In praise of Gospel music

I dare you to sit still at a gospel music concert. The kind of energy that comes out of gospel is contagious. You can't help but feel uplifted and joyful. The word bursting comes to mind.

Before you know it your clapping along singing about how happy you are that Jesus is coming. In gospel there is so much hope and joy and sorrow and none of it apologetic or timid - all of it comes from the gut, is expressed from the gut.

There are more ways of feeling spiritual than there are religions. Different kinds of music can strike a spiritual chord within. Gospel, to me, feels like one that reaches out with arms wide open for a group hug in the name of pain or joy.

With all that said, I have a newfound love for gospel after seeing this ....