Summer concerts you mightconsider booking David and his band. They do Country Gospel mixed with a little Praise &Worship.

You can contact David Lemons by going to his website www.davidlemonssings.com or emailhim at: david@davidlemonssings.com. You may also talk to David in person by calling,903-268-4930 or 903-268-4931.

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…the way I see itby John Penney

The Christian Outlawwww.johnpenneymusic.com

You know, as a songwriter I naturally try to put everything in the context ofmusic. Well, I messed around and plumb forgot about trying to writesomething that would be interesting and also maybe would inspire someoneto start thinking about Jesus and the amazing things that He did for us. Hedied for us.

Just think about that for a minute my friends. Jesus gave up His life for me and for all of us. I sometimeswonder at the thought of Jesus dying on that Cross and I have tried to put myself in that time and place.Because it was real folks, a time just like we have right here today. The sky was blue, it was hot or cold,it was dusty and dirty on that hill and I imagine a lot of people were coming and going. What about theSoldiers who were there and can you see the ones who truly loved Jesus and how they knelt and prayedand cried. Just close your eyes and think back to that awful time. I had this song come to me about aSoldier and how the death of Jesus touched him in the way that only Jesus could do. I want to share thelyrics with you.

“ Soldier Of The Cross”When the tears fell at the Cross, I was there

We all had heard the stories, about this man from Galilee,Surrounded by sinners who claimed His love had set them free

We laughed and made fun of this King of all the Jews,Then we nailed him to the Cross, where He died for me and you

I was a Soldier of the Cross, I didn`t know what I had done,I gambled for His clothes but it was my soul that Jesus won

I watched as His loved ones knelt and prayed that day,And I wondered how this broken man could have the strength to say

Father forgive them for they know not what they do,When the tears fell at the Cross, I was there

A Roman Soldier saved by grace when Jesus died that dayWhen the tears fell at the Cross, I was there

My Soldiers spear was the one that pierced His side that dayWhen Jesus died and lived again, His love was born in me

Please remember this, “ When Jesus died and lived again, His love was born in me”

That`s the way I see it……

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NOW #48 on Country For the Good Life Top 100and Cashbox Magazine Country Christian charts!

The Carpenter and The Ladyby Tommy Smith

The article you are about to read is not only about the relationshipthat female Christian singer Julie Reese has with her husbandBrandon, who she will tell you quickly is one of the best carpenters inTexas, it is also about another Carpenter that she shares a very specialrelationship with. His name is Jesus. This young lady says though sheloves her husband and family with all her heart, when it comes to whois the number one carpenter in her life she doesn’t hesitate to sayJesus. Brandon and Julie are blessed with three outstanding children.The oldest is Caden a fifteen-year-old son that loves to play Guitar.Next in line is Jaycie their ten-year-old daughter who plays Mandolinand Ukulele. Last but not least is their youngest son Brody who is five.Julie said he is destined to be both a singer and a drummer. Lookslike the Reese’s have the makings of a great family band.

Julie’s latest release “Don’t Hate The Sinner” came in at number #16 in Christian Servant Magazine’s“Country For The Good Life” Top 100 for April 2017. This is a song that Julie wrote and the message isone that I believe was truly given to her by Christ. Jesus said none are without sin. Jesus teaches us allto hate the sin but love and forgive the sinner. He also taught we will be forgiven of our sins, the waywe forgive others.

Julie knows what it means to pay yourdues. She spent years chasing after thatNeon rainbow in the Country music field.Those of us that have followed that samepath know what a long, winding,disappointing hard road it is to follow. Sheworked for one of the biggest Broadcastingcompanies in America, Clear ChannelRadio and let me tell you media has nomercy on it’s employees. I look for Julie’sChristian Music career to climb to the verytop of the ladder. She is an excellentsinger, an extremely anointed songwriterand is willing to work hard and gowherever the Lord leads her. I recentlytalked to Julie, who by the way is known asthe lady in her house, and she told me thatshe fills content to be a good wife, a godlymother, and to be able to be used by Christto convey His never ending love formankind through her music. I think Iwould be correct in saying that the LadyLoves the Carpenter and the Carpenterloves her. You may contact Carpenter andThe Lady Music Company at:

254-291-4596or follow Julie Reese on Facebook. You canalso purchase her music at cdbaby.

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by Jimmy R. Pricewww.jimmyrprice.com

Resurrection Power

Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God. I ama born-again believer and I love the teachings of the Bibleconcerning Him. His miraculous virgin birth. Hiswonderful teachings. His awesome miracles. His sinless,perfect life. His shed blood and death on the cross.

While each and every one of these are extremely important to the life of each of us as a believer, noneof them compare to the power of Jesus’ resurrection!

The Apostle Paul declared the Gospel (good news) by stating in Romans 10:9 – “That if thou shaltconfess with they mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him fromthe dead, thou shalt be saved.”

However, in Paul’s day, there were some who doubted or even did not believe in the resurrection atall. He addressed this in his letter to the church in Corinth. 1 Corinthians 15:12 says, “Now if Christ bepreached that He rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of thedead?” The scenario that Paul then presented to the believers there was designed to get them to thinkabout how important the resurrection is. He presented a list of things to consider.

What if there was no resurrection?Vs. 13 – “….then Christ is not risen.” If Christ is not risen, then that would mean that He is dead and

He couldn’t be our Savior! Only a living Savior can forgive us our sins and give us new life in Him!Vs. 14 – “If Christ be not risen…” “then our preaching is vain (useless), “and your faith is also vain

(useless).” The resurrection gives hope to our preaching, substance and evidence to our faith!Vs. 15 – “We are found false witnesses of God.” As believers, our lives are a testimony to the power

of the resurrection of Christ!Vs. 17 – “Ye are yet in your sins.” What a horrible thought to have to come to grips with! Unforgiven?Vs. 18 – “They also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.” How terrible to think the grave

is all that there is for our loved ones!Vs. 19 – “We are of all men most miserable.” “If in this life only we have hope in Christ.” How

hopeless and helpless we would all be here on this earth without the resurrection!

BUT….Vs. 20 – “But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept!”Brothers and Sisters – Thanks Be to God! The Resurrection is TRUE! Christ is RISEN from the

Dead! Our Preaching in Not in Vain! Our Faith is Not in Vain! We are Not False Witnesses! We areNot Yet in Our Sins! Those Who Die in Christ are Not Perished! We are Not Most Miserable!

Paul concludes by saying, “O death, where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory?” “The stingof death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victorythrough our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Cor. 15:55-57)

We too, some day shall be raised! We will be changed. We will be made like Him. Incorruptible,Immortal! That’s Resurrection Power! This is why we celebrate! He’s Alive…. Forever more!

Happy Easter!!

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Jimmy R. Price

DJ's thank you for playing my New release "IF" onCanyon Creek Records Compilation volume 39.Most of all a heart full of gratitude, and love goesout to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost,not only for giving me the talent to write and singsongs of praise, but for the sacrifice Christ madeon the cross to see that all of us could receive thepromise of mercy and forgiveness of our sins.When people that I meet for the first time askwhat kind of songs do I write? I simply say, “Lovesongs for Jesus”.Because He Lives, Happy Easter!~Jimmy R. Price

www.jimmyrprice.com

"Just A Thought"with Gayla Earlene

Visit Gayla Earlene at http://www.gaylaearlene.com

Let Jesus Out?In my Sunday school classes as a child, the story andpictures at Easter time of the empty tomb,  with thestone rolled away, was always my favorite. It was andstill is THE most miraculous & amazing event! The story(fact) never gets old.But have you ever wondered or been asked, why didthey roll away the stone? So Jesus could get out? Oh no,Jesus in His resurrected body did not require an opendoor. The stone was rolled away for us. It was opened soman could look in and see the proof that Jesus was notthere.

Now we as Christians today weren't present on that glorious day to see with our eyes, but through faithand the living Word of God, we have no doubts and know this to be truth.In the book of John 20:19 as the disciples were hiding out behind locked doors in fear of the Jews, onthat day Jesus appeared, and standing in their midst he said, "Peace be with you". I would imagine theywere awestruck, thankful and relieved to see their risen Savior.The empty tomb still stands, as evidence to all that Jesus is not dead, that the bonds of death could nothold. Folks, we serve a risen Savior and HE IS ALIVE today!!! Happy Easter!

Thank you radio for playing and charting "I Won't Take Less Than Your Love" at # 36 in April’s2017 "Country For The Good Life" Top 100 in Christian Servant Magazine.

We would also like to thank all our friends and fans for your Prayers. Doris is holding up well asshe battles cancer but we know God still heals so please keep praying.

God Bless!Visit our Music Page to hear samples and to order your copy today!

Congratulations Doris Merritt 2016 ICGMA Female Vocalist of the Year!

