I love books. No, that doesn’t necessarily mean I read them. Ha! But I sure love to collect them. OK, OK — that used to be true. I’ve been reading a fair amount lately, and I realize that a lot of Christian artists have written legit books that need to be read. Here’s my list of books I’d like to read:   When God Becomes Real by Brian Johnson The Bethel Music pioneer/frontman shares about his battles with anxiety.   Praise Habit: Finding God in Sunsets and Sushi by David Crowder This is an old one where Crowder reflects on what worship truly means to him.   The Mystery by…

The bright noonday sun casts a common shadow for the Judean countryside. It’s the black silhouette of a shepherd standing near his fat-tailed flock. He stares at the clear sky, searching for clouds. There are none. He looks back at his sheep. They graze lazily on the rocky hillside. An occasional sycamore provides shade. He… The post It’s No Normal Friday appeared first on FaithGateway.

Jude 22 says, Be merciful to those who doubt. But it raises the question: why would God allow us to doubt to begin with? Why does He allow us to wrestle with deep questions about life, prayer, theology, pain, and suffering? Why doesn’t he just clear the air, and give us the answers and evidence… The post Why Does God Allow Me to Doubt? appeared first on FaithGateway.

Nashville, TN (February 15, 2019)Centricity Music artist Neon Feather, aka Ben Thompson, has released his latest song, “Come To Life,” featuring CCM singer Matty Mullins. The pop track is available now on all digital outlets. The song features Neon’s top-notch production, with up-tempo synth hooks and rhythmic base-drops. Neon says he loved the opportunity to work with Mullins on the song, along with cowriter Paul Duncan (Lauren Daigle, Jordan Feliz), who helped the song’s catchy sound and meaningful message take shape. “The idea for the chorus actually started as a potential Christmas song, but I quickly knew I wanted it to be more than that. I brought it to Matty, and we had a great…

Nashville, TN (February 15, 2019) Offering a 14-track collection of Bethel Music favorites, Bethel Music En Español is out today marking the first full length release completely in Spanish. Bethel Music En Español pairs known Bethel Music voices like Jonathan & Melissa Helser, Josh Baldwin, Brian & Jenn Johnson, Steffany Gretzinger, Cory Asbury and others with leading voices influencing Latin America. Internationally recognized artist and author Christine D’Clario joins the collective as does Pastor Marco Barrientos, an acclaimed pioneer of Spanish language worship that has shaped worship experiences across Latin America for over 30 years. Included in the track listing is current radio favorite “Stand In Your Love,” GRAMMY® nominated…

Hospitality. What do you think of when you hear this word? Is there an emotion that stirs a memory, perhaps? For me there is. Quite honestly, I believe the love for hospitality was passed down to me from my precious grandmother. At the time, I had no idea how God would use the simple act… The post Hospitality: Loving All Who Enter appeared first on FaithGateway.

“How are you?” In most places, we’re conditioned to give a short, non-answer to this question. “How are you?” Fine. Great. We love that in most churches these answers don’t get it done.  “Tell me more” is implied. “How are you? Fine. Great. “And?” And it took us thirty-seven minutes to get in the car… The post I Think You’re Wrong… But appeared first on FaithGateway.