Studio Time Again

It's that time again. Trust is back in Ocala at the hotel awaiting a trip to the studio to hopefully finish the vocals on the new album, Going Home. It seems we can almost put any vehicle on auto-pilot up here now; and will be back up here again next weekend for the big God and Country Extravaganza with the POPCORN gang.

This recording project has taught me some important lessons. First, I think I've learned again the importance that all good things we accomplish will endure some difficulties. A fine pearl begins with a painful process. The oyster that endures the irritation of the sand turns into a beautiful piece of jewelry. The butterfly begins as an ugly caterpillar. The transformation process of art is sometimes a lot of hard work.

Second, it has taught me that sometimes there is more than one way to skin a cat. We knew that the producer would change some things in the way we sing our songs. Every person hears different harmonies and expects a different sound occasionally. There is more than one right note to sing in a song.

The third thing I've learned is how much I respect those who do this for a living. I thoroughly enjoy my time in the studio. It challenges me to listen more carefully to the other parts of the group. It challenges me to take my time do a project the right way and not settle for second best. We are striving for excellence and are determined to not be satisfied with anything less.

It is our prayer that when this recording is released that you will listen to it with a renewed desire to live firmly for Jesus. We want to encourage you in your walk with Christ to do all you can do and be all you can be fore His glory. If you can listen to the music and emerge on the other side having accomplished that, it will be a resounding success.

Until then, please pray for us as we put the final touches on the vocal recording, the approval to the master mixdown, and that the duplication will go smoothly. When all those things are accomplished, you'll have a CD to be proud of!