Take It To Heart

March 18, 2015

I was in search of a pen that wouldn’t run dry after the first letter. Hmm. I have drawers full of pens, pencils, and crayons even. Yet, that writing instrument that would help me complete one sentence was nowhere to…

Salt & Light

February 24, 2015

Adding salt to a recipe brings out the flavors, going from ordinary to savory. This is what it means to be a Christ follower. We are followers, but also leaders. And yet too often, instead of leading the charge toward…

The Now Trap

February 4, 2015

  Valentines day. …Frank Sinatra and a candle-lit meal. …Heart-shaped chocolate boxes and rumors of who’s-going-with-who. …Signs of FOMO are rampant. We make our Plan B if Plan A doesn’t work out to avoid a candle-less night at all cost….

If All You Do In 2015 Is This…

January 12, 2015

2015 brings an onslaught of lists. Strategies to improve our selves, balance our schedule, be a better friend and experience moments worthy of memory books. Why so much pressure? During a conversation over tea, a good friend of mine observed…

My Top 5 Albums of 2014

January 2, 2015

The writer of the 96th Psalm implores us to “sing a new song to the Lord” (Isaiah 42:10), and if you’ve been through any type of valley or desert, deep in your heart, you know well the songs that have…

Take It To Heart

March 18, 2015

I was in search of a pen that wouldn’t run dry after the first letter. Hmm. I have drawers full of pens, pencils, and crayons even. Yet, that writing instrument that would help me complete one sentence was nowhere to…

Salt & Light

February 24, 2015

Adding salt to a recipe brings out the flavors, going from ordinary to savory. This is what it means to be a Christ follower. We are followers, but also leaders. And yet too often, instead of leading the charge toward…

The Now Trap

February 4, 2015

  Valentines day. …Frank Sinatra and a candle-lit meal. …Heart-shaped chocolate boxes and rumors of who’s-going-with-who. …Signs of FOMO are rampant. We make our Plan B if Plan A doesn’t work out to avoid a candle-less night at all cost….

If All You Do In 2015 Is This…

January 12, 2015

2015 brings an onslaught of lists. Strategies to improve our selves, balance our schedule, be a better friend and experience moments worthy of memory books. Why so much pressure? During a conversation over tea, a good friend of mine observed…

My Top 5 Albums of 2014

January 2, 2015

The writer of the 96th Psalm implores us to “sing a new song to the Lord” (Isaiah 42:10), and if you’ve been through any type of valley or desert, deep in your heart, you know well the songs that have…

The Sonflowerz ‘My Adoration’ Reaches Top 5 Jumps to #4 on CRW INSPO Chart with Heavy AFR Rotation

June 24, 2008

“My Adoration,” The Sonflowerz hit radio single from their new album “All Over the World,” moved up 12 chart positions on the CRW Inspirational Chart last week from #16 to #4 with new adds by reporters KCRN, KNLB, KTLF and WHLB. American Family Radio Network, comprised of 145 affiliates on their INSPO satellite format, reported heavy spins of “My Adoration” and for the second week, “My Adoration” was among R&R’s most-added Soft AC/Inspirational singles.

“My Adoration” Single is R&R’s “Most Added”

May 24, 2008

“My Adoration,” The Sonflowerz hit radio single from their new album

“All Over the World,” climbed another chart position this week
from #18 to #17 on the CRW Inspirational Chart. “My Adoration” was among
R&R’s most-added Soft AC/Inspirational singles last week and is currently
spinning on over 107 stations. The Sonflowerz AC radio single, “Edge of My
Seat,” hit #1 on the CRW IAA chart for 3 consecutive weeks and is spinning on 97
stations just two months after its release.

The Sonflowerz join Compassion International’s Independent Artists Network

February 13, 2008

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO., February 13, 2008 – Compassion
International today announced a new partnership with The Sonflowerz, comprised
of sisters Elissa & Becca Leander. The popular Christian duo was named the
Best Over-All Vocal Group at last summer’s GMA Music in the Rockies competition.
As members of Compassion’s Independent Artists Network The Sonflowerz join a
growing number of artists who are lending their voice to children in need. As a
ministry Compassion International has partnered with Christian musicians,
including Michael W. Smith, Jeremy Camp, Rebecca St. James for over 20 years.

Dove Award-Winning producer-songwriter Don Koch will produce next album

October 5, 2007

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 2007) –Dove Award-winning producer-songwriter Don Koch will produce the next album for The Sonflowerz, the popular Christian duo that was named the Best Over-All Vocal Group at last summer’s GMA Music in the Rockies competition.

The Sonflowerz Win GMA In The Rockies “Duo Of The Year”

August 24, 2007

Houston, TX – Sister act THE SONFLOWERZ shined brightly at the 33rd annual GMA (Gospel Music Association) Music In The Rockies competitions held July 29 – August 4, 2007. This acoustic-rock band, led by sisters Becca and Elissa Leander from Colorado Springs, CO went home with top honors having taken first place in the “Vocal Duo” competition and, not surprisingly, went on to be the judges’ pick for “Best Over-All Vocal Group”.