This past week while we were on the road, we received word that the father of our dear friend, Steve Hurst, passed away. We will be attending the funeral in Nashville on Monday. This reminds me of a few years ago when were returning home from another long trip. Roger received word that his aunt had passed away and the family wanted us to sing at the graveside service.
A small group of family and friends gathered around the grave on a cold Monday morning. After we sang, I watched the faces of the grieving family as the pastors each spoke words of comfort. They talked about her life, the kindness she showed to others, and what a faithful wife and mother she had been. They also spoke about her faith in Christ and the fact that she knew she would spend eternity in heaven.
I couldn’t help but think, as I stood there, that this is what our lives come down to. Did we know and love Christ? Were we faithful? Did we love others? All of the accomplishments, recognition, accolades, and awards, we receive in this life, are for the moment, but how we lived our lives is what matters.
Steve’s father was a man of God, a minister of the Gospel. He was in the early stages of dementia, but he would witness every day to neighbors and anyone he came in contact with. Countless lives have been affected for Christ because of his faithful service.
Live life today to the fullest. Make every moment count for Christ and for those around you. As George Gaither, Bill’s dad, once said,” This is not a dress rehearsal.” We only have today. Make it count.
If you knew you only had one day to live, how would you spend it? Tell us what you would do differently.
Debra
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Great thought, Debra!! Death ain’t a pretty picture. For the child of God, their life has only just begun. It’s quite an awesome thing to think about!
Reply to Andrew S.Debra this is really surprising. This morning when Ronnie and I were having our devotion time he told me that the strangest thing happened during the night. He said he heard a name just as clear as if someone was saying it out loud, Steve something he really couldn’t remember he said it could’ve been Harper or something like that. He told me he prayed for whoever it was at the time. Maybe he was praying for your friend. If I knew it was my last day to live I’m not sure what I would do exactly. I would want those that I love to know I love them and I would want to make sure I didn’t have any unresolved issues that would stop me from inheriting the kingdom of heaven. I would ask God to search my heart and cleans me from all unrighteousness. I love you all.
Reply to RebeccaLove and prayers, Rebecca
Sometimes I hear on the radio the song “Oh glorious love”. It sound different from the one that is on sale. I want to get it like I hear it on radio how can I do that. Hope it’s not a song written by The Talley Trio and sung by another.
I have many of your songs and they are among my favorites. Doesn’t sound like that is enough but I have over 5000 songs. I like music, different types even some 30’s songs.
Your music is very precious to me. I pray that the Talley Trio continues to perform and bring happiness to many. May the good Lord be with you protecting you,guiding you.
My thanks for the enjoyment that you have brought into my life and many others like my wife who is a T.T. fan.
May the Lord be with you Michael O’Brien
Reply to michael obrienI love this site. People sharing what the Lord has done for them.
For maybe 12 years I was in a place where their was no light only darkness, everywhere you looked there was nothing but ugliness. Then on night I was sitting in my recliner watching TV and it was like the Lord touched me and said it is over.
For the next few days I could do nothing when I went out but keep turning my head, it was all so beautifully. I must have spent about 3 days on my knees praising God. I mean most of my waking hours. I was excited and couldn’t stop thanking Him.
I was having seizures many times each day. Grand mall, Petite mall and much others stuff. I haven’t had a seizure in about 11 years now.
Wish it had been earlier in my life so don’t waste a moment. Time is precious and I know I want to be with him every minute.
God Bless each and everyone here. Michael O’Brien
Reply to michael obrienHi Michael,
The version of “O Glorious Love” that we released to radio is the same version as on our “Praise For the Ages” recording. You can order it from our official site, http://www.talleytrio.com.
