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Cassidy Taylor January, 2015 Christian Servant Outreach Ministry, Inc. www.christianservantmagazine.com Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 1 Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 2 In this issue… Cover: Featuring This Month’s Fabulous Christian Music Servants Page 1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3

IS GOD TAKING BACK HOLLYWOOD? Page 4 By Brad Wilson

Country Gospel - Christian Country - Radio Guide Page 5

Happy New Year! from Western New York or should I say Buffalo? Page 6 By Bob Terry

A Man Of Integrity - Allen Frizzell Page 7 By David House

THE PRINCIPLE OF PREPARING TO CROSS JORDAN Page 8 By Pastor Dr. Doug DeRamus

Ray Price, Lone Star Legend’s Faithful Finale Page 10

MIIKE & DORIS MERRITT - Detours Page 11

Christian Servant “Country For The Good Life Top 100” Page 12

On The Air Page 14 with Tim Livingston

God’s Will For Us Page 15 By Jimmy R. Price

Beverly Mosely Cocker Page 16 By Angela Rowe

FROM OUR COVER: Jamie Lynn Flanakin Page 17 By Tommy Smith

FROM OUR COVER: Cassidy Taylor Page 18 By Tommy Smith

FROM OUR COVER: Kevin Rowe Page 19 By Tommy Smith

A Maturing Believer Page 20 By Terry Davis

Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 3 IS GOD TAKING BACK HOLLYWOOD? By Brad Wilson Recently someone said to me “God is taking back Hollywood.” I’m not sure God ever had control of Hollywood! HOWEVER I believe with all of my heart that God is using Hollywood more and more to expose the world to his love and grace. Each day I am amazed at how regular lay people like me are being called into the business of making movies or TV shows for the Kingdom. Years ago I was blessed to meet Warren Litzman. Brother Litzman has devoted the past 40 years of his life studying and teaching on Paul’s Epistles. When I was a young boy of 16 years old Brother Litzman would tell us young folks how in the end the last person on this earth will come to know the name Jesus. I thought “well that’s interesting” and went along with my business. Now as I go into my 30th year of making films and being involved with the production of some 37 films to date I get it! Of course! It’s through the media and films that the good news of Jesus will reach the last person on earth by the end. It all makes sense! I’ve seen the photos of the tents in some far away country with TV antennas. Those antennas will receive the movies or TV shows and even the music that will tell them of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What an overwhelming honor and responsibility to be placed into a position to make films that will influence and effect people around the world. People will see my films and others in countries half way around the world that I will never meet in this lifetime. Do I feel a responsibility? You bet I do! I want to be responsible for what God has entrusted me to do. What I don’t necessarily want to do is “preach to the choir.” I believe that fellow believers will see films that they know are faith based. Not necessarily so for the non-believers. So I have to think and pray about what I do and ask for guidance in how I present the films that I do. To make a good film with a great story is the key AND then bring in a great faith based, positive message to people that would not necessarily get the message. It’s a delicate walk but one that if done right will have a profound outcome. People are skeptical of “religion” and many don’t want any part of it. But if I and others can present a film that entertains and does not hit them over the head with “religion” then I believe success in exposing people to faith and the grace of God will be found. At least I pray so. Is God taking Hollywood back? Well one might think in this direction when they see big studios trying to jump on the faith bandwagon. That all really started after Mel Gibson’s “THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST.” The truth is everyone in Hollywood turned that movie down. Then Mr. Gibson reached in his own pocket and financed it. Then when the film started making the big bucks Hollywood took notice and decided to put their foot in the water. It was not because of the right reasons, however they did it and at the end of the day anyway God can get the message out is good. That’s what we have to remember. To date I’ve produced many faith based films…more than some. Some of my films have hit the audience over the head but as I move forward I realize that these films must be opened up to the non-believer in order to do what we have been chosen to do. I like www.christiancinema.com as a place to shop and find good faith base and, family films. I know the people there and they have a good heart. AND of course I appreciate them carrying some of my films. They are very fair and I know that would be safe ground for you to shop.

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Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 5 Happy New Year! from Western New York or should I say Buffalo?

I guess you have heard about the lake effect snow storm we had here in November. Can you believe opening your front door and have a seven foot wall of snow. Where I live we only had three inches but go south about 5 miles and you could find snow, snow and more snow.

The picture above is me doing my show, Sunday Singalong from the WDCX Radio studio. If you get a chance to tune us in just go to www.wdcxradio.com and click on listen live. We are there every Sunday afternoon three to five Eastern time. Since moving to Buffalo I have had the chance to introduce Southern Gospel, Christian Gospel and Bluegrass Gospel to the greater Buffalo area.

Now across the border into Canada it’s a whole different story. The Canadians are big lovers of Southern Gospel music. Due to WDCX Radio 110,000 watts which reaches around seven million people, Country Gospel is really taken off.

I have a good friend who is a pastor in St. Catarines Ontario Canada. He has a Gospel singing starting in June every Sunday night at his Church and runs through September. For 2015 he is looking to include several Country artists in his line up. Who knows, some of the artists I have been playing on Sunday Singalong may be in Canada this year.

