“Lord I'm Coming Home” was written by William Kirkpatrick in 1892 and it became a much-used hymn of invitation in gospel meetings, inviting the sinner to come to the Savior. There are echoes of the parable of the prodigal son in it also, as the wanderer comes home to God.

Our song today shares the scriptural reasons we need to learn to exercise our faith in God.

Deep River is a traditional old spiritual arranged in 1917 by Harry Burleigh. Today we are looking at the history of this song and it's connection with our black brothers and sisters at the time of slavery. This song is played today on the Bass Clarinet in memory of that haunting time.

Today our song is a beautifully arrangement of an old Fanny Crosby hymn. It begins with a wonderfully moving introduction and moves into a soothing melody that is so reassuring and modulates to a second key and leaves you with complete contentment.

Today we look at what the first day in heaven might look like.

Today we are looking at a song widely sang in country music programs all over the country. But the melody actually has its roots in evangelism during a time of turmoil within the church.

Today we have 2 songs on our podcast, Near to the Heart of God and a surprise song for you. Being close to God is the sweetest gift one can possibly have and today we will look at this.

This week we're studying a song so many have loved on the radio over the years and it's been sang so many times in our churches over time.

So many men of God who have stepped out to the outdoors to get alone with God and spend time with him in the early hours of the day, and “In the Garden” describes such a scene as this.

Today we are looking at a wonderful and beautiful old song. I've made a 2 key arrangement of this beautiful and meaningful song we'll hear today and we'll study its history. I will sing it and play it on the wonderful low notes of the alto clarinet.

This week's Preparing Our Hearts for Worship Podcast we are telling the story of when and how the hymn “It is Well With My Soul” became to be and how it demonstrates the power our God has to comfort our weary souls when the darkest tragedies overtake us. The story behind the verses that still carry the statement of faith from many facing grief, loss and tragedy reads like a retelling of the Old Testament book of Job.