Reply to Lauren TalleyHi Lauren,I love all of yalls songs.I have two cds of you and one cd of all of yall together.My favorit songs are the Healer and the Broken Ones. Everytime I here The Broken One it reminds me of my cousin. Because everyday she goes to school she gets bullied around by her friends because every time my Aunt said that she is like Maggie she goes for the broken ones and the one that is bulling her around she has artheridis and she is a little girl to so if you will please write back to me.Love SkylarHagler
Reply to Skylar HaglerThis is encouraging to hear. My teenage son has been having seizures for almost five years so I know about that darkness you’re referring to. It gets tough but God does give us grace and strength in the midst of our trials. He knows how much we can bear and I have to remind myself of this daily. I’m happy to hear that you are seizure free and pray that you stay healthy. Please pray for my son as well.
Reply to Ollie GuerreroRecently I had a close encounter with death… I live on a 239 acre farm that has 2 ponds. I was out on a walk by myself, and I fell through the ice on one of the ponds. I can’t swim, and I panicked. But God blessed me and only allowed me to go in up to my knees, and I was able to get out. Ever since then, I’ve been thinking about what if I was 3 or 4 more feet under? I wouldn’t be here. I just turned 16 a couple of weeks ago, and that’s a pretty scary thought, especially for a teenager. Nobody my age ever thinks they’re going to die anytime soon. I’m definitely saved, and I know I’m going to Heaven when I die. But I’m not ready yet, because I haven’t finished the work God’s given me to do. Sadly, I love procrastinating! But it really opened my eyes to how I should be living my life. Then, last week, I got really really depressed, and I allowed the devil to make me wish that I had fallen in further and not come out. But God convicted me of how selfish and sinful those kinds of thoughts are, and I’m doing well now. God is indeed good, and I will continue to serve and praise Him!
Reply to Caseyjust like casey i also turned 16 a month ago today.
and yesterday i was sitting outside with my dog, swinging on my front porch, and i just began to compare my life to others. im sure casey knows the temptations we as teenagers face so i got to thinking about it. I have always had God in my life, well since i was seven, but anyway, i just thought of the blessings i have recieved all for just being obedient and taking my time to thank him. And i find it amazing how in your toughest time you end up drawing closer to the lord than on a sunny day. this year has been the hardest year i have ever had to face in my life, with the death of my grandfather, but i know that this whole experience has brought to a side of my christianity and relationship with god that i have never seen. and even with all that i have went through i have a peace in my mind that no matter what i go through it will always be better in the end. and i will be honest i do not see how i could have gone through this life as a sinner. but anyway im rambling on sorry about that.
-allie-
Reply to allieFirst every day I would make sure that I made sure I had no sin in my life. That I had the right attitude toward people, I treated people the way I knew that I should and I would witness to more people than I already do since this is the great commission that the Lord gave us.
I would make more effort to go and see the kin that I have living out of town that I feel like I just don’t have time to make the trip. I would make that extra effort. See my kids and grandkids more.
Reply to Roberta MorganI am so sorry for the death of Steve’s dad. I know he was a wonderful man because I talked with him at the music school in 2007. What a joy to have met him! I am so thankful I took time to enjoy a good conversation with a man of many long years and much wisdom.
Reply to Phyllis JacksonI lost my wonderful husband on July 17th. We were married nearly 46-years and I feel so blessed. I will focus on the beauty of those years and be thankful God loved me enough to bring someone so special into my life. His last solo was “Lovest Thou Me” Our last duet together was “Sheltered In The Arms Of God.”..we didn’t know it was our last, but God did. If it was my last day I think I would gather my family around and talk for hours and pray with and for each of them. I would thank them for the joy they have each brought into my life, not focusing on the negatives but only the valuable things. I would ask forgiveness if I had ever hurt them. I would pray they have learned from the example their dad and I have tried to set before them even though we sometimes failed. My prayer would be that I have taught them life isn’t all about money or material things nor always getting what you want, but to love God and each other with a servants heart. Starting with Calvary, Love has always and will always cover a multitude of sins. The rewards of a Godly life will outweigh anything we have gained in this life which God says is as a vapor that vanisheth away. To God be the Glory!
