Stained Glass Windows

In the last decade or so, Frank and I have made a lot of friends who are musicians... some of these friends started out with us in our college choir, others we've met along our journey through different towns, different churches, and many different venues. If you were to look at our CD collection (yes, we still have CDs! HA) you would quickly find that we know over half of the artists personally. Their friendship, and their music have been gifts to our lives... and we feel so blessed to know the stories behind many of their songs. We were there... praying for them, rejoicing with them, sometimes crying tears of heartache with them as we waited to see how the Lord would use the trial they were facing for His glory.

Our friend Daniel Doss used to be the worship pastor at our church in Tennessee. I loved it when he was on stage, because I knew that he could really lead us into a heart of worship. I also loved when he performed with his band because... well... he's awesome! Mostly, I loved getting to know him and his wife Emily... we were in our adoption processes at the same time... going in two very different directions... yet we'd eagerly update each other and pray for each other...

When Daniel and Emily moved to Indiana to plant a new church, we were sad to lose our friends, but everyone in Clarksville rejoiced when they finally got their baby boy after a long road of heartache. I have been constantly inspired by Daniel and Emily's faith, their openness about their journey, and their perseverance.

Next week, Daniel's song "Stained Glass Windows" is going to be released on the radio. This song talks about shattered dreams, hope, faith and love. Before you listen to the song, listen to Daniel and Emily's story in Daniel's words... It's a true happily ever after story. Then go listen to his song... you can buy his album on his website or on iTunes (you can even order a CD!) ;) Thank you, Daniel and Emily, for always being a shining light in our lives. :o)