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Black History Month: Rosa Parks’ Strength — Pray A Lot
I have problems just like everyone else. Whenever I do, I think about my grandmother and my mother. They were such strong women, who always taught me to place my faith in God and to read the Bible. I remember when I got married, I stopped reading the Bible. When my mother found out that… The post Black History Month: Rosa Parks’ Strength — Pray A Lot appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Into the Clouds by Tod Olson
Into the Clouds is the grueling saga of three expeditions that failed to summit the second-highest–but most dangerous–mountain in the world. Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain by Tod Olson. Scholastic Focus, 2020, 227 pages plus bibliography, notes, etc. Reading Level: Teen, ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 12-up “The world’s most dangerous mountain” is the second highest mountain in the Himalayan chain. It has indigenous names, but is more conveniently called K-2. Though not higher than Everest, K-2 is more dangerous because it’s remote, subject to the elements, and strewn with sharp black boulders: “All rock and ice and storm and abyss.” As the…
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The Finest Hours by MichaelTougias
The 1952 rescue of over twenty stranded seamen on a halved oil tanker ranks as one of the Coast Guard’s’ “finest hours.” The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman. Henry Holt, 2014, 153 pages plus appendix. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 12-up Every New England sailor and fisherman knows what a nor-easter is—a fearsome winter storm that rakes the coast and roils the sea. February 18, 1952 saw one of the worst nor-easters in history, with blinding icy winds and 60-foot waves. On that night, not one but two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the…
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Curb/Word Entertainment’s We Are Messengers Collaborate With Vince Gill
Nashville, Tenn. (January 29, 2021) Today (1/29), Curb Word Entertainment’s We Are Messengers unveils a special version of their latest hit, “Image Of God,” featuring 21-time GRAMMY® winner Vince Gill. The song, which additionally showcases a choir of voices from Nashville Life Music, hits streaming platforms as a two-track single that also includes an acoustic rendition of the unifying track. Listen to the collaboration HERE. The original version of “Image Of God,” currently ascending the radio charts, can be found on We Are Messengers’ deluxe album, Power +. Watch the moving music video for the track HERE. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the response to ‘Image Of God’ over the past…
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NF Expecting First Child
Recently on social media, alternative hip-hop artist NF (Nathan Feuerstein) has announced that he and his wife Bridgette are expecting their first child, a baby boy. “Bringing a human into this world. I’m going to be a dad. The end.” Nathan posted when he made the big announcement. His wife made a follow-up post the next day, sharing that they’re having a baby boy. “IT’S A BOY!!! I didn’t think it was possible for us to have a firstborn boy. Both our parents had firstborn girls, Nathan is the only boy among 4 sisters and our siblings who have children all had firstborn girls. What a wonderful surprise and blessing”…
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Britt Nicole Teases Upcoming New Music
Recently on social media, Britt Nicole shared that she’s working on new music! In the post, she shared a teaser video of a new upcoming song, and the video featured Allison of Allison & Antonio Marin on strings. You can watch it now on her Facebook and Instagram pages. “Little clip of a song I wrote. Allison & Antonio on strings” Britt posted. She shared in another post, “Just getting started but excited for all the new music that’s to come!” This will be our first taste of music from Britt Nicole since her 2016 self-titled release, which featured her hit song “Through Your Eyes.” Keep an eye out on…
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Aaron Cole Announces Engagement
Recently on social media, Aaron Cole announced that he is engaged! Aaron has been keeping his relationship relatively private to the public, and he hasn’t officially shared the name of his fiancée. However, you can see the video of him proposing and photos from the engagement on Facebook and Instagram. “You gon’ mess around and make me make your last name Cole.” Aaron posted. “Grateful to be engaged to my best friend. Jersey is in the rafters.” You can share your congratulations with Aaron and his fiancée now on social media![…]
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Lauren Daigle To Release Long Awaited New Music
Two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle kicks off 2021 with the release of her new single, “Hold On To Me.” It marks her first offering since the release of 2018’s GRAMMY Award winning break out album Look Up Child. “Hold On To Me,” to be released February 26th combines Daigle’s legendary range and powerhouse vocals with the sweeping melody and heartfelt lyrics that convey a deep message of hope. “The thing I love most about this song is that it lends itself to someone who is feeling incredibly vulnerable, someone who is feeling insecure, or uncertain,” shares Daigle. “There are times we may need a reminder…
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The 28-Day Prayer Journey Week 3 — Turning to God in Repentance
The one who confesses and renounces [their sins] finds mercy. — Proverbs 28:13 Sin gets in the way of communication. ~ Chrystal Welcome to week three of The 28-Day Prayer Journey Online Bible Study. This week Chrystal leads us in learning about repentance and forgiveness. (Spoiler alert: it’s awesome!) Repentance is such a highfalutin… The post The 28-Day Prayer Journey Week 3 — Turning to God in Repentance appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Jesus In Me: One Thing I Know for Certain
I have heard the Holy Spirit spoken of as an “it,” a feeling, a dove, a flame of fire, a ghost, an emotion, or even an ecstatic experience. He is referred to as the third Person of the Trinity, as though He is the least of the Trinity, or a postscript to the more… The post Jesus In Me: One Thing I Know for Certain appeared first on FaithGateway.