The second I saw the words at the top of the screen “Make Every Moment Count” I knew that God was speaking to me. On March 14 I am going to turn eighteen years old and I know that might not sound like much but to me it is a day that my family, close friends, and myself thought we would never see. When I born doctors said that I would be lucky if I made it to the age of two. My family was devistated all my mom could think about is won’t get to see her graduate from preschool, kindergardin, or high school, she thought I won’t get to see her date, fall in love, get married, or have children then my grandmother said something really inspiring she told my mother that no matter what it would never be enough she would always want to experience something else with me. When I turned two years old doctors were left speechless then they said she won’t make it to five years old again my family was devistated all my mom could think about was I will not get to see her turn into a beautiful young woman. When I turned five years old doctors were at a loss for words and my for them was “It’s A God Thing” and I still believe to this day the only reason that I am standing is by The Grace of God. At eight years old doctors did not believe that I had much time left so they told us about this wonderful foundation that is very dear to my heart called The Make A Wish Foundation, for those of you who may not have ever heard about this foundation, what they do is they grant wishes for dieing kids. They granted my wish, but I am very blessed most of the kids who’s wishes get granted don’t usually live much longer. This June it will be ten years since my make a wish trip and that is not something that is very heard of. My health started to improve around the age of thirteen and has only gotten better since. I have never wondered why me, for simple reason that I knew if God brought me to it He would bring me through it. I have had days when I was sick and other kids would be able to do something on some of those days I would have just liked to be a healthy kid I knew even at a young age that everything had a purpose. I have taken days for granted since my health has gotten better but somebody would say something to me or I would read something somewhere like I did today and it would make me realize that life is a gift it can be taken away from you in the blink of an eye. To answer your question, I have asked myself this question many times before and the answer is usually the same, if I knew I only had one day left to live how would I spend it and what would I do differently? I would tell my family and my friends how much I love them, I would tell the people that have had an impact on my life or made difference in my life I would tell them and thank them for what they may have said or done. The thing I would like to different is apoligize to the people that I have said or done something to, and try to fix my friendships that have been broken over the years. Thank you Debra for writing this it inspired me to not live in the past, it reminded me that future never ends, but this moment is only here for this moment. I don’t want to look back ten year from now and say I did not take each moment as a gift, because I was always waiting for something better to come along. I want to be able to say that I took time to smell the roses. What I want people to say about me when I am gone is she loved.
Reply to KaseyIt’s strange, but I have been giving this some thought lately. There are a few things I would do. First I’d ask God to forgive me of all my sins through the precious blood of His Son Our Lord Jesus Christ. Second I’d reconcile with family and friends I had differences with. And finally, at the service, I would have them play your song “Life Goes On” because the song gives hope, even at a time of grief.
Reply to Allen BauHello all, this is my first time to join this group.
Reply to WillaI’ve been reading the comments about how we would
spend our last day if we were aware that we only
had one day left. That is a very profound thought.
I’m on the other side of 50 and have faced my mortality more times than the average person. It
took breast cancer to get me attention. My mother
had spinal meningitis when she was carring me. I
was born with the cord wrapped around my neck twice.
They struggled with me until I was able to breath
on my own. I developed a spinel problem as a teenager which limited my agility. I developed
heart problems during my pregnancy of my first son.
I nearly lost my second and was told I couldn’t carry another child. Then I went bebopping through
life until I found a lump. God got my attention.
I was raised in church, but was rebelling most of
my life until 1992. I had to make some choices. I
discovered I didn’t even know how to pray. I thought about the Lord’s Prayer and used it as a guide. I wouldn’t have a devotion every night and
ask God if the feeling in my chest forcing my to
raise my hand in praise during Gospel songs. This
was new to me. Even though I was raised in church,
we didn’t practice praise in that form. Every night
I prayed Lord is this real? One day, I bought a CD
of the pioneers of Gospel music and Glen Payne began to sing “We Shall See Jesus”. I found myself
with my hands in the air and praising the Lord with
a flood flowing from my eyes. Suddenly I felt this
hot feeling hit my fingers and traveled down my arms
and settle in my chest. I started thanking the Lord
because He gave me my answer. I found myself praying for strangers in the middle of Walmart more
times than I can tell. I was on my way to the check out line and saw a man with two items in his
hand so I motioned him to go ahead of me. The words that can out stunned me. He said, my daughter
has been in an accident and has a crushed pelvis.
