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Elevation Worship Releases Surprise Album, Paradoxology
Elevation Worship is the worship ministry of Elevation Church, a multi-site church based in Charlotte, NC, led by Pastor Steven Furtick. Their newest project, Paradoxology, released in April of 2019 and is a collection of songs from their most recent Grammy-nominated album, Hallelujah Here Below, which released in September of 2018. Elevation Worship has produced multiple albums which included RIAA Platinum Certified and American Christian radio top-5 song “O Come to The Altar” and the RIAA Gold Certified song “Do It Again.” In 2018, Elevation Worship had 8 songs in the CCLI Top 100 list, 2 of which were in the top 20. This ministry is passionate about producing songs…
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Mack Brown ‘Covered’ Review
Mack BrownCovered (Sparrow) It’s the musical flourishes that move so sweetly alongside Mack Brock’s heartfelt vocal delivery and experiential lyrics that make Covered such a stunning yet short listen. The former Elevation Worship leader’s newest release is an atmospheric, affecting turn, one with a sensitivity for exact emotional touches that make each song sink deeper than most. “After All” follows a straightforward analogy of God’s grace rushing like a river after the listener, yet the musical choices somehow allow the images conjured to linger longer than you might expect. The instrumental build on “Still on Control,” the driving electricity of “King of Heaven,” and the powerful refrain of the title…
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The Triumph of Resurrection
The Triumph of Resurrection You are no stranger to Me, dear one. Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. My knowledge of you has continued without interruption: through your entrance into this world and onward throughout your life. I delight in transforming you more and more into the one I created you… The post The Triumph of Resurrection appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Thessalonians: When Hell Breaks Loose
Editor’s note: Grab your Bible and a cup of coffee and set aside devotional time for a look into Thessalonians with Pastor Max Lucado! Life Lessons is a series of studies on the books of the Bible that includes Bible reading, reflection, spaces to answer questions, and interesting stories to help us understand what God… The post Thessalonians: When Hell Breaks Loose appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Prayer: The Garden of Gethsemane
“Not My Will, but Yours” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.” — Luke 22:41–42 Gethsemane means “oil press.” The Garden of Gethsemane is mentioned in Matthew 26:36: Then Jesus went… The post Prayer: The Garden of Gethsemane appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Teaching Children Love Acts as Much as It Feels
I don’t feel like going to school today. I don’t feel like cleaning my room. I don’t feel like asking her to be my friend. It seems as soon as our kids could talk, they learned to utter some version of the “I don’t feel like it” statement. What started as them asserting their independence… The post Teaching Children Love Acts as Much as It Feels appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Palm Sunday: Who Is This?
Editor’s Note —The Jesus Code is dedicated to “those special and sacrificial pastors, their wives, and in most cases, their widows in Mission:Dignity who have given their lives to serving others so often in “out of the way places,” and who are now in their declining years. While in ministry they lived in church-owned homes and… The post Palm Sunday: Who Is This? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Big Daddy Weave Family is Growing!
Nashville, TN (April 11, 2019)Adelia “Addie” Eve Redmon, a precious baby girl was born on Monday, April 8 to proud parents Anna Redmon and Big Daddy Weave guitarist and producer Jeremy Redmon. Addie, like the message in Big Daddy Weave’s newest song “Alive,” is a symbol of a new season ahead. Welcome to the Big Daddy Weave family, Addie! May the Lord bless you and keep you always. Addie and her proud daddy, Jeremy Redmon
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Marvin Sapp Earns 4th Billboard Music Award Nomination
Nashville, TN (April 10, 2019) Award nominations will always excite artists who remain passionate and inspired about making music, and Marvin Sapp is thrilled to receive his fourth Billboard Music Award nomination. Sapp is nominated in the Top Gospel Artist category. Marvin Sapp has a timeless yet fresh approach to Gospel music that has made him relatable for more nearly 30 years. His current single, “Kind God,” was written and produced by Kirk Franklin—who is also nominated in the same category. “Kind God” is a luminous ballad that Sapp says will facilitate listeners to “reflect, worship and magnify God all at the same time.” Watch the lyric video here: “Kind…
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Christina Bell Single ‘Going’ Hits Top 30
Shreveport, LA (April 11, 2019)Christina Bell has a voice for the heavens and is surely a favorite singer for many Gospel music fans. Her rich and soaring vocals can be heard on her new single, “Going,” which has quickly landed in the Top-30 at radio, and continues to climb. Written by Isaiah Templeton and Shamarr Blake, “Going” is a luminous ballad that expresses reverence for God’s mercy, that—as the refrain states—“just keeps going.” Watch it here: Bell is also a cast member in the anticipated biopic The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel that will premiere on Lifetime Television next year. Bell plays Twinkie Clark alongside Lovecraft Country’s Aunjanue…
