John DiBiase: So what have you been up to since we last talked to you? Jaci Velasquez: Well, raising Zealand. And getting pregnant again and then having Soren, my youngest. And then we recently finally got the writing and production and new tracks going. So that’s happening, and those are […]
“Take Note Of This…” by Satellites & Sirens
I’m currently watching a heated game of Halo right now… Our drummer Jonathan, and our merch guy Tim (aka Justin Bieber) are facing off for the third time. Let’s just say that Jonathan can’t quite overtake Tim… Tim has won each game by one, that’s a tough way to lose. […]
“Diaper Disposal Dilemma” by John DiBiase
So it’s no secret that I’m new to the whole world of baby care… well, from the parental perspective (and, not only do I not remember being a baby, but technology has changed a lot in 30 years). Today, my wife decided it was time to dive into building a baby registry […]
“To Infancy… and Beyond!” by John DiBiase
Amy and I did some necessity shopping at WalMart tonight and found ourselves wandering around our recently renovated local store. While we were shocked to find the stationary where the shoe department used to be — and the wide selection of pens absorbed Amy’s attention — my eye wandered to […]
“This Gift is Forever” by Charles F. Stanley
You and I do not have eternal life because we exhibit unwavering faith. We are saved because at a moment in time we expressed faith in our enduring Lord, Jesus Christ, and what He accomplished for us on the cross. The apostle Paul tells us in Ephesians 2:8-9: “By grace […]
“Different Styles of Parenting” by J.M. Farro
I’ve been a mom for almost 33 years now, and one of the most profound lessons I’ve learned as a mother is that no two children are the same. They have different personalities, and different needs. So while you can love all of your children the same, you cannot teach, […]
We Recommend: Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, “II”
When a new band was announced that would be fronted by Underoath’s old vocalist, I was on board. Maylene and the Sons of Disaster‘s self-titled debut didn’t really catch me too well though. Then they released II. I was sold. It was raw. It was southern. It made me feel tough when […]
“More Like Falling In Love Part 5 – The Limit Of Words” by Jason Gray
More Like Falling In Love Part 5 – The Limit Of Words Give me words I’ll misuse them Obligations I’ll misplace them Cause all religion ever made of me Was just a sinner with a stone tied to my feet… In my continuing series about the meaning behind the lyrics […]
“Expect the Unexpected” by J.M. Farro
Yesterday, our most reliable vehicle had to have some major work done. When my husband, Joe, told me that the repairs would cost more than $1,400, I nearly fainted. I could tell that Joe was more than a little concerned about the high cost of these repairs, so I went […]
“Parable of the Talents” by Satellites & Sirens
Right now we’re cruising through the countryside of Oklahoma. For a state that seemingly has only a few large cities, their attendance at shows is striking. We’ve probably played in Oklahoma five times in the last few months, and we’ve been impressed with the turnout each of those shows. Kudos […]