I asked her name and took his hand and began to pray
for his daughter. After I ask if he knew the Lord
and he said he did. I told him to believe and told
him to read Mark 11:22-25 and follow what it says.
I don’t know what happened with his daughter, but
I have learned the secret of standing on God’s promises, then leave it with him. My pastor told
me that God put me in the path of the man. Strang as it seems, this is just one of other times. The
more I do something like that the more it happens.
This is a long story, but the closer you get to God,
the more you try to get even closer. You don’t care
who is watching or thinks, it’s a God thing. Praise
the Lord daily and often.
What a testimony Willa! Thanks for sharing what God has done in your life. I love the last few thoughts, the closer you get to God, the closer you want to be. God Bless you, Debra
Reply to Debra TalleyI love your guyses songs can i get the lyrics please cause i am doing a report on the song :shout to the lord/hoew great though art
Reply to donaldlewellynThank you for posting.
Reply to RJ HendersonYa know, it truly is amazing how life can come to an end so quick. I am planning on taking a class to become a deputy coroner, and working in the ER, I see death almost daily. It doesn’t matter what age you are, when it is your time it is your time. I have really thoroughly enjoyed the song by 33 miles that says we have just one life to love, one life to live, one life to make the decisions we are going to make, one life to do the things that God has planned for you. Sometimes when I lay down I night I think about my parents or my grandparents, my husband and even my child, because we are all getting older, myself included. In a way it is scary, but it is also getting me closer to home. To think that each day that passes will never pass again is kind of depressing.
Having said all of that, when you live this life with the Lord, you have lived a full life. A life that is not empty, a life that is not lonely, and a life that is continually filled with love. I praise him for each day that I have with my family, because he is giving me a chance to love them more and more on this one life that he has given me!!!!
much love Talleys
Reply to Sarah ChapmanSarah chapman
Let me know when you pass through Columbus…I sure would love to see ya’ll again!!
Thanks Sarah. We are all blessed to have one more day.
Reply to Debra Talleyyou are right. i know how it feels to have your life flash before your eyes. it is kind of scary! it has made me relize how important and short life really is. it has also made me want to be closer to the Lord because i could go at any time and i don’t want it to be too late.
Reply to Lindsey PierceI would write a letter to my daughter.telling her that althrough i cannot accept her choice of life style, she will never not be loved by me.I have seen her go through a lot of storms,but with the Lords help she made it.I’m proud of the person she has become.I’d tell her not to work so hard,you only have today.don’t let the devil steal your now. by bringing up the past, to my son, I’m sorry I didn’t teach you more, you make me laugh at your guick wit.your sharpe mind, that could be used for the good.you love the Lord,and I know he has a calling for you’ll life, be quiet and listen. and I would end it by saying. Loved by me you’ll always be!
Reply to louise thompsonThanks to all of you who responded to the post! I am very touched by the answers you gave. Your answers have the common thread that you would express love for family, make sure that there were no regrets, and show Christ’s love to those we may not even know. Isn’t it interesting that those are the things that we all can do today! Let’s not wait until it’s too late. Today is all we have. If you have done any of the things, recently, that you posted. Tell us what you did and how it has affected you relationships. You all are a blessing!
Reply to Debra TalleyDebra,
Reply to Linda PursleyThank you for this site – it is awsome to read and see what God is doing in so many peoples lives.
I love the Talley Trio – and the way that you care so much about people and pray for all of us. Your music is great and each song has such a deep meaning and what a blessing — Just ordered your new CD and it is coming in the mail – can not wait to get it.
God Bless you all —
Linda Pursley
Thank you Debra for your response. I have watched
Reply to Willayou guys on the homecoming videos and watched Lauren
grow up. You have so much talent. I got to see you
in person last spring. I read in the Homecoming
magazine how you three enjoy being with each other.
