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Depression: The Lord is Close to the Brokenhearted
by Barbara Hunsaker, excerpted from Hopelifter: Creative Ways to Spread Hope When Life Hurts by Kathe Wunnenberg As a principal of a small Christian school, one phenomenon I saw from time to time was “cutting.” Students would cut themselves, not deeply enough to do permanent damage but enough to inflict pain and leave scars. I wondered why… The post Depression: The Lord is Close to the Brokenhearted appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Secrets to Staying on Target with Your Goals
Secrets to Staying on Target with Your Goals Have you already fizzled on your goals for the year? You’re not the only one! In fact, there is actually a day in mid-January officially titled, “Ditch Your Resolutions Day,” because it is generally assumed that most people have given up their goals by then. It’s good to know we are not alone, right? But why do we tend to give up on our goals? Often the reasons are quite simple. Most people tend to: Set unrealistic goals Set too many goals Forget about their goals or lose interest Let’s consider some practical ways for us to get back on target and stay…
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He Made $35,000 in Four Days, Donates $7K
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com David Holston is an 18-year-old entrepreneur from Idaho who started a landscaping business in Coeur d’Alene last spring. He recently made a good amount of money in 4 days, more in than many make in a year, from plowing snow. The proactive teen decided to travel to Seattle with his truck and a plow right after the city got hit with historic levels of snow – up to 10 inches in some parts. Holston made a total of $35,000 in four days work and said he plans to give $7,000 of that “to God” through his local church and other Christian organizations. “I plan…
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Taste and See — That’s a Wrap!
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life.” — John 6:35a NIV You are the salt of the earth. — Matthew 5:13 Hey, OBS friends, it’s wrap-up week! How did this study go by so fast? Like an unforgettable six-course meal, we have savored every week with you, and have loved seeing your foodie… The post Taste and See — That’s a Wrap! appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Gospel Still Works — Here and Now
Do you believe that the Gospel still works today? Truly? If you are a churchgoer, of course you’re going to say yes. But down deep inside, are you sure about that? For more than a few Christians, there’s a tinge of unspoken doubt: Is this salvation thing maybe a bit of a sales pitch? they… The post The Gospel Still Works — Here and Now appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Good Work of Turning Around
Every time you make a choice you are turning the central part of you, the part of you that chooses, into something a little different from what it was before. And taking your life as a whole, with all your innumerable choices, all your life long you are slowly turning this central thing either into… The post The Good Work of Turning Around appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Hillsong Channel Launches Docuseries ‘Now with Natalie’
Los Angeles, CA (March 1, 2019)Hillsong Channel’s newest docuseries, “Now with Natalie” features in-depth conversations with today’s leading figures in entertainment, sports and fashion about finding purpose beyond fame. Co-executive produced and hosted by fashion stylist and influencer, Natalie Manuel Lee, the show will lift back the veil on celebrity life to give viewers an inside look at how they grapple with industry pressure and define happiness on their own terms. [Editor’s note: faith conversation plays an important roll in the series] The show’s first season, which premieres March 3, opens with model & actress Hailey Bieber and will also highlight conversations with multi-platinum selling music artist & Grammy winner,…
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Entertainment One Nashville Adds Singer Latice Crawford
Nashville, TN (March 1, 2019)Entertainment One Nashville welcomes its newest signee: BET Sunday Best alum, critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and model, Latice Crawford. The New York native and Stellar Award nominated singer, stole the hearts of believers on BET’s singing competition Sunday Best, using her three-octave, contralto vocal range, finishing third on the second season. Her self-titled debut album reached two Billboard charts, and the Top Gospel Albums chart. Her second album, Diary of a Church Girl, also appeared on the Top Gospel Albums chart. Many may already know the fabulous, runway and editorial model, but Crawford also is a contributor to Essence and Huffington Post, writing on a range of…
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Don Moen Reacts to Induction into GMA Hall of Fame
Nashville, TN (March 1, 2019) The Gospel Music Association (GMA) recently revealed the latest slate of inductees and honorees for this year’s GMA Honors & Hall of Fame Ceremony, to be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville, TN. Don Moen–internationally renown worship leader, singer, songwriter, author, and executive–was announced as one of the individuals slated to be inducted into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Upon hearing the announcement, Moen commented:“It is a great honor for me to be among those chosen for induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, joining so many of my heroes both past and present who…
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UK’s Foldinglights Releases ‘Beauty Traded Places’
Belfast, Ireland (March 1, 2019) Belfast’s singer/songwriter Michael Peter Ball, known as Foldinglights, returns on March 1st with a brand new track “Beauty Traded Places” taken from the debut album Subterranean Hum, due out later this year. Set on a bed of electronic sounds, blended with electric guitars, “Beauty Traded Places” journeys from dark verses of fear, to uplifting choruses and a soaring refrain. As usual Michael’s voice holds everything together drawing the listener in with honesty and conviction.
