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Lindy Conant & the Circuit Riders ‘Driven by Love’ Review
Lindy Conant & the Circuit RidersDriven by Love (Heritage Music) Lindy Conant-Cofer is more than a worship leader. She’s a missionary, compelled by the message of the Great Commission to sing and share about God’s love. On her new album, Driven by Love, Conant-Cofer (alongside her Circuit Riders) emphasizes that point over and over. These are powerful songs about the goodness and beauty of Jesus (“Beautiful and Glorious”) and God’s majesty (“Stand in Awe”). But whether it’s the title track (on which she sings, “Driven by love / ‘Til all have heard / We’ll carry Your name / To the ends of the earth”) or the debut single “We Will…
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Feb. 19 – CCM LIVE with Chad Graham
He’s 1/4 of Anthem Lights, so he knows a thing or two about making a solid cover song. Now he’s got a full album of his favorite CCM hits! We’re gonna talk Christian music with Chad, and talk about his new record — and whatever else you wanna discuss! Tune in at 9:30PM Eastern/6:30PM Pacific!
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Illect Recordings’ James Gardin Releases ‘Sweet Jesus’
Nashville, TN (February 22, 2019)Sweet Jesus! By no means is that anyone taking the Lord’s name in vain. Think of it as more of a proclamation of excitement and expectation of the brand new EP by Illect’s James Gardin. Gardin often refers to himself as “The World’s Most Encouraging Rapper” but considering his work rate and the influx of loosies over the past couple of years, he may need to change that moniker to “The World’s Most Productive Artist.” For the familiar as well as the uninitiated, Sweet Jesus finds James discovering a multitude of grooves and pockets that are as varied and vibrant as his unique fashion sense. Tracks…
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Fireflight Joins RockFest Records Roster
Nashville, TN (February 18, 2019) Christian rock favorites Fireflight have signed an exclusive recording contract with Nashville Label Group’s RockFest Records. Since their 2006 debut, Fireflight has become one of the genre’s most beloved bands with nine #1 Christian rock hits to their credit. Comprised of Dawn Michele (vocals), Wendy Drennen (bass) and Glenn Drennen (guitars), Fireflight also announces the return of guitarist Justin Cox to the lineup. The foursome’s RockFest Records debut is slated to release later this year. “We couldn’t be prouder to welcome one of Christian rock’s most influential and dynamic bands to our label family,” said Nashville Label Group/RockFest Records president Joseph Rojas. “Fireflight’s history speaks…
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Andrew Peterson Announces ‘Resurrection Letters Tour’ Dates
Nashville, TN (February 19, 2019) Dove Award-nominated recording artist, songwriter, filmmaker, and award-winning author Andrew Peterson prepares for his second annual Resurrection Letters Tour. Featuring indie artist Taylor Leonhardt and special guest Skye Peterson, the tour runs April 5 through May 11. The tour will reflect a wide span of Peterson’s music catalogue, with special focus on his critically acclaimed albums Resurrection Letters: Prologue, Volume 1 and Volume 2. The record trilogy poignantly explores the event and surrounding themes of Christ’s resurrection, along with its glorious implications for our lives today. Leading into the Easter season, Peterson notes this tour-set as a favorite of his career: “This project took so…
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For All Seasons — Longing for A Deeper Conversation
by Matt Conner For most artists, the conversation with their fans is a one-sided attempt to communicate an experience or feeling with the release of some music—save for the occasional conversation at the merch table or out by the bus or van. For Centricity Worship band For All Seasons, it wasn’t enough to simply put out a new song or album. They wanted to really engage their fan base on a much deeper level. More Than Music is the resulting podcast, a way to not only explain the songwriting process for their latest singles but to also dive into the experiences and thought processes that gave rise to these songs…
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A Strong Foundation
Getting cut from baseball was something I never saw coming. And looking back, I can see that it could’ve played out one of several ways. First possibility: I could have dropped out of college and spent my days lying around the house with my five lazy roommates, eating a sick amount of pizza and… The post A Strong Foundation appeared first on FaithGateway.
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How to Help Your Child Engage with the Bible
My kids had Bibles — real, unillustrated ones with lots of small words on lots of thin pages — long before they learned to read. They were always the ICB translation, my favorite for young children, and they were pretty with sequins or glitter on the covers. We would sit down together in the… The post How to Help Your Child Engage with the Bible appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Books of the New Testament
Anyone who picks up the New Testament will find, if they give it a chance, that it is one of the most explosive books ever written. ~ N. T. Wright INTRODUCTION There is a massive difference between being familiar with something and understanding it. Having an acquaintance and building a deep friendship are radically different… The post The Books of the New Testament appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Making Room for People’s Faults
Whenever she does something – it’s off. There’s one particular friend who can’t seem to do things exactly right. It’s as though when she buys me a gift, it’s the one color I dislike. When she says she’ll see me soon, she forgets because she “had to run more errands” and shows up 30 minutes late. When she’s trying to be thoughtful, it’s awkward. Now, issues like this would be fine as an isolated incident, but she always and repeatedly acts this way. I know her heart, but she lets me down – even though her intentions are good. It is easy for me to judge her. And, I have. Her wrong timing.…
