That and the break from FFH, which included spending six months of anonymity in South Africa, and the birth of their second child radically changed their perspective. What distinguishes this from past efforts is the lyrical depth, which stems in large part from Jeromy’s MS diagnosis in 2007. Another recognizable co-write is Jill Paquette on “Who I’m Gonna Be.” Jennifer takes the lead on this song and a couple of others and is excellent. Mia Fields helped write “Undone” and “What if Your Best,” two of the strongest tracks. The latter was co-written by veteran Christian music writer, Chris Eaton. The opening “Undone” and “Wide Open Spaces” soar with a rock edge. There are lighter moments particularly the celebration of the couple’s deepened relationship on “Hold on to Me” and “The Time of My Life.” The former has such a winsome-sounding chorus. The sound is the FFH that many have come to know and love: gorgeous husband and wife harmonies, a strong pop sensibility and familiar music that sounds more mature and better than ever. This is not a heavy and melancholy recording. At the very least, this may encourage them to take up their cross and empathize with the less fortunate.ĭon’t let talk about suffering scare you off. Those who live under cloudless skies may find it harder to relate, but their perspective might change when their hard times come. When I hear songs like these, I feel a little less alone and crazy. It may be a reflection of our reluctance to embrace suffering as part of the Christian life. It’s unfortunate that Christians are sometimes shielded from unpleasant or controversial subjects. You might be surprised by the theme of brokenness, which is why you won’t hear some of these songs on Christian radio. It’s a reflection of what FFH, after taking a three-year sabbatical, has become: an extension of Jeromy and Jennifer Deibler, chronicling their recent highs and lows.
It must be their most personal and honest recording. I wish I had more recordings like Wide Open Spaces by FFH.
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