That’s all for now and keep in touch and I’ll do the same. So until next month remember GOD loves you and so do we. Be a witness! let others see JESUS in you!

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Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 6 A Man Of Integrity Allen Frizzell

We all want a good legacy. It would be sad to finish out one’s life with no favorable memory. Being a member of the Frizzell family, who is “Country Music Royalty”, does not guarantee your mark. Allen has had great success in the country music business. He has toured with the big names, written songs for many major recording artist and signed a record deal with Sony.

Allen is a man of integrity and loyalty. He has a beautiful family that is a part of the ministry that he does. When he felt the call to go out into the world and sing songs about Jesus, he did not hesitate nor ask for a fleece. He left a very busy recording studio and publishing company and said “here I am Lord, send me”. He and his beautiful wife Gayle began to travel the country. Always eager to go any place that requested their ministry. In the early part of their travel, the whole family went and took part in the music.

A rear-end accident in 2011 left Allen with a severe back injury. He was unable to travel and minister for about 18 months. This Visit Allen on the web at: was a trying test of his faith. I never heard him say quit or pity, www.allenfrizzell.com pity me. He would say “ it has been really tough, but we are going to make it”.

Very much a perfectionist, the quality and quantity of his program is the same for 30 or 300 people. Whether in preforming, song writing, or recording, he feels that whatever you have to offer should be your very best. Awards and accolades do not drive Allen. The most exciting thing for him is a report that a lost soul came home after listening to one of his many recorded Christian songs on the radio, or at one of his Christian music concerts. Listen to Allen’s CD’s on Allen Frizzell.com. Better Yet bless your church by inviting Allen to minister in your Home Town. Contact Allen at 615-477-6825 or email him at: [email protected].

What a privilage it is to call him my friend.

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Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 7 THE PRINCIPLE OF PREPARING TO CROSS JORDAN By Pastor Dr. Doug DeRamus

I encourage you to read both chapter 3 and chapter 4 of the book of Joshua. The rending of the river Jordan corresponds to the rending of the veil at the death of Jesus on the cross.

1 Cor 10:1-2 (1) Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; (2) And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; (KJV)

This Nation had been BAPTIZED INTO MOSES in the RED SEA (Baptism in water) and in the CLOUD (Holy Ghost Baptism). Now they were to move out of the FEAST OF PENTECOST and into the FEAST OF TABERNACLES. Israel was now prepared to experience a THIRD BAPTISM.

We have 3 main feast: (1) PASSOVER - experienced in EGYPT, and it is a type of salvation. (2) PENTECOST - experienced in the WILDERNESS, and it is a type of anointing of the Spirit. (3) TABERNACLES - experienced in the PROMISED LAND, and it is a type of adoption, fullness of the Spirit and inheritance.

Hebrews 6: 1-2 ... doctrine of baptisms... They were baptized into Moses in the Red Sea, now - they were going to be baptized into Joshua in Jordan. This THIRD BAPTISM is a baptism of FIRE that brings God's people into a new dimension of spiritual WARFARE. It is a kind of warfare in which you learn to REST in HIM while He fights your battles THROUGH YOUR OBEDIENCE. This THIRD BAPTISM also brings you into a new dimension of the OVERCOMING LIFE. Moses the Shepherd gives way to Joshua the Soldier.

We see both the qualities of ORGANIZATION and the ability to HEAR THE VOICE OF GOD in Joshua. Josh. 3:1 - Joshua rose early in the morning (new day). They moved from the comfortable land of PENTECOST and came to Jordan (the Veil and full identification with His death). Josh 3:1-2 (1) And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. (2) And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host; (KJV)

God gives this new generation ample time to contemplate the impossible. (1) Jordan is overflowing its banks. (2) Jericho is next and it is walled and shut up. God let them look at the impossible for three days. SOMETIMES God will let you stare at the IMPOSSIBLE for a while--- until you realize you can't do it and you see your helplessness. You learn in this -- to turn to HIM.

Jordan has been estimated at the flood stage to be as wide as a football field, up to a mile wide with the waters rushing down at 10 miles per hour.

In Joshua 3:3 here we have the CENTRAL FIGURE of this drama. The ARK. It is mentioned 10 times in Joshua chapter 3 and 7 times in Joshua chapter 4. It represents Jesus Christ in His Lordship. Our risen, exalted, overcoming Head. The ARK denoted, His Government, Power, Glory, Presence, and Throne. When you see GOD-ORDAINED ministry carrying the ARK toward the impossible --- "Get up and follow". ...remove from your place and go after it. Josh 3:3 - And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place, and go after it. (KJV) Josh 3:4 - Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore. (KJV)

The space of 2000 cubits represents 2000 years ago Jesus, the ARK conquered death and now it is time to follow. ---- Jos.1:5 "sanctify yourselves". The Amplified version says, "separate yourselves for special Holy purpose". (1) It's not time for our MINDS TO WONDER. (2) It's not time to focus on your FUTURE IN THE WILDERNESS. (3) It's time to be sober, be vigilant. (4) It's time to have great expectations because the Lord is going to do wonders.

