Comments on: Young Harmony and the Dove Awards http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Tue, 22 May 2012 18:48:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: CVH http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6275 CVH Tue, 06 Mar 2007 23:00:06 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6275 I can only imagine what this entire thread would be like if we were in a large auditorium and each person was speaking, responding, finger-pointing and blustering instead of typing their comments in a written blog. With apolgies to Brian Lamb, maybe it's time for someone to develop SG-SPAN? It's the side conversations that I find interesting; those that, largely, have no connection to the original comment. And with the kind blessing of our host, the dialogue has continued but I think it's about over. Young Harmony (a group I've never heard and only recently heard of) must be amazed that they have generated this kind of heated discussion. Maybe they can incorporate some of the positive comments into their billboards..."most comments of any AVFL thread!" or "Love us or hate us, just spell our name right!" I can only imagine what this entire thread would be like if we were in a large auditorium and each person was speaking, responding, finger-pointing and blustering instead of typing their comments in a written blog. With apolgies to Brian Lamb, maybe it’s time for someone to develop
SG-SPAN?

It’s the side conversations that I find interesting; those that, largely, have no connection to the original comment. And with the kind blessing of our host, the dialogue has continued but I think it’s about over. Young Harmony (a group I’ve never heard and only recently heard of) must be amazed that they have generated this kind of heated discussion. Maybe they can incorporate some of the positive comments into their billboards…”most comments of any AVFL thread!” or “Love us or hate us, just spell our name right!”

]]> By: stuart scott http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6273 stuart scott Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:03:56 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6273 i thought this would be way over by now, but there must be more ignorance out there than what I was aware of. the reason that people are defending YH's character is so that you idiots will know that they are not those kinds of people. they don't even focus on the awards, from what others are saying. who do you know that is a good Godly man that will cheat his way anywhere. those two things just don't go together. i like where #104 DE said that he researched it, instead of just trying to start rumors. on the advertisements, billboards, websites and mags, they have used them majorly and it looks like it has worked well for them. why is it ok to advertise in singing news, but not billboards? maybe they are trying to go out further then others and spread the gospel. i did see where they were on fox television, from the billboards maybe? it looks like to me that many gospel artist could follow their lead. I know after this blog, if i could vote, they would have mine for a GMA (Dove). when i think quality in a gospel group, it includes the whole package. sounds like they excel in many areas and it looks like there are enough people out there that like jonathans writing and their singing. kudos to them! if i could afford it, i would put even more billboards up for them. just my thoughts. i thought this would be way over by now, but there must be more ignorance out there than what I was aware of. the reason that people are defending YH’s character is so that you idiots will know that they are not those kinds of people. they don’t even focus on the awards, from what others are saying. who do you know that is a good Godly man that will cheat his way anywhere. those two things just don’t go together. i like where #104 DE said that he researched it, instead of just trying to start rumors. on the advertisements, billboards, websites and mags, they have used them majorly and it looks like it has worked well for them. why is it ok to advertise in singing news, but not billboards? maybe they are trying to go out further then others and spread the gospel. i did see where they were on fox television, from the billboards maybe? it looks like to me that many gospel artist could follow their lead. I know after this blog, if i could vote, they would have mine for a GMA (Dove). when i think quality in a gospel group, it includes the whole package. sounds like they excel in many areas and it looks like there are enough people out there that like jonathans writing and their singing. kudos to them! if i could afford it, i would put even more billboards up for them. just my thoughts.

]]> By: GC http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6272 GC Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:40:22 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6272 I agree with Sandy that Doug did not attack the character of YH. He questioned the talent of YH and the Dove nominations.many people defended them by using spiritual and personal testimonies about Johnathon and Ginger. That was great that people shared with us their friendships with YH and we learned more about them on a personal basis. The negatives were about the billboards and them using the wealth to move forward in the industry and a divorce issue. You have to agree that the billboards draw a ton of attention and with that attention comes opinions..They have bought their way into mainstream SG by spending big dollars at every web site and publication known to SG..anybody disagree with those two statements? The divorce issues are not my business but when you push yourself to the forefront, those type of issues come up because of jealousy, ignorance or someone who believes we are all doomed if your divorced. It is not evil to give your opinion on a groups talent or the worthiness of their ability to win an award. That is a fair and educated way to progress SG to new heights and encourage people to be aware of our industry. It really got personal when Rick went off and got defensive.I understand he is protecting a client and would appreciate my company doing that for me.. I think YH comes out way ahead after this boards discussions... I agree with Sandy that Doug did not attack the character of YH. He questioned the talent of YH and the Dove nominations.many people defended them by using spiritual and personal testimonies about Johnathon and Ginger. That was great that people shared with us their friendships with YH and we learned more about them on a personal basis.

The negatives were about the billboards and them using the wealth to move forward in the industry and a divorce issue. You have to agree that the billboards draw a ton of attention and with that attention comes opinions..They have bought their way into mainstream SG by spending big dollars at every web site and publication known to SG..anybody disagree with those two statements?
The divorce issues are not my business but when you push yourself to the forefront, those type of issues come up because of jealousy, ignorance or someone who believes we are all doomed if your divorced.
It is not evil to give your opinion on a groups talent or the worthiness of their ability to win an award. That is a fair and educated way to progress SG to new heights and encourage people to be aware of our industry.
It really got personal when Rick went off and got defensive.I understand he is protecting a client and would appreciate my company doing that for me..

I think YH comes out way ahead after this boards discussions…

]]> By: david staton http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6268 david staton Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:03:31 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6268 Montana Man, I apologize for the comment "if you were any kind of man" if you thought I was challenging your manhood. That was not directed at you personally, but rather in general. However, I would not interpret Rick's comments as "garbage language", but just honesty. Montana Man, I apologize for the comment “if you were any kind of man” if you thought I was challenging your manhood. That was not directed at you personally, but rather in general. However, I would not interpret Rick’s comments as “garbage language”, but just honesty.

]]> By: Sandy http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6265 Sandy Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:22:50 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6265 This section has received 110 comments. Many I have read are regarding the character (Christian, ie born again, bought by the blood of the lamb, ah, you get my point) of Young Harmony. I believe I must be missing something here, because in the paragraphs of Doug's thoughts leading to this discussion, I can't find where the aforementioned character of Young Harmony was stated. I only find the senario of probable politics. Someone/anyone, please point me in the direction of the character assassination of Young Harmony by the writer of this blog. Thanks This section has received 110 comments. Many I have read are regarding the character (Christian, ie born again, bought by the blood of the lamb, ah, you get my point) of Young Harmony. I believe I must be missing something here, because in the paragraphs of Doug’s thoughts leading to this discussion, I can’t find where the aforementioned character of Young Harmony was stated. I only find the senario of probable politics. Someone/anyone, please point me in the direction of the character assassination of Young Harmony by the writer of this blog. Thanks

]]> By: GC http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6264 GC Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:48:24 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6264 There is always sin in the camp..we all strive to be more like Christ everyday and that is my prayer for every group or minister in christian music. Everytime anyone questions the musical talent of a SG group it starts the barrage of they are wonderful and spiritual people. OK, we get it they are great people.Some of the posters have been crude on this board. I hope I have not come across this way but you can have a discussion about the musical quality of a "PRO" christian group without everyone being so defensive. DBM made a great point about the graphics they were using on the promos and billboards. I thought that was very good constructive criticism and since that time I have seen a new promo on SGN and it looks great. Props for that.. Other points have been made on this board that I thought were constructive but people took them personally.. When you reach the point of Dove nominations and acclaim, you must be prepared for criticism and use it to your benefit.The criticism that is absurd, write it off and move on..Use the other to get better. I personally have no neagative feelings towards YH for being Nominated, winning or for being wealthy. That is a great blessing and a hefty responsibility for their ministry. There is always sin in the camp..we all strive to be more like Christ everyday and that is my prayer for every group or minister in christian music.

