Some families gather around video games, lost in the buzz of virtual worlds. Others roll dice over board games or cheer for their favorite teams on TV, their living rooms echoing with shouts and laughter. But in a log home in Libby, Montana, one family does something altogether different. They gather to sing hymns. This large family’s soul-stirring performance of ‘In The Sweet By and By’ will have you humming to yourself the rest of the day. 

In a world that moves fast and fragments easily, this family found a way to hold tight to what matters most—being together and worshiping the Lord. Their rendition is the sound of hearts intertwined, honoring their Amish mother, Orpha in the most tender way. In that moment, the living room becomes a sanctuary with more than two dozen gathered around in a circle. Their voices sing in rounds, carrying love and faith to the rafters and beyond. 

The idea of singing together as a family never occurred to me. It’s one thing to sing together at church but it’s another new idea all together to sing in the cozy comfort of home. It’s a sweet way to honor their mother, who poured her heart and soul into their lives. 

While some families share memories over board games, campfires, and remote controls, this family sings, weaving their lives together in harmony. It’s a practice steeped in faith, gratitude and the deep understanding that moments like these are sacred and fleeting. 

What a beautiful way to spend time together, lifting hymns that remind us of where we’re headed. In a world of distractions, this family reminds us of something unshakable: the joy of gathering, singing, and pointing one another heavenward.

Ephesians 5:19 "Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord."