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Casting Crowns Recognized With Youtube Gold Play Button Award
NASHVILLE, TENN. (DECEMBER 04, 2020) GRAMMY-Award® winning and multi-RIAA Platinum®-selling group Casting Crowns has been recognized with the rare honor of surpassing more than one million subscribers with the YouTube Gold Button Award. This achievement has only been reached by a handful of CCM artists so far. Since 2018 when the band released the album Only Jesus, they have gained more than 500,000 new subscribers, released 77 videos and have more than 250 million total views. Along with being recognized for their online content subscribers, Casting Crowns has received their newest RIAA Gold Certifications for their No. 1 singles “Only Jesus” and “Nobody.” These songs are from the album Only…
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God Walk: Moving at the Speed of Your Soul
“God walks “slowly” because He is love. If He is not love He would move much faster. Love has its speed. It is an inner speed. It is a spiritual speed. It is a different kind of speed from the technological speed to which we are accustomed. It is “slow” and yet it is lord… The post God Walk: Moving at the Speed of Your Soul appeared first on FaithGateway.
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He Is Worthy of Your Praise
Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion! For He has strengthened the bars of your gates; He has blessed your children within you. He makes peace in your borders, and fills you with the finest wheat. — Psalm 147:12-14 Several years ago, as I traveled through New York, I came upon… The post He Is Worthy of Your Praise appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Jesus Over Everything Week 2 — Being Real
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. — John 8:32 NIV WELCOME Today we’re talking about something so simple, and yet, so very important: being real. And we’re tackling two choices most crucial to being real: choosing real over pretty and honesty over hiding. These two go hand in… The post Jesus Over Everything Week 2 — Being Real appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Heart of Worship: How Worship Works
Come Bless the Lord Therefore David blessed the Lord before all the assembly; and David said: “Blessed are You, Lord God of Israel, our Father, forever and ever. Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power and the glory, the victory and the majesty; for all that is in heaven and in earth is… The post The Heart of Worship: How Worship Works appeared first on FaithGateway.
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2020 Adversity Inspires Action For Jodi Essex
November 6, 2020 Years after hanging up her microphone “for good this time,” she got the call. It came quickly for Christian Rock Artist Jodi Essex on the tailend of a successful career in film and television; at the time, she recalls feeling disenchanted with the CCM genre’s general ethos and lack of diversity. In 2018, the call to write, record and release a Christian album became clear, just in time for the year 2020 to hit. Discerning God’s voice in the era of COVID amidst growing tensions, an exclusive interview with Jodi reveals how God’s call for her music has proven to be worth it. “I’ve learned not even…
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Colton Dixon’s Miracles Hits Top 5
NASHVILLE, TN…December 2, 2020 American Idol finalist Colton Dixon’s hit single “Miracles,” from Dixon’s Atlantic Records debut, has officially hit Top 5 on Billboard’s National Christian Audience chart following holding on to the No. 1 spot for 6 weeks on Hot/AC CHR this past summer. KLOVE also featured Dixon on their homepage this week discussing mainstream opportunies, fatherhood and every day miracles. Available to watch on-demand at thenationaltree.org starting at 5 p.m. ET on December 3rd and throughout the holiday season, a festive compilation of Christmas lights and music, national parks, and holiday cheer, the 98th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will bring joy into homes across the country. Dixon…
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Bethlehem
Let Us Go to Bethlehem Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us. — Luke 2:15 It was a dark night… yet there was light! The Light of the world had come. Bethlehem almost missed it. No room. So… The post Bethlehem appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Christmas Light of Hope
Brothers and sisters, Once again, people are gathered all over the world to celebrate the life of Jesus Christ our Saviour; that sacred day of Christmas when we get to sing ‘Joy to the World’ for the Child is born. Through His birth, the Lord entered into our humanity. In His birth, we are introduced… The post The Christmas Light of Hope appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Being Friend’s with Jesus
Have you ever been with a friend who constantly looks at their phone when they’re with you? My pet peeve is when I meet someone for coffee and they keep looking at their phone. I can’t help but think…is it me? Is it something I’m saying? Am I not good enough to have their full attention? This also happens on occasion at social gatherings when a person looks behind me or around me, rather than looking at me when I’m talking. I have to admit, I wonder why they’re so distracted. It is hard to build a relationship with someone who is only half-in. Or, half-way listening. Or, half-way minding what they’re saying to you. I…
