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Integrity Music Signs Seattle Based Band Citizens
NASHVILLE, TENN. (APRIL 09, 2020) Integrity Music announces the signing of Seattle-based band Citizens as they release their unique project, The Joy of Being (Phone Demos), today. The band set out to make a record of songs for the church to sing, without music and production overcoming the lyrics. To accomplish this goal, Citizens recorded this project on iPhones acoustically in an empty church. The Joy of Being (Phone Demos) features a collection of songs with lyric, melody and basic instrumentation that anyone could connect with and lead. As worship is moving from the sanctuary to the living room in this quarantine season, songs of substance and simple arrangements are…
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How to Stay in Love with God
A few years ago, we sat with a younger couple over dessert — listening to their lives, learning them. Fifteen years and six kids separated us (they had none). Our bedside book stack held books about raising teens and finding God in pain. We were tired from early morning baby cries and late-night conversations with… The post How to Stay in Love with God appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Samurais & Monks: How Ancient Rhythms Can Help You Experience God
Editor’s note: The moment we live in presents us with many difficulties, but this time also offers an opportunity to revisit the rhythms of our life and the practice of our faith. In his books God in My Everything and Survival Guide for the Soul, pastor Ken Shigematsu demonstrates how the gospel can redeem… The post Samurais & Monks: How Ancient Rhythms Can Help You Experience God appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Jesus OBS — Wrapping It Up!
We have a high priest who is able to understand, and since He understands we find mercy and grace when we need it. When we fall, we are not forgotten. When we stumble, we are not abandoned. Our God gets us. ~ Max Lucado I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes… The post Jesus OBS — Wrapping It Up! appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Christian Artists Invite Fans To Gather This Easter Sunday For A New Two-Hour Live Streaming Event
With the global COVID-19 pandemic changing plans for millions of church-goers this Easter, NewReleaseToday has partnered with marketing firm RIVIDIA to produce an online gathering of Christian artists delivering encouragement, music and community to those at home this Easter. Scheduled to appear (in alphabetical order) are Andrew Peterson, Apollo LTD, Blanca, Caitie Hurst, Corey Voss, Elevation Worship, I AM THEY, Jason Crabb, Jason Gray, Jillian Edwards, Leanna Crawford, Melanie Penn, Michael W. Smith, North Point Worship, Rhett Walker, Dave Frey of Sidewalk Prophets, Stars Go Dim, Unspoken and many more! “We are in an unprecedented time,” shares NewReleaseToday founder, Kevin McNeese, “and while we can’t celebrate Easter with our church…
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Charles Billingsley Tests Positive For COVID-19
During the weekend on social media, former NewSong frontman Charles Billingsley shared that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “In this crazy world, I am thankful that we have the means to connect in this way. As my online community, I wanted to give you a brief update” Charles posted. “In the midst of all the craziness, I have tested positive for Coronavirus. My symptoms are similar to other people, but I am resting and recovering even now. Please continue to pray for the many who have been impacted by this virus in so many ways. I will continue to keep you all posted. Love you guys, and remember God…
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Love & The Outcome Announces New Devotional
Recently, Jodi King of Love & the Outcome announced that she wrote a devotional book titled, “YOU GOT THIS A Guide To Ditching Perfect And Showing Up For Your Real Life.” The book hasn’t been released yet, with no official release date set. Jodi recently started a Kickstarter campaign to support her book, and she has already raised over $12,000 from fans all over the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany. “The idea for this book really solidified when I became a mom, and continued to be an artist, and tour with my family, all at the same time.” Jodi shared. “I had a moment backstage when I…
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A Child’s Faith-Filled Prayer and God’s Amazing Answer
A Child’s Faith-Filled Prayer and God’s Amazing Answer Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. — Matthew 17:20, NIV In Equatorial Africa, far from pharmacies and hospitals,… The post A Child’s Faith-Filled Prayer and God’s Amazing Answer appeared first on FaithGateway.
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God answers prayers!
God answers prayers. A couple months back, I asked, “How can I pray for you?” The response was overwhelming, so much so that I didn’t even think I could pray for everyone. But, I did. And when I did, I somehow knew many would see breakthrough! I expected BIG answers. Why? For many reasons… Because we serve a BIG God. “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…” (Eph. 3:20) Because prayer moves mountains. “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does…
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The Storied God: How His Word Heals Our Stories
In your strings is hid a music that no hand hath e’er let fall, In your soul is sealed a pleasure that you have not known at all; Pleasure subtle as your spirit, strange and slender as your frame, Fiercer than the pain that folds you, softer than your sorrow’s name. — G. K. Chesterton,”The… The post The Storied God: How His Word Heals Our Stories appeared first on FaithGateway.
