on exploring Jesus' sacrifices for humanity through hymns. He reached out to a collection of other Christian artists for input, and the resulting hymn reinterpretations are Angel Band: The Hymn Sessions. Returning to the music of his youth, Greer said he realized the hope present in hymns.

"I've been through bouts of anxiety and it's literally felt like my body is crying out," he said. "What I've learned is that I'm not in my final state yet. I'm not home. My soul is anchored in Jesus."

Greer said he hopes his new hymn collection makes listeners understand the effort needed for an energetic relationship with Christ. The best faith takes place in personal interaction, he said, and grows the more people approach God.

"I've learned from life that God must beLabor Day weekend at the home of his uncle in Minden, Louisiana. At about 10 o'clock on the night of Saturday, September 2, 1989, the defendant left his uncle's house with his cousins, Cedrick and Felicia Jones, and a college friend, Jerry Justice. The group rode in a Monte Carlo automobile owned by the defendant's brother, Tyrone, and which was being driven that night by Cedrick. They stopped at a Super Discount store to purchase a case of 16-ounce Bull Malt Liquor before going to the Starlight Club in Gibsland. They stayed at the club until it closed at midnight. Then the group went to the intersection of East Union and Gum Streets in Minden, a local meeting place. They parked their car next to Joe's Dixie Cream