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We Live Between the Advents
We live between the Advents. The Second Advent will include the sudden, personal, visible, bodily return of Christ. Jesus promised, “I will come again” (John 14:3 RSV). The author of Hebrews declared, “Christ . . . will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting… The post We Live Between the Advents appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Planetshakers Releases New Holiday Single
The internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers globally released their new single “A Very Merry Christmas” today. Available now at all major digital and streaming outlets, the single features Planetshakers worship leaders Joth Hunt, Andy Harrison, and Josh Ham, along with the remarkable musical stylings of guitarist Mateus Asato and keyboardist Jesus Molina. This jazzy, joyful new Christmas single celebrates family, togetherness, and Jesus as the true reason for the season. Singing a blessing over families as he encourages listeners to join in on the chorus, Hunt wrote and produced the new song. “Over the past couple of years, I have been modernizing Christmas carols, almost like remixing them with modern-day…
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What Is Advent?
The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. — John 1:9 There are certain signals that reveal Christmas is on its way. Coffee shops add peppermint mochas to their seasonal menus. We start making lists of gifts to buy, and retailers set up elaborate displays to entice us to buy… The post What Is Advent? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Waiting for a Shooting Star
Be devoted to one another in love. — Romans 12:10 NIV Have you ever seen a shooting star? It’s a quick streak of light that zips across the nighttime sky. The thing is, that shooting star isn’t a star at all. It’s a falling meteoroid (MEE-tee-uh-roid), or space rock. Some are as tiny as a… The post Waiting for a Shooting Star appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Prayers of Thanksgiving
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that He considered me trustworthy, appointing me to His service. — 1 Timothy 1:12 NIV We give You thanks, most gracious God, for the beauty of earth and sky and sea; for the richness of mountains, plains, and rivers; for the songs of birds… The post Prayers of Thanksgiving appeared first on FaithGateway.
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How Much Thanks Matters
I nearly remember standing on that shiny car dealership floor next to my dad. I turned to him and said, “Dad, can I?” “If you want this car, you can have it, Kelly.” He said. I jumped up and down and up and down. It was the car I always wanted! It was a convertible! It was amazing! It had red leather interior! Now, it wasn’t my dad buying me the car. So, I put as little down as possible and took on debt for as many years as they would let me, but, at least I had it!. I had the car I always wanted! I could ride in…
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GRAMMY Awards Announce 2022 Nominees
This week, the GRAMMY Awards announced the nominees for the 64th annual awards show. The awards ceremony will take place on Monday, January 31, at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California, and will stream live on CBS. Among the 2022 nominees are Elevation Worship, Natalie Grant, Kirk Franklin, and others. “My 9th nomination. I’m always grateful, but this one hits different,” Natalie Grant posted on her Instagram story. “This is just so special.” A list of the Christian nominees and categories are below. For the full GRAMMY nominee list, click here. BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC ALBUM No Stranger Natalie Grant Feels Like Home Vol. 2 Israel & New Breed…
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KB Releases New Single and Music Video
Chart-topping Christian hip-hop artist KB has released a brand-new track, “So Tired,” available now on digital music platforms. He also released the official music video for “So Tired,” KB’s high-energy freestyle displays the versatile wordplay talents he’s known for, with his rapid flow and incisive lyrics backed by vibrant beats. Conveying a passionate message of Gospel truth with the urgency of a freestyle rap delivery, “So Tired” was written by KB, Wes Writer, and Quinten Coblentz, in collaboration with Bizzle (Mark Julian Felder) and Zhalarina (Zhalarina Sanders). His first new track following the September 2021 single “Worship in the Moshpit,” and his acclaimed September 2020 album His Glory Alone, KB…
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The Gray Havens Announce Spring Tour
The Gray Havens recently announced their 2022 Blue Flower Tour. Tickets for the tour were initially made available exclusively through a partnership with Spotify through a Fans First promotion, and they’re now available publicly through Ticketswag and TheGrayHavensMusic.com. “We’ve never been more excited for a tour,” David Radford of The Gray Havens shared. “We can’t wait to bring our new album to life on stage after two years of being off the road!” The Blue Flower Tour is The Gray Havens’ first headline tour since 2019. International Justice Mission has signed on as a tour sponsor, and guest artists will be announced soon. Known for their unique blend of narrative…
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Thanksgiving Proclamation – George Washington
George Washington (1732–1799), the first President of the United States, was a deeply religious man. The famous portrait of Washington kneeling in prayer at Valley Forge captures his religious zeal and the role faith played in his personal and political life. He famously proclaimed in his 1796 Farewell Address, “Of all the dispositions and habits,… The post Thanksgiving Proclamation – George Washington appeared first on FaithGateway.