Josh 3:6 - And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people. And they took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people. (KJV) The people were commanded by Joshua (Jesus) to FOLLOW the Priest as far as they carried the ARK -- but-- no -- farther. The principle: We follow the Ministry only as they uphold and exemplify, illustrate the ARK.

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Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 9 Ray Price Lone Star Legend’s Faithful Finale

“I believe above the storm, the smallest prayer can still be heard,” sings the iconic Ray Price on his adaptation of I Believe from AmeriMonte Records release Beauty Is…the final sessions. When he decided to record this final project, this Country Music Hall of Fame member would be tackling the strongest storm he would ever face, pancreatic cancer. Through the emotional distress, debilitating treat- ments and the inescapable outcome, he had the “I think it’s one of the greatest things I’ve ever re- unwavering support of his wife of 43 years, Mrs. Janie corded. The whole CD is twelve fantastic, great Price. songs. When it starts, everyone claims you can’t stop listening to it. Everyone goes back and starts it over. One would expect that when presented with that life And that’s a good sign." -RAY PRICE altering news that you would want to spend your final days at home with your family. However, due to the power of prayer from his passionate fan base and his “Fred called and was speaking with Ray. Then he own faith in the Lord, he made a unique and PRICE- asked to speak with me and said ‘We’ve got it all less choice. done, but I have one question. How does it feel to be the most loved woman in the world?’ I said ‘What do “’I want to cut another album,” recalls Janie from a you mean?’ Then Fred said, ‘Ray told me that he was conversation with Ray. “It was his love of music that dedicating this album to you.’” carried him back into the studio and brought him out of this sadness that we’d fallen into.” Janie was so overwhelmed that she had to pull over into a Wal-Green parking lot. Ray turned to his wife When it came time to choose songs with renown and said “I’ve done this for you. I want you to have it producer Fred Foster (Larry Gatlin, Dolly Parton, Roy to listen to when I’m not here, to hear me telling you Orbison, Kris Kristofferson), Ray himself said he how much I love you.” wanted to do a version of the Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman classic I Believe. Ray Price fans are eternally grateful that she chose to share this personal project with the world. The “Ray knew the power of prayer and I could see his conviction and caress of Ray’s delivery on Beauty faith in his eyes every day,” recalls his wife Janie Is...the final sessions proves that with faith and Price. “I would sit at his hospital bed and read the family support he could find the light even in the prayers that fans were leaving on his Facebook page darkest storm. and you could see not only a spiritual, but even a physical change in him. Those prayers and his faith www.beautyisrayprice.com are what got him through this final record.” I C O N I C. L E G E N D A R Y. P R I C E L E S S. It would take five recording sessions for Ray to put the final vocal touches on this album. Janie, a spouse that preferred to stay out of the spotlight, almost never had a deciding vote on his song choice. Consequently, to inspire an entire album was never anything that she would have expect to unfold. Janie remembers a special drive home from a therapy session.

Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 10 Mike & Doris Merritt Detours The Cowboy Way of Life has always been a strong magnet for Mike and Doris Merritt. Sure, there’s the romantic view of the West as seen in Hollywood movies, but for the Merritts it’s more than just riding horses across the wide open country under a great, big sky. “There’s a certain code of ethics Produced by acclaimed Chris- and values that remain out here,” tian musician Ron Hemby (The says Mike, who grew up in Texas. Imperials), the Merritts recruited “Not that everyone here is perfect, steel / dobro legend Al Perkins but the underlying, unspoken rule (The Flying Burrito Brothers), of thumb is that the Western way multi-instrumentalist Andy of life is more about how you live, Leftwich (Ricky Skaggs), fiddler not where you live.” Gail Johnson, multi- Now based in Oklahoma, the instrumentalists Bruce Watkins Merritts bring a fresh, positive (Dolly Parton), pianist Dirk message to their first ever duo Johnson (Gene Watson), guitarist album, Detours, and it’s a theme Tom Hemby (Amy Grant) and that mirrors the cowboy ministry drummer Bobby Blazier (Michael the two have built over the past Martin Murphey). several years. “I was amazed at how many talented writers let “We live in a ‘cowboy’ environment by us record their music,” Doris says. “Michael choice,” Mike explains. “There’s something Martin Murphey spent so much time with us very special about the values shared in this after surprising us in the studio to sing on his community, and song ‘The Kill Pen.’ That was wonderful.” you can see it every day in the way people treat Among the other writers represented on De- one another. You see it in their work ethic, and tours are Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz (“I love of their country. The highest badge of honor Won’t Take Less Than Your Love”), Bill Mack you can wear is being known as someone who is (“Cling To A Saving Hand”), Roy Robinson honest, a man of his word. These are very godly (“The Cowboy Song”), Eric Horner (“Watch characteristics, and we love being a part of it.” Over Those Who Are Watching Over Me”) and “We tried to put together a collection of songs Dan Roberts (“Horses In Heaven”). The title that reflect the things we love about this life,” track was a hit for Spade Cooley in 1946, Doris, a native of Nashville, adds. “This album spending 11 weeks on the country charts, while is exciting because we feel it will give us the “May The Good Lord Take A Likin’ To Ya’” was chance to expand what this ministry has written by none other than Roy Rogers and Dale become. We are hoping it opens doors.” Evans. “’The Place Where I Worship’ (Fay Growing up in Texas, Mike learned the life of a Foster, Al Goodhart, Florence Tarr) is perfect cowboy working on ranches, riding bulls and ro- for us,” Doris says. “The lyric sure fits the deoing, honing his skills as a musician playing ‘cowboy lifestyle.’” with an award-winning Texas band. Today, he is A highlight of the album is the reunion of the the preacher at the Cowboy Crossing Church in Girls Next Door (Cindy Nixon Psanos, Tammy Hugo, Oklahoma. The church music director, Stephens Smith, Diane Williams Austin) on the Doris is likewise no stranger to the music Ira Stanphill classic “I Know Who Holds business, having been part of the popular 80s Tomorrow,” and the Overstreet, Fred Carpenter Country group, Girls Next Door, enjoying chart- and BIlly Prince gem “Till The Answer Comes topping success with such songs as “Slow Boat To (Gotta Keep Praying).” It’s also a treat to hear China” and “Love Will Get You Through Times of them reprise their hit, “Love Will Get You No Money.” “That song was requested on Through Times Of No Money.” Christian radio as well as Country radio,” Doris “This is an extraordinary time for us,” says recalls. “That was confirmation that we were Mike. “God is positive, and that’s what we are where God wanted us to be and He had his hand trying to show. That’s what we find in this way of on us even back then.” life, and we want everybody to know about it.”

