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  Will starts to school, today, Lord —     his first day of first grade. He is so innocent and so ready to learn. But what he may learn could chip away at his character and erode his belief in You and in himself. My impulse is to protect him —           that’s the grandmother in … Continued

SONGWRITING INTENSIVE 2017 (Recap)by Gloria Gaither It is Tuesday morning.  It has taken me two days to check the pantry and refrigerator for needed groceries, water the geraniums, and check on the black swans that are about to hatch two nests full of eggs.  I’m just saying that these regular routines of our lives were … Continued

The Award-winning Booth Brothers Release New Recording of Hits New LIVE CD and DVD Showcase the Trio’s Signature Songs and Sound NASHVILLE, TN—May 19th, 2017–The award-winning Booth Brothers have just released an all-new CD and DVD recording entitled Gospel Favorites LIVE (Gaither Music Group). A collection of some of the trio’s most requested songs, the … Continued

Saying Goodbye to our Dear Friend Rosa Nell We are sad to hear the news of the death of Rosa Nell Speer Powell today. [Pictured bottom left.] She was 94 years old. Rosa Nell was the last surviving Speer sibling with brother Ben preceding her in death by 6 weeks. Sister Mary Tom died in … Continued

Mother was a renegade, always wild and free even though she stayed and lived in a very structured framework.  I learned from her that no one could ever steal my mind unless I was an accomplice.  I saw her clean house, fix meals, and serve like a slave at times to the childish demands of … Continued

By: Gloria Gaither Much has been written, taught, preached about prayer and why it does or doesn’t work. By“work” most people mean “work to our advantage” or “ get the sought-after result.” There areprescriptions, prayer guides, and instruction manuals on prayer with tidy lists of what thosewho pray must do– and in what order—if they … Continued

Make It A Multigenerational Vacation in 2018 5 Brilliant Reasons to Consider a Homecoming Cruise Multigenerational vacations are growing in popularity, and for good reason.  Priceless memories are made when kids, parents and grandparents experience new adventures together, away from everyday responsibilities.  And many potential vacationers do not realize that Gaither cruises are carefully crafted … Continued

Earth Day Ideas for the Whole Family Earth Day (April 22) offers us a natural opportunity to engage in intentional conversations and actions for the sake of our planet. People of faith have every reason to acknowledge the value of creation and take personal responsibility for caring for the natural resources entrusted to us.  Let’s … Continued

Ben SpeerJune 26, 1930 – April 7, 2017    The Southern Gospel world and the Gaither Homecoming Family have lost an icon and dear friend. Ben Speer passed away on April 7 after a courageous battle with Alzheimers.  He was 86 years old.   An original member of the renowned Speer Family, Ben Speer was among … Continued

Statler Brother Singer Jimmy Fortune Sings the Classics on Upcoming Album Set for Release April 21   Project Features Ricky Skaggs, The Isaacs and the Voices of Lee Available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Locations Nationwide   NASHVILLE, Tenn. — March 20, 2017— Jimmy Fortune, a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and member … Continued