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February, 2017

# SONG TITLE ARTIST1 Without You Tim Livingston2 All The Way Chuck Hancock

3 Fearfully, WonderfullyMade Mary James

4 Help Me Gene Watson5 Father I Praise You Greg McDougal6 In The First Place Kristi Miller7 If This Is All There Is Arkin Terrell8 Ten Shiny Pennies Judy Bailey

9 Let’s All Go Down ToThe River

Tim Atwood & MandyBarnett

10 Just A Touch Steve Warren11 Heaven Knows Tom Dolan12 Pass Me Not Melanie Walker13 When God Speaks Dean14 King Of My Heart Gayla Earlene15 Lay It Down Branded16 Only Jesus Rene’ Jones17 Sunday Shoes Chris Golden18 It’s All Good Danny Ray Harris

19 Make It To TheMountain Cindy Hughlett

20 This Ain’t No House OfThe Blues Allen Frizzell

21 Nobody Sang AmazingGrace Dan Duncan

22 American Pride Mike Leichner23 Forever In The End Lonnie King

24 Just Want To ThankYou Russ Nottingham

25 Run Back Home Sandie Dickey

# SONG TITLE ARTIST26 Good Ole Days Roger Barkley27 Let Me Live Joy Roberts28 I’m Gonna Be There Matt Carroll & Family29 Black Sheep Tommy Horton30 Don’t Hate The Sinner Julie Reese31 Gravy Bruce Hedrick32 Hammer Down Jerry Branscomb33 I Enter In Pamela Wiebe34 Old Mustang Johnny Rowlett

35 He Knows The WayHome Marla Ratliff

36 Can Anybody Hear Me Jo Fox37 Jesus Is Coming John Petrovich38 I’m Redeemed Terry Collins39 Road To Success Jimmy R. Price

40 Good News TravelsFast Shenandoah

41 You Are The Rock Tamatha Hurst

42 If The Statue Of LibertyCould Cry James Payne

43 Heaven Is Real The Cupps44 Hard Miles Pike45 Been There Too Del Way46 Mansion On The Hilltop Melinda McFarlin

47 When My Streets TurnTo Gold The Ishmaels

48 Why’d You Take Her Nate Fortner49 Rest Peter Christie

50 There’s SomethingAbout That Name Ron Hemphill

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February, 2017

# SONG TITLE ARTIST51 I Ride For The Brand Heart To Heart

52 The Old Red White AndBlue Ron Hughes

53 Where’s The Family Mike Manuel54 Do Yourself A Favor Terry & Debra Luna55 Super Man Stephen Rew

56 I Want To Thank YouLord Jamie Lynn Flanakin

57 Everybody Needs ALittle Love Terry & Teresa Baker

58 Brand New Man Curtis Dykes59 He Was Standing Wade Phillips60 Think About The Cross Jeremy Duggins61 Dusty Road Jayne Carter62 Rise & Shine Brooks Crossing

63 That Old CountryChurch Dale Friedrich

64 Sold Red Letter Band65 Why Should I Worry Tina Wakefield66 The Creek The Reed Brothers

67 I Won’t Take Less ThanYour Love Mike & Doris Merritt

68 Freedom Once Again Micki Farington69 Unanswered Prayers Gina White

70 I’m Bound For ThatCity Shirley Carter

71 If I Fall Mary Fay Jackson72 All I Am Robert Stowell73 Old House The Parish Family74 Thank You Jesus Gerald Smith75 God Crush Heart To Heart

# SONG TITLE ARTIST

76 Ten Thousand AngelsCried Again Gena Roberts Hamilton

77 Free Crimson Ridge

78 A Little Song Comin’On Tanita Kuykendall

79 Stand Up Chuck Day

80 Like Every Day Is ASunday Shenandoah

81 Where He Needs Me Mikayla Lynn & IsaacCole

82 He Will Carry You Victory Express83 Please Help Me Jesus Terry Davis84 The Anchor Holds Myra Rolen85 A Good Song Sunday Drive

86 Thank God For KidsChris Golden withWilliam Lee & ElizabethGolden

87 He’s Still MakingMiracles Brent Mann

88 This Old Church Freddie Hart89 Lord You Are Worthy Jamie Coulter90 I’m Home Epp Mevin Walls91 He’ll Never Leave Me Psalm 10092 Home The Roarks93 Guiding Light Wyatt Nations94 Heaven Bound Margie Singleton

95 Up There On TheMountain

Rick Hoiberg ft. TheMcDougal Kids

96 Wouldn’t You Do ThatFor Me True Heart

97 He’s Coming Back Debbie Bennett98 Rank Stranger Connie Hall99 Magnificent Miracles Trinity Wennerstrom

100 What A WonderfulWorld Michael Knight

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"All The Way" by Chuck Hancock went "all the way" to the top of the charts. #1 in Christian Voice Magazineand #2 in Cashbox and Christian Servant Magazine.

Chuck has just released "Mustard Seed Faith" On Canyon Creek Records Volume 39 and it is destined togo to the top of the charts just like the last eight or nine other songs he has released through the years.There is a reason for Chucks success. First of all Chuck is a giver; he loves to help others. He loves toglorify God in the messages of the songs he writes. When you give it all to God and Chuck does expect tobe at the top of all that you do. God blesses those who are giving Him all the praise and glory when usingtheir gifts.

Chuck wanted all of you to know how much he appreciated all of his friends and fans for nominating himin the categories of Favorite Country Gospel Soloist for the 2017 Gospel Music FanFair and also for thenomination of Favorite Song Of The Year, "All The Way" 2017 Gospel Music FanFair.

Remember if you want to do great things in life, all it takes is a little "Mustard Seed Faith".

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March, 2017

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# SONG TITLE ARTIST1 Help Me Gene Watson2 Heaven Knows Tom Dolan3 Father I Praise You Greg McDougal

4 This Ain’t No House OfThe Blues Allen Frizzell

5 Pass Me Not Melanie Walker6 Just A Touch Steve Warren

7 Let’s All Go Down ToThe River

Tim Atwood & MandyBarnett

8 Good Ole Days Roger Barkley9 Without You Tim Livingston

10 Just Want To ThankYou Russ Nottingham

11 If This Is All There Is Arkin Terrell12 King Of My Heart Gayla Earlene13 Only Jesus Rene’ Jones14 When God Speaks Dean15 All The Way Chuck Hancock16 Ten Shiny Pennies Judy Bailey17 Lay It Down Branded18 In The First Place Kristi Miller19 Forever In The End Lonnie King20 I’m Gonna Be There Matt Carroll & Family

21 If The Statue Of LibertyCould Cry James Payne

22 Run Back Home Sandie Dickey23 He Was Standing Wade Phillips

24 Like Every Day Is ASunday Shenandoah

25 Fearfully, WonderfullyMade Mary James

# SONG TITLE ARTIST26 Don’t Hate The Sinner Julie Reese27 It’s All Good Danny Ray Harris28 Black Sheep Tommy Horton

29 Make It To TheMountain Cindy Hughlett

30 The Creek The Reed Brothers31 Hammer Down Jerry Branscomb32 Heaven Is Real The Cupps33 American Pride Mike Leichner34 Why’d You Take Her Nate Fortner

35 Nobody Sang AmazingGrace Dan Duncan

36 I Want To Thank YouLord Jamie Lynn Flanakin

37 Gravy Bruce Hedrick38 Think About The Cross Jeremy Duggins

39 There’s SomethingAbout That Name Ron Hemphill

40 He Knows The WayHome Marla Ratliff

41 When My Streets TurnTo Gold The Ishmaels

42 Do Yourself A Favor Terry & Debra Luna43 Rest Peter Christie44 Rise & Shine Brooks Crossing

45 The Old Red White AndBlue Ron Hughes

46 Old Mustang Johnny Rowlett47 All I Am Robert Stowell48 I Enter In Pamela Wiebe49 Can Anybody Hear Me Jo Fox50 Hard Miles Pike

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March, 2017Continued from previous page.

# SONG TITLE ARTIST51 Mansion On The Hilltop Melinda McFarlin52 I’m Redeemed Terry Collins

53 I Won’t Take Less ThanYour Love Mike & Doris Merritt

54 Brand New Man Curtis Dykes55 Dusty Road Jayne Carter56 I Ride For The Brand Heart To Heart

57 Thank God For KidsChris Golden w/William Lee & ElizabethGolden

58 Where’s The Family Mike Manuel59 Why Should I Worry Tina Wakefield60 Unanswered Prayers Gina White61 Please Help Me Jesus Terry Davis62 He’s Coming Back Debbie Bennett63 A Good Son Sunday Drive64 Been There Too Del Way65 Thank You Jesus Gerald Smith

66 Everybody Needs ALittle Love Terry & Teresa Baker

67 Road To Success Jimmy R. Price68 Sold Red Letter Band69 Jesus Is Coming John Petrovich70 Well Worn Lisa Daggs71 The Church Pew Cliff Waddell72 Freedom Once Again Micki Farington73 You Are The Rock Tamatha Hurst74 What’s A Valley Kali Rose

75 That Old CountryChurch Dale Friedrich

# SONG TITLE ARTIST76 Rank Stranger Connie Hall

77 I’m Bound For ThatCity Shirley Carter

78 Free Crimson Ridge

79 Ten Thousand AngelsCried Again Gena Roberts Hamilton

80 I’m Gonna Meet Jesus Cody McCarver

81 What A WonderfulWorld Michael Knight

82 A Little Song Comin’On Tanita Kuykendall

83 Magnificent Miracles Trinity Wennerstrom

84 Where He Needs Me Mikayla Lynn & IsaacCole

85 God Crush Heart To Heart86 This Old Church Freddie Hart87 Lord You Are Worthy Jamie Coulter88 If I Fall Mary Fay Jackson89 He Will Carry You Victory Express90 Super Man Stephen Rew91 Heaven Bound Margie Singleton92 The Anchor Holds Myra Rolen93 I’m Home Epp Mevin Walls94 Gotta Lot To Do Lizzie G95 God’s Not Me Bryan Carroll96 Old School Jim Sheldon97 No Matter Isaac Cole98 I’m Lost Tina Wakefield

99 Best Friends Doyle Lawson & QuickSilver

100 Wayfaring Stranger Cathy Guffey

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Marli Humphrey

This young lady has all the makings of a mega Country Gospel Music Star. I first heard her sing at the 2016International Country Gospel Music Association’s Award Show in West Plains, Mo. I was backstage talkingto some of the other artists when my ears caught the sound of a very unique voice that was so bluesy andso strong that I had to make my way to the side of the stage to see just who that sound was coming from.I would not have thought that such a deep powerful voice could be coming out of a young lady that wasonly fifteen-years old. I haven’t heard a voice that strong and able to hit such low notes with such excellenttone quality since the first time I heard Cher sing on television in the 60’s. Marli has just turned sixteenand has a brand new release to radio titled “More Daddy’s Like Andy”. This is an outstanding faith basedfamily song. Marli is multi talented and has been entering beauty pageants since she was a very younggirl in Texas. She has vocally performed at festivals, talent shows and local country music events for mostof her young life. That has given her the ability to perform in front of audiences like a pro with such ease.I can tell you once you meet and hear her you will be a fan. She has truly made a new fan out of me.Radio, if you haven’t received “More Daddy’s Like Andy” be sure to contact PowerSource out of Nashvilleand ask them to send you a copy. You may also contact Marli Humphrey by emailing her atjoni.jh.Humphrey@gmail.com. Look for her on Facebook at Marli Humphrey Music or learn more aboutMarli on her website www.marliatlast.com. This young lady has it all, a great voice an outstandingpersonality, but most importantly a love bigger than Texas for Jesus.

