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Breaking down to break through

No Comments20 April 14:32

“We ain’t breaking down, we’re breaking through. It’s called the road less traveled cause not many people do.” — Kyle Hutton & Trent Willman, The Extra Mile Kyle had to remind me of this yesterday. I frequently forget what it takes to experience breakthrough. I forget where I must go to find it and [...]

Life’s protective gear

1 comment9 April 14:16

I wish I could permanently attach helmets to each of my boy’s heads. I’m talking special helmets that would guard their minds from evil thoughts. Safety goggles that would keep them from seeing things that I wish they’d never see. And bulletproof vests that kept hearts and emotions from knowing pain and heartache. Obviously, I’m [...]

20 Seconds of Insane Courage

1 comment29 March 19:37

One of the things that I am most passionate about when it comes to Real Life Real Music is the Student Songwriter’s Experience. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a summer day camp where students are mentored by professional singer/songwriters as they write, record and perform their own original songs. I love watching [...]

Retreat on the Frio

6 Comments23 March 16:48

Our family spent the week after Christmas in cabins on the banks of the Frio River, surrounded by cliffs and caves, sequestered away from the rest of our busy lives. We surrendered our cell phones, TVs, internet, and yes, even our Xbox. I spent a lot of time sitting by the river studying it’s strength [...]

Shellee Coley – ‘Waiting’

1 comment23 February 22:10

By: Tara Hutton If you haven’t been introduced to Shellee Coley, it’s about time. Take a deep breath and prepare to be moved. Close your eyes and take her in as you listen to the words of this song. “Waiting” I brought in this morning with thoughts of you And how you’re aching heart [...]

The Birth of Real Life Real Music

2 Comments23 February 13:54

By: Tara Hutton The birth of Real Life Real Music was much like the birth of our 3 boys. Frightening, exciting, overwhelmingly exhausting and once you start, there is no turning back. You may have heard the story about how it all got started, but probably not from my perspective and after all, Real Life [...]