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Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 11 # SONG TITLE ARTIST 1 Jesus Broke That Bottle Chuck Hancock What Have I Done To Deserve 2 Marty Raybon This 3 God Is Easy Lovin’ Freddie Hart 4 Straight And Narrow Joy Roberts Thanks to all the 5 Brand New Angel Wings The Parish Family DJ’s & Fans for 6 God Loves The Cowboy In Me Ricky Russ making it No One (Ever Loved Me Like 7 Terry Davis possible that Jesus) 8 I Believe Ray Price 9 When My Room Is Ready Jamie Lynn Flanakin Jesus 10 I’m A Believer Reed Brothers 11 If She Only Knew Mike Manuel Broke T Graham Brown & Vince 12 He’ll Take Care Of You Gill That 13 The Big House Brandon Poole 14 Blown Away Laura Dodd Bottle 15 Daddy The Preacher Man McKay Project 16 I Just Miss You Tim Livingston 17 I’m Gonna Have A Little Talk Kevin Rowe & Prodigal Sons Don’t Tell Me He Can’t (I Know 18 Terry & Debra Luna He Can) 19 A Little Bit Of Good News Rick Patterson charted #1 on the 20 Back Page News Chuck Day Christian Servant Magazine 21 Time Cindy Hughlett Country For The Good Life Top 100 22 Time Will Tell Jimmy Grayson 23 Beautiful Lady Jada Hite King From My Family To Your Family… 24 I’m A Rock The Kristina Craig Band The Church By The Side Of The 25 Tommy Horton Road We pray that all have a 26 I Believe In Miracles Dan Duncan 27 The Wretch Mark Carman Healthy, Prosperous & 28 Please Take A Message Gayla Earlene 29 Mama’s Prayers Tammy Bogel Blessed 2015! Rene Jones & Joanne Cash 30 Thank God For A Mama Yates Remember Jesus said, 31 Even After Jim Sheldon “If you love me 32 Broken Road Lance Stone 33 When I Remember Pamela Wiebe Keep My Commandments.” 34 Just Stand Charles Scarlette John 14:15 Thank You For The Father You’ve Kali Rose & Dennis 35 Been Agajanian 36 Jesus You Mean More To Me Mike Leichner 37 Some Things Never Change Terry Collins 38 To Meet Jesus In The Air Darlene Jennusa 39 Telling The Story The Sneed Family 40 How Much Do You Love Him Now Donny Richmond www.chuckhancock.com

Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 12 # SONG TITLE ARTIST 41 Higher Ground Gena Roberts Hamilton Mark Houser & BGI 42 Lead Me Home Featuring Rhonda Vincent 43 Beauty For Ashes Russ Murphy 44 He Came Down Brian Cagle 45 My Work Is Done Daniel James 46 Can I Get An Amen Mike Sanford 47 Headed Home Levi Riggs 48 On That Third Day James Payne www.sundaydriveband.com 49 Just Whose Hands It’s In Snuffy Smith 50 At The End Mike Rimmey 51 Called Jimmy Jack Whitaker 52 Changed By Your Grace Michael Wayne Smith 53 Pray It Away Clinton Gregory 54 So Much To Thank Him For Tina Wakefield 55 My Secret Sins Shirrell Harrison 56 Unclouded Day Tommy Brandt 57 The House Of The Risen Son Kinfolk 58 Your Love Rescued Me Southside Drive 59 God Will Roll The Water Back Walt Mills 60 Bring Me Red Letter Band 61 How Sweet The Name Aven Grace Happy New Year! 62 It Won’t Be Today The Porter Family From Misty, Jeff, & Dusty 63 King Of The Road Roger Barkley, Jr. 64 It’s Coming To Me Tom Dolen 65 Master’s Table Chris Deskins 66 Love Is Making A Comeback Jayne Carter 67 Tell Mother I’ll Be There Betty Jean Robinson 68 Hold The Light A Little Higher Greg Crawford 69 My Father’s House Peter Christie Band 70 Will You Follow Me The Morris Brothers 71 Daddy’s Song Adrienne Haupt 72 What This World Needs Taylor Hope 73 I Think I’m Gonna Make It John Penney Thank you for our #1 song: 74 Look For Me John Lanier 75 You Can’t Point Johnny Jones Happy, Happy, Happy Andrew Greer Featuring 76 Softly & Tenderly Sonya Isaacs Watch for our new release to radio: 77 Drinking From My Saucer Brooks Crossing 78 My Lord Has Gone Joanne & Tommy Cash This I Know 79 Without The Cross Jon Dameron 80 3 Chords And The Truth Isaac Cole www.sundaydriveband.com

Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 13 # SONG TITLE ARTIST 81 The Road Is Long Kelly Southerland New Year's Prayer 82 I’ve Got A Bottle Gail Cogburn by Charlotte Anselmo 83 Good Hands Now John Steed 84 No Wound Too Deep Mary James Thank you Lord for giving me the brand new year ahead. Sandie Dickey & Randy Help me live the way I should as each new day I tread. 85 Serve God With Me Reeves 86 Hooked On You Jayc Harold Band Give me gentle wisdom that I might help a friend. 87 Unclouded Day Melanie Walker Give me strength and courage so a shoulder I might lend. 88 The Book Brett Hill 89 Something In The Water Carrie Underwood The year ahead is empty. Help me fill it with good things. 90 I’m Already Healed Alberta Chick Jones Each new day filled with joy and the happiness it brings. 91 That’s When You Shine Pastor Joe 92 Ain’t It Just Like The Lord Gordon Mote Please give the leaders of our world a courage born of peace 93 That’s My Covenant Chris Johnston that they might lead us gently and all the fighting cease. 94 What He’s Done For Me Frankie Wilson Please give to all upon this earth a heart that's filled with love, 95 His Blood The Helmsmen a gentle happy way to live with Your blessings from above. 96 I Know That Jesus Loves Me Carla Jones 97 Crossing Over Pony Express In Jesus’ name we pray, 98 Yesterday’s Sin Steve Shirey Amen 99 Celebrate Jesus Dillon & West 100 Happy, Happy, Happy Sunday Drive

One of the most important electronic gadgets to be invented in the last 100 years is radio. More than two million people listen to radio each week. It's an amazing thought that with just a flip of a switch in a car, home or office that people from all walks of life can On be reached at any moment. My fascination with radio broadcasting began as a young boy when I would sit in a studio and watch my Dad do his radio shows. He would call me "his little engineer" as I The would wear headphones that were bigger than my head. At age 15 I began my professional radio broadcasting career and I have been blessed to have been on the air in Gospel radio for over 35 continuous years. Air… Some of you reading this article may know me not from radio but as a recording With Tim Livingston artist. I've been blessed to be on both sides. So it's from that perspective that I share my thoughts in this series. Jesus said in Matthew 10:27 to proclaim his message from the "housetops" of course I'm biased and I think Jesus is talking about broadcasting. When I think of that moment when a DJ hits the play button on a song, they could be turning a light on in someone's dark world. Depending on the power of the song, but that 3-4 mins of time could be eternally remembered and life changing. Reaching the most people to tell the greatest story should be the ultimate goal for any Gospel singing artist. A radio single should be prayerfully and carefully selected by an artist or record company. It should be evaluated on the basis of; "if I could reach the whole world what would I want to tell them?" The message really does matter from heavens point of view. Then there is the quality of the voice and overall production. The musical presentation should draw awareness to the message but a poor vocal or production can be a distraction.

Until we meet in the air or On The Air. www.timlivingstonmusic.com

Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 14 God’s Will For Us

by Jimmy R. Price

Many times I have experienced people who don’t seem to have a clue about what God’s will is for their lives. I believe that the Lord has a very specific calling on many people’s lives, such as a preaching, teaching, singing or evangelistic ministry.

I also believe that God has a general will for every believer, some things that each of us must do to be in His will. The Apostle Paul explains it this way in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; he says, “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Rejoice Evermore. To rejoice means to outwardly express the inward joy that you have. Joy only comes from a personal walk with Jesus! Happiness comes about when you are experiencing something good or fun happening to you. God’s will is not necessarily for us to be happy, but to be joyful. Joy is a “fruit of the Spirit.” We must express our joy always, in every situation! Pray without Ceasing. Prayer is the most powerful tool that believers have. However, many times we only use it in an emergency situation, like God is our 9-1-1 hotline. Certainly God wants us to call on Him in our time of need, but prayer should be much more than that. Prayer is communicating with God, an on-going conversation with Him, not just telling Him what He needs to do for us. A conversation includes talking and listening. Our prayer life should be constant (without ceasing). In Everything Give Thanks: It is easy to give thanks to God for all His blessings that He so freely gives to us. It is more difficult though, to thank Him when things are not going so well. Paul tells us however, that we must be thankful for everything. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” God will make everything work for our good when we love Him. Especially in the bad times we must thank Him for what He is going to do to make it good. This is God’s will. Rejoice – Pray – Give Thanks – Always!

