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Hamilton-esque ‘His Story the Musical’ Debuts April 14
Nashville, TN (March 4, 2019) Gifted songwriter Anna Miriam Brown, 18, has written a musical production of the life of Jesus Christ with a sound many compare to the Hip-Hop feel of Hamilton. His Story The Musical is an audio production on the life of Jesus Christ. There are several promotional videos on their YouTube channel already, and the full musical premieres FREE on YouTube Sunday, April 14th. [Having dyslexia and being] unable to read or write before 9 years old, Brown majored early in the arts as a homeschooler, before starting to pen her first songs as a 15-year-old. During a missionary trip to Africa, she started to assemble the songs…
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Christian Rapper WHATUPRG Releases 7-track EP ‘RAUL’
Atlanta, GA (March 4, 2019)WHATUPRG, the Atlanta based Christian rapper, producer and self-proclaimed creative, recently announced the release of his sophomore EP RAUL. The 7-track project is now available for purchase and streaming across all DSPs. Naming the project from his first name, Raul, WHATUPRG invites fans and new listeners to reckon with the young man on the other side of their headphones. The project explores themes including his Mexican heritage and his Christian faith and the frustrations at the intersections of those identities. On the raw emotion that saturates the project, RG says, “When we admit out brokenness, that’s when we’re closest to freedom” The son of Mexican immigrant…
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Pancake Day
Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” — Matthew 26:36 The day before Lent begins is known by several names. The official name is Shrove Tuesday, but some refer to it as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Another… The post Pancake Day appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Depression: The Lord is Close to the Brokenhearted
by Barbara Hunsaker, excerpted from Hopelifter: Creative Ways to Spread Hope When Life Hurts by Kathe Wunnenberg As a principal of a small Christian school, one phenomenon I saw from time to time was “cutting.” Students would cut themselves, not deeply enough to do permanent damage but enough to inflict pain and leave scars. I wondered why… The post Depression: The Lord is Close to the Brokenhearted appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Secrets to Staying on Target with Your Goals
Secrets to Staying on Target with Your Goals Have you already fizzled on your goals for the year? You’re not the only one! In fact, there is actually a day in mid-January officially titled, “Ditch Your Resolutions Day,” because it is generally assumed that most people have given up their goals by then. It’s good to know we are not alone, right? But why do we tend to give up on our goals? Often the reasons are quite simple. Most people tend to: Set unrealistic goals Set too many goals Forget about their goals or lose interest Let’s consider some practical ways for us to get back on target and stay…
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Taste and See — That’s a Wrap!
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life.” — John 6:35a NIV You are the salt of the earth. — Matthew 5:13 Hey, OBS friends, it’s wrap-up week! How did this study go by so fast? Like an unforgettable six-course meal, we have savored every week with you, and have loved seeing your foodie… The post Taste and See — That’s a Wrap! appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Gospel Still Works — Here and Now
Do you believe that the Gospel still works today? Truly? If you are a churchgoer, of course you’re going to say yes. But down deep inside, are you sure about that? For more than a few Christians, there’s a tinge of unspoken doubt: Is this salvation thing maybe a bit of a sales pitch? they… The post The Gospel Still Works — Here and Now appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Good Work of Turning Around
Every time you make a choice you are turning the central part of you, the part of you that chooses, into something a little different from what it was before. And taking your life as a whole, with all your innumerable choices, all your life long you are slowly turning this central thing either into… The post The Good Work of Turning Around appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Hillsong Channel Launches Docuseries ‘Now with Natalie’
Los Angeles, CA (March 1, 2019)Hillsong Channel’s newest docuseries, “Now with Natalie” features in-depth conversations with today’s leading figures in entertainment, sports and fashion about finding purpose beyond fame. Co-executive produced and hosted by fashion stylist and influencer, Natalie Manuel Lee, the show will lift back the veil on celebrity life to give viewers an inside look at how they grapple with industry pressure and define happiness on their own terms. [Editor’s note: faith conversation plays an important roll in the series] The show’s first season, which premieres March 3, opens with model & actress Hailey Bieber and will also highlight conversations with multi-platinum selling music artist & Grammy winner,…
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Entertainment One Nashville Adds Singer Latice Crawford
Nashville, TN (March 1, 2019)Entertainment One Nashville welcomes its newest signee: BET Sunday Best alum, critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and model, Latice Crawford. The New York native and Stellar Award nominated singer, stole the hearts of believers on BET’s singing competition Sunday Best, using her three-octave, contralto vocal range, finishing third on the second season. Her self-titled debut album reached two Billboard charts, and the Top Gospel Albums chart. Her second album, Diary of a Church Girl, also appeared on the Top Gospel Albums chart. Many may already know the fabulous, runway and editorial model, but Crawford also is a contributor to Essence and Huffington Post, writing on a range of…
