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Laura Story Book Encourages a Surrendered Life
Nashville, TN (April 3, 2019) The Grammy, Billboard and Dove Award–winning singer-songwriter Laura Story, known for such hits as “Blessings,” “Indescribable,” and “Mighty to Save,” thought she had her life and everything in it under control…until she and her husband, Martin, had to face a brain tumor, infertility, and a son’s birth defect head on. In her new book, I Give Up: The Secret Joy of a Surrendered Life, Laura shares her powerful story of finding blessing in her deepest pain by choosing to hand over the control she thought she had to God and instead pursue a life of surrender. “When we surrender, we invite God into our story…
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RCA Inspiration Celebrates a Stellar Weekend
Nashville, TN (April 1, 2019)RCA Inspiration celebrated a winning weekend at the 2019 Stellar Awards and NAACP Image Awards, with honors at both shows for Koryn Hawthorne, and five additional awards at the Stellar Awards honoring releases from Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Tasha Page-Lockhart, and The Walls Group. Taped in Las Vegas on March 29th, Kirk Franklin hosted the 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards for the second consecutive year and performed. Hezekiah Walker and Koryn Hawthorne also performed on the show, Donald Lawrence presented, and Phil Thornton, RCA Inspiration’s SVP and General Manager, was inducted into the Stellar Honors Hall of Fame. Koryn Hawthorne’s “Won’t He Do It” won…
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Catch Bright Ones Film Cast on Radio Disney April 3rd
Nashville, TN (April 2, 2019) The cast of Bethel Music’s Bright Ones spent time with Radio Disney in Los Angeles last week to chat about the upcoming film, in theaters for one special evening on Apr. 22. Tune in to Radio Disney tomorrow, Apr. 3 throughout the day to hear the cast’s interview. Following the lives of three students, each embarking on a journey to find their identity while attending a performing arts high school, the Bright Ones embraces themes of friendship, family and the courage to find your own voice. The group also took time to celebrate the anticipated release of its first ever feature film this past week…
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Jenny & Tyler | ‘A Boy & A Girl’
Jenny & Tyler perform ‘A Boy & A Girl’ as part of their episode of CCM Magazine‘s ‘Features on Film with Andrew Greer.‘ Click play to watch on this page.
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Talking: Taming the Tongue
The apostle James has more good advice about the tongue. My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. — James 1:19-20 Even if you don’t consider yourself a major… The post Talking: Taming the Tongue appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Helping Kids Cultivate God’s Goodness in their Lives
What lessons did you learn in the garden as a child? Personally, I remember the wonder of seeing new sprouts poke through the dirt and green strawberries brighten to red under the summer sun. Gardening taught me about God’s good creation, and as I became a mom I understood that patience and cultivation related… The post Helping Kids Cultivate God’s Goodness in their Lives appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Restless: What Are You Passionate About?
William Wilberforce knew his passion. He resisted it, but this passion held him captive as a young man, nearly at the same time that he became completely captivated by Jesus. He met God and wanted nothing more than to begin vocational ministry; he was convinced this was the best way to serve God. But the… The post Restless: What Are You Passionate About? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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When You Want God’s New Thing
My kitchen table. . . you don’t even understand what it looks like. . . The legs broke during one of our moves; now, they’re superglued. The kids did “paint projects”; now, splotches of many colors mark the wood. Sisters in Christ came over for a prayer gathering; now, a huge black mark is on the table. A fire burned through a candle. Even now, as I type on this table, crumbs are placed all around me. I’m like this table. Sometimes, I feel like: I’ve been through it. Marks of old still live in me. I remember them. I still see the scars in me and on my knees.…
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Best Thing I Heard Today: March 30, 2019
Cade Foehner — “Southern Hallelujah” So near the end of the day Thursday of last week CCM got an email from the publicist working with American Idol alum Cade Foehner. He was looking for a Christian media outlet to promote Cade’s new song, “Southern Hallelujah.” This kid is so talented and this song is amazing. If you like country, soul, rock and and gritty vocals, you have to check out this song! That’s why Cade Foehner’s new song, “Southern Hallelujah” is the Best Thing I Heard Today!
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Chonda Pierce & Fathom Events Announce ‘Unashamed’
Denver, CO (April 1, 2019) Following her emotionally gripping box office hits Laughing in the Dark (2015) and Enough (2017), beloved best-selling comedian Chonda Pierce is set to return to the big screen in May with Unashamed. Presented by Fathom Events and Fuseic Entertainment and premiering in more than 1,000 cinemas nationwide for two nights—Tuesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. local time—Unashamed finds Pierce on a quest to explore the hearts and minds of some of the boldest believers in America. Endeared to fans around the world for her fierce wit and Southern charm, Pierce is also known for her unwavering convictions, a driving force behind…
