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 “Jack’s Corner” A band called “Sunday Drive” All of you who listen to Praise 96 FM out of Knoxville will remember “The Eagle Song”. Jeff Treece is the son of the lady that wrote the song. Jeff is an excellent song writer, singer and key board player. I have known Jeff for several years. I have watch Jeff clime the charts with his songs. One I like is “Road Rage”. This is one of the songs I played on “The Jack Hodge Gospel” Show a lot. The following will tell you a lot about Jeff and the band “Sunday Drive” SUNDAY DRIVE is a Tennessee based band that tours over 200 dates per year. Many promoters compare Sunday Drive to Rascal Flatts, Sugar Land and Lady Antebellum. This Multi-Award winning family vocal group has played the Grand Ole Opry, Ghost Town, Dollywood, Branson, NSRA Events, Silver Dollar City, Riverboats and many large fairs and festivals. During many national performances, they have had the privilege to share the stage with such acts as Lonestar, Backstreet Boys, The Oak Ridge Boys, Tanya Tucker, Craig Morgan, Gene Watson, Earl Thomas Conley, George Jones, Billy Ray Cyrus, Stella Parton, HeeHaw's LuLu Roman and Josh Turner. Charlie Monk of Sirius/XM Satellite Radio states, "This is one of the best acts to come down the pike in a long time, I believe soon the whole world will know the name of this "HOT" new act "SUNDAY DRIVE". In 2005, Jeff of Sunday Drive was informed that the Marine Moms had chosen his song, "Angels Watching," as the organization's official theme song. The song was a perfect fit for the organization because it tells a story of a mother praying for her son as he journeys through every aspect of his life, including war times. Jeff donated complete artist royalties to the Marine Moms. The song broke the Media Base/R&R (Radio and Records) country top 200 in early 2006 and landed the #1 position on the Power Source weekly Top 20 count down 2/16/2006, beating out Carrie Underwood's mega hit "Jesus Take The Wheel". To treat your audience with a good dose of Country, Inspirational Music, laughter and just a great time, SUNDAY DRIVE is just what the doctor ordered. Jeff’s is a comedian this is some of his jokes 1. A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin 5, and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. ' If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ' Let my brother have the first pancake, I can wait. ' Kevin turned to his younger brother and said, ' Ryan , you be Jesus ! ' 2. After the christening of his baby brother in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I wanted to stay with you guys. For more information, contact Sunday Drive at office@sundaydrive.biz Sunday Drivew P.O. Box 18075 (615) 598-7098 Knoxville, TN 37928 www.sundaydrive.biz I am proud to be a friend of Jeff and his band. I recommend the Band for your Church. Tell Jeff you saw his article in “Jack’s Corner” in “One Voice Magazine” phone(865) 453-3864, “Jacks Corner” With the legendary Ann Downing I have played Ann Downing’s music on my radio show a long time. I’ve watched Ann on TV with the Gathers for many years. I’ve talked with her office many times. Today I talked with Ann Downing to get her permission to put her story out. What a delightful person. "I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live." Psalm 104:33 More than likely you’ve seen Ann Downing as a regular on the popular Gaither Homecoming Video series. However the majority of her time is spent maintaining a full schedule of church concerts and speaking engagements each weekend traveling throughout the United States and Canada. Apart from her affiliation with the Gaither Homecoming Friends, Ann’s own versatile music style appeals to a wide range of musical tastes and age groups, not just the Gaither Video fans While she is a commissioned song evangelist in the Church of the Nazarene, Ann enjoys sharing her music and ministry with a wide variety of denominations. Ann’s unique presentation style is also appealing in that she comes down from the platform to communicate with the audience on a very personal level. Her spontaneous, off-the-cuff delivery gives the feeling of a conversational visit rather than a rigid formal program. Raised on a cotton farm in rural Mississippi, Ann grew up dreaming of the day she’d sing gospel music all over the world. Right out of high school she began to realize that dream by securing a position with the legendary Speer Family, later marrying the man of her dreams and co-founding a group that helped shape the face of Gospel music we have today. She won the industry’s highest honor—the Dove Award—for Female Vocalist within a year of co-founding the Downing’s and went on to be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Ann has been lauded with various awards and accolades throughout her gospel music career spanning over forty years. However, she’s quick to tell you that she’s like you in many ways. Fading success? She’s been there! Crumbling marriage or financial ruin? She’s been there! Lost a spouse or experienced a devastating trauma in your family? Ann’s walked in your shoes! What do you do when you can’t “fix” what’s wrong in your life or the lives of those you love? What do you do when the circumstances of your life beg the question, “do you really believe what you’ve said about trusting God?” Ann’s intensely personal story is one that reaches us all where we live and helps us hold firmly to the promise that “earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal.”  Bible Facts Jack Hodge Lets study how we got our different languages and got placed all over the world. You will find the answer in The King James Bible. In The Book of Genesis Chapter 11 verse 1 through 9. Verses 1 And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech. 2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there. 3 And they said one to another, Go to, let us make brick, and burn them thoroughly. And they had brick for stone, and slime had they for mortar. 