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Prayer: Do You Want to Know God?
According to Gallup polls, more Americans will pray this week than will exercise, drive a car, have sex, or go to work. Nine in ten of us pray regularly, and three out of four claim to pray every day. To get some idea of the interest in prayer, type “prayer” or “pray” in an Internet search engine like… The post Prayer: Do You Want to Know God? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Nashville, Tenn. Lipscomb University recently announced an innovative partnership that will provide students seeking careers in entertainment and music a unique immersive learning experience at its IMAGINE 2021 The Soul of America Today event. Lipscomb University President L. Randolph Lowry announced the launch of a significant new, innovative immersive-learning initiative for students with a partnership between Lipscomb’s George Shinn College of Entertainment & the Arts and Nashville’s Bart Millard, lead singer of the band MercyMe, called Imagine House. Millard is the frontman and principal songwriter for MercyMe. He wrote the band’s landmark song “I Can Only Imagine,” which was the first digital single in Christian music history to be certified…
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Reach Records Signs On As Executive Producer of Upcoming Netflix Film Soundtrack
Atlanta, GA Reach Records has signed on to be the executive producer for the soundtrack of the new Netflix film Blue Miracle, set to debut globally on the streaming platform starting May 27, 2021. The soundtrack will feature original Urbano Latino music from Reach Records artists including Lecrae, GAWVI, WHATUPRG, 1K Phew, and more. The soundtrack will release the same day as the film. Blue Miracle tells the incredible true story of Casa Hogar, the Mexican boys’ home that entered the world’s biggest fishing tournament to save their orphanage. The feature film stars Dennis Quaid, Jimmy Gonzales, Anthony Gonzalez, Raymond Cruz, and others. PEOPLE and People en Español premiered the…
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Walkaway Jesus
Since Jesus came from Heaven to walk among us, Christians tend to think that walking away from anyone, or letting anyone walk away from the truth, is a failure on our part. But Jesus walked away or let others walk away… a lot. I reread the gospels and counted every occurrence where Jesus deliberately parted… The post Walkaway Jesus appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Do Not Fear Change
I am the Risen One who shines upon you always. You worship a living Deity, not some idolatrous, man-made image. Your relationship with Me is meant to be vibrant and challenging, as I invade more and more areas of your life. Do not fear change, for I am making you a new creation, with old… The post Do Not Fear Change appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Project 86 Announces 25th Anniversary Event
The Christian-based rock band Project 86 recently announced a special musical event in celebration of 25 years as a band. The event is titled Project 86 Twenty Five. The event will last three days, featuring 25 songs spanning each record. There is a very limited amount of in-person tickets available, but it will be live-streamed worldwide as well. May 27 is a V.I.P. Gala-styled night. The main event will be on May 28 and May 29. You can buy tickets by clicking here. “Our motivation was to create an experience that was more than a show, a stream, or even a piece of recorded music,” the band shared. “This will…
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Yes! You Can Color, Draw, and Paint in Your Bible (or Bible study)!
A New Form of Worship: Bible Art Journaling Bible art journaling – have you heard of it? Journaling in the margins of your Bible isn’t something new, but drawing, doodling, and creating art in your Bible is becoming tremendously popular as a way to connect with God’s Word in a creative new way! In my… The post Yes! You Can Color, Draw, and Paint in Your Bible (or Bible study)! appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Show Jesus to Your Community
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering… And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works. — Hebrews 10:23-24 ESV The early Christian church was founded as a way for believers to come together to encourage one another, discuss the teachings of Jesus, and… The post Show Jesus to Your Community appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Your Brain on Porn
Like sand on a beach, the brain bears the footprints of the decisions we have made, the skills we have learned —Sharon Begley, Newsweek Science Editor1 Restart and reboot yourself. You’re free to go. —U2, “Unknown Caller”2 “I know it’s not really true,” said Manny, “but it seems as if my brain has been… The post Your Brain on Porn appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Understanding What is Behind Someone’s Words
Just because someone says something doesn’t mean you should receive it. Even if what is said sounds good — filter it. Not too long ago, a woman gave me some words of warning. She sounded the alarm by letting me know what she had gone through. She wanted me to “be aware”. I understood her heart; she didn’t want me to go through what she went through. Not wanting to forgo wisdom, in the moment, I listened. But, later, I asked myself, “Should I receive her words? Are they upbuilding or fear-inducing?” “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according…
