Mary Ann King Miller
DeAnna Matney
Lauren Matney
Tommy Matney
First off I want to give God all of the glory for everything He has done for us as a group and as individuals. People have asked me about song writing... It's all God allowing me to write for Him. I can tell you that every song God has given me has either came through a trial and/or a triumph. A wonderful lady once told me that you have to go through the test before you can have your testimony. Through my personal journey with God you can hear every song that I've written. I've struggled...I've strayed...I've been scared...I've been angry.... but God pulled me through each time and I know He will continually do so as long as I look to Him!!
Pray for all of us as we continue this journey. God blessed me to be able to do this with my mother, my husband, my step-daughter and a wonderful friend! I don't deserve it but I am forever grateful!!!
I was Saved May 24, 1981 at an old fashion alter in a little country church. That was the best day of my life! We know that for those who love God all things work together for good , for those who are called according to his purpose. I feel my purpose is to sing his praises. Let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give Glory to our Father who is in Heaven. The reason we are here, the purpose of our life is to praise God, I feel so blessed that he allows me to do this thru songs with my family.
I was very blessed to be raised by a mom, dad and grandparents who not only took me to church,but they believed and lived by the word of God. Growing up in a musical family, instruments were like furniture in my household. As I grew older, I strayed away from God and church. I knew deep in my heart it wasn't the right thing to do. I thought I knew what was right for me. Little did I know, God had a plan for me and that would be a part of it. I always dealt with the feeling in my heart that there was something I needed to do. At one point I thought I was called to preach but quickly realized that wasn't it. God had called me to his ministry through music. I finally realized I had been waisting a gift that God had given to me. I am so thankful and blessed, not only to be sharing God's word through music but I also get to share it along side my family. God has blessed me beyond what words can describe. I am so thankful I serve a loving and forgiving God. Please keep us in your prayers!
My name is Lauren Matney. I am blessed to be a part of Southern Grace. It's an amazing experience to be able to spread the word of God, while doing something I have always loved and had a passion for....singing. I have been singing since I was able to talk. I was born and raised in a very musical family. Like I said, I am very blessed to be able to spread the word of God, while doing somethine that I love.