Everytime anyone questions the musical talent of a SG group it starts the barrage of they are wonderful and spiritual people. OK, we get it they are great people.Some of the posters have been crude on this board. I hope I have not come across this way but you can have a discussion about the musical quality of a “PRO” christian group without everyone being so defensive.
DBM made a great point about the graphics they were using on the promos and billboards. I thought that was very good constructive criticism and since that time I have seen a new promo on SGN and it looks great. Props for that..
Other points have been made on this board that I thought were constructive but people took them personally..
When you reach the point of Dove nominations and acclaim, you must be prepared for criticism and use it to your benefit.The criticism that is absurd, write it off and move on..Use the other to get better.

I personally have no neagative feelings towards YH for being Nominated, winning or for being wealthy. That is a great blessing and a hefty responsibility for their ministry.

]]> By: Gene Young http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6260 Gene Young Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:06:21 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6260 My first message evidently did not make it on the posting. I did read my second and I would like to include that I can see why many of you may have a problem because of the thoughts that you have expressed. It seems that many would like to have the blessings that God has bestowed on YH. Those type of blessings come only after you learn humility and praying for others. Maybe that is why God has withheld His blessings on you. We pray constantly for YH as they go about God's work and now thanks to your selfish and envious comments, we have to pray harder but that part is OK as all of us need to pray more for others don't we? Remember, God can't bless if there is sin in the camp... My first message evidently did not make it on the posting. I did read my second and I would like to include that I can see why many of you may have a problem because of the thoughts that you have expressed. It seems that many would like to have the blessings that God has bestowed on YH. Those type of blessings come only after you learn humility and praying for others. Maybe that is why God has withheld His blessings on you. We pray constantly for YH as they go about God’s work and now thanks to your selfish and envious comments, we have to pray harder but that part is OK as all of us need to pray more for others don’t we? Remember, God can’t bless if there is sin in the camp…

]]> By: Gene Young http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6255 Gene Young Tue, 06 Mar 2007 06:36:14 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6255 I can't believe what all I have just read. Judge not, lest you be judged. I have known Johnathan and Ginger for several years, I have promoted them and still do. I have also give their testimony CD to many pastors, encouraging them to bring them to the church they pastor and insured them that YH would be a blessing to their congregation and they always are. What many of you are not aware of is how many people have been blessed and how many have had their life changed because of the ministry of YH that led them to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. I have read in these messages, signs of gossip, plenty of jealousy and envy and even judgement. All of this is not of God and what should be said, is that they will be in prayer for whatever God has in store for YH. Maybe lack of this is why God is not blessing so many that have posted messages. Let me just say that you all might examine your own hearts because if you really knew Johnathan and Ginger you would know their hearts are to serve God and personally, whatever they can do to further the Kingdom of God, I say, God Bless them. Johnathan knows that my wife, Ann and I continually hold them up in prayer and now because of all of this rubbish, you all have caused us to pray a little harder. Thanks ..... It never hurts to pray more. By the way......YH never paid me a dime to say this, I say it because I know them and their hearts desire to honor and serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I can’t believe what all I have just read. Judge not, lest you be judged. I have known Johnathan and Ginger for several years, I have promoted them and still do. I have also give their testimony CD to many pastors, encouraging them to bring them to the church they pastor and insured them that YH would be a blessing to their congregation and they always are. What many of you are not aware of is how many people have been blessed and how many have had their life changed because of the ministry of YH that led them to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. I have read in these messages, signs of gossip, plenty of jealousy and envy and even judgement. All of this is not of God and what should be said, is that they will be in prayer for whatever God has in store for YH. Maybe lack of this is why God is not blessing so many that have posted messages. Let me just say that you all might examine your own hearts because if you really knew Johnathan and Ginger you would know their hearts are to serve God and personally, whatever they can do to further the Kingdom of God, I say, God Bless them. Johnathan knows that my wife, Ann and I continually hold them up in prayer and now because of all of this rubbish, you all have caused us to pray a little harder. Thanks ….. It never hurts to pray more. By the way……YH never paid me a dime to say this, I say it because I know them and their hearts desire to honor and serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

