Small Sacrifice
| Company type | Independent record label |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Twila Paris |
Area served | United States |
| Owner | Twila Paris |
Small Sacrifice represents the sixteenth studio effort by Christian artist and songwriter Twila Paris. Originally issued independently under Paris' own Mountain Spring Music label in late 2007, the album features a blend of inspirational pop and adult contemporary styles alongside original praise and worship tracks. The album's primary radio single, "Live to Praise," achieved a peak position of number 3 on the Radio and Records' Christian Inspirational chart. Subsequently, broader distribution was secured through Koch Records on February 24, 2009. Production duties were handled by John Hartley, who previously produced Paris' 2001 Dove Award-winning children's project Bedtime Prayers: Lullabies and Peaceful Worship.
Track listing
All compositions credited to Twila Paris.
- "We Know Love" – 4:32
- "I Can Do All Things" – 4:28
- "You Lead Me" – 3:42
- "Small Sacrifice" – 3:31
- "Lord I Need You" – 4:06
- "Live to Praise" – 3:57
- "Not Forgotten" – 5:42
- "There Is a Plan" – 5:16
- "You Are a Great God" – 4:14
- "Alleluia" – 4:38
Personnel
- Twila Paris – lead vocals
- Jamie Kenney – keyboard instruments
- Gary Burnette – guitar
- Chris Graffagnio – guitar
- Chris Donohue – bass guitar
- Dennis Holt – drums and percussion
- Ken Lewis – drums and percussion
- Chris Eaton – backing vocals
- Jennifer Paige – backing vocals
- Chris Rodriguez – backing vocals
- Michelle Tumes – backing vocals
Production
- John Hartley – producer
- Colin Heldt – engineering
- David Schober – engineering, mixing
- John Mayfield – mastering engineer
- Susannah Parrish – graphic design
- Michael Gomez – photography (cover)
- Norman Miller – management
Critical reception
Mark Lawrence of Cross Rhythms observed that Small Sacrifice integrates congregational worship tunes such as the piano-led "I Can Do All Things" and the lively "We Know Love," along with adult contemporary selections including the Celtic-inspired "There Is a Plan" and the ballad "You Lead Me." He emphasized the vocal delivery on the more subdued title track as well as "Lord I Need You." Although some ballads verge on mainstream middle-of-the-road territory and certain worship songs occasionally fall into familiar patterns (for instance, "Live To Praise"), Lawrence concluded that Twila Paris maintains a freshness comparable to her work from over two decades prior.
Radio singles
| Year | Single | Peak position (CCM Inspo) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Live to Praise" | 3 |