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# SONG TITLE ARTIST

1 Pass Me Not Melanie Walker2 Father I Praise You Greg McDougal3 Heaven Knows Tom Dolan4 Just A Touch Steve Warren5 Let’s All Go Down To

The RiverTim Atwood & MandyBarnett

6 Good Ole Days Roger Barkley7 Help Me Gene Watson8 This Ain’t No House Of

The BluesAllen Frizzell

9 King Of My Heart Gayla Earlene10 If This Is All There Is Arkin Terrell11 Only Jesus Rene’ Jones12 Run Back Home Sandie Dickey13 Lay It Down Branded14 He Was Standing Wade Phillips15 Forever In The End Lonnie King16 Don’t Hate The Sinner Julie Reese17 When God Speaks Dean18 All The Way Chuck Hancock19 I’m Gonna Be There Matt Carroll & Family20 Heaven Is Real The Cupps21 In The First Place Kristi Miller22 Black Sheep Tommy Horton23 I Want To Thank You

LordJamie Lynn Flanakin

24 The Creek The Reed Brothers25 Without You Tim Livingston

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26 Hammer Down Jerry Branscomb27 Think About The Cross Jeremy Duggins28 Do Yourself A Favor Terry & Debra Luna29 Like Every Day Is A

SundayShenandoah

30 Just Want To ThankYou

Russ Nottingham

31 Ten Shiny Pennies Judy Bailey32 Why’d You Take Her Nate Fortner33 Make It To The

MountainCindy Hughlett

34 There’s SomethingAbout That Name

Ron Hemphill

35 Rise & Shine Brooks Crossing36 I Won’t Take Less Than

Your LoveMike & Doris Merritt

37 Well Worn Lisa Daggs38 Please Help Me Jesus Terry Davis39 It’s All Good Danny Ray Harris40 Rest Peter Christie41 The Old Red White And

BlueRon Hughes

42 Why Should I Worry Tina Wakefield43 A Good Song Sunday Drive44 Fearfully, Wonderfully

MadeMary James

45 The Church Pew Cliff Waddell46 Unanswered Prayers Gina White47 Thank God For Kids Chris Golden w/

William Lee & ElizabethGolden

48 He’s Coming Back Debbie Bennett49 Dusty Road Jayne Carter50 Brand New Man Curtis Dykes

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# SONG TITLE ARTIST

51 American Pride Mike Leichner

52 Nobody Sang AmazingGrace

Dan Duncan

53 If The Statue Of LibertyCould Cry

James Payne

54 I Ride For The Brand Heart To Heart

55 What’s A Valley Kali Rose

56 Rank Stranger Connie Hall

57 Where’s The Family Mike Manuel

58 When My Streets TurnTo Gold

The Ishmaels

59 Old Mustang Johnny Rowlett

60 Can Anybody Hear Me Jo Fox

61 Sold Red Letter Band

62 A Little Song Comin’On

Tanita Kuykendall

63 I Enter In Pamela Wiebe

64 What A WonderfulWorld

Michael Knight

65 He Knows The WayHome

Marla Ratliff

66 Gravy Bruce Hedrick

67 Gotta Lot To Do Lizzie G

68 All I Am Robert Stowell

69 Old School Jim Sheldon

70 No Matter Isaac Cole

71 Hard Miles Pike

72 Free Crimson Ridge

73 I’m Bound For ThatCity

Shirley Carter

74 Magnificent Miracles Trinity Wennerstrom

75 God’s Not Me Bryan Carroll

# SONG TITLE ARTIST

76 Been There Too Del Way

77 I’m Gonna Meet Jesus Cody McCarver

78 Jesus Is Coming John Petrovich

79 Everybody Needs ALittle Love

Terry & Teresa Baker

80 I’m Lost Tina Wakefield

81 Road To Success Jimmy R. Price

82 I’m Home Epp Mevin Walls

83 Thank You Jesus Gerald Smith

84 I’m Redeemed Terry Collins

85 That Old CountryChurch

Dale Friedrich

86 You Are The Rock Tamatha Hurst

87 Best Friends Doyle Lawson & QuickSilver

88 Super Man Stephen Rew

89 God Crush Heart To Heart

90 He Will Carry You Victory Express

91 This Old Church Freddie Hart

92 The Anchor Holds Myra Rolen

93 Wayfaring Stranger Cathy Guffey

94 Come On Back Mercy Mountain Boys

95 He’s Alive Walt Mills

96 More About Jesus Eternal Vision

97 Good God Gena Roberts Hamilton

98 When He Was On TheCross

Gary R. Smith

99 More Daddy’s LikeAndy

Marli Humphrey

100 What you Gonna DoChurch

Micki Farington

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I Love America Revival Tour

In June 2014 Russ Jackson a very close friend and church member came to me and said that Godhad laid on his heart that we needed to go out into our country and spread the Word that we needrighteous votes to bring our country back to God. Well, we prayed and approached Casey Rivers andshared the vision Russ had and ask if he would lend his talent and help us spread the word and he agreed.

In or around July of 2014 my wife and I hosted a youth party at our home invitingEmily Attebery (our videographer), Casey Rivers and Dr. Philip Attebery to havea meeting at the same time for the I Love America Revival Tour. We sharedRuss’s vision and then ALL went and prayed about what God would have us do.We came back together in about two weeks and Dr. Attebery told us that hewanted to be part of this tour, but God had laid on his heart that righteous voteswere not what we needed, we needed righteous voters. If the worst of usstumbled into the voting booth, they could vote the same way as we would or apastor would, but would still live a harmful life for not knowing Jesus as theirLord and Savior, so from this came Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts anation, but sin is a reproach to any people”, our theme verse. This started arevival tour seeking the lost as well as the saved to search their hearts and toknow there is still Love and Hope through Jesus Christ for ourselves as well asour country. We kicked off the Tour January 2015 and have witnessed to 1000’sspreading God’s Word in song, comedy and a message of hope and Love.

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Since January 2015 our “I Love America Revival Tour” team has grown to 15-25 folks that travel withus to each meeting including artists such as Jamie Lynn Flanakin, Casey Rivers, Mike Breitling andWade Phillips (who wrote our theme song “Stand Together”). With preaching from Dr. Philip Attebery(Dean of Jacksonville, Texas Seminary), Bertram Cooper ( Director of Community Seed’s Ministry inLone Oak, Texas) our humor from Russ Jackson ( who while in the military was one of the Guard’s atthe Arlington Cemetery and God gave this vision to), and Rusty Mitchum ( with Lindale, Texas Newsand Times Paper, as the “Wait-a-Minute Man”). God has opened doors that only He could and wecontinue on. If interested in bringing us to your church or community, give me a call or look us up onwww.nhbc.us and our YouTube link at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL6VciRRPi4.

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May God Bless you and May God Bless America.Richard Mabry,

Director of “I Love America Revival Tour”903.262.8280

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"Texas Music Makers"We're Planting Goodness, Harvesting Fruit and Sowing Seeds of Love

Through Christian Musicby Royel Clark

Howdy Doody Friends! So, you may ask yourself “are we through yet”after being in the ministry for MANY MANY years! You’ve ministeredhere and there and yonder and everywhere in between. You’ve seenlives changed and hearts healed. You’ve prayed for many folks andprayed with many. You’ve prayed over, through and out of many placesand situations over the years! You say you have just about done it all.Are you tired yet? Has your get up and go gone out of service? In otherwords….ARE YOU THROUGH YET? Remember, let your heart answerthat question NOT your mind or body.

I have gone through some ups and downs in my ministry. I’ve been outof money, without transportation, had health interruptions just to namea few. Still, I press on. Sometimes I feel like I’ve had enough. I recentlyexperienced another mountain that has kept me clinging to the hem ofHis garment.

In fact you can call me Mr. Cling. I do more clinging than singing a lot of the time. Hey, forget the bling.I wouldn’t know how to act if I had all that bling the world flashes these days. Scripture says…“becomeblameless and pure, without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like starsin the universe" (Phil 2:15 NIV). Another scripture says…“Let your light shine before men, that they maysee your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16). It’s your inner light that trulymakes the difference. Speaking of “inside out”, when the Lord gave me a second chance at love, it openedup my heart and my eyes to a wonderful world of beauty. Finding love for the second time is rare.However, God knows my heart better than I do. He taught me how to see love on the inside. It’s a heartthing. Oh…we were talking about the “tired” thing, sorry. Well, everytime I think I’ve had all I can take,God miraculously opens a door, rings the phone, sends an email, sends a letter, sends money. He justchooses a vessel to send the blessings our way. THANK YOU LORD JESUS! Being a faith based ministryrequires a lot of prayer, lots of patience and extra strength. Well, I’m not through yet! I have exercisedmy faith more than ever. In fact, me and God have this ongoing conversation about trusting and obeying.God has always provided and as long as we do what we should, act right and be good, then we will neverbe without. I am finding that the more we trust God, the more we are blessed. I hope and pray that youwill cling to the promises of God. Hold on to your faith and remember…it’s not over until God says it’sover!

In this issue we are featuring the talented TRINITY WENNERSTROM, soonto be 12 years old, singing sensation from Kemp, Texas. I know from firsthand experience that this young lady is touching lives, changing hearts andplanting the love of Jesus in song all over the country. Each time we get intothe studio to record, she amazes us all with her voice! Here is an interviewwith Trinity you’ll find interesting and pleasing to the heart.How old will you be this March? 12 years oldHow old were you when you first sang or performed in public? 7 years oldHow do your parents play a role in your ministry? My parents support meby booking events and taking me to all the events and ministry opportunitiesthat God provides.   They also take me to guitar lessons.   We often jokearound at my house saying my mom's my bus driver and my dad is mysecurity guard, only because my dad is a police officer, for real.