That is such a wonderful thing. Lauren has grown up to be a beautiful lady and a fantastic gospel
singing artist. If I knew I had only one day to live, I would try to bring some loved ones to the Lord. This is a commandment from the Lord. To paraphrase, He said if we know someone who is living in sin, we will be acountable for not trying
to bring the person to the Lord. If we do and they
don’t accept the Lord, then we did our duty and will not be held accountable. I would try to make
sure I had told them about the “Good News” that
Jesus left us with. But I would hope I lived my
life that showed I loved the Lord and matched what
I spoke. I love this site. You guys did good.
Hi Debra, what a profound thought. George Younce said it beautifully when he said, and this is not an exact quote. “I have many more days behind me than I do ahead of me and if the master should come tonight, my bags are all packed my house is in order and Im ready to go”. So I try to live each day like it will be my last. Im not always successful but I know I have to try and I know I do trully try to live as the master would want me to. I don’t think I would do much different than I do any day. A little like Willa above only Im pushing real hard towards 70. Tell the people that are inportant to you that you love them, and everything else should already be ready. Much Love to you all, Don
Reply to Don KunzHey Talleys, Great concert Friday night. Hopefully next time I get a chance to see you guys it won’t be so cold! It was good to see all of you and get a chance to talk and catch up some before the concert. Have a great day!
Reply to Sam KerfootLove your music, long time fan! Comming to Ohio any time soon?
Reply to Robert SardichI’m Talley fan, and love all your songs, they need came braziliam.
Reply to DILNE FROM BRAZILIAMGos bless you!!!
WOW thats really something for us all to stop and think about. I attended the New Desire conference in Al. I enjoyed the music by your family, but i especially enjoyed the teaching you did(of course with the help of Lauren). Since then God confirmed an outreach program to one of the ladys that attended with me. We are asking for your prayers for “Grace Outreach” develpoed for teenage girls. I purchased several of the tracks at the conference. “Broken Ones” will play a big part of the outreach. I was going through some of my older cd’s , and ran across “I’m Free”. Is their Any way I can purchase that sound track? Please let me know. Thanks,(chas4him@wmconnect.com)
Reply to Chasity JordanDebra, this is a interesting question.I belive I would try one last time to witness to my kids,there not saved.and then i would go into the church fire up the amp’s put lauren on the cd player crank it up till the speaker’s smoked and wait. I was saved when I was 11,but like so many other people I lost site of the LORD. I spent almost thirty years drunk and stoned in 2004 I got low enough in life to beg GOD to forgive me for the life I had wasted and he did!I started getting involved at the church were I was saved so many years before.In those days I spent most of my time at the church doing whatever I could just so I didnt have to go home to the loneliness.A lady at the church had given me lauren’s first cd. I spent many nights reading my bible with lauren singing in the back round,her voice and psalms 51 and GOD were about the only comfort I would have during those first few mouth’s.it’s been 4years and 2mouth’s sober with out GOD I know I never could have done it. THANK YOU, BRENT.
Reply to Brent(Not) oddly enough or coincidental, I have been pondering these very questions for the last several days. I choose not to worry about when or if the reason I’m wondering about it is indicative of something in the near future, but rather as Debra said, what I’m doing with life right now. One thought that runs along with it is: In those last 24 hours, what will I regret about my life, not only what did I do that I wish I hadn’t but even more so, what didn’t I do that I should have, that I wanted to, what purpose did I not fulfill? That’s been weighing heavily on my mind along with the urgency to make it all happen now before God takes me home. It is extremely influential in molding plans for the future. He is an on-time God, and Debra’s post served as confirmation of what God is showing me.
If I knew I was living my last day, I think I would spend it with my 16-year-old son and my best friend doing what I’m supposed to do with my life: sing. Even if it were my last day, I’d make a recording of the songs that have moved me throughout my life, for my son and friend to have when I’m gone. I would also write several people and tell them I forgive them. I think I’d have the memorial service in that 24 hours–singing, loving, laughing, and I’m sure crying with them, watching Madea videos, listening to incredible music–”Holding Me”, taking pictures and saying goodbye at the beach. And in all that we did in this one day, I would prepare myself spiritually and emotionally to finally meet my God. The thought brings tears. I’ve always imagined crawling up into his lap, being cradled in those big strong arms, and pouring my soul out to him. It’s what I do now spiritually but thinking about actually doing it…wow.
