timothy yap of "breathe cast" reviewed the album in 2013, writing: "a buffet of styles, there is much to enjoy here: from string-laden big balladry to jaunty soul-filled funk to straight ahead vintage pop. though the songs are deftly written, some of them lack defining hooks that could grab the listener with greater immediacy. if only martin could polish up the hooks and make them more prominent, the album would be even greater. also, the central ideas of some of the songs are not strong enough; for example, "in my father's house" utilizes a rich biblical imagery, it would be greater served if the imagery could be expounded more in the song. other than these quibbles, it is such a joy to have marilyn martin back. though she was great singing about heartbreak with phil collins in "separate lives," when she sings for the lord, she sounds even better."