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What gives you your motivation to sing? God gave me a gift, so I plan to serve him by singing as longas He continues to open doors for me.  I have seen so many people touched through my music.  It's reallyamazing to watch God take something you do and use it to encourage or change someone.How do you manage your schooling and concert touring? I had to start home schooling a year and ahalf ago to balance school and touring.   There wasn't any other way.  But now that I am home schooled,I am able to take my school work on the road with me.  It doesn't make school any easier, it just helpskeep me from missing too much school.What words of hope/help/encouragement and/or suggestions can you give to our young 10/11/12year old readers and future recording artists? God gives us all gifts, gifts that He wants us to use toserve Him.  You don't have to be an adult to use your gift.  God uses kids and adults both.   We all havea purpose, and God has great plans for all of us!  It's up to you to use your gift to serve God.  It's notalways easy, and often takes a lot of hard work and dedication.  But God also rewards us for serving Him. I have met so many people, made lots of new friends, get to travel, and see lots of neat places that I don'tthink I would have seen otherwise.  I am definitely blessed and you can be too!Can you share with us your feelings/emotions/thoughts when you sing? Most of the time, I think aboutthe song I'm singing, how it makes me feel or the message I'm trying to get others to hear.  Then, onceI start singing I get wrapped up in worship and praise, and it's like it's just me and God.Do you get nervous before going on stage? I used to when I was 7, but not anymore.   I know that everytime I'm able to sing, there's a chance that someone may be there that needs something.  It always feelsgood to help people.Do you get nervous while you’re singing? Not unless I forget the words to the song I'm singing.  Evenwhen I forget the words I'm singing, I've  learned to just make it up, and keep going. Most people won'trealize it unless they really know the song or you make it obvious that you messed up.What are your plans/vision and desire for the future regarding your ministry? I hope to continue todo well, and eventually do full-time ministry.How many CD's do you have out? 3 CD’s

Accomplishments:2015 Top 5 Rising Star Nominee, 2015 SGMA Youth Vocalist of the year, 2015 Top 5 Diamond AwardSonrise Artist of the year Nominee, 2016 SGMA Musician of the year, 2016 Top 10 ICMA Youth in MusicNominee, 2016 GMAA Song of the Year Nominee, 2016 GMAA Special Ministry Award Nominee, 2016Crimson Award Christian Country Youth Vocalist of the Year, 2016 NAICMA Youth Traditional Vocalistof the year, 2016 NAICMA Song of the year

Contact info: Mary Wennerstrom - Trinity Wennerstrom Booking 903-603-4422Please like my Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/TrinityWennerstrom2013/

Trinity is a sweetheart, on fire for Christ and filled with “Pure Inner-tainment” for the heart! I have beenon stage many times with her and I know you will be blest when you see her and hear her in action!

PLEASE NOTE:If you would like to have an interview OR your ministry in the “Texas Music Makers” column, pleasecontact me.

Til’ next time…This is Royel Clarkwww.royelclark.com - Email: royelclark@sbcglobal.net - 214-923-5892

Reach me on these media networks

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Voted Male Vocalistof The Year at the 60th

2016 International CountryGospel Music Awards.

Songs released in 2016

# 1 in Country For The Good Life Top 100February 2016 and

#1 in Cashbox Magazine Country ChristianTop 100 February 2016

Terry Davis with Ronnie Weiss#9 in Country For The Good Life and

#9 in Cashbox Magazine Country ChristianTop 100 November 2016

www.terrydavismusic.comTo contact Terry…

email: drterryddavis@aol.comor text: 903-520-6120

Terry Davis has a new release to radio titled "Please Help Me Jesus" on Canyon CreekRecords volume #38 charting at #38 in Country For The Good Life Top 100 for April,2017.

Terry Davis

Finding God’s Willby Tina Wakefield

www.tinawakefield.com

I hear many Christians today on social media and church groupsdiscussing the will of God for their life. Most seem to think that God’swill is some great mystery that requires a scholar to uncover thismysterious answer.

A true child of God needs to look no further than Matthew Chapter 6where Jesus himself taught us how to find and pray God’s will for ourlives. Verse 9: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father whichart in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will bedone in earth, as it is in heaven.

The answer for every Christian lies within the words, “Thy will be done in earth as it is in Heaven.” Tofind the answer ask yourself, “What’s in operation in Heaven, and what is not?” Look back to thedescription of the Garden of Eden- obviously this was God’s will for everyone on earth. In this perfectplace everyone and everything lived together in perfect peace and love, no sickness, no sorrow, no worry,no death, no trouble of any kind for His children. We should be very aware that Adam and Eve’s act ofdisobedience to God’s instruction altered the ability of His will to be ours at that moment. With theirdisregard for God’s instruction, they introduced sin, sorrow, and death, worry, among other sinful aspectsinto God’s perfect will. It was not until the Son of God entered the world to destroy the works of Satanthat God’s will became possible again for the child of God.

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Most do not take the time to realize when Jesus hung upon the cross there was a great battle that raged-the struggle to bridge the gap back to the Father in heaven. John 3:8 “ For this purpose the Son of Godwas manifested that He might destroy the works of the devil.” Through all the pain and suffering thatChrist endured on the cross- You and I were His focus. Upon His beaten and broken body hung everysin, every sickness, and every shameful act you and I could imagine in our lifetime. With every drop ofHis precious blood that fell, God’s will for you and I became a very real possibility again. The cross wasnot the greatest tragedy that ever occurred- but the greatest act of love this world will ever know. Godthrough His son Jesus broke the chains of sin and death that once held this world captive.

When you get dressed for Easter service this year in your very best attire, remember God’s son wasdressed in all that God could not bare to see- the sins and sickness of this present world. Christ woreevery unimaginable disgrace upon His body until the battle ended and victory won bringing God’s willto earth again- Where the Timbers Crossed.

God’s will is not a great mystery but can be summed up by John 3:16 “ For God so loved the world, thathe gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlastinglife.” As you read this today, God’s will is to introduce you to His son Jesus Christ as your savior so youtoo may live with the comfort of eternal life, love, joy and peace through God your Father. Take a momentand meet Him in a time of prayer today- He longs to hear from you.

You can purchase Tina’s music on her website!www.tinawakefield.com

You can also visit Tina at:

Production, Recording, Distribution, Compilations,Radio Promotion

We are accepting tracks for our next compilationNOW!

CALL US TODAY! (903) 566-3347

www.canyoncreekrecords.com

We at Canyon Creek Records, Inc. and The Christian Servant Publishing Company, BMI, strive to help artists that believewith all their hearts that GOD has called them to use their talents for HIS glory.

If being a Christian artist is your heart’s desire, then contact us at (903) 566-3347, or e-mail us at tommysmith4@juno.com.

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NO FLYING CATERPILLARby Pastor Dr. Doug DeRamus

You can visit Doug DeRamus at: www.facebook.com/dougderamus

A spiritual regulator is one who checks everything they hear to seeif it lines up with everything they believe. Basically, what onebelieves is an accumulation of things they have heard from peoplethey have trusted throughout their lives. We often think ofrepentance as a time when we get on our knees and show remorsefor wrong doing. While that would no doubt help many people ifthey would repent and change their direction in life, still they mightfall short of that accomplishment if they don’t come to truerepentance. True repentance is not a time when an individual meansit more than the previous time when seemingly the repenting didn’tstick. True repentance is a “thought change.” Thought changes aredifficult to make because they are fixed mind sets based in trust. Tohave a “thought change” one feels like they are violating a trust.

What if I told you that George Washington was not the first President of the United States? You mightflat out argue because you know what you know. This new country was actually formed on March 1, 1781with the adoption of The Articles of Confederation. This document was actually proposed on June 11,1776, but not agreed upon by Congress until November 15, 1777. George Washington served two termsas U.S. President, from 1789 to 1797. Where are the missing 8 years from 1781-1789?

George Washington was definitely not the first President of the United States. He was the first Presidentof the United States under the Constitution we follow today. John Hanson was the first President of theUnited States in Congress Assembled and served from November 5, 1781 to November 4, 1782.

And the first seven Presidents are forgotten in history.  Six other presidents were elected after him JohnHanson - Elias Boudinot (1783), Thomas Mifflin (1784), Richard Henry Lee (1785), Nathan Gorman(1786), Arthur St. Clair (1787), and Cyrus Griffin (1788) - all prior to Washington taking office. Whydon't we ever hear about the first seven Presidents of the United States? It's quite simple - The Articlesof Confederation didn't work well.

President Hanson also established the first Treasury Department, the first Secretary of War, and thefirst Foreign Affairs Department. Lastly, he declared that the fourth Thursday of every November wasto be Thanksgiving Day, which is still true today.

NOW, after reading the information above, one is faced with either rejecting it or receiving it. If youtrust me, you more than likely will receive it. However, if you don’t believe it and refuse to accept thisinformation just because you have never heard it before, you have no right to believe it is false withoutdoing your own research. You are faced with “true repentance” or “no repentance.” You must changeyour mind or keep the old mind set. Many believers are just panning the stream for the gold of theKingdom and accepting only that which washes out.

Jesus blessed the bread and broke the bread. When you partake of the broken bread, broken for you,the blessing is yours. When a minister of the Gospel opens the word of God and expounds on it, a blessingis produced in the lives of the ones that repents and receive it.

John the Baptist came along preaching “repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matt. 3:2).” Jesuspicked up the same message and preached, “repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matt. 4:17)”.The word “repent” in the Greek is “metanoeo”. The meaning, “to think differently, reconsider.”

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We have mind regulations from time to time that need to be removed or adjusted in order to moveforward. All our moving forward in life violates something of yesterday. If you don't move forward, youbecome ineffective, unsuccessful, unproductive, futile and fruitless. Moving forward brings a sense ofleaving something behind and often you are. Like the children of Israel leaving Egypt behind for thewilderness and then leaving the wilderness behind for the Promise Land. It is very much like thecaterpillar leaving the protection of a silky cocoon because it was transformed into a butterfly.