]]> By: Montana Man http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6253 Montana Man Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:54:32 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6253 David Staton, you attempt to challenge my manhood in your 105 post "... if you're any kind of man ..." when you know NOTHING of my personal or professional challenges or how I've dealt with them -- including a minister of the gospel's efforts to trash my career. You have no knowledge of how I have dealt with hurt or anger and you have no standing to make such a challenge of me. I will tell you that I was bright enough to avoid public vituperation, to avoid putting my feelings in print, especially in garbage language. And years later, other pastors came to me and told me they were sorry they had not stood up for me, when I stood alone. So you might do well to adopt the phrase of currency here by the one you choose to defend, and shut up. David Staton, you attempt to challenge my manhood in your 105 post “… if you’re any kind of man …” when you know NOTHING of my personal or professional challenges or how I’ve dealt with them — including a minister of the gospel’s efforts to trash my career. You have no knowledge of how I have dealt with hurt or anger and you have no standing to make such a challenge of me. I will tell you that I was bright enough to avoid public vituperation, to avoid putting my feelings in print, especially in garbage language. And years later, other pastors came to me and told me they were sorry they had not stood up for me, when I stood alone. So you might do well to adopt the phrase of currency here by the one you choose to defend, and shut up.

]]> By: free http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6247 free Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:48:48 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6247 jealousy is a bad thing. I think quite a few people here need to repent and act like the christians they proclaim to be. Aren't we all brothers and sisters in christ? bashing one another because one has more money is not the way to win souls. After all isn't that WHY we are all SUPPOSED to be in this business? The next award, award nomination or the next pay check is not going to buy us into heaven! They are nice to have, and if the LORD thinks you are deserving or qualified then maybe you will get one also. I think we need to concentrate more on the business at hand such as saving souls rather than criticizing one another ,afterall isn't that what we were called to do? It doesn't matter where their money comes from as long as it's not illegal or immoral. reflect, repent and have a blessed day! jealousy is a bad thing. I think quite a few people here need to repent and act like the christians they proclaim to be. Aren’t we all brothers and sisters in christ? bashing one another because one has more money is not the way to win souls. After all isn’t that WHY we are all SUPPOSED to be in this business? The next award, award nomination or the next pay check is not going to buy us into heaven! They are nice to have, and if the LORD thinks you are deserving or qualified then maybe you will get one also. I think we need to concentrate more on the business at hand such as saving souls rather than criticizing one another ,afterall isn’t that what we were called to do? It doesn’t matter where their money comes from as long as it’s not illegal or immoral. reflect, repent and have a blessed day!

]]> By: david staton http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6241 david staton Mon, 05 Mar 2007 16:02:15 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6241 This comment is off subject and geared toward blog #93 (Montana Man) who quoted an earlier blog of mine. I am more than familiar with the scripture you quoted and with God's Word in it's entirety. I can also take one line of scripture and justify any action or lack of, however let's stay on course here. Do you never get angry? If someone is falsely accusing your wife of something unethical, do you sit there and meditate on every scripture that says we shouldn't get angry? No, if you're any kind of man, you jump to her defense to any degree necessary in order to protect her. That is certainly what Rick was doing for his artist that he knows and loves. There is another verse in the Bible that says "Be angry and sin not". I saw the anger, but I didn't see sin, just an honest reaction! Also, just a comment more on the subject. Do you want to know one of the reasons why southern gospel remains just a speck in the world of music? One reason is evident, that out of more than 100 blogs of attacking an artist, no one has said anything about the fact that we should all be thrilled that a southern gospel song has made it into this category for song of the year. I haven't done the research, but I know that it has been a looooong time since our industry has been recognized in this category. If there was any rational thinking here, every southern gospel fan and industry person would cast their vote for young harmony just to show the dove awards and gma that we are a legitimate industry with fans and industry people who count. David Staton This comment is off subject and geared toward blog #93 (Montana Man) who quoted an earlier blog of mine. I am more than familiar with the scripture you quoted and with God’s Word in it’s entirety. I can also take one line of scripture and justify any action or lack of, however let’s stay on course here. Do you never get angry? If someone is falsely accusing your wife of something unethical, do you sit there and meditate on every scripture that says we shouldn’t get angry? No, if you’re any kind of man, you jump to her defense to any degree necessary in order to protect her.

