I wrote this song on a long road trip across the United States. As I traveled, I found myself thinking about the ancient peoples who walked these lands long before we ever called it “America.” Different waves of Native American migration, tribes that flourished and tribes that vanished, stories that were forgotten or replaced. And I wondered how different the story looks depending on who is telling it.

At the same time, I was thinking about ministry—about living under the constant gaze of others. In ministry, everyone has an opinion about who you are, what you should do, or what you should have done. It’s a life lived in a glass house, always under someone’s eyes.

These two ideas—ancient people being seen, and me as a pastor being seen—blended together. The eyes, the stories, the perspectives. Who tells the story? Who gets called “new” or “old”? Who sees whom, and how clearly do any of us see?

I love this country. I want to see all 50 states. Every landscape, every community, every story. America is a song much older and longer than most people realize. And it goes on and on.

When everyone marches behind a ruler bound for ruin, a voice has to stand firm and sing what’s true. A protest anthem with echoes of the 1960s—Barabbas’ Throne.

A worshipful celebration of God’s presence in creation, “Holy Breath of Life” blends contemporary praise with imagery of wind in the trees, roaring waves, night sounds, and the dawn chorus. Centered on the Hebrew idea of Ruach—the breath of God—this song invites listeners to join all creation in lifting praise to the One who gives life and breath to every living thing.

"First Kill" is a reflective coming-of-age song about the sacred weight of taking life and the awakening of responsibility. Blending vivid imagery with emotional honesty, it explores the moment innocence meets awareness—the silence after the shot, and the lesson that life, in all its fragility, is holy.

This simple folk song imagines the reflections of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, as he nears the end of his life. Looking back on all the journeys and uprooted moments he lived through—Nazareth, Bethlehem, Egypt, and beyond—Joseph realizes every step was leading him Home. Now preparing for his final journey into eternity, he shares this quiet, heartfelt song.

Set in the shadowy hills of Appalachia, this haunting bluegrass ballad tells the tale of a young girl’s victimization at the hands of a corrupt local power. As the town remains silent, justice arrives in an unexpected form—lightning bugs that illuminate the truth in the night sky, spelling out a word no one dares to speak aloud. Blending mystery, sorrow, and Appalachian folklore, this song weaves a chilling reminder that no sin stays hidden forever.

Learn the secret of contentment from Philippians 4. Discover how to choose gratitude in every circumstance through Christ’s strength.

"Split Level Laughter" is a folk song I wrote about the bittersweet journey of saying goodbye to our home in Cohutta, Georgia — a place where my wife and I raised three kids, shared life with friends, and made 15 years of memories. It’s a love song to our home and a prayer for the next family who will be blessed to live there.

Learn how to live a life of gratitude from Psalm 103. Remember God’s goodness and bless the Lord with all your heart this Thanksgiving.

In this heartfelt Homecoming Sunday message titled “Tied for Fourteenth,” Rev. Ken Freshour — former associate pastor of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church (1986) — returns to share a powerful word on the meaning of the cross and the true cost of discipleship.

With humor, warmth, and the wisdom of decades in ministry, Ken reflects on his early years at Pleasant Grove and reminds us that while “talent is cheap, dedication is costly.” Drawing from Luke 14:25–33, he challenges believers to count the cost, take up their cross, and live out the kind of faith that transforms lives.

A moving message of gratitude, conviction, and deep faith — perfect for anyone seeking to rediscover the heart of Christian commitment.