The things you learn in life along the way are like a cocoon that protects you in the process of progress.They are to give way in time of true transformation. So, even if the caterpillar has infections or damagesin the body parts like eyes, lips, legs, wings and so on, it won’t be the same when it is transformed intoa butterfly. All other organs except the breathing tube will be new and healthy. Transformation requiresa change of thinking. It is not a flying caterpillar. A caterpillar has to digest its own body before promotingitself into a beautiful butterfly. For flying is different than crawling.

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LATEST RELEASE!from Gayla Earlene

My prayer is that as you listen to this album, you will feel thepresence of God and realize that there is nothing this worldcan offer that can compare to the love of our Savior, Jesus

Christ.

Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world but be yetransformed by the renewing of your heart through Christ.”

Includes both the break out hit, “A Miracle On His Mind” andthe chart climbing release, “King Of My Heart”. You canpreview and purchase this CD on Gayla’s website at:

www.gaylaearlene.com

FeaturingGene Crain on

Steel Guitar

“……If I am to see a change in this world,it must begin with me……..”

by Marty Smith

I had lunch with my Pastor the other day. As we were talking, Ibrought up some issues I was struggling with. His advice to me was,“Ask God to change you, not the ones around you, not thecircumstances, ask Him to change you”. It took awhile for me todigest that information. And then it hit me, he’s right. If I wantchange, it should start with me. I’m guilty of looking at other peopleand praying, “Lord, change them and things will be better”.

My prayer should be, “Lord, change me”. I have plenty of faults. More than I care to admit. But if Ireally want to see change, not only in this industry but in this world, I have to be willing to allow theLord to change me.

I once read a post on Facebook about revival. The writer was so excited, proclaiming, “Revival is coming”!But if I’m not willing to change, how can there be a revival? It has to start with me.

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As Christians, we’re so busy looking at other people’s faults. We’re quick to judge, quick to condemn,but slow to forgive. If I am to see a change in this world, it must begin with me. I must be willing toallow God to change me. Will it hurt? I’m sure it will be painful in some areas in my life. But how canI grow if I’m not willing to allow God to shape me? I cannot grow if I stay complacent. I cannot growby avoiding God. I cannot grow if I am not willing to let Him have complete control of my life. If I amnot willing to grow, there is no way I can have revival.

Do you really want to see a change in this world? Then let it begin with you. Allow God to shape you,mold you, change you. As the Lord starts chipping away at the rough edges in your life it will be painful.But when the finished product is there for all the world to see, that may be just what we need for a truerevival.

Marty Smith is the morning host of Heaven’s Country (www.heavenscountry.com) and host of the internationallysyndicated radio show, “Today’s Cross Country (www.todayscrosscountry.com). You can email him at:martysmith@todayscrosscountry.com

CongratulationsMr. Tommy HortonThe real deal in Country Gospel

Tommy doesn’t release to radio often but whenhe does he becomes one of the most playedartists in the industry. He always has a greatsong and it doesn’t matter whether it’s up-tempo or a very slow ballad. He will eithermake you happy or he will touch your heart insuch a way that if you did not know Jesusalready you will give your life to Him right thenand there. Tommy is a great vocalist thatknows how to tell the story in a song.

Black Sheep by Tommy Horton is now # 22 inthe charts and still climbing. You would do wellby inviting Tommy to come to your Church orspecial events. You may contact him at:

325-998-3789

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www.measuresofhope.com

by Roger Barkley, Jr.

Every other Saturday in Frankfort, Kentucky a group of ladies meet at Leestown Gospel ChurchFellowship Hall. Measures of Hope is a non-profit group of believers that make handmade prayer shawls,baby blankets, NIC Unit crocheted hats among other things they are continually making.

These items have been shipped around the world and have reached hundreds of people. There is nothingmiraculous about the reach with the modern mail system. What is miraculous, however, is each item isprayed over as it is made and before it goes out. These items go out to people that are hurting or goingthrough difficult times. All of the items donated, are made for free of donated materials or bought fromdonations from the members or even from people seeing the work being done and wanting to help insome way.

A few years ago Dianna Barkley had a vision of giving some homemade hats to underdeveloped infantsin the NIC Units to help keep them warm. Then the Special Olympic Team asked for scarves. As thecrocheting grew to more than just a handful of people, they decided to start meeting more on a regularbasis.

As they gather to meet you can hear laughter and see the comradery of the group. Some knit, somecrochet, some cannot do either but are trying to learn. Some try their hand at tying the fleece babyblankets.

With each meeting they ask for the latest updates for any of the prayerconcerns from the last meetings, and any other requests that anyone has.A devotion is shared with an inspirational story or a story of someone thathas been touched by a gift from this group. These few ladies range in agesfrom mid-twenties to over fifty but there is no age limit. There also are nomen in the group. As a matter of fact, one of the members who has sincepassed away was a man that made handmade lap and baby quilts.

This group comes from all walks of life. There are homemakers, students,state workers, college administrators, and administrative assistants. Adefinite cross section of working America.

When asked what this group means to each of these ladies, I get a definitefeel of togetherness and a single goal in mind.

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They share these stories of encouragement with each other that have been sent back from individualsand families.

Beth has been attending for three and a half years. She shares that she enjoys spending time with theladies and working with the community. Also that she learns more about the Bible every time she attends.“There was a lady at work” she shares “that had a grandson in NICU. The baby was born prematurelyand only weighed two pounds. We gave her a couple of hats and a baby blanket. She thanked me quiteoften for getting them for the family. She also kept me informed of what God was doing for the familynot only for the baby, which was doing so much better, but also bringing these gifts to them had helpedto bring God into the parents lives, as He had not been there before.” She continued to say that she hopesthis group continues its work for a long time. She would miss the work they do and meeting with theladies there.

Debbie who has been attending for three years says she is amazed that some of the items made haveended up around the world. There are items in Scotland, Africa, Mexico, Canada, Ireland, & Australia.She believes they are making a difference in the lives of the people they are giving these items to andmaybe brightening their day. She feels blessed to be a part of such an interesting and hard-workinggroup of ladies and is now getting her daughter involved in making some of the fleece baby blankets.

Dawn who is new to the group had received a prayer shawl two years ago while going through a roughtime in her life. She thinks it is a “great program for God”. She is now trying to see how she can getinvolved and maybe learn how to crochet or maybe make some type of item that can be used for one ofthe outreaches they do.

Sandy, who along with Dianna and Chelsea has been there since the first meeting, is an inspiration tome personally. She lost part of her leg from diabetes. She even has a name for prosthetic. She does notlet it get her down and uses it as a conversation starter. She would be the first to say that she does notfeel like an inspiration yet I have seen her deliver these blankets, hats and scarves and make these cancerpatients smile as they lay in pain.

Alicia, Sandy’s daughter, has been attending for about four years. She was given blankets and hats whenher son Everett was in the NICU and was overwhelmed. She now finds this a great place to get togetherwith a great group of ladies and give back to the community.

Ellen has attended for three years. To her this is a time of coming together with caring and loving womenwho find joy in doing God’s work and helping people. A blanket was donated to a friend who was losingher unborn baby. Ellen said, “The pain cannot be taken away fully but it gave her comfort to know thatwe were praying for her and her child. The tears on her face when we gave her the blanket said she knewshe wasn’t alone in her time of need.”

Chelsea, who is the youngest of the group, simply amazes me with her speed of her crocheting needle.Even without looking as she is talking to me and to the others in the group, she continues to work onher latest creation. She confides that she had given a blanket to a young couple having a hard time havinga baby. “They had many losses already. I sent the blanket to them through their aunt. They were twoweeks along without knowing it. She covers herself with the blanket all through the pregnancy. She gavebirth to a healthy baby boy that is now nearly two years old. I was told that the baby still covers up withthat blanket. I know that is the faith of the prayers and it is not a magic blanket. I just made a blanketfor them because I felt God telling me they needed one and they needed comfort. I believe God movedon that child’s life.”

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Chelsea continues to say “When I started the blanket for her no one even knew she was pregnant.Sometimes God lays something on your heart and if you follow, He gets to show off and show howamazing He is”. She reiterates that she believes that it is the faith and prayers that go into the makingof the blankets and other items that give the recipients real comfort in knowing that there are peoplethat truly care and are praying for them.

Dianna is the leader but never wants any recognition. She wants no fanfare or spotlight for what she isdoing. When she had the vision to start this venture she did not really know what to expect. The requestsstarted coming in and she knew she was going to have to have help. She opened up the fellowship hallof Leestown Gospel Church and invited anyone that wanted to help. As the group grew it seemed therequests did too. “I love being able to text or call one of the group and say that I need a certain thingmade out of a certain color and it is not long before we have it done.”

These women come from different denominational backgrounds and different walks of life. They seethe hurting people and want to help. Involvement in local charities and communities include Relay forLife (in three different counties), Kentucky Special Olympics, Downtown Frankfort Celebrations,Stamping Out Hunger and the list is growing.

Measures of Hope is reaching people and encouraging those who need it. They rely on donations of itsmembers or others that see the need of what they are doing. Their website is not yet set up to takemonetary donations but mailing donations are accepted.

Visit them at: www.measuresofhope.org

Matt Carroll MusicSouthern & Country Gospel Music Ministry

Matt Carroll & Family

Christian Servant Magazine is proud to introduceMatt Carroll & Family

to the Country Gospel music industry.This family music group is so talented and so dedicated toserving Christ with their talent that you just can’t help butfall in love with the family ministry. Their first singlerelease to radio titled “I’m Gonna Be There” is climbingup the charts fast at #19 in Country For The Good Life Top100 and Cashbox magazine Top 100 charts for April 2017.Though it is truly Country Gospel, a large percentage ofthe Southern Gospel market is playing the release also.Check out their great musical style yourself by going totheir website:http://www.mattcarrollmusic.net. You can also view theirvideos at the same time. You may reach the Carroll familyby calling or texting them at Matt’s cell 660-676-0590 orDebbie’s cell 660-651-9987.

We look for very exciting things to happen for the family’sministry not only in 2017 but for many years to come.

HE HAS RISEN!

