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Take That First Courageous Step
I didn’t plan to write books. Today’s call to courage? I need to be willing to write about some things I don’t want to share but feel nudged by God to do so. But in 2006, when this whole journey began for me, it looked like eight pages. I had to start somewhere. The day… The post Take That First Courageous Step appeared first on FaithGateway.
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John Cooper and Jen Ledger Featured on New Worship Album
Recently on social media, John Cooper of Skillet shared that he got to lead worship with The Spark, a worship band based out of Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was featured on their latest album, Ascent (Live Recording), and sang The Spark’s new song, “Awesome God.” Skillet’s drummer Jen Ledger is featured on “Never Let Go,” and John’s wife Korey Cooper co-produced the record. “Had the privilege of worshipping with our church family led by The Spark, with features from John Cooper and Jen Ledger, and co-produced by Korey Cooper.” Skillet posted on Facebook. Along with the new album, The Spark also released an accompanying hour-long worship experience video. You can watch…
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The Gift of Existence
Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might. — 2 Samuel 6:14 I love the song “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss” by P.M. Dawn. I love it because it reminds me of my junior high crush Lynn Voorhees, which never amounted to anything. But I love the feeling. Because to… The post The Gift of Existence appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Come What May Hits #1 on Billboard Christian Airplay Chart
Curb Word Entertainment’s We Are Messengers recently hit #1 on the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart with “Come What May,” which spent its 11th week at #1 on the Mediabase Christian Audience Chart, marking the group’s first single to hit #1 on both Mediabase and Billboard charts, and the longest-running #1 song on the Mediabase Christian Audience Chart for the last 52 weeks. “God’s kindness has always been obvious to me, but today is extra special and a sweet example of how fond He is of people like us,” shares We Are Messengers frontman, Darren Mulligan. “I am so very thankful for our management team, Curb Word Entertainment, and our incredible…
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Paul Baloche Releases Deluxe Edition Album
Integrity Music recently announced the release of A Greater Song 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition from legacy artist, worship leader, and singer/songwriter Paul Baloche. His trailblazing album, which originally offered many of Baloche’s most loved and well-known songs in Christian and church culture such as “Hosanna,” ” Praise Is Rising,” “You’ve Been So Good To Me,” and “Your Name,” is now officially re-released in both live and re-imagined formats. A new lyric video for “Your Name” can be viewed here, and click here to listen to the album. “The songs on A Greater Song were birthed in the midst of worship in my local church 15 years ago,” shares Paul Baloche.…
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In Step with the Spirit
When Jesus headed out into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil, He “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness” (Matthew 4:1). Then, when the time of testing was complete, Jesus “returned in the power of the Spirit” (Luke 4:14). These two verses provide helpful headings for us when we consider how… The post In Step with the Spirit appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Reach Records Announce ‘We Are Unashamed’ Spring Tour
Last week on social media, Reach Records announced that 1K Phew, Andy Mineo, Hulvey, Lecrae, Tedashii, Trip Lee, Wande, and WHATUPRG will be joining forces this spring for the We Are Unashamed Tour. The tour will kick off on March 17 in Austin, Texas, and hit cities like Chicago, Tulsa, and Dallas before wrapping up on April 10 in Orlando, Florida. In addition to the tour announcement, Reach Records also dropped three new singles off of their project We Are Unashamed. You can listen to them now by clicking here. Pre-sale for the We Are Unashamed Tour will begin tomorrow, January 26. Keep an eye on Reach Records social media…
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When Strivings Cease Session Two — Costly, but Free
And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This He set aside, nailing it to the Cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities… The post When Strivings Cease Session Two — Costly, but Free appeared first on FaithGateway.
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What Makes You Beautiful
I had an eating disorder for six years. Anorexia was the name of my game. I never threw up; I couldn’t bring myself to do it. And it never got so bad that I had to be put in a rehab center. But it plagued me for years. You never would have known. I mean,… The post What Makes You Beautiful appeared first on FaithGateway.
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What’s Revealed gets Healed.
The 3rd grade girls in my class played together; I sat on the recess tarmac, twiddling my thumbs. Maybe someone would ask me to play, I hoped. Maybe, I’d be included. Gaining courage, I got up and tried to insert myself into the jump rope group. As I tripped over the jump rope, I was sure they didn’t to play with me. I could tell they didn’t like me. I headed back to the curb. What’s wrong with me? I’m not wanted. I’m not good enough. What plagued me back then, is what tries to plague me today: shame. Kelly, you’re not good enough. You’re not like everyone else… But, God…