That is certainly what Rick was doing for his artist that he knows and loves. There is another verse in the Bible that says “Be angry and sin not”. I saw the anger, but I didn’t see sin, just an honest reaction!

Also, just a comment more on the subject. Do you want to know one of the reasons why southern gospel remains just a speck in the world of music? One reason is evident, that out of more than 100 blogs of attacking an artist, no one has said anything about the fact that we should all be thrilled that a southern gospel song has made it into this category for song of the year. I haven’t done the research, but I know that it has been a looooong time since our industry has been recognized in this category. If there was any rational thinking here, every southern gospel fan and industry person would cast their vote for young harmony just to show the dove awards and gma that we are a legitimate industry with fans and industry people who count.

David Staton

]]> By: DE http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6228 DE Mon, 05 Mar 2007 04:45:48 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6228 I have researched and the GMAs Song of the Year CANNOT be manipulated. That category takes WAY too many votes. GMA would catch a block vote like that. Its the hardest and largest category to land. They explained to me- They take the top 50 songs submitted by the GMA members-They then allow voting on those 50-they then take the final 10 as the songs of the year. Some GMA categories take 90 professional votes. This song of the year takes about 1800 voting members. For Young Harmony to have bought this nominations-they would have had to pay off Word Records,Daywind Music, Spring Hill,Essential Records, Slanted, Curb Records,Sparrow,Reunion,INO, Rounder, Horizon, Atlantic Records and Arista and ALL not part of their voting members and employees. Even if someone buy that many votes-all of those labels and their voting power would cross them out if Young Harmony couldn't sway 7 of the 11 labels listed above to partner with them on the nomination. These labels and their networks are not pliable. I am not saying it isn't possible for a couple of them to be swayed-But 7 to 11 MAJOR players are not going to partner with a Southern Gospel artist PERIOD!!! I have researched and the GMAs Song of the Year CANNOT be manipulated. That category takes WAY too many votes. GMA would catch a block vote like that. Its the hardest and largest category to land. They explained to me-
They take the top 50 songs submitted by the GMA members-They then allow voting on those 50-they then take the final 10 as the songs of the year. Some GMA categories take 90 professional votes. This song of the year takes about 1800 voting members. For Young Harmony to have bought this nominations-they would have had to pay off Word Records,Daywind Music, Spring Hill,Essential Records, Slanted, Curb Records,Sparrow,Reunion,INO, Rounder, Horizon, Atlantic Records and Arista and ALL not part of their voting members and employees. Even if someone buy that many votes-all of those labels and their voting power would cross them out if Young Harmony couldn’t sway 7 of the 11 labels listed above to partner with them on the nomination. These labels and their networks are not pliable. I am not saying it isn’t possible for a couple of them to be swayed-But 7 to 11 MAJOR players are not going to partner with a Southern Gospel artist PERIOD!!!

]]> By: GC http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6219 GC Sun, 04 Mar 2007 18:10:23 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6219 again, I am not questioning YH in any way...someone stated early in the post that they had manipulated the system..I want to know how that is done...Is that possible in the framework of the GMA..I am not bothered at all by what they do spirtually or personally..I am impressed with the tenacity and consistency of YH advertising efforts..I just want to know how you can manipulate the system..I did not bring the question up but I would like to understand it? Can anyone get off defended them or accusing them and answer the question? if not then I will use the famous quote from this discussion...SHUT UP! again, I am not questioning YH in any way…someone stated early in the post that they had manipulated the system..I want to know how that is done…Is that possible in the framework of the GMA..I am not bothered at all by what they do spirtually or personally..I am impressed with the tenacity and consistency of YH advertising efforts..I just want to know how you can manipulate the system..I did not bring the question up but I would like to understand it? Can anyone get off defended them or accusing them and answer the question? if not then I will use the famous quote from this discussion…SHUT UP!

