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It Is FinishedThe Story Behind the Songby Gloria Gaither Bill and I love to hear great orators as much as we love great literature. It has been our privilege to hear, in person or through the media, many great speakers. ­We’ll never forget the milestone moment in our nation’s history, for example, when Martin Luther … Continued

Lou Wills HildrethJuly 13, 1928 – February 28, 2019———————————–   Heaven’s choir has grown by one more voice this week.  Lou Hildreth was a part of the Homecoming Friends for several years and we will miss her earthly presence but know she is singing today with the Saints!  We are going to miss your beautiful … Continued

  ALL YOU NEED FOR 2019by Emily Sutherland  How is 2019 treating you so far, friend? Do you find this New Year exciting? Or daunting? These weeks following the holiday season might bring you a sense of welcome relief after all the holiday celebrations – a chance to catch your breath and rest. Or maybe … Continued

A Time for Rest and Simplicity        by Gloria Gaither———————————————— This is the season for rest and paring down.  Even nature is simplifying:  the sparse countryside with trees stripped to the bone, the fields dormant to allow the soil to absorb nutrients and rest from production, the lakes frozen and the streams reduced to trickles between … Continued

Christmas Presence: The Gift of Reliefby Emily Sutherland This season of celebrating is, for many of us, a plate-spinning act – the ultimate test of our capacity for scheduling, budgeting, decorating, baking and gift giving. For years, I’ve been right there in the middle of it all – baking until my body ached, decking every … Continued

DÉCOR TRENDS FROM GLORIA This season brings some fresh new ideas for making our homes full of sparkle and warmth for the Christmas season. Here are a few! –Ornaments and objects of felt and boiled wool! Elves, Santas, woods animals, deer mice, garden gnomes, nativity figures—all made from soft, unbreakable boiled wool and felt.   … Continued

    Gaither Vocal Band and Bradley Walker Celebrate  2018 GMA DOVE Award Wins   Gospel Music Hall of Famers the Gaither Vocal Band and Rising Country Music Singer Bradley Walker Enjoy a Rewarding Evening at This Year’s DOVE Awards NASHVILLE, Tenn.—October 18th, 2018—GRAMMY®-winning recording artists and Gospel Music Hall of Fame members the Gaither Vocal … Continued

Homecoming Bible – Excerpt by Ernie Haase In the midst of the storm Jesus was found sleeping.  Wow, can anyone say they sleep peacefully when their boat is rocking?  I cannot, I do not sleep well when everything is fine, much less in the storms of life. But I have found that the more I … Continued

Homecoming BibleExcerpt by Gerald Wolfe “I think every one of us sometimes has hurts that are too deep to even admit to our closest friend. Sometimes, we struggle with things that we are certain those around us wouldn’t understand.  In those times, it’s hard to put our feelings together into words to pray.  The good … Continued