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Feb. 12 – CCM LIVE with Elias Dummer
We know him from The City Harmonic, but Elias Dummer is back with new songs that continue to express his heart for the Church. We’re gonna talk about his first solo album, The Work, which just released. Catch us at 9:30PM Eastern/6:30PM Pacific on the CCM Facebook page or right here.
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Best Thing I Heard Today: February 12, 2019
So Names Without Numbers has gotten back together and put out some new music….some really good music that is. I’ve stated many times that I prefer my catchy, poppy tunes to be delivered with a bit of an edge…rock, alternative, rap, hard music, etc. That said, I still listen for the pop hook…and these guys have plenty of that. Names Without Numbers first appeared on the Tooth & Nail compilation I’m Your Biggest Fan Vol. 2 in 2002. They released a few other projects before breaking up. The band reunited occasionally over the years and now are back on a more permanent status. They recently released a new video for their song…
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MARi competes on La Voz (Spanish version of The Voice)
CCM Magazine‘s MARi competed on La Voz this past weekend and got all four judges to turn their chairs! Stay tuned for more on MARi’s La Voz journey in #CCMmag! Click play button above to watch on this page. About La Voz: For the first time in Spanish Television comes La Voz (The Voice), the purest vocal talent competition ever. To compete in this reality show, contestants’ looks don’t play an important role, only their voice. Vocalists will try to impress four of the best-selling Latin music artists (coaches) worldwide. It’s a fun, family-oriented feel-good entertainment show of the highest order in which coaches will seek for the voice that will…
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Casey J Brings Grassroots Intimacy to Worship Scene
by Matt Conner Gospel artist and worship leader Casey J is not only a dynamic vocalist and songwriter, but she’s also using her creativity to help her think outside the box when it comes to her ministry. Her recent release, The Gathering, was recorded at a grassroots outdoor worship gathering, an organic setting within which the Spirit could move in an intimate way through prayerful songs of praise. As Casey says, worship isn’t just about Sunday. Instead, she says, people are in need “of a Tuesday afternoon God and a Thursday night Savior.” Her vulnerable yet creative approach helps bring the Creator and creation together in a beautiful way. We…
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How Playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump led to a Life of Service
Editor’s Note: When actor Gary Sinise took on the role of Lieutenant Dan Taylor for the 1994 film Forrest Gump, he had no idea just how it would change his life forever. Not only did his performance garner an Oscar nomination, but it set Sinise on a new path — one of service on… The post How Playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump led to a Life of Service appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Shared Vision: The Antidote to a Thousand Arguments
The reason that businesses create policies and procedures is to be able to make a thousand decisions at one time. Otherwise, they have to make a decision about each new circumstance, each new day. In many ways, clarifying vision is doing the same thing in your relationship. There is power in predecision to guide priorities…. The post Shared Vision: The Antidote to a Thousand Arguments appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Jesus, I Need Your Grace
That Difficult Person Dear Jesus, I need Your help. Someone is making my life difficult. I have tried to be kind and patient — You know I have, Lord. But there have been times when I’ve lost my temper — You know that too. I’ve said unkind things and thought even worse things. Our relationship needs healing; it needs You. Jesus, show me what to do. I pray for You to step in and make this right. Teach me, Lord. How would You handle this person? Please take away these feelings of anger and hurt and replace them with grace and love. “Seventy times seven”: That’s what You said to…
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Monday Morning Prayer
Father God, Today, we pause from our normal blog posts, to say thank you. We pause from the busyness of our morning to honor you and to reconnect with you. We pause our mind to think of you. We set down our schedule to recognize all you’ve given us. You are worthy of praise. In the midst of life’s curveballs, you are worthy of praise. When we experience mountaintop successes, you are worthy of praise. When we dive into valley-low places, you are worthy of praise. In all this, and through every learning, dream, failure, and realization…we say, “Thank you.” You are good and your love endures forever. Jesus, thank…
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Love Sacrificially
Love comes in many forms. In today’s culture we have a tendency to throw the ‘love’ word around for just about anything. Stephanie and I love Mexican food. We love ice cream. We love date night…and many other things that we do together. Love can have different meanings depending on what your situation is or the people that you are around. As many of you know there is another kind of love that completely transcends any of the superficial ‘loves’ that we claim on a daily basis. This kind of love is Agape Love. God is very clear and He calls us to this different kind of love. We are supposed…
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Love Radically
FOCUS: Words to Prepare Your Mind “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). “When we know that we are loved by God, loved beyond measure, we can dive in and take a chance.” – Sheila Walsh, Imagine Devotional Journal PUSH: Words to Influence Your Spirit Would you consider your love for Jesus to be ‘radical love’? Whether you feel that your love for Jesus is radical or not, know this: Jesus is radically in love with you. Let me tell you what radical love means. It is having an all-consuming, passionate love…