4 And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth. 5 And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded. 6 And the LORD said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do. 7 Go to, let us go down, and there confound their language, that they may not understand one another's speech. 8 So the LORD scattered them abroad from thence upon the face of all the earth: and they left off to build the city. 9 Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. Until next time stay in Gods care Jack Hodge PO Box 5623 Phone (865-453-3864) Sevierville, Tennessee 37864 E-Mail glorylandhighway@msn.com Web site www.jackhodge.com http://www.cyberwit.net/jack.htm   Jack’s CornerMemories My wife Linda and I took a little mini vacation to Olive Hill Kentucky, the home town of country singer Tom T. Hall, a distant relative of Linda‘s. Sometime you need a break from the every day hum drum to relax. We visited Linda’s brother who had moved back to the old home place. Linda and her family lived in a little country community. A lot of Linda’s childhood friends still live in the old neighbor hood. The old one room school house is now a church. This was not the first time we had returned to visit, but this time brought back memories for me as well as Linda. Linda and her brother Mike had taken a walk up the road. They met and talked to several friends from Linda’s past. As we sat on the front porch that evening several neighborhood people began to gather. Singer James Bronson came with his guitar, Donny Williams with his harmonica, and his wife Dixie. James and Donny are in a band called “The Dusty Road Band”. John Newsome came with his wit, Doug Buckner a life long friend of Linda’s. Many gathered on the front porch. James played his guitar and sang, Donny played backup with his harmonica. A lot of old songs were sang, I would join in on a course every now and then. I have an album given to me a couple of years ago of James and Donnie’s band “The Dusty Road Band”. I guess my favorite song on the album is “Amazing Grace” . James sings lead and Donny sings harmony. Donny has a solo with his Harmonica and James has a solo on the electric guitar. The song is beautifully preformed by “The Dusty Road Band”. What a wonderful time we had. This special time was bringing back memories of my childhood when we would gather on our front porch. Mom with guitar in hand playing and singing, We would all join in and sing along on a lot of the old Gospel favorites. As you read through the Bible you will read where people sang and danced for God. Read In The Book of Psalm Chapter 150 starting with verse one. 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD. Our lives have gotten much to busy, we don’t take the time to enjoy friends and family as we should. I would like to suggest families give this a try once in a while. Get your children and neighbors together for good conversation and singing. Teach your young about the days of old and the things we did. We would play fox and hound, hide and seek, and kick the bucket to mention a few. A lot of games that was fun and also gave us exercises. Until next time stay in Gods care Jack Hodge PO Box 5623 Phone (865-453-3864) Sevierville, Tennessee 37864 E-Mail glorylandhighway@msn.com Web site www.jackhodge.com http://www.cyberwit.net/jack.htm Jack’s Corner Memories My wife Linda and I took a little mini vacation to Olive Hill Kentucky, the home town of country singer Tom T. Hall, a distant relative of Linda‘s. Sometime you need a break from the every day hum drum to relax. We visited Linda’s brother who had moved back to the old home place. Linda and her family lived in a little country community. A lot of Linda’s childhood friends still live in the old neighbor hood. The old one room school house is now a church. This was not the first time we had returned to visit, but this time brought back memories for me as well as Linda. Linda and her brother Mike had taken a walk up the road. They met and talked to several friends from Linda’s past. As we sat on the front porch that evening several neighborhood people began to gather. Singer James Bronson came with his guitar, Donny Williams with his harmonica, and his wife Dixie. James and Donny are in a band called “The Dusty Road Band”. John Newsome came with his wit, Doug Buckner a life long friend of Linda’s. Many gathered on the front porch. James played his guitar and sang, Donny played backup with his harmonica. A lot of old songs were sang, I would join in on a course every now and then. I have an album given to me a couple of years ago of James and Donnie’s band “The Dusty Road Band”. I guess my favorite song on the album is “Amazing Grace” . James sings lead and Donny sings harmony. Donny has a solo with his Harmonica and James has a solo on the electric guitar. The song is beautifully preformed by “The Dusty Road Band”. What a wonderful time we had. This special time was bringing back memories of my childhood when we would gather on our front porch. Mom with guitar in hand playing and singing, We would all join in and sing along on a lot of the old Gospel favorites. As you read through the Bible you will read where people sang and danced for God. Read In The Book of Psalm Chapter 150 starting with verse one. 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD. Our lives have gotten much to busy, we don’t take the time to enjoy friends and family as we should. I would like to suggest families give this a try once in a while. Get your children and neighbors together for good conversation and singing. Teach your young about the days of old and the things we did. We would play fox and hound, hide and seek, and kick the bucket to mention a few. A lot of games that was fun and also gave us exercises. Until next time stay in Gods care Jack Hodge E-Mail glorylandhighway@msn.com From The Desk of Jack Hodge Thank you unknown writer. NOAH TODAY In the year 2008, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the United States, and said: "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over -populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me." "Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans." He gave Noah the blueprints, saying: "You have 6 months to build the Ark before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights." Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah weeping in his yard - but no Ark. "Noah!," He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark?" "Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed." "I needed a building permit." "I've been arguing with the inspector about the need for a sprinkler system." "My neighbors claim that I've violated the neighborhood zoning laws by building the Ark in my yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to go to the Development Appeal Board for a decision." "Then the Department of Transportation demanded a bond be posted for the future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the passage for the Ark's move to the sea. I told them that the sea would be coming to us, but they would hear nothing of it." "Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the spotted owl." "I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!" "When I started gathering the animals, an animal rights group sued me. They insisted that I was confining wild animals against their will. They argued the accommodations were too restrictive, and it was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space." "Then the EPA ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood." "I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my building crew." "Immigration and Naturalization are checking the green-card status of most of the people who want to work." "The trades unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark-building experience." "To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species." "So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 years for me to finish this Ark." "Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow stretched across the sky." Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to destroy the world?" "No," said the Lord. "The GOVERNMENT beat me to it." Stay in Gods care Jack hodge Gods Corner By Jack Hodge THE YEAR 1909 When I came across this bit of info I thought all could use it. This will boggle your mind. I had thought about our progress over the past hundred years a lot of times, but had never wrote it down. God has been good to us, we should take care of our many, many blessings. The year is 1909. One hundred years ago. What a difference a century makes! Here are some statistics for the Year 1909 : The average life expectancy was 47 years. Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub. Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone. There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads. The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.. The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower! The average wage in 1909 was 22 cents per hour. The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year . A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year, A dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year. More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME . Ninety percent of all doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION! Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which Were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard. ' Sugar cost four cents a pound, Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen and Coffee was fifteen cents a pound. Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo. Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from Entering into their country for any reason. Five leading causes of death were: 1. Pneumonia and influenza 2. Tuberculosis 3. Diarrhea 4. Heart disease 5. Stroke The American flag had 45 stars, The population of Las Vegas , Nevada, was only 30!!!!. Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and ice tea Had not been invented yet. There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day. Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write. Only 6 percent of ll Americans had graduated from high school. Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists said, 'Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health' Eighteen percent of households had at least One full-time servant or domestic help. There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE ! U.S.A. ! Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years. IT STAGGERS THE MIND Until next time stay in Gods care Jack Hodge PO Box 5623 Phone (865-453-3864) Sevierville, Tennessee 37864 E-Mail glorylandhighway@msn.com Web site www.jackhodge.com Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Matthew 6 Verse 7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Verse 8: Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of before ye ask him. Verse 9: After this manner therefore pray ye: "Our Father, which art in Heaven" "Hallowed be thy Name" "Thy kingdom come" "Thy will be done, in earth as it is in Heaven" "Give us this day our daily bread" "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” "And lead us not into temptation" "But deliver us from evil" For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen"  The Ten Commandments 1-Thou Shalt have no other Gods before Me. ll-Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image. lll-Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. lV-Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. V-Honor thy father and thy mother. Vl-Thou shalt not kill. Vll-Thou shalt not commit adultery. Vlll-Thou shalt not steal. lX-Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. X-Thou shalt not covet. Jesus said in Mark: Chapter 12-Verse 30 And thou shall Love the Lord thy God with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. Verse: 31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt Love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.  
Man in The Netherlands built. God’s Corner By Jack Hodge I would like to thank Rhonnie Scheurman of RhonBob Promotions out of Kodak, Tn for sending this to me. NOAH'S ARK Man Builds Noah's Ark (To The exact scale given in Bible) Working Replica of Noah's Ark Opened In SCHAGEN, Netherlands The massive central door in the side of Noah's Ark was opened the first crowd of curious townsfolk to behold the wonder. Of course, it's only a replica of the biblical Ark , built by Dutch Creationist Johan Huibers as a testament to his faith in the literal truth of the Bible. The ark is 150 cubits long, 30 cubits high and 20 cubits wide. That's two-thirds the length of a football field and as high as a three-story house. Life-size models of giraffes, elephants, lions, crocodiles, zebras, bison and other animals greet visitors as they arrive in the main hold. A contractor by trade, Huibers built the ark of cedar and pine. Biblical Scholars debate exactly what the wood used by Noah would have been. Huiber s did the work mostly with his own hands, using modern tools and with occasional help from his son Roy. Construction began in May 2005. On the uncovered top - deck not quite ready in time for the opening - will come a petting zoo, with baby lambs and chickens, and goats, and one camel. Visitors on the first day were stunned. 'It's past comprehension', said Mary Louise Starosciak, who happened to be bicycling by with her husband while on vacation when they saw the ark looming over the local landscape. 'I knew the story of Noah, but I had no idea the boat would have been so big.' There is enough space near the keel for a 50-seat film theater where kids can watch a video that tells the story of Noah and his ark. Huibers, a Christian man, said he hopes the project will renew interest in Christianity in the Netherlands, where church going has fallen dramatically in the past 50 years. "Now that I am old and Gray...give me the time to tell This new generation (and their children too) About all your mighty miracles." Psalm 71:18    |
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PRLog (Press Release) – May 21, 2008 – Jack R. Hodge is best described as a Renaissance man. His achievements represent diverse interests and encompass a wide scope of professional arenas. First and foremost, he founded Jack Hodge Ministries, a religious organization that provides information, advice and spiritual guidance. He is also an accomplished singer and poet who has achieved industry accolades such as seventeen national awards from the Tennessee Country Music Association, nine international awards from the North American Country Music Association International, a third place finish on Ed McMahans, Christmas Star Search, a crystal trophy from the North America Country Music Association, the Editors Choice Award from the International Library of Poetry, the Poetry of Merit Award from Walt Disney and is the president, producer, music director and DJ of The Jack Hodge Gospel Show, a radio program syndicated worldwide out of Sevierville, Tennessee. Jack has written more than two hundred poetic compositions, one of which was chosen to be part of a compilation album called “The Sound of Poetry”.
A Star Was Born: A star was born on Christmas day; I have something you can’t take away. Deep within this heart of mine, Jesus, a spirit, so true and kind. Yes, it’s the star of Bethlehem, I know he’s real, I can feel him. He rules my life day and night, I keep him close and never loose sight. Yes, my star is true and strong, Given his word it can’t be wrong. Won’t you accept my star today? All it takes is to kneel and pray. You’ll have a spirit living within, guiding you through a world of sin. Yes, this star that’s strong and true, He’ll never leave or forsake you. Jesus is the star I’m talking about. He lives in my heart I have no doubt. And he is coming back to take me home. On this earth, I will no more roam. Oh yes, the star of Bethlehem, My Lord, my Savior, I can depend. He walks by my side night and day, so you see, I’m going his way
In recognition of his exemplary career in religion, Jack R. Hodge is being included in the 2008/2009 Princeton Premier Registry where he will assume a well-deserved position among the most accomplished business leaders and professionals of every industry from around the globe.
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Tennessee 2002 NACMAI Winners
Male Vocalist of the Year Traditional Gospel Jack Hodge
Most Promising Male Entertainer of the Year Traditional Gospel Jack Hodge
Rising Star Award Songwriter of the Year Holiday Jack Hodge "Christ-Mas"
Horizon Award Album of the Year Holiday Jack Hodge "A Christmas With The Hodges"
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