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COUNTRYGOSPEL MUSIC

Terry DavisTerry has lived in Texas for years now but being born and raised in Alabama it isonly natural that he loves that Alabama Muscle Shoals music sound. A sound sofamous it has produced some of the worlds most successful Pop, Southern Rock,Blues and Gospel groups. You can really hear that sound in Terry’s new radiorelease “Please Help Me Jesus”. The song has only been out to radio for a fewmonths and is already charting at # 38 In Christian Servant Magazine “CountryFor The Good Life” Top 100. Terry has had one Top 10 song after another withseveral making it to #1. I credit this to Terry’s ability to sing and write a song fromthe heart. He also has a way of getting you to listen to every word of the story.

Terry has that special gift to do this with every song he writes and releases. “Please Help Me Jesus” isso soulful; you can feel the pain the person is going through that is asking for help. That is the makingof a great Gospel song. I believe Terry has landed another hit with “Please Help Me Jesus”. By the waythe sound that made Muscle Shoals was simply a sound that was honest and real, not loaded up withdigital effects that made a weak player sound good. They used talented musicians on their tracks andoutstanding vocalists that could make you feel what they sang. A great Gospel song should be able toaccomplish three things. One, if it’s up tempo the lyrics and the melody should make you happy and liftyour spirit up, after all Christ came to free us from the bondage of sin. That is something to be happyabout. Two, a Gospel ballad should reach way down into ones soul and lead them to the grace and mercyof Christ. Three, the song must be something that you the artist really feels good about releasing. If aproducers gives you a song to cut because it’s catchy or cute and has a couple of good hook lines and youdon’t feel it, most likely the listener will not feel it either, so don’t cut it. Why waste your money andtime. Terry Davis lives by that philosophy so do other greats in the music industry.

Tina WakefieldSince I’m on the subject about Alabama vocalists it gives me a great opportunityto tell you about a very soulful preachers daughter by the name of Tina Wakefield.This Alabama girl has it all. She is a great Christian songwriter, outstandingfemale vocalist who can sing any style of Christian music whether Country Gospel,Southern Gospel, Black Gospel, Adult Contemporary and last but not least themost down home Bluegrass Gospel known to man. I have been thinking aboutdriving down to Alabama and finding one of those swampy rivers and leaningdown to take a big drink of it’s water. There’s got to be something in that waterthat produces such great artists including the most loved Country singer inAmerica ever, “Hank Williams”. Once again Hank was a singer who sang with somuch soul that you could feel it deep within yours.

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Tina is also a great columnist for many magazines as well as Christian Servant Magazine. Her ability towrite about others in this industry or articles that will enlighten and teach us about biblical prophecy issomething she does with ease. Being raised in a preachers family has given her the knowledge and theopportunity to speak and teach at many Women’s Conferences. This young lady will let Christ use herin anyway He sees fit. Be listening for Tina’s new release to radio “Why Should I Worry.” Eventhough she didn’t write this one she sings it like she did and the message is really one that is needed forthe times we live in.

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Jimmy R. PriceOne of the most laid back, smoothest voices in this industry is a fellow I’m proudto call my friend. He’s a Louisiana boy by the name of Jimmy R. Price. When theBible speaks about being a light for Christ, it must have been referring to Jimmy.This preacher, singer, songwriter is one in a million. His love for Christ glows somuch you would have to be blind not to be able see it. His song writing is excellentand his vocal talent is superb. It must be very obvious that I think he is one of thegreats in Country Gospel music. Jimmy is the pastor of a small country Baptistchurch in Louisiana. I’ve heard Jimmy sing live many times over the years but lastyear was the first time that I had an opportunity to hear him preach.

The man is definitely one of the best preachers you’ll ever hear. His messages don’t stray from the Wordof God. Jimmy says he really doesn’t think of himself as a preacher but a teacher of the Word. Thatreminds me of Christ. He too was called teacher and taught the Word. He knew it well, after all He isthe Word.

Jimmy has a brand new release to radio that God has given him and it is awesome. “IF” is the title ofthe song. The message is strong. It is truth.

Gayla EarleneGayla and husband Gene Crain have done it once again. Landedanother Country Gospel song into the top 10 on the charts. I’veknown them for about nineteen years now and they have releasedone song after another to radio and at least ninety-eight percent oftheir releases have made number one. There is only one reason forthis kind of success; they are extremely gifted with talent. Gayla isnot only an outstanding vocalist but also a tremendous songwriterand Gene is one of the best Steel players and session leaders youwill find anywhere.

It is not luck that has put them at the top of the ladder time after time, just good old hard work andperseverance. When they walk out on stage to perform or in a recording studio to cut a new projectthey are going to give it everything they have. They are “Pros”. Then there is their faithfulness to Christ.They know without Him they would be nothing. After all he gave them their gifts in the first place andthey always give Him credit for that. They, like so many of us, have had their valleys but they’ve nevergiven up. I’m sure they have wanted to at times but like a lot of us would not want to let Christ down.You see they know they were chosen to serve Him and serve Him they do. They have made Him King oftheir hearts.Check out their latest release to radio “King Of My Heart” it explains it all. You can contact the Crainsby going to: www.gaylaearlene.com.

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Terry and Debra LunaTerry and Debra are one of the best duos in the Country Gospel musicindustry. They don’t have to take back seat to anyone. Terry has a welltrained Baritone voice and can sing Country the way it should be sung“Country”. Debra has a rich mellow sound and whether she takes the leador harmonizes with Terry she is a huge plus to their performance. I’mpositive God made them for each other. Both are great songwriters, bothare great Christian artists. The thing that impresses me the most aboutthem is, not only does their love for Christ shine brightly, but also you canfeel the love they have for their friends, and fellow artists.

I don’t think there is a jealous bone in either of them. Always a smile on their faces and joy in theirhearts as they watch others perform. I love being around them every chance I get. I always feel so blessedthat Christ puts artists like Terry and Debra Luna in my path to work with. They, like others I work with,make me shine because they shine. To me these two are not just music clients they are family. Theirlatest release to radio “Do Yourself A Favor” is a real winner. It has climbed to # 28 in the ChristianServant Magazines “Country For The Good Life” Top 100 in just a few months. Do yourself a favor andgo to their website: www.thelunasonline.com and purchase a CD, you will love it!

Corey Lee BarkerSongwriter extraordinaire – You can be the greatest singer, have the bestmusicians in the world on your project, but without an outstanding song you havenothing. Though radio might play the song it will be just another go in one earand out the other ear song. The music industry has been full of those kinds ofsongs for the last twenty or so years. I have a deep respect for a songwriter whois not trying to write a song every hour of the day but tries to lay down on papera song that comes from the soul. One that stands out and tells a great story andtells it in a very simple uncomplicated way. Too many songwriters, especially thosein today’s Country Gospel music field, will try to write an entire book in athree-minute song. Wrong!!! Then there are those songwriters that will get withthree other writers and start kicking around lines to each other and low and beholda song is born.

What happened to the days of writing a song that was actually inspired by God if you are in the Christianmusic field? Saying all that leads me to tell you about Corey Lee Barker songwriter extraordinaire.Corey has written over 500 songs that have been released by many of the greats. Not only in the ChristianMusic industry but also the secular music industry. Artists like Daryle Singletary, Vince Gill, CledusJudd, Jamie O’Neal, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Johnny Lee, T. G. Sheppard, Bill Anderson, Joey Hyde,Jason Jones, Cash Creek, Lucas Hodge, Barry Michael and so many others over the years. Did I mentionsongwriter extraordinaire? Well if that’s not proof, how about being nominated for songwriter of theyear by these great organizations, “Tennessee Songwriters Association”, “The North American CountryMusic Association” and last but not least “The Inspirational Country Music Association”. There is a lotof difference in writing a Country song verses a Christian Song. You can work with two or three othersongwriters when writing a Country song and create a huge hit. You work at writing something catchy,always keeping in mind it has to have a good hook line. When writing a good Christian song it has tohave a strong inspired message. It requires a melody that will either lift your spirit up when you’refeeling down or touch you heart with an emotion that could be felt with sadness often followed bygladness. You may say that those two don’t go together.

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Think about this. Most of us when we read of the Crucifixion of Christ our hearts are torn, to know thatman could do such a thing. When we read the rest of the story our hearts are filled with joy becauseafter three days in the tomb Christ arose from the grave and proclaimed “All that believe in Him shallnever die but have everlasting life with the Father in Heaven”. I would like to end this article with somestrong advice. Go to Amazon.com and purchase Corey’s book “Hit Happens” if you are an aspiringwriter. Learn the dos and don’ts from a writer that can help you get it right and help you accomplishyour dreams. If you’re looking for a great song to include on your next project contact Corey at:615-248-8105 Ext. 225.

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God Loves TexasEspecially Texas Country Gospel singers like

Wade Phillipsby Tommy Smith

Texas is known for doing things in a big way and isfamous for the plentiful amount of crude oil and naturalgas that is produced from its soil each year. Just like itsbountiful energy resources Texas also produces the bestsingers, songwriters, and musicians that the world hasever known. That’s not just Texas brag but a Texas fact.Singers like Ray Price, George Strait, Hank Thompson,Billy Walker, Bob Wills, Tex Ritter, Miranda Lambert,Stevie Ray Vaughn, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings,Janice Joplin, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Kelly Clarksonand the list goes on and on. Just Goggle it and you’ll seefor yourself. No brag, just Texas fact. A name I feel surethat will be added to that list is Country Gospel singerand guitar picker Wade Phillips, a man with a voice asbig as Texas. Wade grew up a typical Country boy fromMadisonville, Texas. He recalls as a kid loving to playbaseball, hunting and fishing, but most of all he loved histwo-toned blue 1981 Dodge one-ton pickup. Now that’sCountry.

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Wade said some of his friends and he were a little rowdy sometimes, driving around drinking a few beers,smoking cigarettes, dipping snuff that sort of stuff but never in any real bad trouble. The Town squarein Madisonville is where all the young people hung around at night. It was there that Wade and someof his friends were parked listening to Country music that he met his wife to be, Tonya. After they gotmarried she told him that she loved that old blue truck because it reminded her of his blue eyes. Later,followed Nick, their son and Wade was a family man.

