Reviewed by Tony Cummings

Lara is, of course, well known for the worship music she spearheaded with Bradford's Abundant Life church. Now after a stay in Romania she is back in the UK. This project isn't a worship one, but a powerful selection of reflective songs often based on Lara's experiences. The production by Chris Eaton is top rate and provides a solid backdrop to Lara's vocals which range from reflective to strident. Many of the accompaniments are acoustic, with Lara's voice cutting through like a knife though the first track "Beautiful In Its Time" is heavier with a rock feel. The themes of Lara's songs are both intimate but fused with hope. "The Forgotten Ones" was written after Lara's time in Romania and all profits of the song are going straight to a ministry rescuing orphaned children from the hands of sex traffickers while "Soothe" was written by Lara following a miscarriage she experienced while working on the album. All in all, a powerful musical statement.

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