So that is what I’m going to do with the rest of my life, just hopefully not all in one day.
Thank you, Debra, for the confirmation, for the inspiration. And thank you to you, your husband, and daughter for always being part of my life, even when so many times I ignored the One you sing about! What an honor to be used by Him, and you wear Him so very well.
Reply to GraceWill Lauren release another solo project in the near future?
Reply to JoyYour story is so very true!!!!
My mother and father and I used to sing your songs in our church. My father was a Pentecostal preacher and my mother was a pianist who had perfect pitch and could play by ear (they don’t have very many of those these days.) My father and mother were in ministry together for over 30 years from being youth pastors to being full time pastors of a church in Texas.
We would sing your songs and our church would just love them. We kinda felt like you guys being a mother, father, and daughter team.
In October of 2006 my mother passed away. We missed her ever so much. And just recently October of 2008 my father passed away.
Your right about living life to the fullest. My sister and I know we will see my parents again very soon that’s what we have to keep us going. God sees us through every storm. All we have to do is trust in him.
Reply to Tonya LairdGod bless you guys.
If any of you are a fan of the Gaither’s and have not heard they have a really cool new website. This website is free and you can chat to other fans, join groups, blog, comment on someone’s page. Even some of the singers are members. In my opinion it is fantastic.
If you join I do not think you will be dispointed.
P.S. Roger, Debra, and Lauren I think you would enjoy this site as well. I started group for people who are your fans.
God Bless Ya’ll
Reply to KaseyKasey
tree family,help!!! my daughter and i will be driving in ga on sat night would love to see talleys at antioch baptist church in cumming ga can’t find it on mapquest.i’ll be coming from greensboro,nc thanks louise
Reply to louise thompsonHere’s a link to the Church’s website where they offer a map.
Reply to editorhttp://www.welcometoantioch.org/index_files/Page303.htm
Roger, Debra and Lauren
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your music Monday night at Oakwoods. I also want to thank you for the time that each of you took to speak with my nephew Andrew.
Andrew has grown up listening to your music, and he looks forward to seeing you when you are in Wilkes County. Lauren, you have captured his heart with your music! I reminded him last night that he used to sit in my lap as an infant and toddler and listen to his Mother sing “His Life For Mine” in the choir at church. Last night he wouldn’t let us sing along with your CD in the car because we weren’t as good as you!
He went home a happy boy because he got to see Lauren and you all signed his picture. Thanks for sharing music that spreads God’s word and touches the heart of a six year old.
Reply to Jennifer Cooperi have a question about a song, my daughter became a teen mom back in dec. we have been going to this program here in our town for unwed mothers, this is a christian based program. well they are having a dinner for the staff and i was ask to speak, the director told me she was giving out rag dolls and it was based on one of your songs. please give me the lyrics or insight of the song.
Reply to vickie witherspoonthank you
vickie (north carolina)
Hi Vickie,
I’m the one who sings the song “The Broken Ones,” and here are the lyrics. I am so glad the song is being used for your program! I think you will immediately see the connection when you read the lyrics….you can hear an audio clip of the song at our official website, http://www.talleytrio.com, and you can order the CD “Stages” there too with the song on it.
