Many Christians turn to 1 Corinthians 10:13 during hard times, remembering God’s promise to provide a way to endure temptation. In the original Greek, the same word is used for both “temptation” and “trial.” I believe this means that life’s challenges can be either, depending on how we respond.
If a difficulty leads a person to sin, through doubt, accusing God, or losing trust, it has become a temptation that succeeded. But if the same situation is met with prayer, trust in God, and patience for His deliverance, it becomes a trial that builds strength.
Temptations pull a person toward sin, while trials grow a believer’s faith. The very same problem can be one or the other, based on our reaction. God calls us to view life’s struggles as opportunities to grow in faith and serve Him better, trusting His promises to guide us through.
Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Welcome to the Texas Gospel Canada Top 30 Songs of December 2025! This list is meticulously compiled based on the actual number of plays each song received in the previous month (November.) The Texas Gospel Top 30 is proudly submitted to top Southern Gospel publications including The Singing News and SGNScoops.
1 – Joy Is Gonna Come – Erwins – StowTown/Provident-Sony 2 – I Speak Jesus – Karen Peck & New River – Daywind/New Day 3 – The Only Way He Knew How – Jeff & Sheri Easter – Gaither Music/Capitol Christian 4 – That Somebody Was Me – Guardians – Daywind/New Day 5 – When Believers Will Be Leaving – Down East Boys – Sonlite/Crossroads 6 – I Will Glory In The Cross – Jim & Melissa Brady – Daywind/New Day 7 – One More – Williamsons – REAL Southern Gospel Records 8 – Back To Our Roots – Derrick Loudermilk Band – Independent 9 – Big God – Master’s Voice – Independent 10 – Oh, What A Moment – Ernie Haase – StowTown/Provident-Sony 11 – Loving You – Nelons – Daywind/New Day 12 – The Well – Taylors – StowTown/Provident-Sony 13 – Every Promise Made Is A Promise Kept – Anthem Edition – Sonlite/Crossroads 14 – The Church – Joseph Habedank – Daywind/New Day 15 – Cleft Of The Rock – Kramers – StowTown/Provident-Sony 16 – I’m With The Band – Steve Ladd (with Michael and Ronnie Booth) – ARS/New Day 17 – Tell It To Him – Bibletones – Independent 18 – All He’s Ever Been – Chronicle – ARS/New Day 19 – I’ve Seen What It Can Do – Phillips & Banks – ARS/New Day 20 – Seed In The Ground – Sound Street – Sonlite/Crossroads 21 – I Know It’s You – Scotty Inman – Daywind/New Day 22 – Say Something – Tim Menzies (with Ben Isaacs and Sonya Isaacs Yeary) – ARS/New Day 23 – Mercy Was More – Adam Crabb – Daywind/New Day 24 – The Day – Heart 2 Heart – ARS/New Day 25 – When My Feet Touch The Streets Of Gold – LeFevre Quartet – Daywind/New Day 26 – I Got Saved – TrueSong – Daywind/New Day 27 – Behind My Praise – Brian Free & Assurance – Daywind/New Day 28 – I Am Saved – Tate Emmons – ARS/New Day 29 – That’s Who He Is – 11th Hour – Sonlite/Crossroads 30 – Let The Church Be An Ocean – Mercy’s Well – Independent
New Salem has released a new Christmas single called “Heaven’s Holy Child.” The group shares the message of the season through their warm vocal style and strong musical ability. These qualities have become the hallmarks of New Salem’s sound.
Heaven’s Holy Child · New Salem · Jennifer McCallister · Bobby McCallister Heaven’s Holy Child â„— New Salem Publishing, BMI Released on: 2025-11-03
The group was previously known as The Bradleys. They perform in a smooth style that draws from Southern Gospel music with some bluegrass influence. New Salem continues to bring their music to audiences who appreciate this traditional approach.
The name of the group is a reference to its home base, the Winston-Salem area of North Carolina. But the name has more meaning than a regional reference. According to the group’s website, “It is in the Bible; Genesis 14:18-20, Psalm 110:4, and Hebrews 6:20 & 7:1-3. SALEM, in the Hebrew language is SHALOM, which means PEACE, Righteousness and Wholeness.”
New Salem has earned recognition for their songwriting work. Several gospel groups have recorded songs written by members of New Salem, including The McKameys, The Primitives, and Troy Burns Family, among others.
During their time as The Bradleys, the group received a Dove Award nomination in the Bluegrass Album of the Year category for their album “So Glad.” They also won the Singing News Songwriting Competition with their song “Heavenly Peace.”
The new single “Heaven’s Holy Child” focuses on the birth of Christ. The group brings their diverse musical talents together to deliver this Christmas message.
Listen for New Salem’s latest release on Texas Gospel Canada!
The quartet began performing in March 2022 and has traveled since then. Matt Linton serves as the lead singer and founded the group. The other members are Kip Barrier, who sings tenor, Jason Pope, who sings baritone, and Caleb Dunn, who sings bass.
Matt Linton, Lead (Courtesy Right Road Quartet, 2025)
“Myself and Right Road Quartet are absolutely thrilled to be officially signed with Big Picture Records,” Linton said. “The entire team at Big Picture has been incredible to work with. We are so thankful for their belief in our ministry and music. We can’t wait to see what doors the Lord continues to open!”
Ed Leonard of Big Picture Records, which operates under Daywind Music Group, said the label looks forward to working with the quartet. “We are excited to work with Right Road Quartet to spread the Gospel to people everywhere,” Leonard said. “I can’t wait for fans to hear the new music they are making!”
Jaquita Jenkins, who handles artist relations for Big Picture Records, added that the group fits well with the label’s other performers. “We’re happy to add Right Road to the family of great artists at Big Picture Records. Their excellence in both recording and live performance will raise the bar,” Jenkins said.
Right Road Quartet from the 2024 NQC
Radio stations received the song in November, and it will become available on streaming services and download platforms in January 2026.
Right Road Quartet will perform at the National Quartet Convention in September 2026. The group also has concerts scheduled at other Southern Gospel events around the country.
The group’s first release with Big Picture Records is a song called “Just One Drop of Blood.” Kevin Wright wrote the song. Three producers worked on the recording: the late Garry Jones, Matthew Browder, and John Darin Rowsey. Jones previously worked with Gold City, Mercy’s Mark, and Canton Junction.
Before forming Right Road Quartet, Linton worked as a solo performer. He started the group because of his interest in quartet music.
Chris Allman of Greater Vision praised Right Road Quartet’s performances. “There’s no sound that compares to solid four-part harmony when it’s done well. Right Road Quartet is one that executes the music and represents Gospel Music in a way that makes us all proud. They sound great, are exciting to watch and present themselves in a classy manner,” Allman stated.
Big Picture Records started in 2021 as part of Daywind Music Group. The label works with several Southern Gospel artists, including Justified Quartet, Steve Ladd, and the Mark Dubbeld Family. The company provides promotion, marketing, and distribution services for its artists.
Clear communication matters in every part of life, especially in our walk with God. Just as we talk and listen in our human relationships, the same is needed in our relationship with the Lord. God hasn’t gone silent. He still speaks. But if we don’t know how to listen, we’ll miss what He’s trying to say.
It’s not enough that God speaks clearly. We must learn to quiet our hearts and pay attention. His voice is meant to help us understand who He is, shape our lives to reflect His truth, and equip us to share that truth with others.
God’s message has always had the same purpose: to reveal His nature, guide us in how to live, and help us pass on what we’ve learned. Listening is not just hearing sounds. It is taking in what He says and letting it change us.
My sheep listen to My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me;
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