Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024): When it came to faith, his lyrics did the talking
By 
Derek Walker2024-10-04T10:59:00
The acclaimed Country singer who died on Saturday never seemed that comfortable with public speaking. But a glance at his most famous songs reveal a man of deep Christian faith, observes Derek Walker
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