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Clark Beckham Bows a Reimagination of a Worship Favorite
Known for his virtuosity as a genre-spanning vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, NCS Records singer/songwriter Clark Beckham opens the latest chapter in a celebrated musical journey with his stirring new rendition of “Goodness of God.” Now available on streaming platforms, the American Idol alum’s simple yet impassioned piano/vocal delivery breathes new life into one of the most popular worship songs of this century. Shades of Beckham’s signature pop, soul and jazz influences ground a nuanced take on the Ed Cash, Ben Fielding, Jason Ingram, Brian Johnson and Jenn Johnson-penned track. Revealing an arrangement organically inspired during Beckham’s personal times of worship and reflection, “Goodness of God” marks the first in a series…
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The Love Dilemma by Tracy Corbett
El Amor No Esperara (Love Won’t Wait) The Love Dilemma by Tracy Corbett is a beautiful novel about love and family. I absolutely adored it. It’s a most delightful rom-com, and would make a fabulous movie. The two main protagonists put their sibling’s happiness above their own. Their lives have been one long train of […]
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Shakespeare for Everyone: A Redeemed Reader Booklist
Why study Shakespeare? We’re so glad you asked! To quote the chapter on literary retellings in The Redeemed Reader: Cultivating a Child’s Discernment and Imagination Through Truth and Story, God in His wisdom has endowed certain authors with such common grace and insight into human nature that their work has made a deep impression on… The post Shakespeare for Everyone: A Redeemed Reader Booklist appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Bruce Coville’s Shakespeare Retellings: Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet
Coville’s picture book adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays do justice to the stories and serve as excellent introductions. The post Bruce Coville’s Shakespeare Retellings: Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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From Imposter Syndrome to Finding Worship in My Work
Part 1: I Wasn’t Good Enough. They Let Me In Anyway. I started playing with Third Day when I was 16 years old. At the time, I was a million times more passionate about being in a band than I was about developing real discipline on my instrument. I played bass mostly on instinct. The same way I could pick up an acoustic guitar and find chords or sit at a piano and figure things out. I had some natural ability, but my extroverted nature pulled me toward collaboration long before it pushed me toward mastery. Most of my early development happened in the trenches of my youth group band,…
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Chernobyl, Life, and Other Disasters: A Graphic Memoir by Yevgenia Nayberg
Chernobyl, Life, and Other Disasters is a quirky memoir about growing up in Soviet-era Ukraine. The post Chernobyl, Life, and Other Disasters: A Graphic Memoir by Yevgenia Nayberg appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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*His Grace Is Enough by Melissa Kruger
Memorable rhyming text and whimsical illustrations remind young listeners and their parents that His Grace Is Enough. The post *His Grace Is Enough by Melissa Kruger appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Reading with Remmy by Gina Gallagher
A rhyming picture book about a little girl who struggles with reading but finds a perfect way to practice: reading with Remmy. The post Reading with Remmy by Gina Gallagher appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Birdy by N. West Moss
The title character of Birdy struggles with trusting the goodness of life after a series of hard knocks. The post Birdy by N. West Moss appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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CCM Spotlight: Point of Grace
As a lifelong fan, there’s something powerful about sitting across from Point of Grace in this season of their lives. Not because they’re trying to prove anything. Not because they’re chasing what once was. But because, after decades of music, ministry, motherhood, and life, they’re finally saying exactly what they were meant to say all along. And they’re doing it together. After 14 years they have returned with a new album of original songs, Lady Wisdom, “It’s kind of special for us” says Shelley Breen. “it’s been a long time.” Denise Jones gently corrects the narrative. “But I think that’s the funny thing. People go, ‘Oh, y’all took a break.’ We never really took a break… we just didn’t feel like it was the right time to write some new…