]]> By: dd http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6206 dd Sun, 04 Mar 2007 03:19:52 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6206 and that SMELLS of the Holy Spirit!! Hey did you all know that Avery has wrote more in the past few days? Something about learning about music? And the future of sg....imagine that. and that SMELLS of the Holy Spirit!! Hey did you all know that Avery has wrote more in the past few days? Something about learning about music? And the future of sg….imagine that.

]]> By: greg http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6204 greg Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:02:06 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/02/28/young-harmony-and-the-dove-awards/#comment-6204 GOOD GRIEF!!!!! All this is crazy. It sounds to me that there are some people out there who are upset that Young Harmony was nominated for an award. BIG DEAL! It's an award, made by man, voted for by men and women. This is not an award given by God, those awards await us when we die; these are the awards we need to be striving for. I hope if I receive an honor from God in heaven, some of you don't get upset and start a heavenly blog about it. I also hope that the Internet doesn’t keep popping up advertisements ever time I log in. Young Harmony and I met a few years ago at a show in Gatlinburg, TN. Jonathan and Ginger were very kind, and we became friends. I was able to travel with them a few times and I experienced first hand the way God works through Young Harmony to touch people and also the way he rewards them financially. We went to many places that the offering would not cover the fuel bill for that beautiful bus that are blessed to have, but again, fuel and a bus are just man-made things. The God-thing is, that at all of the places we stopped at, whether it be at a church, concert hall or even a restaurant, the people that heard YH, were blessed by GOD through them and that is what really matters. It is a good thing that God allows them to have the money they have, otherwise they might not have been there to have God’s love touch that widow’s heart that needed some healing, or that man that lost his daughter, or even me when I needed it! I personally am not a big fan of Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, or Bluegrass Gospel, but I am a fan of Jonathan and Ginger Bond. They are two of the most generous, honest and most of all, Godliest people I know. If God is in this award thing all of you are talking about, than God will allow the person to win that he wants too. Personally, I don’t thing God cares about a Dove Award. I just think he wants us to be Christ-like. Are you being Christ-Like? GOOD GRIEF!!!!! All this is crazy. It sounds to me that there are some people out there who are upset that Young Harmony was nominated for an award. BIG DEAL! It’s an award, made by man, voted for by men and women. This is not an award given by God, those awards await us when we die; these are the awards we need to be striving for. I hope if I receive an honor from God in heaven, some of you don’t get upset and start a heavenly blog about it. I also hope that the Internet doesn’t keep popping up advertisements ever time I log in.

Young Harmony and I met a few years ago at a show in Gatlinburg, TN. Jonathan and Ginger were very kind, and we became friends. I was able to travel with them a few times and I experienced first hand the way God works through Young Harmony to touch people and also the way he rewards them financially. We went to many places that the offering would not cover the fuel bill for that beautiful bus that are blessed to have, but again, fuel and a bus are just man-made things. The God-thing is, that at all of the places we stopped at, whether it be at a church, concert hall or even a restaurant, the people that heard YH, were blessed by GOD through them and that is what really matters. It is a good thing that God allows them to have the money they have, otherwise they might not have been there to have God’s love touch that widow’s heart that needed some healing, or that man that lost his daughter, or even me when I needed it!

I personally am not a big fan of Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, or Bluegrass Gospel, but I am a fan of Jonathan and Ginger Bond. They are two of the most generous, honest and most of all, Godliest people I know. If God is in this award thing all of you are talking about, than God will allow the person to win that he wants too. Personally, I don’t thing God cares about a Dove Award. I just think he wants us to be Christ-like. Are you being Christ-Like?

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