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Feel Like You’ve Failed? Read This.
“You need listen and obey me. You are not doing it. You are being disobedient and obedience is important. I have told you this…” My words released like gunfire. They hit hard. I knew I was wrong—not in truth, but in tone. Ever notice how something can be biblically right, but emotionally all wrong? Days later, the guilt lingered—not just for what I said, but how I said it. Why can’t I be softer? Kinder? Less reactionary? Deep down, I feared God must be disappointed too. Angry even. Judgment and criticism released, often boomerang. Now I was the victim. I knew I had a choice though – I could dwell…
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*A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim
Beauty and the Beast, with echoes of other fairytales, is spun together with Chinese folklore in an an excellent YA fantasy: A Forgery of Fate.
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Phillips, Craig & Dean’s Dan Dean Delivers Solo Record with Triumph and Tears
Dan Dean didn’t set out to make a statement with his new solo album. He set out to make something true. Dan’s first taste of solo work came long before anyone knew his last name. “My musical career basically started with a custom solo project years ago, and it went aluminum,” he laughed. “I think all of my family got a copy and that’s about it.” A failed first record is likely the end of the road for any musician trying to breakout, but God had a different plan for Dan. For more than 30 years he has been one-third of the beloved and influential Phillips, Craig & Dean, Dan…
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*Wind Watchers by Micha Archer
Wind Watchers celebrates the beauty of the Wind using beautiful illustrations and a gentle text. The post *Wind Watchers by Micha Archer appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Rise and Fall: Great Empires That Shaped the World by Peter Allen
Rise and Fall introduces young readers to world empires that don’t receive as much attention in the history books. The post Rise and Fall: Great Empires That Shaped the World by Peter Allen appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Third Day RESURRECTED
“I’ve been getting asked the question for many years, ‘when is Third Day going to do a tour again,’ and I’ve always said… One day soon I hope!” said Mac Powell. “I’m so excited that we finally get the chance to play music together again on stage and give our fans what they’ve been waiting for.” This is the announcement all of us ’90s kids needed. The era-defining, four-time GRAMMY Award-winning band has announced its 30th Anniversary Tour, kicking off in spring 2026. The classic lineup—Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr, and Tai Anderson—will once again share the stage for a powerful 30-city arena tour celebrating one of the most impactful catalogs in Christian…
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Franklin Summer Bash Brings Faith-Fueled American Idol Favorites LIVE
For fans of American Idol, there’s something uniquely special about watching your favorite contestants take the stage after the cameras stop rolling. Enter the Franklin Summer Bash—a one-of-a-kind live music experience that feels like a cross between a hometown concert, a faith-filled festival, and a Comic-Con for Idol superfans. Now in its third year, this grassroots event has quietly become a summer tradition for those who want more than just a TV finale. Set for Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Liberty Hall at The Factory at Franklin, TN (just outside Nashville), the evening showcases some of the most memorable voices from the latest season—including Thunderstorm Artis, Mattie Pruitt, Kolbi Jordan,…
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Matt Crocker of Hillsong United to Release Debut Album
Matt Crocker, the longstanding member and vocalist of Hillsong UNITED and Hillsong Worship, is set to release his solo music debut album titled interlude on June 27, for which pre-orders are now live. Produced by Michael Guy Chislett (Hillsong UNITED) and Aaron Hollinger (Hillsong Young & Free), the anticipated 11-track collection weaves Crocker’s love of worship and lyrics with his passion for alternative genres of music. Fans have already fueled excitement for Crocker’s new music by streaming his first three singles “hallelujah,” “love me as i am” and “JESUS” more than 1 million times combined since releasing the songs over the last two months. As one of the most celebrated…
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Jonathan Nelson Returns With New Single
Jonathan Nelson, the acclaimed songwriter behind some of the church’s most beloved anthems for more than 20 years, returns with a powerful new single, ‘When I Think (I Thank),’ just in time for your summer playlist.This song of gratitude is the product of a Pop Up Night of Worship that was recorded live in Baltimore ironically on the first day of Spring this year. Nelson’s new song, “When I Think (I Thank),” is a heartfelt tribute to his father, Bishop James D. Nelson Sr. For years, Bishop Nelson inspired his congregation with the phrase, “Think about it and thank about it!”–a saying that would instantly ignite praise and worship. One…
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The Christian Festival Association Celebrates the Start of the Summer Festival Season
Over the last weekend, the Christian Festival Association (CFA), comprised of North America’s leading Christian music festivals, celebrated the start of the summer festival season as their member festival Resound Fest kicked off the first member festival of the year in Bethany, MO. “We as a CFA are excited to kick off this 2025 festival season,” said Christian Festival Association Executive Director Julie Ten Haken. “All of our member festivals happening this summer provide a great opportunity for families and friends to come together and experience community, belonging, and the love of Jesus. You don’t want to miss this. Make plans now to find a festival near you this summer!”…
