Stowe traces the evolution of sacred music from colonial times to the present, from the Puritans to Sun Ra, and shows how these cultural encounters have produced a rich harvest of song and faith.

A Southern tale of second chances. Wealth and etiquette can hide a lot of things in the South, as the esteemed Harlan family of sleepy Bay Spring, Alabama, knows. But behind the gentle facade of white pillared porches and acres of cultivated pecan orchards, family secrets smolder. Young Anniston Harlan cares little for high society and the rigid rules and expectations of her grandmother, Princella. She finds solace working the orchards alongside her father and grandfather, and relief in the cool waters of Mobile Bay. Anniston's aunt, Comfort Harlan, has never quite lived up to the family name, or so her mother Princella's ever-apparent scowl implies. When she gleefully accepts the proposal of her longtime boyfriend, Solly, a flood tide of tragedy ensues that strips Comfort of her innocence and unleashes generations of family secrets, changing the Harlan family forever. While Comfort struggles to recover, Anniston discovers an unlikely new friend from the seedy part of town who helps her try to make sense of the chaos. Together, they and the whole town of Bay Spring discover how true love is a risk, but one worth taking. This tender coming-of-age tale, inspired by the Biblical story of Tamar in 2 Samuel 13, shows how survivors of the unimaginable can learn to find true healing and hope.

Shea shares his love of music and the Lord in this collection of stories, memories and reflections on favorite hymns and gospel songs. Each story is accompanied by song lyrics, background about a beloved song, including historical notes and memories from Shea's life of singing the gospel, and devotional reflections on each song.

Tells the story of John Newton and William Cowper, writers of over 350 hymns.

How Sweet the Sound Hymns and Choruses with Guitar Chords

Strengthens listening skills Supports language & literacy Encourages social-emotional growth Join Sweet Little Monkey on an adventure with the look and feel of a classic children's book. You'll hear a variety of monkey sounds as he searches for the perfect gift for his mommy. Picture icons cue little ones to press the button and play the sound effects. ISBN: 978-1-68052-034-7 7.0"w x 7.25"h 5 story spreads wood inlay on sound module foil on cover