Now in paperback: The definitive biography of the father of bluegrass, who "did what no other individual has done: invented an entire genre of music."-Chicago Tribune.

We as Christians must consider it an honor and a privilege to be a part of God's family and to have God's love. Love is essential to the nature of God. Those who have become partakers of the new nature are the people of God. They alone increasingly reflect the Holy and loving character of God and love others. The transformed hearts of Christians respond to the call of God to love one another. Christians understand that the loving of God involves the guiding rod and staff by the chief shepherd, Jesus. Only those who are truly Christ like will be held until the end, for they have true faith in him. Times of doubt may come, and the storms of life may assail them; but if we belong to Christ, we are held by him and will belong to him always. Such biblical truth should cause Christians to draw near humbly to the throne of God to know and grow in the love of God. God's love serves as a constant reminder that God is always watching, ready to help you in any way you need or even just want. God's love ranges from his fierce protection of these followers to the promise that his love will never falter no matter what. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. --John 3:16 I Douglas George can make plans, but God determines my steps. You cannot overlook your starting point, Vision. Where I am going and what shall I do. Finally plant a seed and leave the rest up to God.

Lionheart began what is now a collection of poetry that defiantly and unapologetically examines mans dark side-from self-mutilation, anger and hate to the myriad faces of death. Heartfelt and honest sentiments permit readers to peer into the author's heart and soul. Although some of the rhymes seem contradictory to the intense subject matter, Lionhearts macabre view of the universe is consistently rendered throughout with chilling images.

Considering the range of stars that have claimed Bill Monroe as an influence—Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, and Jerry Garcia are just a few—it can be said that no single artist has had as broad an impact on American popular music as he did. For sixty years, Monroe was a star at the Grand Ole Opry, and when he died in 1996, he was universally hailed as "the Father of Bluegrass." But the personal life of this taciturn figure remained largely unknown. Delving into everything from Monroe's professional successes to his bitter rivalries, from his isolated childhood to his reckless womanizing, veteran bluegrass journalist Richard D. Smith has created a three-dimensional portrait of this brilliant, complex, and contradictory man. Featuring over 120 interviews, this scrupulously researched work—a Chicago Tribune Choice Selection, New York Times Notable Book, and Los Angeles Times Best Book of 2000—stands as the authoritative biography of a true giant of American music.

""My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior."" Luke 1:46 & 47 We live in a world where life often seems to have no rhyme or reason. There is so much discord, hatred and confusion. With this lack of harmony, we may ask ourselves, ÒWhere is the Lord our Divine Composer?Ó Then, above all the chaos in the stillness of your heart, there are words so loud you need to listen; there may even be a desire to write them down. It is not the volume I describe, but the intensity of awareness that comes with God's Òstill small voiceÓ which billows, ÒYou are not alone.Ó His Voice is incomparable, for it permeates with His Love. God's Love like a mighty wave saturating your soul, like a rolling flame consuming your heart. And to His Love we all must respond...

Be Set Free For there’s a love, a Father’s love For there’s a hope for all mankind For there’s a grace, a Gift of grace For there’s a Friend, He’s yours and mine So reach out and take His hand So lift up your eyes to see So lay down all of your sins At His cross and be set free