The Broken Ones
Maggie came home one day with a raggedy Raggedy Ann
She said Mama look what I found in the neighbor’s garbage can
Had a missing left arm and a right button eye
hanging by a thread
She carried it gently up to her room and laid it on her bed
With her other dolls
She loves the broken ones
The ones that need a little patchin’ up
She sees the diamond in the rough and makes it shine like new
It really doesn’t take that much
A willing heart and a tender touch
If everybody loved like she does
There’d be a lot less broken ones
Twenty years later in a shelter on 18th Avenue
A 17 year old girl shows up all black and blue
Needle tracks in her left arm almost too weak to stand
She says I’m lost and I need help
As Maggie takes her hand and says come on in
If you call her an angel she’ll be quick to say to you
She’s just doing what the one who died for her would do
Love the broken ones
Reply to Lauren TalleyThe ones that need a little patchin’ up
See the diamond in the rough and make it shine like new
It really doesn’t take that much
A willing heart and a tender touch
If everybody loved like He does
There’d be a lot less broken ones
If everybody loved like He does
There’d be a lot less broken ones
Hey guys I am a really big fan! and I was just wondering who sings “that’s enough” with you?
have a great day!
I hope to be at a concert soon.
Jessica
Reply to JessicaJessica, that’s the legendary Jake Hess. He passed away a few years ago, but Roger was his last producer and since we were on the same label, was able to use his previous recording. Through technology, he was able to change his vocal (tempo wise ) to fit our track. Jake was special to us and we wanted to honor him. You can see video of him on most of the Gaither videos.
Reply to Debra Talleywe made it to my daughters house in vancleave miss she had never heard you sing before, she loved it.i’m going back to nc on sun. i looked to see were you were going to be but ind is little to much of a detour. hope to see you soon much care louise
Reply to louise thompsonLauren,
I was just wondering besides on march 22 is there another date this year that you will be in Cincinnati? or close?
I probably won’t be able to come on the 22nd.
much love and prayers!
Jess
Reply to JessicaHi y’all! Aren’t the Talley’s the best to hear in concert??!!! And….they are the best kind of people too!!! Kind hearted, spirit filled, and love to sing the praises of our Lord and Savior!! Our church has had the opportunity to have them perform a concert a couple of times. Each time the concert was finished, you could just feel the energy of the spirit moving in the people! That is what the Talley’s music does to you! It gets the spirit moving!!! (And believe me….sometimes that’s a hard thing to do in a Presbyterian Church in OHIO!! lolololol). Some day..we hope to bring them back to our church to “get that spirit” moving again! Anyway….I just wanted to say HI! to Debra, Lauren, and Roger. It was a pleasure to meet you in person and to have you in our church. God’s continued blessings on your mission! Because it is a BEACON of light in this dark world!
Reply to Darlene(Darlene from Youngstown Ohio)
Debra, Roger, & Lauren – I wanted to let you know that we would appreciate your prayers. We have found out that James has prostrate cancer. He goes for a bone scan tomorrow to make sure they don’t see that it has spread. If it hasn’t then they will do surgury May 4th. Are you going to be in Tulsa for Frank Arnold’s concert? We sure hope so as we will be there and could use some of your wonderful music. Tax season has been rather stressful so looking forward to April 16 – 18 in Tulsa. We love you guys. Penny Meridith
Reply to Penny MeridithHi Penny,
Reply to Debra TalleyWe are sorry to hear of James prostate cancer. Our prayers are with you all. My dad and Roger’s dad both have had prostate cancer and are both doing well. James is much younger and if it is caught early, the prognosis is bright. Remember, cancer doesn’t scare God! We love you, Debra
If this is Penny and James Meridith (Jonathan Wayne’s) dad and stepmom, I would like to hear from you. I am in hopes that James did well with surgery, if he had it. We do need to know that you guys are ok. You may not hear from Jon, but he thinks of you often, just does not know what to say and how to start. He and his fiance of 6 plus years have just decided to wait and go their seperate ways. He had taken it very hard. God bless, if you do not want to write, please at least let us know about James. Nancy
Reply to NANCY (NEW) LEEHey Talleys, I was wondering if you were still thinking about doing something for the Tree-O at Singing in the Sun? I didn’t hear anybody say anything more about it. I was just curious as to whether anybody else from the Tree-O community might be planning on coming to Myrtle Beach in April.
Reply to Sam KerfootHi,
You guys always seem to have a song in or near the top 10 in the Southern Gospel Music Charts. Does it ever amaze you how good God has been to you, and how people take to your music to find encouragement and hope ?
Thank You
Reply to Jeff