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Benevolent Detachment
Give Everyone and Everything to Me I got home from work on a Friday afternoon a few weeks ago and went outside to just sit, be quiet, try to find God. Nothing big. No crisis. Not a seven-day fast. Just sitting quietly, attempting to dial back into his presence. It was astounding how many things… The post Benevolent Detachment appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The One-Minute Pause
We live in a crazy-making world. So much stimulation rushes at us with such unrelenting fury, we are overstimulated most of the time. Things that nourish us — a lingering conversation, a leisurely stroll through the park, time to savor both making and then enjoying dinner — these are being lost at an alarming rate;… The post The One-Minute Pause appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Cashmans Release Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album
Last year’s We Love Christian Music Award’s recipient for The Next Big Thing Award, The Cashmans, have released their much-anticipated sophomore full-length album, Burn! Produced by Grammy-nominated and two time Dove award-winning producer, Rusty Varenkamp (Tenth Avenue North, Ellie Holcomb, TobyMac, MUTEMATH, Kristian Stanfill), this 12-track follow-up project to The Cashmans’ debut album City of God (2018) is a breath of fresh air in the contemporary Christian music scene with its innovative pop, worship, and indie acoustic collaborations. The Cashmans teamed up with accomplished songwriters Matt Armstrong (Chris Tomlin, Lauren Daigle, Bethel Music, Casting Crowns, Zach Williams, Passion, I AM THEY, Jesus Culture), Sarah Hart (Amy Grant, Audrey Assad, Jason…
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‘The Matthew West Podcast’ Debuts At No. 1 On Apple Religion And Spirituality Chart
NASHVILLE, TENN. (AUGUST 26, 2020) Earlier this month, five-time GRAMMY® nominated artist Matthew West launched “The Matthew West Podcast,” which debuted No. 1 on the Apple Religion & Spirituality chart. This week, West welcomes former Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and NFL player Andrew East as guests, as well as he and his wife Emily are featured on their podcast, “Couple Things,” available today. “The Matthew West Podcast” is available on best-selling author, speaker and popular podcaster Annie F. Downs’ “That Sounds Fun Network.” Listeners can check out the six episodes currently available with a new episode releasing weekly. This month, West has featured Casting Crowns’ frontman Mark Hall, mother and…
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Faith Child, KB, And Ty Brasel Triumphantly Declare It’s A New Era
‘New Era’ is an upbeat energetic record fusing London, Florida and Tennessee, in the form of Faith Child, KB and Ty Brasel. Faith Child brings the flow and finesse to the track, KB brings the double time flare, wrapped up by Ty Brasel who strips it back on the bridge, the perfect melting pot of 3 different worlds. “I had a lot of fun making this one,” says Faith Child. “‘New Era’ is an anthem for change, in a climate that is on the tipping point of a global revolution. There’s no better time than the present to make right our wrongs, shift our perspectives and do things differently. Change…
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Rock Band Kutless Working on Rock EP
Kutless has been focusing on creating great contemporary Christian music with their last few albums. However, Kutless originally started as a band focused on Christian rock music, and through a social media post, has made it known that they are returning to rock and roll, at least for one record. They have announced that they will be releasing an EP of around six songs that is entirely focused on rock music. The band shared their excitement on social media saying “Hey fam, we love you. We are excited to update you about the new Kutless album. This year has been kind of crazy, for all of us. Originally, James was…
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It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way Week 5 — When the Enemy Comes Against Us
O Lord, in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee and will look up. — Psalm 5:3b The enemy is vicious but he is not victorious. Because of Jesus, the victory is ours. ~ Lysa OBS Friends, It’s hard to believe it’s week five of the It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way… The post It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way Week 5 — When the Enemy Comes Against Us appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Our God is Compassionate and Gracious
Imagine living in the ancient Near East in 1500 BC. You’re a Hebrew, formerly a slave in Egypt, now traipsing through the desert around Mount Sinai. You inhabit a spiritually charged universe of “gods” and “goddesses.” And these divine beings are anything but nice. Read any ancient text. The gods were mean — finicky… The post Our God is Compassionate and Gracious appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Abandoning the Approval of Others
Do you want to be liked or do you want to actually do something significant with this life? ~ Jennie Allen The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? — Psalm 118:6 It was pretty late. Most of the lights were out. I had gotten tied… The post Abandoning the Approval of Others appeared first on FaithGateway.
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You Are the Girl for the Job: Let’s Quit
GROUP STUDY WELCOME NOTE FROM JESS (2 MINUTES) Leader, read Note from Jess aloud to the group. Friends! I am so excited to be with you, to grow with you, over the next six weeks. There’s no getting around it. I believe God is going to change each of us, change our lives, and change… The post You Are the Girl for the Job: Let’s Quit appeared first on FaithGateway.
