"I’ve got in my soul," the youth choir sang, their voices bright and energetic. In the third row, Mr. Henderson—a man known for his stern face—found his toes tapping. Then his knees started bouncing. By the second chorus, he was beaming. This wasn't a quiet, reserved peace; it was the kind of happiness that bubbled over, making the air in the chapel feel thick with a sense of "all is well."
"Church," she whispered, her voice carrying that rhythmic weight of a seasoned gospel leader, "today we aren’t just singing. We’re moving." Put Your Hand /Joy, Peace and Happiness/What a Mighty God
She began to clap—a slow, steady beat that pulled everyone upright. she belted out. The congregation joined in, their palms meeting in a thunderous, rhythmic unity. As the lyrics filled the room, the heavy burdens of the work week seemed to slide off shoulders. There was a collective realization that they weren't walking alone; they were being led by a steady, ancient grip. "I’ve got in my soul," the youth choir