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The Cross as the Lasting Proof of God’s Love

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FLOYD ROGERS

The depth of God’s love was made clear when He sent His Son, Jesus, to die for humanity’s sins. No request a person makes in prayer, no matter how important it seems, will ever require a greater act of love than what God has already shown through the sacrifice at Calvary. The offering of Jesus was a selfless and unmatched gift, showing the extent of God’s care for people.

Since God has already given His greatest gift, every other blessing or need we bring to Him is smaller in comparison. This truth makes it difficult to doubt His love. When faced with uncertainty about God’s care or goodness, one need only reflect on the cross to see undeniable evidence of His love.

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.

John 3:16

The Kingsmen’s ‘Go and Tell Somebody’ brings together heart, stories and worship

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Arden, North Carolina (August 1, 2025) — They may be in the middle of a busy touring season, but Southern Gospel legends, the Kingsmen, haven’t forgotten their wider audience. With the release of their latest Horizon Records single, “Go and Tell Somebody,” the quartet continues to take long-time fans down some familiar byways even as they reach out to new ones with renewed attention to their magnificent catalog.

“One of our desires approaching our 70th anniversary has been to bring some of the old Kingsmen hits and fan favorites up to date so we can keep singing them for many more years,” the group observes. “So many of these songs are still fresh and exciting for today’s audiences, and just enough inventive tweaking makes them new all over again.”

For “Go and Tell Somebody,” that tweaking manifests itself in a livelier tempo that reflects the urgency of the song’s plea — though those familiar with the original will be reassured to learn that its signature harmonica part, performed here by renowned multi-instrumentalist David Johnson, has accompanied the song into its new setting. The result has more energy than ever, as the group’s members take turns offering its simple, yet profound Biblical lesson:

There once was a blind man, the Lord gave him sight.
He had to tell somebody, he couldn’t keep it quiet.
For once He’s touched you, you’re never the same,
You gotta tell somebody, you gotta praise His name.
Go and tell somebody what He’s done for you.
Go and tell somebody what the Lord can do.
How He gave you vict’ry, how He’s brought you through.
Go and tell somebody what He’s done for you.

“‘Go and Tell Somebody’ has heart, energy, stories, and worship all wrapped up in one song,” notes the quartet. “We are thrilled to reintroduce this Jeff Gibson classic to the Christian music world.”

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God’s Perfect Love and Unchanging Holiness

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FLOYD ROGERS

God’s nature is, above all, loving. Love is not something God does occasionally — it is a constant part of who He is. The Bible describes God as light, with no trace of darkness in Him. This means there is no evil, sin, or imperfection within God’s character. Everything about Him is pure, holy, and right.

Because God is completely holy and perfect, it is impossible for Him to act unjustly or harmfully toward any of His children. His holiness ensures that all His actions are good, and His love guarantees care and fairness. No situation would ever cause God to mistreat those who belong to Him.

This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.

1 John 1:5

McKamey Legacy’s Holding to Truth carries on the long tradition of sharing the gospel

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Arden, North Carolina (August 1, 2025) — Few tasks are more difficult in the world of music than striking the right balance between embracing the legacy of a great artist and using it as the foundation for a new generation of music. Summoned into a musical ministry by their own devotion to the canon of Southern Gospel’s beloved McKameys, McKamey Legacy — Ruben and Peg McKamey Bean’s daughter, Connie Fortner, her husband Roger and son Eli — first drew praise for their ability to blend the old and new in 2022 with their self-titled debut for Horizon Records. Now the trio releases Holding to Truth, another offering that both extends and renews the familiar McKameys sound.
With homespun yet well-crafted backing on guitars, bass and drums by Roger and Eli, supplemented with just a few additional touches from pianists Jeff Collins and Tyler Vestal, Josh Swift (dobro), acclaimed fiddler Andy Leftwich and legendary multi-instrumentalist David Johnson, Holding to Truth keeps its focus squarely on the signature blend of voices and the enduring Gospel messages they deliver. Indeed, from the opening “To God It’s Nothing New” and its assertive vocal, upbeat energy and powerful theme:

We are always in God’s protection, even in the darkest night
Just when everything goes wrong, He can make it right
Though the winds of the world blow strong and clouds obstruct our view
We are safe in His shelter, to God it’s nothing new

it’s clear that Holding to Truth is perfectly named.

“We are so excited for our new project to be released,” the trio enthuses. “We believe we have a great variety of songs that will help and encourage all who listen. The songs are brand new, with only a couple of older McKamey songs. The styles range from upbeat, to ballad—to even some bluegrass—but they all have a message of Hope for today.

“We were also blessed to bring the rest of the original group back (The McKameys) to record a song with us. In reminiscing on God’s goodness through the years, we were reminded we are not home yet and there is still work to do…go tell the Gospel story and carry on. We pray that McKamey Legacy continues doing this in this project and in our ministry and that you will be encouraged and blessed.”

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Sonlite Records congratulatesDown East Boys on GMA Dove Awards nomination for Something To Shout About

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Arden, North Carolina (July 31, 2025) —Sonlite Records congratulates the Down East Boys, whose album, Something To Shout About, is nominated for this year’s GMA Dove Awards Southern Gospel Album of the Year.

Produced and arranged by Jason Webb, Something to Shout About (released by Sonlite in October 2024) is a collection that makes frequent use of expansive orchestration, lending an air of musical sophistication to the inspirational messages embodied in its 10 songs, from the bold opening notes of “When Believers Will Be Leaving,” to the gentle close of “That’s What Heaven Holds,” with its wistful, yet certain vision of eternity:

That’s what Heaven holds for me
In the presence of Jesus
What a moment that will be
Embracing my loved ones waiting there
Freedom from all my earthly care
One in the song of praise to Him
For all eternity
That’s what heaven holds for me

Indeed, while there are plenty of spirited numbers on Something To Shout About — including the title track, which was No. 1 on the Singing News chart in February 2025, the stirring “Mercy River” and “Go Tell,” with its lively invocation of Jesus’ coming — some of its most memorable moments are heard in the tender, lushly arranged Mosie Lister classic, “His Hand In Mine,” the stately ballad, “I’ll Have A New Name” and a new version of second single (and another classic), “He Looked Beyond My Fault,” that features an extended instrumental introduction to set the mood for its powerful message of redemption. Add it all up, and Something to Shout About is a set that’s sure to please old fans, and to make some new ones, too — for both its musical ministry and artistry.

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