Wade did a little singing at Karaoke clubs and eventually started a band named Wade Phillips and BadHabit Band. It didn’t take long that they were touring and opening for acts like Toby Keith. Then Waderealized this might not be the life for him. He was missing his wife and son. He wanted to be there towatch his son grow up. He also recalls not being saved at the time and the stint on the road had causedsome problems between he and his wife. God put a good friend into Wade and Tonya’s life and he invitedthem to Madisonville Christian Fellowship. Wade realized he had not been living for Christ but he’dbeen living for himself. Through prayer Wade and Tonya began to feel a change in their life. They gotinvolved in youth ministry. He surrendered totally to Christ and a few years later became pastor of thatchurch. God took Wades gift as a talented vocalist and songwriter, and put it to work.

Wade’s Country Gospel CD “Can You Hear Me” produced his first release to radio titled “He WasStanding”. As of April 2017 the song has already charted in Cashbox Magazines Country Christian Top100 at #14 and also at #14 in Christian Servant Magazines “Country For The Good Life” Top 100.

Wade has a powerful voice and sings the cuts on this project with heart and conviction. He truly has avoice and style as big as Texas and Texans love his Country Gospel style. You can contact Wade at:979-587-0905 or visit him on Facebook. You can also listen to his music on iTunes!

Congratulate Lonnie on having his new song"Forever In The End" at #15 in the chart.Also make note that he is getting married tohis lovely bride to be, Edith Alexander on April22, 2017. Best wishes to the happy couple!

WWW.LONNIEKING.COM

Judy’s latest release “Ten Shiny Pennies” has apowerful message and Judy delivers that song withconviction. Released to radio on Canyon CreekRecords Volume 37. Her new song is now at #31and had topped the charts at #5 Jan. 2017.

Judy Bailey

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The Ministry is 360 Degreesby Brad Wilson

A few years ago I produced a film called “SET APART.” It was filmed inLos Angeles and Speerfish, South Dakota. The film starred the legendaryRichard Roundtree, John Schneider, and my dear friend Jennifer O’Neill.It was a wonderful film released by Provident Entertainment. I’m happyto say the film won the Dove Family Seal of Approval as well as otherawards.

It’s never easy producing a film and at times this one was extra hard.However, something very special happened on the last day of filming thatI want to share with you. I hope anyone in the public eye will listen close.

One of the sweetest and most talented people I’ve ever met was a guy bythe name of George Flynn. George was from Colorado and wrote thebeautiful screenplay for the film. George went to be with the Lord a fewyears back but I will never forget him. He was for sure one of God’sblessings to anyone he met. George shared this story with me. On the lastday of filming no less than 10 individual crew members came up to himand asked if he had a Bible he could give them! That’s amazing on manylevels. Although crew people are some of the hardest working people onthe planet and wonderfully nice, not all are Believer’s. Some are hard asnails in some way but always nice and giving. I was completely taken abackwhen George shared this story with me and of course very, very moved.That’s when it hit me….listen close here….the ministry is not all IN FRONTof the camera…The ministry is also in behind the camera!

Many of you may already know this but for me on that day it was an eye opener that made so muchsense. Although that film and others I’ve done have been faith based, people were also watching us asproducers and filmmakers seeing how we act.

I’ve thought about that day a lot, especially when I’m producing a film. Eventually things catch up withyou and if you are a good person the word spreads. I know that as a fact. So if you are in front of thecamera acting…if you are on stage singing…if you are in a recording studio making magic…as long asyou are in the public eye and are a Believer don’t just believe “on stage.” Let everyone around you seefirst-hand that you are truly a good person who loves the Lord. We talk the talk, now let everyone seeus walk the walk.

This was such a huge revelation to me. Especially living in Hollywood as I do it’s a great opportunity Ipray, for others to see Jesus in me. Let the world see Him in you!

Visit Brad Wilson and Higher Purpose Entertainmentat:

www.higherpurposeentertainment.com

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Way Out Westby Terry & Debra Luna

It’s no secret that the West Coast has been drenchedwith rain and snowpack this season. However, withthe recent years of drought the rain is a welcomesight to all residents. Recently, we had theopportunity to drive through the Coastal Mountainrange and see the difference in the landscape fromjust a few months ago. It’s amazing to see how watercan change everything. The once barrenmountainside is now vibrant and green; the treesare now standing taller and wider as the first signsof spring begin to appear on the tree limbs as tinybuds of white, pink and purple emerge on everybranch.

Water symbolizes Gods Word throughout the Bibleand in Hosea the rains are a sign of the presence ofGod. We all know how important water is to us ashuman beings, we must have water to sustain life.People can live a long time without food, but notwithout water.

Did you know that the word ‘water’ is mentioned 722 times in the Bible, that’s more than the word faith,hope or love? The living water is essential for eternal life. The Psalmist David writes of being thirstyand in a barren land. And, John writes, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink.” John 7:37.

Billy Graham preached a sermon a few years ago, “Thirsty for the Water of Life”, stating “Jesus is theLiving Water. This is what people need, whether they are in Africa or India or China or the United States.We all need the spiritual water only Jesus can give. The Bible says that we are prisoners of ‘the pitwherein is no water’(Zachariah 9:11). Think of that-prisoners in a pit with no water. Every person canhave everlasting life by drinking at the well of Jesus.”

Remember the hymn, “Springs of Living Water”, by John Peterson?

“I thirsted in the barren land of sin and shame,And nothing satisfying there I found;

But to the blessed cross of Christ one day I came,Where springs of living water did abound.

Drinking at the springs of living water,Happy now am I, My soul they satisfyDrinking at the springs of living water

O wonderful and bountiful supply!”

As spring time approaches and the raindrops descend from heaven we pray that the living water, (theHoly Spirit) who dwells in believers, will flow out of our hearts redeemed by God so that we may in turnbless those around us!

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Grand Ole Opry Pianist of 38 Yrs, Tim AtwoodTeams with Mandy Barnett

For New Country Gospel Releaseby Chip Bricker

When I first started backing some artists that appeared on the Grand Ole Opry,I was a punk kid scared out of my mind to be on the stage of the Opry. Iremember my first appearance there. I didn’t know how the piano benchraised up or down and definitely didn’t know how the piano monitoring systemworked which just made it that much more scary. A few minutes before I wasto go on, a nice gentleman asked if I needed some help with the logistics of thepiano stuff, being my first time on the opry.

I said that I was scared to death and any help would be appreciated. Thegentleman introduced himself. He said, “I’m Tim Atwood, staff piano playerhere at the Opry, I’ll be glad to show you how this stuff works.” He showedme the workings of the system and also calmed me down, and made mefeel at home. I had made a friend, and so had he.

Many years later I heard about Tim leaving the Opry and starting a soloventure. I knew of his many piano talents and had heard him sing. I saidthis would be a great act for country gospel music. I didn’t hear anythingfor a while. Then I got a call from Greg Irvin, with I2I records, asking meabout Tim Atwood. I told him Tim was a great talent and had many nationalconnections from his years on the Opry. Greg let me know he was thinkingof doing a gospel album with Tim.. I told him that if he got the right guestartists, it could be a smash. Greg told me that that was the plan and askedif I would be interested in helping to do some marketing and promotionsfor the project. I told him it would be an honor.

The album, “That Old Time Religion,” happened and was phenomenal,with classic country stars all over it. Singing with Tim on the project werelegends Jeannie Seely, Jan Howard, TG Sheppard, Kelly Lang, TheTennessee River Boys, and Bobby Bare. One song stuck out as I listened.An up-tempo groovy arrangement of “Let’s All Go Down To the River”,sung with Mandy Barnett. After consulting several industry personnel, itwas decided to release that as the first single from the album. Since then,the single has steadily climbed the charts and fans continue to request it.

I recently had a chance to ask Tim about this particular duet with Mandy,and his new gospel album.

How did you come up with the idea of a Duet with Mandy Barnett?I first met Mandy Barnett when she was thirteen years old. Even then, I knew she was something special.Grand Ole Opry Dancer Melvin Sloan knew Mandy had a once in a lifetime voice, and he wanted to seehow Mandy sounded with a band, so he took Mandy to a gig I was playing and asked if she could get upand sing a couple of songs. Mandy blew everyone away that night with those spot on, powerhouse vocalscoming out of such a little girl...and she's been blowing audiences away with her talent ever since.

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To have Mandy sing a duet with me almost 30 years later isa dream come true. It never ceases to amaze me how Godplaces certain people in our lives at just the right time. WhenMandy needed somewhere to sing as a young teen, I wasthere for her. When I needed a duet partner for Let's All GoDown To The River, she was there for me. Mandy and I havebeen friends for years. Mandy's like my kid sister.

What got you started in Gospel Music?I grew up playing gospel music in little, country churchesfrom the age of thirteen. I played piano with The HarrisFamily out of Peoria, Illinois, and occasionally sat in with

Southern Gospel Hall of Fame members The Florida Boys of which my Uncle Tommy Atwood was thetenor singer at the time. When I was sixteen I first heard the song Let's All Go Down To The River writtenby Earl “Peanut” Montgomery and Sue Richards, and I fell in love with those lyrics. In my mind I couldsee this man walking on the water, washing people's sins away. If I had been there that day, I wouldhave run down to that river. A few months later I was baptized, and now I see Jesus and that river everyday.

What would you like for folks to know about this single?I hope the public connects with my rendition of Let's All Go Down To The River. I don't think it's everbeen recorded quite like this before. For the most part I feel that once a song is a hit by someone else,there's no sense in recording it again. It's been done...UNLESS you can bring something new to thetable. When I hear this song I feel joy for The Lord...joy for the life I lead because of The Lord...and thatJOY races through my fingers straight to the piano keys, and what I hope to convey in my version is myhappiness—happiness knowing that I love Jesus, and Jesus loves me. So this song might groove morethan you're used to, and it definitely swings at the end, but what I hope you hear is my passion and joyfor God.

What About “That Old Time Religion” (the album)?"I spent most of my life, (38 yrs), playing piano for country music's elite on the stage of the Grand OleOpry, but I grew up playing gospel music in little country churches," said Atwood, who was namedInstrumentalist of the Year by the Academy of Western Artists (AWA) in 2016. "I know what talent Ihave is a gift from God. 'That Old Time Religion' is my gift back to God."

