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Greg LaFollette Releases Third Record for the Church, ‘HOLYWEEK Vol. 1,’ April 8
HOLYWEEK Vol 1 is a strong follow up to well-established musician, songwriter, and producer Greg LaFollette’s 2018 record Songs of Common Prayer. The six song album continues LaFollette’s mission to provide congregational worship resources to the Church. Joined by celebrated Catholic-Christian artist Sarah Kroger, he extends his passion for ecumenical worship and unifying the Body of Christ. The songs are based on themes found in the traditional Holy Week services, and the music is both comforting and exacting; skillfully guiding the listener through hymns and psalms of fear, loss, trust, and surrender. HOLYWEEK Vol 1 is a gift to any congregation that wants to include more Scripture-based elements into its…
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Bread of Stone Delivers Much-Anticipated Seventh Project ‘Details’
Iowa-based, faith-focused pop-rock band Bread of Stone has announced the release of their seventh project, an EP titled Details. Band members Bill and Ben Kristijanto, Tim Barnes, and Jason Ferris spearheaded the recording process, all from the back lounge of their tour bus- turned-studio. Australian singer/songwriter/producer Luke O’Dea (Verses) joined them in the state-of-the-art space to add his talents to the creative process, bringing an irreplaceable dynamic to the project. O’Dea was just one member of an all-star ensemble of contributing talent that Bread of Stone enlisted to bring Details to life. A truly collaborative effort, the music is certain to challenge listeners to proclaim the freedom that is given…
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Integrity Music Announces Partnership with Nashville Life Music
Integrity Music is proud to announce its new partnership with Nashville Life Music. Created out of the Music City-based Nashville Life Church, Nashville Life Music will debut their six-song EP, Taylor House Sessions, on May 24, 2019. At press time, the EP’s first single, “My God (feat. Mr. Talkbox),” touts No. 5 positioning on Billboard’s Gospel monitored chart. Click here to view the music video capturing the song’s in-studio recording. A new studio rendition of the song is also scheduled to hit all digital service providers April 26, with an exclusive vertical video promotion with Spotify. Nashville Life Music began as a spontaneous meeting around a living room piano and…
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The Ultimate Bible for Girls
It feels like just yesterday my kids were small enough to fit on my lap. It was such a precious time. Our evening routine consisted of bath time and snuggles while reading Bible stories together. They loved listening to me read about the adventures of King David, Esther, Noah, and Jonah. They would “ooh”… The post The Ultimate Bible for Girls appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Upside Down
Just so you know, I wish I could take away every disappointment that nips at the edges of your happiness and sits heavy in your heart. Big and small. A past hurt or a present heartbreak. I wish we could get together in the comforts of my white kitchen with dishes in the sink and… The post Upside Down appeared first on FaithGateway.
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God, Please Come Fight My Battle
Some of you may feel like David, declaring: “But “they” are glad now that I am in trouble (they are cheering my demise); they gleefully join together against me (they never wanted me to succeed). I am attacked by people . . . (nobody ever does right by me) they slander me constantly (I am embarrassed). They mock me and call me names; they snarl at me.” (Psalm 35:15-16) Maybe you feel taken advantage of, sad, lied about, mocked, persecuted, slandered, battered, misunderstood or bruised. You’re saying, “I didn’t do wrong. I’ve sought to handle things rightly. I’ve been faithful.” If that’s you, God highlighted Psalm 35; I believe there is relief for you today. .…
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CCM New Artist Spotlight — Nicholas Hennink
Artist Name: Nicholas Hennink Age: 35 Genres: Modern Hard Rock, Christian Rock, Orchestral Rock Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa. Currently in Saskatchewan, Canada. Label: (Independent) Hobbies/Interests Apart from Music: Paramedicine, movies, and quality time with my daughter. Last Netflix Binge: Wrecked, Brooklyn Nine Nine Musical Influences: Red, Seether, Breaking Benjamin, Skillet Very First Musical Purchase: A cheap acoustic guitar. I still use it to write most of my songs. Love that faithful dusty old guitar. CCM: What led you to pursue your ministry in music?Nicholas: Rock bottom. I’ve been in EMS as a Paramedic for 16 years and have come across a lot of trauma, witnessed heartbreak and loss. Over time…
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The Afters | Story Behind ‘Well Done’ + performance
Josh and Matt from The Afters stopped by the CCM Magazine Café today and gave us the story behind their new single, ‘Well Done’ + a performance of the song. (Performance starts at 2:15) Click play to watch on this page.
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Gospel Artist Tamela Mann Ambassador for Weight Watchers
New York, NY (April 9, 2019) The new Weight Watchers announced that GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Tamela Mann is joining WW as a new ambassador. Mann is focused on developing healthier habits and losing weight so that she can live healthier for herself and her family. As an ambassador for WW, Mann will share her weight loss journey and the motivation behind her lifestyle changes, and she is inviting her community of fans, friends and family to join her. “I am blessed to have achieved so much in my life. I am so excited to embark on this new lifestyle journey to become my best self with my new partner WW,”…
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Jesus Christ: Dangerous Prayers
Jesus Christ (ca. 4 BC–30 AD) Jesus Christ is undoubtedly the most controversial figure in human history. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in Palestine’s West Bank, in approximately 4 BC. The Bible teaches that He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born to the Virgin Mary (Matthew 1:20, 25; Luke 1:26-35). Joseph, Mary’s betrothed… The post Jesus Christ: Dangerous Prayers appeared first on FaithGateway.




