We are so thankful for all the blessings the Lord Jesus has given to us this past 2014. He has not only blessed us with several Top 10 charting songs, but also has blessed us with many new friends that share the love of Christ in their ministry as we do. As a pastor, songwriter, and Christian recording artist my family and I know the sacrifices that all of you must make to bring the good news message to the world that JESUS loves you. Our family prays that your ministries and ours will be abundantly blessed in this new year of 2015. More important, that through our efforts, all will come to know Christ. Jimmy R. Price and family 318-567-3553 www.jimmyrprice.com

Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 15 Throughout the year in each issue we will spotlight different women of Country Gospel Music, such as Joy Roberts, Beverly Mosley-Crocker, Melanie Walker, Tammy Bogel, Kristi Miller, Gena Roberts Hamilton, Ava L. Kassich, Mary Fay Jackson, and many, many, more . Stories of the many blessings, strifes, joys, sorrows, and general ups and downs of female artists in our industry. Being a woman of Christ includes being a wife, mother, business woman, choir leader, nurse to children and husbands alike. A Godly woman has to wear many hats a day, even so, they find time to use their anointed gifts of talent to glorify Christ. These special ladies, God has allowed to touch our hearts, and deliver a message of his love, hope and grace through Country Gospel Music. Between all of the above mentioned, they find time for booking Churches, special events, and traveling from one place to the next, keeping a Christ like attitude at all times. To say the least it is all very rewarding, and tasking all at once. So please follow along as we take our journey through the lives of some very special women of Christ. This month I want us to ponder on what is God’s plan for each and every one of us. Which brings me to a woman beautiful from the inside out shining bright for Christ, through the good and not so good times. Angela Rowe Beverly Mosley Crocker

Beverly Mosley-Crocker, grew up on a small ranch, with music being a big part of her life. Her grandfather, Red Copeland, played fiddle with Bob Wills, along with many other family members who played various instruments. Bev would sing and dance for family gatherings, reunions, and the such. Beverly knew at a young age she would be called to be a servant of God through music. A true servant of Christ, Bev has been married to Kenneth Crocker for 24 years, is mother to Ken Allen Crocker Jr. & Cynthia Jean (who resides with Jesus now). She’s a teacher, Christian mentor and counselor to the homeless, abused, lonely and rejected just to name a few. Her favorite ministry outside of music is praying with and for people. Bev’s primary goal is to bring souls to Christ. Now for Beverly’s ministry life, her desire is that her ministry is all about, for, and exemplifies Jesus. She has been blessed beyond measure through the last 15 years. Her professional music career began with taking voice lessons in 1996, singing with the group "Walking By Faith " at various venues and churches in Central Texas. In 2008 doctors diagnosed her with TB/ Cancer. This changed Bev’s life forever. She remembers finding herself on I-35 a feeder road in Ross, Texas on her way to voice lessons. She remembers asking God why He would do this? She remembers crying and praying to God. While praying God began writing the song “I’m Not Alone”. The song wasn’t finished until 2009. Walking by Faith was nominated as music group of the year with The Music Artist Association of Central Texas. Walking by Faith disassembled due to health and relocation. In May 2012, Beverly began her solo career and signed with Tate Music Group. Her debut album released on May 28, 2013. Since the release, her song “I’m Not Alone” was picked up by Canyon Creek Records and released to radio stations across the United States. It reached #14 in Cashbox Magazine, #14 on The Christian Servant " Country For The Good Life " Top 100 and charted very high in the Christian Voice Magazine. God has used the song to reach many hearts and souls. Right now "I’m Not Alone" is being tagged to a video to help young ladies realize that through CHRIST there is life abundantly. Her greatest joy, was when she was given the Servant Award at Agapefest 2014. “What a blessing it was to be considered a servant by many of my friends in the Country Gospel music industry”. Beverly, says she is inspired by all of the ladies( her sisters) in Country Gospel Music. “It is hard to pick one because each have been more than kind and helpful.” As for the Country Gospel Brothers, each one means the world to her. She feels blessed to be a part of the Country Gospel Music field. Last but not least, this is my favorite quote from her. “I want to get to Heaven and hear my Father say, ‘Well done good and faithful servant’.” We who know Beverly Mosley-Crocker know that God will open those gates for her one day and she will sing with the angels. For now we are honored to know a woman who loves the Lord, and loves seeing souls brought to Christ, because of that special gift that He gave her, the voice of a angel. Angela Rowe

Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 16 from our cover… Christ Has Another Warrior by Tommy Smith I first met Jamie Lynn about three years ago at a benefit concert we both performed at. She was singing praise songs with sound tracks she had purchased from Christian bookstores. She had a beautiful voice and her tone quality and range caught my ear. Being a record producer, I am always listening to other artists not with a critical heart, but what could be done to help them to achieve their goals and become the best they can be with their anointed talent. While listening to Jamie I heard her perform those praise songs, with a twinge of a little Country and Bluegrass quality in her voice. After the concert I asked her if she ever heard of Sonya Isaac. She said I love that kind of music. She is one of my favorites. She went on to tell me that she was from Louisiana and she was raised on Country and Bluegrass music. This caught me a little off guard because Jamie was 30 yrs. of age at that time, and it has been my experience that so many young artists have shied away from Country music, especially County Gospel. Churches all across America have replaced Gospel music with today’s Christian Rock, Rap, or Christian Praise. So many of the young Christian artists have bought in to that scene and will not try anything else. That, to me, is sad. I have been in the music industry for over fifty years and I can tell you I love all styles of music as long as it is good. Jamie conveyed to me she felt the same way. This past year I got a call from a friend that said, “Tommy, the Lord gave me a song. Do you remember Jamie Lynn Flanakin?” I said that I did. You just don’t forget talent that is that good. He said, “I asked Jamie to cut this song. Would you listen to it and tell me if you could promote her on Canyon Creek Records.?” He sent me the track and I fell in love with the song and the way Jamie performed the song. Earlier in this article I said I listen without a critical heart, but if the quality isn’t there and the arrangement isn’t right, I will express my opinion. Most of the time even after someone says, “I want your honest opinion”, they don’t, and will get upset. I explained to the producer and songwriter, Richard Mabry that I thought the studio cut was not strong enough and did not have the quality to get radio to play it. I told him of a studio with a reasonable budget that he could use and he went after it. The song came back strong as garlic. God had his hand all over this project. We released “When My Room Is Ready” by Jamie Lynn Flanakin to radio the later part of 2014 and it has climbed all the way up to song #10 in the Christian Servant Magazine, “Country For The Good Life Top 100” for January 2015. I look for this girl to become one of the Top female vocalists in the Christian music field.

I took this info from Jamie’s Bio on her website and would like to share it with you. “At the age of three I began singing ‘He’s Still Working On Me’ which is now an anthem to my life. Thank goodness the Lord placed a desire in my heart at the age of nine to sing professionally. I was saved at an early time in my life, but strayed very far away from the Lord. I never thought He would take me back. I’m so thankful that He showed me mercy. Romans 5:20 - But where sin abounded grace did much more abound. Wow Christ is so good. It is an honor and privilege to serve Him in all that I do. It is my hearts desire to lift others up to Christ in their tough times of life. Jesus saves and will never leave you alone in any situation”. Jamie Lynn Flanakin

Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 17 from our cover…

Cassidy Taylor by Tommy Smith

It brings joy to my heart to see so many young artists use their talents to serve Christ. Not only do they use their musical talent, but they also bring the word of God without fear to a world that needs to hear it more now than ever. These young people are willing to carry the Cross, whatever the cost may be. Such is the case of nineteen year old Cassidy Taylor. Cassidy is new to the Christian music industry. Her first release to radio “You Are Love” will not only be a chart topper, but I believe will minister to millions, she is just that anointed. She was introduced to me by her producer and my long time friend, Jimmy Jack Whitaker. He also wrote the song, “You Are Love”. Both are from the great state of Oklahoma and both are proud to be called “Sooners”. Cassidy will tell you right quick, she was born a Sooner and will die a Sooner. Speaking of Sooners, Cassidy is attending the University of Oklahoma and is majoring in Public Relations. Her Mom and Dad, Todd and Deatra Huckabay, are very proud that Cassidy knows what she wants out of life and is willing to work for it. Cassidy has been singing since the age of seven and she soon found herself singing at her church and special events. She told me that she loves to sing and write, but never thought of herself having a music career filled with stardom and wealth. On the other hand her older brother Eric would tell her, “With your talent you're going to be a star one day.” With a special sound of love in her voice she said “My brother was in a fatal car wreck and went home to be with the Lord at the very young age of nineteen. That's the same age I am now. We were very close,” she said. “Though I miss him I feel his spirit is always with me. I know that he is proud that I chose to use my talent to sing for Christ.” Cassidy’s new project titled “Cassidy Taylor” is a winner. Her style is country mixed with praise and is definitely a CD that whether you’re young or old is going to touch your heart. Being in the music industry over fifty years, I know when God has called someone. Having talked with Cassidy and listening to her project, it is evident she has been called. To contact Cassidy, you may email her at: [email protected]

Rest In Peace - You will be missed! Pastor Andrae Crouch, July 1, 1942 – January 8, 2015

Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 18 from our cover… Kevin Rowe and Prodigal Sons by Tommy Smith

Something I have noticed about talented people, whether they are musicians, writers, or actors, the great ones so many times share the same personality traits and lifestyle background. I remember an interview Ralph Emory did with the country singer Roy Clark many years ago. He asked Roy if he was a good student in school? Roy answered, “I was not. I was a rebel at heart and I knew at a very early age I was going to have a career ‘picking and grinning’.”

