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About the Authors

LDS Living complements your lifestyle, bringing you a values-based perspective and great ideas for enjoying life.

Kenneth Cope grew up mostly in Houston, Texas, where he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. After serving a mission in Geneva, Switzerland, he pursued his career in music as a composer, producer, songwriter, and performer. During the past twenty years, Kenneth has released a dozen albums, including Greater Than Us All, a legendary music project that has impacted hundreds of thousands all over the world, as well as his newest album, All About You. A multiple Pearl Award winner, including Male Recording Artist of the Year and Inspirational Album of the Year, Kenneth is currently working on the highly anticipated Son of Man project as well as serving as the bishop of his ward. He and his wife, Kathryn, are the parents of three girls and reside in Salt Lake City.

Michael McLean is known as a performer, composer, songwriter, producer, and director, with a list of accomplishments reflecting well in each of those areas. He has written music and lyrics for more than thirty albums and soundtracks and has authored five books, including the bestselling The Forgotten Carols and his latest project, Mission to Be Happy. Michael is the writer, producer, and director of Nora’s Christmas Gift starring Celeste Holm, and Mr. Krueger’s Christmas with Jimmy Stewart. Other well-known films include Our Heavenly Father’s Plan; Together Forever; What Is Real; and The Prodigal Son. Albums include his collection of hits, 25; and the book and CD project Mission to Be Happy. Michael and his wife, Lynne, are the parents of three children and grandparents of two. They live in Utah.

Hilary Weeks grew up in a home filled with music. Born in Colorado and raised in Alaska, she began playing the piano at age eight and wrote her first song at age fourteen. Her first recorded song, “He Hears Me,” was featured on the 1993 EFY album, and from there Hilary quickly became a favorite in the inspirational music industry. She has released eight solo albums, has been featured on numerous compilation albums, and has been the recipient of multiple awards from the Faith Centered Music Association. Her most recent album, Every Step, reached #6 on the Top Current Contemporary Christian Billboard list. She also published her first book in 2009, Believe in What You’re Doing, Believe in Who You Are. Hilary and her husband, Tim, reside in Lehi, Utah, with their four daughters.

Joel McCausland and Kevin Peay, better known to thousands of loyal fans as the musical duo AFTERGLOW, began their musical career together 20 years ago in Pleasant Grove, Utah. As juniors in high school they formed a small singing group with two girls, performing for community groups and at local fairs. They eventually started singing at LDS firesides, playing for a number of months before leaving for their missions in 1980. Before departing, they recorded two musical cassettes under the name AFTERGLOW and sold the tapes to friends.

By 1984, Deseret Book had signed the duo to a recording contract. They have since recorded 17 albums for the label, five of which were recorded in England with the London Philharmonic Orchestra: A More Perfect Light, How Great Thou Art, Love at Home, Forever Christmas, and Another Witness.

Kevin and Joel have also recorded two country albums as the group McCOSLYN & PAYE: Close to Home, released through Deseret Book in 1997, and No Love Lost</ i>.

Kevin and his wife Cindy have four children and live in Centerville, Utah.

Joel, his wife Kelly and their 6 children reside in Fruit Heights, Utah.