Nov 24, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Everybody’s Having a Hard Life by Steve Siler

When our son was little and life was a black hole of special needs, I could become one pity party momma. Sometimes, it was hard to break free of the self-pity. Sometimes, I wanted to break wallow in it. But as Steve Siler’s song of the month shows, parents of kids with special needs aren’t the only people who struggle. Take a listen to Everybody’s Having a Hard Life to see what he... read more

Sep 27, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Steve Siler Says It’s the Little Things

Steve Siler of Music for the Soul is back with another song of the month. This month, he reflects upon the acts of worship we perform through little acts of kindness done for those in need. Most months, Shelly Beach writes a devotion to accompany the song of the month, but she was tied up with a writing deadline. So Steve wrote the devotion himself. The Little Things American loves spectacle. Not just a... read more

Aug 25, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Steve Siler & Shelly Beach: We Can Be Transformed

For those of us who dislike change, “transformation” is a four letter word. But this month’s song from Steve Siler at Music for the Soul assures us that transformation can be a good thing – for ourselves and for our children. Meet Amelie Howe This month’s song, Transformed, was written by Amelie Howe, a new member of the Music for the Soul family. To listen to the song, click... read more

Jul 12, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Steve Siler & Shelly Beach: After the Crowds Are Gone

Grief is a lifetime occupation for parents of children who die. It outlasts the crowds who attend the funeral. It outlasts the patience of friends who expect parents to move on with life. Steve Siler’s Song for Grieving Parents This month, Steve Siler of Music for the Soul addresses the grief of parents after the crowds go away. You can listen to this month’s song here: After The Crowds Are... read more

Jun 16, 2011 Posted by Jolene

Steve Siler & Shelly Beach: Another Kind of Special Needs

Sometimes my eyes are so focused on special needs, I forget that families who don’t live in this world face difficulties, too. Steve Siler’s Song for Wounded Teens You can listen to Steve’s moving song by clicking on Renee is Fourteen. It’s a reminder of the challenges of growing up as a typical teen in this fallen world. Shelly Beach’s Devotion Shelly’s devotion shines... read more