"That Old Time Religion" includes 13 tracks of long-time gospel favorites, each featuring Atwood onpiano and lead vocals with guest appearances by Country Music Hall of Famer Bobby Bare, Grammy-winner Jeannie Seely, Jan Howard, TG Sheppard, Kelly Lang and The Tennessee River Boys. Atwoodalso allows the musicians to shine on the album, with Musicians Hall of Fame member Jimmy Cappsand two members of the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame, Tommy White and Doug Jernigan.

Tim, along with his wife Roxane, produced That Old Time Religion for Greg Irvin and 121 Records. Withthe exception of the first cut, a recitation titled Out of Tune Piano—written by Roxane especially for thisproject-- the album is a compilation of well known gospel favorites that take the listener on a spiritualjourney destined to involve those on the receiving end to sing along and clap their hands with joy.

All of the piano and keyboard parts on this project are played by Tim Atwood himself. Over the yearsTim has played on thousands of album projects for other artists and has performed with a country music's“Who's Who.” On That Old Time Religion, Tim plays for the creator of all time.

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Artists quotes about Tim Atwood...

Bobby Bare:I've known Tim Atwood for longer than either one of us would like to admit. He's played piano on azillion things I've done. He's my go to piano player when I'm in the studio. He shouldn't be able to singas well as he does, because most piano players that I know can't sing. Floyd Cramer couldn't sing a lick.But Tim gets the job done. The boy is great, and I'm proud to be a part of this project.

Jeannie Seely:As an artist Tim can do anything. He can get the crowd roused up, clapping and having fun, and justthat quick go into a ballad or tell a story that puts a lump in your throat, a tear in your eye and applausein your hand. You just can't help it. What a great project That Old Time Religion Is. THIS music takesme back to a little Methodist church in Pennsylvania where I grew up. THIS music is real. The love wehave for God and each other is real. That's what it's all about.

Mandy Barnett:"I've known Tim for many years and have always loved and respected him," Barnett said. "When heasked me to do a duet on 'Let's All Go Down to The River,' I immediately said yes. This album is amust-have for country and gospel fans alike."

Chip Bricker:I would encourage all of the true Country Gospel Music Fans to add this Album to your collection, TimAtwood, “Lets All Go Down To The River” at I2IRecords.com

If you ever get a chance to see him in concert or playing for another artist, please do so, it will be anevent you won’t soon forget. This, coming from a once-scared piano player that needed his help. TimAtwood is the “Real Deal”.

(Chip Bricker has a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from Baylor University and a Masters in Consumer Behavior. Chip hasalso played for many music stars and produced or played on more than 20 #1 singles as well as more than 100 chartingSingles in various genres of music, and is the Music Director and Tour manager for country legend, Gene Watson.)Contact: chipbricker@cableone.net

www.timatwood.com

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,

and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:

and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

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Movers and Shakers of the Country Gospel Industry

Country Gospel Music Fans “Get ready for the ride!”with

Riding Point RadioIn June of 2016 God put it on the heart of Leighton Nunn to start Riding Point Radio, an Internetstation formatted with the best Country Gospel songs and artists our industry has to offer. Leightonsaid he questioned God and asked “why me?” Like all of us, when God gives us a vision we start tellingHim all the reasons why it is impossible for us to do it.

The first reason for Leighton was, he didn’t have the finances to start the station. He brought this up inprayer to God and God said “I didn’t ask you to finance it.” Leighton said he simply put his trust andfaith in God and did what He had asked him to do. Sure enough the blessings started pouring in. Westarted the station debt free. Friends, family, and folks we didn’t even know wanted to be a part of ourvision and contributed all the funds it took to purchase the equipment needed. You see when God asks,and we say yes, He will bless, bless, bless.

Leighton recalls how nervous he was when the station first aired on the net July 2016. We had abouteight people listening that day and now we average around twenty thousand daily as we cover aboutninety-five countries worldwide. We have three radio personalities who work at Riding Point, my sonLane Nunn, Amanda Edwards, and myself. All of us do this for the love of God. Then we have RaymondDelmar our engineer who also owns Ram Sports Television Network. Sylvia Castillo is our general salesmanager and then there is my wife Karen who keeps the books and makes sure that all of us walk astraight and narrow path.

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It would have been impossible for me to do this without her. Our home church, The Ellis CountyOutdoorsman Church, in Midlothian, Texas supports our ministry each and every month. Pastors Donand Brenda Lott are wonderful heaven sent people and I am so thankful for their friendship.

We have a goal to make it to the ICMA and other County Gospel Music conventions so that we can meetall the great folks that we’ve had the pleasure of airing their music on our station for the past year. Ifyou have a project you would like us to review for airplay, please feel free to send it to the station in careof our music director Lane Nunn. Our vision is to spread the Gospel to the world by playing the bestthere is in Christian Country and Country Gospel music. Please contact us, we’d love to hear from you.Always remember God loves you and so do we.

Our mailing address for the station is:Riding Point Radio, 5364 Kingsknowe Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76135 or email us at:ridingpointministries@gmail.com. Our phone number is 214-499-6807. You may listen to us byclicking on this link,

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Movers and Shakers of the Country Gospel Industry

Get Ready For AGood Ole “Camp

Meeting”with

Camp MeetingRadio

The Bible tells us of many gifts that the Holy Spirit gives us. I know that Ihave many, but the one that I rely on the most is the gift of discernment. Itdoesn’t take long when you have that gift to size up whether someone whohas recently joined our music ministry family came to glorify their name orthe name of Jesus. You see if you joined our family because you believed youwere truly called by Christ to be a disciple and He commissioned you to useyour gift to go out and tell the non-believer that there is still power in thename of Jesus then you would do as the Son of man did. He never exaltedHis name but always His Fathers’ name. Too many times someone willcall me and say they came into this industry to serve Jesus and then out oftheir mouth will come, “I’m not going to play or sing one of those slap it inyour face Jesus songs, after all that might run the listeners off”.

When I hear that, then the discernment kicks in and I want to say “Get thee behind me Satan you are a liar”.Christ would never call anyone that thought He did not have the power to change a life forever. No onecomes to Christ without first having the Holy Spirit reaching out to them, touching their soul with messagesof “it’s time to change your wicked ways”. He may send a close friend who has already changed or maybeeven a Christian entertainer or Christian DJ playing or singing a song that will cause the non-believer to letgo and surrender. The only reason that Christ uses some of us is because we are willing to make ourselvesavailable at anytime and in anyway that the Holy Spirit decides to use us to finish the job he has alreadystarted in someone. That is to share testimony that Christ still cares, forgives and Salvation is theirs if theyare ready to accept. The first time I had a conversation with Greg Dodson, owner of Camp Meeting Radio,it was obvious that he and his family were true servants for Christ. Not then, or any other time during themany conversations we’ve had, has he ever bragged on or exalted his own name, only the name of Jesus.He has programmed his station with songs that glorify, praise, and offers hope through the blood of theLamb. His format is simple “Jesus”. It can be Country Gospel, Black Gospel, Southern Gospel, or Praiseand Worship songs. The entire family works hard to bring the Good News to their listeners and are veryactive in the community. Greg is an ordained minister and as though he didn’t have enough to do already,Greg, his wife Mary and their thirteen-year-old daughter Madeline, hit the streets holding Revivals sharingthe love of Christ with not only the Churched but also the Non-Churched. Greg had a good Godly mentor,Evangelist Steve Warren. It was under Steve Warren Ministries that Greg received his ordination. You canhear Steve Warrens syndicated radio show “The Gospel Sound Radio Show” on Camp Meeting radio at12:00 PM central time each Thursday.My discernment tells me that Greg Dodson and family are real deal servants for Christ. Definitely Christcalled. To Contact the Dodson’s, call the studio at 931-520-7395 or email them at:campmeetingradio@gmail.com and send product to Camp Meeting Radio, P. O. Box 3063, Cookeville, TN38502. The Dodson’s invite you to listen to the station by simply clicking on www.campmeetingradio.comor you can listen to them on Facebook.

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When you’ve got it, you’ve got it and Melanie Walker is proof of that. Her music and style are timeless. She cansing a Southern Gospel style song like “Walking In Jerusalem” or do a very Contemporary style song like ”Comeand Dine” then hit you hard with a Traditional Country song like “Great Speckled Bird” and sing it the wayTammy Wynette would have sung it. All these songs have been huge hits for Melanie over the past 18 yrs. andhere she goes again with a #1 song that’s a Traditional Classic Hymn “Pass Me Not” for April 2017. Melanie istruly one of Country Gospel’s great female vocalists and is so loved by all. “Pass Me Not” on Canyon CreekRecords Volume 36. You may contact Melanie at 618-937-4274.

www.melaniewalker.com

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The Reed Brothers are one of the very best in the Country Gospel Music Industry. Audiences all over the country love theirChristian Music sound. These Mississippi boys do it right for Christ. So many of the concerts they do are to raise moneyfor people in real need of help. For example they just did a community benefit that raised $34,000.00 for a young lady thathas cancer. Anyone who faces that battle knows how great the out of pocket expenses can be.

The Reed Brothers live by the teachings of Christ, that we should love one another and that all who know Him should taketo heart the Great Commission, “to go out and teach the Word and bring the lost to Christ”.

The Reed Brothers carry boxes of Bibles with them everywhere they minister and give them out at no expense to thosewho don't own a Bible. Not only do they offer them the Salvation Message but also give them the written Word so theycan study the power of Christ daily.

The Reed Brothers  new single "The Creek" has charted at #24  in both  the Christian Servant  Magazine’s Top 100and Cashbox Magazine’s Country Christian Top 100. Nick Reed wrote the song and it is just one of ten great songs onthe "Holding On" project produced by Chuck Day  for New Step Records. It was released to radio on Canyon CreekRecords Volume 38. Every song on the “Holding On” CD is anointed.

To contact the Reed Brothers go to www.thereedbrothers.com or you can email them at nick_reed68@yahoo.com or callfor bookings 662-803-1155.