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Jesus OBS Week 4 — Great Teacher
Coming to His hometown, He began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. — Matthew 13:54 The Hope Diamond of the Bible — “For 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… The post Jesus OBS Week 4 — Great Teacher appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Restoration
Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones You have crushed rejoice. Hide Your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast… The post Restoration appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayer?
In the course of time Hannah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. — 1 Samuel 1:20 Have you ever cried over something so much that you run out of tears? Your swollen eyes just give out and dry up while a current of unrest still gushes through your soul. And you look up… The post Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayer? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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VIDEO PREMIERE Selah Firm Foundation Live
NewReleaseToday is premiering the new live video from Selah for the title track of their latest worship album with Integrity Music. Watch “Firm Foundation” below. “This song has more meaning now than ever,” the group shares. “In the midst of a virus that is spreading and affecting so many people and nations we remember that we worship a God who is unchanging. Jesus holds us fast. He never leaves. He is the hope to which we cling. He is our Firm Foundation.” Seleh released their new 11-song worship project featuring all their signatures a solid message of biblical truth and the beloved voices of Todd Smith, Amy Perry and Allan…
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VIDEO PREMIERE Shelly Moore Shares New Worship Single
After eight years, Singer/songwriter and worship artist Shelly Moore returns with triumphant Easter single “Forever Now A Crown.” The song, co-written with Michael Farren, is premiering exclusively at NewReleaseToday. Watch the lyric video below. “After a long season of various trials, because of Christ’s faithfulness to me, I found myself restored and overwhelmed with gratitude,” explains Shelly. “In light of His goodness, I wanted to write songs that highlighted His Lordship and His victory. There were a lot of songs at that time that talked about how we are victorious as people of God. Yet, what my heart needed was to celebrate His victory alone because I knew my own…
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NRT Partners With Virtual Music Tours
Today, NewReleaseToday joined forces with Visible Music College and Madison Line Records to launch Virtual Music Tour, an online platform that will connect artists and bands with audiences worldwide for online concerts and events. The idea was formed from multiple questions that needed answers. In light of the current environment, how can a tour go online? How do artists and creatives save money as the market keeps changing? How do artists find a way to tour a record while keeping a family unit intact? How can audiences that are physically challenged, chronically ill, socially anxious and fearful still connect with their favorite artists and the power of live music? How…
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Sandi Patty Tests Positive for the Coronavirus
Yesterday on social media, Christian artist and author Sandi Patty announced that she has tested positive for the coronavirus. “I received confirmation that I tested positive for COVID19. I am at home and Don and I are under quarantine for the next 14 days.” Sandi shared. “I’m so impressed with how our Health Department handled my case and grateful for their attentiveness. They are working so hard right now to keep us all safe. WE MUST DO OUR PART. This is not fake news. If you are not already practicing social distancing and STAYING HOME, DO SO NOW!” She continued. “This is what we can all do. This is how…
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Nashville’s The Belonging Co Readies Anthemic New Single
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–“Holy (Song of the Ages),” the new anthem from Nashville-based The Belonging Co, will be available March 27. Inspired by John’s vision of worship around the throne of God in Revelation 4, the song was recorded live at The Belonging Co’s downtown Nashville campus and features their worship pastor, Andrew Holt. Co-penned by Holt, “Holy (Song of the Ages)” was birthed during a spontaneous moment of corporate worship as he began singing lyrics that would ultimately comprise the song’s bridge. The church’s lead pastor Henry Seeley and worship leader/songwriter Daniella Mason later joined Holt to complete the track. “It felt like God moving in that moment,” Holt recalls of…
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The Cost of Discipleship
Every Christian is a disciple. In fact, the Lord’s Great Commission was to go into all the world and make disciples… teaching them to observe all that I commanded you. — Matthew 28:19-20 That means the mission of the Church, and the goal of evangelism, is to make disciples. Disciples are people who believe, those… The post The Cost of Discipleship appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Let’s Pray
With all the stockpiling, the fear and the panic…with all the feelings of “will God be there for me,” “are we going to be okay” and “how long will this last…” — the heart of our feelings must be addressed. This is essential, because —denying (shoving away, pretending they aren’t there, ignoring) feelings does not help us feel good. It doesn’t work. Only God’s truth and promises can supersede the feelings trying to overrule us. Prayer is a divine interchange. It is a warm bath for our feelings. Through prayer, we cast what we carry on Jesus — and then He carries it. Think: Jesus, carrying the cross. He takes…



