So many times great artists do look at the world in a different way. They are not satisfied with the way things are and they are determined to be a part of making the world a more joyful and better place for all. When I interviewed Kevin Rowe I asked him if he was a good student in school? He answered, “No. I was a real rebel.” He said, “Don’t get me wrong, I have always loved people and my parents Lola and Jessie made sure I attended church every week. I can’t tell you why I had a rebel’s heart but I just always felt that what others felt was the normal life did not seem normal to me.” He said that he had been playing the guitar and singing since he was in grade school. He started his first band at the age of fourteen and has been a working musician ever since. Kevin, like so many young musicians, chased after that neon rainbow for many years. He, like so many young artists started living in the fast lane and took on some very bad habits. What he thought would be a life filled with highs soon became a life filled with lows. Kevin was more fortunate then many in his situation because as I said earlier his mother and dad made sure that Kevin made it to church each week. He was introduced to a very powerful friend at an early age. Someone you could count on through the good times as well as the bad. His name was Jesus. Kevin remembers pulling off to the side of the road when he was at his lowest peak and asked his old friend to help him. He said I told Jesus if you would deliver me from my alcohol and drug problems I will take the gift of music you gave me and use it to serve you. God answered that prayer. God loves a rebel because he knows a rebel will work hard to change this world. You see even Christ sees the world as a place we should not be happy with. He said we live in this world but the believer is not part of this world. We are to be different than the world. God answered Kevin’s prayer and Kevin kept his end of the bargain. He started writing and singing Christian songs. He started a Christian band called Prodigal Sons and Christ went even further with the agreement and gave Kevin a mate that shared his vision, Angela. The two and the band Prodigal Sons are leading hundreds to Christ and planting seeds everyday to thousands. God has blessed them with a new CD and their new single “I’m Gonna Have A Little Talk” is being played on radio stations all over the world. It has charted at number seventeen for January 2015 in Cashbox Magazine “Country Christian Top 100” and seventeen in the Christian Servant Magazine “Country For The Good Life Top 100”. I love a story with a happy ending. If you want you’re story to have a happy ending. Give your life to CHRIST.

Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 19 A Maturing Believer (Hebrews 5:12-14)

We believers, we followers of Jesus Christ must mature! We must grow in Christ, so that we can be of use to our Heavenly Father. We should not be dull of hearing the words of God. Being dull of hearing is not a problem of the heart. It’s a spiritual problem. We need growth in our spiritual life. As a child grows to become a perfect adult, so we must grow to the full stature of Christ’s perfection. Thru perseverance, patience, humility and faithfulness we must strive to train ourselves to distinguish good from evil, right from wrong and then proceed to do right and good! A life of doing right is the wisest thing there is. (Proverbs 4:11) The ability to discern is a critical measure of spiritual maturity. Only then can we become a true witness and teacher of the oracles of God. *Only then can we disciple others. Mature believers need to be about helping and loving Gods children. You can’t say you love God and not love his children. Our love for God is shown thru our capacity to love and disciple others. We show our love for God when we obey his word and heed to his calling on our lives.

The questions that every believer must ask himself is “ Can I be used for God? Am I a mature Believer?” There is much work to be done, lets you and I make a commitment today to be a mature Christian and be about Gods business.

10 Marks of a maturing Believer ▪ Maturing Believers confess their sins regularly. ▪ Maturing Believers long to live as Jesus did. ▪ Maturing Believers hate the world and love their God. ▪ Maturing Believers sin less and less and live righteously more and more. ▪ Maturing Believers love others increasingly. ▪ Maturing Believers grow in their ability to refuse to compromise with the word. ▪ Maturing Believers grow in their knowledge of God’s word. ▪ Maturing Believers learn to discern right from wrong and do right. ▪ Maturing Believers learn to discern good from evil and avoids evil. ▪ Maturing Believers serve. Jeremiah 9:23-24

This is what the Lord says. Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts, boast about this: That he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for these I delight, declares the Lord.

Article by Terry D. Davis www.terrydavismusic.com

Christian Servant Magazine - January, 2015 - 20 We give thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ for using our ministry this past 2014 in such an awesome way. He allowed us to plant seeds, and made it possible through the Holy Spirit to lead hundreds to CHRIST. We thank and praise HIM for letting our first release to radio, “I’m Going To Have A Little Talk” receive the great response that it has from DJ’s and listeners across America. Charting at number 17 in January’s edition of Christian Servant Magazine’s “Country For The Good Life Top 100”, we believe with all our heart and soul that Christ is going to bless our ministry in a more powerful way than He ever has for this new year of 2015. We would also like for all, who are ministering either through music or the written Word to know that we are praying that mighty and great works for the Lord Jesus will manifest because of your perseverance and dedication to present His name to a lost and dying world. Kevin and Angela Rowe and the group Prodigal Sons Contact us at: 940-229-9957 or visit us on the web at www.ProdigalSons4God.com

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