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God’s love is unconditional

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FLOYD ROGERS

God’s love is often described as unconditional — but what does that mean? It means that God loves every person without placing any limits or conditions on that love. His love is not based on what we do, where we’ve been, or the mistakes we’ve made. It is rooted in who He is, not in who we are.

Many people might wonder, Could God really love me after all I’ve done? The simple and powerful answer is yes. Regardless of the wrong choices, harsh words, or broken relationships in our lives, God’s love remains steady and unchanged. His love does not depend on our actions, but on His unchanging nature.

When someone responds to God’s love and accepts it, that is when salvation takes place. It’s not something we earn; it’s a gift freely offered. Romans 5:8 tells us us, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Doesn’t’ this tell us that even at our worst, God’s love was already reaching out to us.

No matter how messy life gets, there is always hope and help in God’s Word. His love remains a constant promise for everyone, in every situation.

Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 – May 2025

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DAVID INGRAM, SR.

Welcome to the Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 Songs of May 2025! This list is meticulously compiled based on the actual number of plays each song received in the previous month (April.) The Texas Gospel Top 30 is proudly submitted to top Southern Gospel publications including The Singing News and SGNScoops.

1 Karen Peck & New River – That’s What Faith Looks Like
2 PromisedLand Quartet – The Hour I First Believed
3 Chronicle – God Has a Way of Workin’ It Out
4 Legacy Five – Bigger on the Inside
5 The Nelons Feat. Autumn Nelon Streetman – God Won’t
6 Scotty Inman – Motel Bible
7 Mark Bishop – A Lovely Tapestry
8 LeFevre Quartet – Troubled (feat. Joseph Habedank)
9 Mark Trammell Quartet – Can He, Could He, Would He
10 The Taylors – God Has Heard Your Cry
11 Peach Goldman – Life giving us life
12 The Inspirations – My Name’s Already There
13 Poet Voices – I Remember Lost
14 The Kingsmen – I Just Stopped By On My Way Home
15 Greater Vision – I’d Rather Hear Preachin
16 Kramers – He Remembers My Sin No More
17 Jay Stone Singers – Count for Something
18 Fields of Grace – Somebody’s Storm
19 Mercy’s Well – Nothing Greater Than Grace
20 The Hyssongs – We Still Believe
21 Guardians Quartet – Kick Up My Heels and Sing
22 Master’s Voice – 2nd Opinions
23 Lee Park Worship (feat. Todd Smith) – Goodness and Mercy
24 Steve Ladd – Everyday Saints
25 The Isaacs – More Than A Hollow Hallelujah
26 Tiffany Nicole – Kitchen Sink
27 Jeff & Sheri Easter with The Archers – Sunshine On A Cloudy Day
28 REAL Southern Gospel Qt – Blessed Assurance in the Blood
29 Rigth Road Quartet – All of God’s Children
30 The Bibletones – Golgotha’s Call

God’s Word: A Guide for Every Part of Life

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Floyd Rogers

God most often speaks to us through the Bible. It is His way of showing us who He is and what He wants for our lives. Whenever I’ve faced trouble as a believer, I’ve always found that the answers I needed were in the Scriptures.

The Bible may not give us simple facts like a math book, but that’s not its purpose. God’s Word speaks to the deeper parts of life—our decisions, our struggles, our relationships, and our hopes. There is no part of life that God doesn’t address through His Word. It truly is a guidebook meant for His children.

Because of this, we should spend time with it every day. We should take in its truth like food for the soul, letting it shape our hearts and minds. Just like the Apostle Paul encouraged, we should be spiritually rich, full of God’s wisdom. For God’s Word to speak to us, it must live in us.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.

Psalm 119:105

Understanding the Source of Temptation

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AMY TURNER

Temptation is something everyone faces, but it is important to understand where it truly comes from. According to James 1:13, no one should claim that God is the source of their temptation. God is completely holy—He cannot be tempted by evil, and He does not tempt anyone to do wrong.

Many people try to explain their sinful actions by pointing to difficult situations, frustrating people, or even the influence of evil forces. While these things may be real, they are not the root cause. Sadly, some people go so far as to blame God, just as Adam and Eve once did in the garden. But the Bible clearly shows that this is not possible.

James makes it clear: sin comes from within us. It is our own wrong desires—our heart’s pull toward what is not right—that leads us to sin. God, who is pure light and the source of all life, never leads anyone to do evil.

“People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the Lord.”

Proverbs 19:3

Impact of AI on Southern Gospel Music

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JEFF TURNER

Leading music publishers from the southern gospel genre recently met to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence or AI on songs, songwriters and song demos within the industry. The meeting was said to be highly productive. Rick Shelton, Vice President of Daywind Music Publishing sums up their thoughts.

“It’s my personal belief that songs intended to reach souls with the Gospel must becreated by souls who are living in relationship with Jesus. If the angels can’t sing the songs of the redeemed, how can we allow algorithms to write the songs of the redeemed?” Said Shelton.

The consortium agreed on several key points:

1- The songs promoted should reflect the heart and efforts of human creators.

2- The integrity of the songwriting and pitching process must remain beyond reproach, applying equally to both music and lyrics.

3- The intended use of AI is never to create the lyric or melody itself, but rather to provide a demonstration of what the original song sounds like.

4- To alleviate concerns artists may have regarding the originality of the songs submitted for their consideration, the publishers are willing to provide a signed statement with each submission, affirming its authenticity.

Furthermore, the publishers said they were committed to an on-going dialogue and education with the songwriters they represent regarding recognition of ethical boundaries.

Members of this committee are Rick Shelton of Daywind Music Publishing, Greg Bentley and Chris White of Crossroads / Chris White Music, Regi Stone and Randy Cox of Blank Slate Music, Joel Lindsey of Sunset Gallery Music and Dave Clark of Sunday Best Music.