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The Mark Dubbeld Family Releases New Single, “Joy In Serving Jesus”

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JEFF TURNER

The Mark Dubbeld Family of Moneta, Virginia, has released a new single, “Joy In Serving Jesus,” a song born from a moment songwriter Janene Dubbeld describes as a gift from God.

Janene says the words came to her before she was fully convinced of them herself. Her husband, Mark, felt no such hesitation. He fell in love with the song immediately, and the couple’s children, Elena and Britton, who both play active roles in the family’s ministry, embraced it just as quickly.

“Took me a little bit,” Janene admits. “But do you know what? I am so thankful that God helped me to pen those words.”

The song draws a distinction Janene says shapes the family’s ministry: happiness rises and falls with circumstance, but joy does not.

“Joy is based on the one we know who lives within us, Jesus Christ,” she explains. “And the joy of serving him comes from knowing that we are obeying and doing God’s will.”

For the Dubbelds, a family act built on shared conviction and stage time, “Joy In Serving Jesus” plays like both testimony and mission statement, a reminder that the deepest joy is found not in comfort, but in obedience.

The single is available now.

Right Road Quartet’s Jason Pope recovering after emergency gallbladder surgery

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DAVID INGRAM

Jason Pope, baritone singer for Right Road Quartet, is on the mend this week after emergency gallbladder surgery.

Pope was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday with what he called the worst pain he had ever experienced. Doctors performed surgery the following day, and by Saturday, Pope was back home and well enough to share an update with fans through a video message.

Speaking from his living room, Pope kept the mood light while expressing real gratitude for the outpouring of support he received. “I just wanted to also say thank you to everyone who took the time to say a prayer for me,” he said. “It means a whole whole lot.”

Pope joked with Right Road Quartet member Matt about not getting a ride home from the hospital in his new Tesla, a lighthearted moment that longtime fans of the group have come to expect from him even in tougher times.

As for his recovery, Pope sounded upbeat. “I’m healing great, just a little sore,” he said, “but other than that, it’s really not that bad of a surgery to have if you got to have one.”

He closed the video with well wishes for fans heading into the weekend and a hopeful note about his return to the road, saying he expects to be back with the group as soon as next weekend.

We join everyone in the gospel music community in wishing Jason Pope a smooth and speedy recovery, and we look forward to seeing him back on stage with Right Road Quartet soon.

Autumn Nelon Streetman signs songwriting deal with Daywind Publishing

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AMY TURNER

Autumn Nelon Streetman, a member of the celebrated Nelon family and a rising voice in Southern Gospel and Christian music, has signed an exclusive songwriting contract with Daywind Publishing, marking a new chapter in her creative career.

The partnership brings Streetman into the Daywind family as a staff writer, a role that will see her crafting new music alongside some of the genre’s most respected voices. For an artist whose roots run deep in gospel music tradition, the signing feels less like a business deal and more like a homecoming.

“Signing with Daywind Publishing feels like coming home,” Streetman said. “You know, they’ve always been family to me, and I’m just so grateful to step into this new season of writing and creating music with people who believe in the songs that God has placed on my heart.”

The announcement comes on the heels of Streetman’s latest single, “I’ll Find You,” released in July. The song was co-written with Joseph Habedank and Kenna Turner West, two established names in the Southern Gospel songwriting community, and reflects the kind of collaborative, faith-driven songwriting Streetman hopes to continue through her new publishing home.

As part of the Nelon family, one of the most enduring names in Southern Gospel music, Streetman carries a musical legacy that spans generations.

The resurrection: Hope for believers and judgment for the unrighteous

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JEFF TURNER

Jesus spoke plainly about a coming day when everyone who has died will be raised, some to life and some to judgment. This statement points toward distinct future events tied to humanity’s ultimate destiny.

For those who belong to Christ, resurrection unfolds in stages: first the church at the moment of the rapture, followed later by believers who endured tribulation, and finally Old Testament saints raised at the conclusion of that period. These together represent the resurrection of the righteous, leading ultimately to eternal glory.

For those who rejected God, however, there is a single resurrection still to come, described in Revelation as the great white throne judgment. This event marks the final reckoning for all who lived apart from God, occurring just before the present heaven and earth give way to a new creation.

Every person who stood against God’s truth will appear before this throne and face eternal condemnation. Christ himself presides over both the resurrection of the righteous and the judgment of the unrighteous.

And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds.

Revelation 20:12

Building faith through variety in everyday parenting

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TEXAS GOSPEL VOLUNTEER

Parents who already have a daily rhythm of teaching their children about faith are encouraged to keep that habit going strong. Consistency matters, and a regular practice of talking with kids about spiritual matters builds a foundation that lasts. At the same time, experts in family discipleship suggest adding a weekly twist to the routine.

Once a week, instead of the usual approach, parents are encouraged to try something more active and engaging. The reasoning is simple: children can appear attentive while their minds have actually wandered elsewhere. A quiet, seated lesson works well most days, but kids can mentally check out without anyone noticing, since they often still look like they are paying attention.

Introducing a hands on or physical activity once a week helps break that pattern. It re-engages a child’s attention in a way that sitting still cannot always achieve. The goal is to use a mix of methods so that spiritual truths actually stick with children rather than fading into background noise. Some days call for a serious, sit down conversation, and other days call for something playful and energetic. Both approaches serve the same purpose: helping kids remember and internalize what they are being taught about God.

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Ephesians 6:4