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Bethlehem
Let Us Go to Bethlehem Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us. — Luke 2:15 It was a dark night… yet there was light! The Light of the world had come. Bethlehem almost missed it. No room. So… The post Bethlehem appeared first on FaithGateway.
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The Christmas Light of Hope
Brothers and sisters, Once again, people are gathered all over the world to celebrate the life of Jesus Christ our Saviour; that sacred day of Christmas when we get to sing ‘Joy to the World’ for the Child is born. Through His birth, the Lord entered into our humanity. In His birth, we are introduced… The post The Christmas Light of Hope appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Being Friend’s with Jesus
Have you ever been with a friend who constantly looks at their phone when they’re with you? My pet peeve is when I meet someone for coffee and they keep looking at their phone. I can’t help but think…is it me? Is it something I’m saying? Am I not good enough to have their full attention? This also happens on occasion at social gatherings when a person looks behind me or around me, rather than looking at me when I’m talking. I have to admit, I wonder why they’re so distracted. It is hard to build a relationship with someone who is only half-in. Or, half-way listening. Or, half-way minding what they’re saying to you. I…
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Two Read-Aloud Adventures
The Silver Arrow and The Popper Penguin Rescue, two brief novels for middle-graders, offer cozy thrills and a safe return home. The Silver Arrow by Lev Grossman. Little, Brown, 2020, 259 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 6-12 as a read-aloud, 8-11 independently “Kate knew only two things about her Uncle Herbert: He was very rich and totally irresponsible.” She knows only these two things because that’s all her parents have told her. But she can’t help wondering, especially since her parents don’t seem to have much time for her and her brother Tom. It’s not that they don’t care; they’re just too busy to notice…
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Planetshakers Celebrates ‘It’s Christmas Live’ Releasing Nov. 27
Internationally recognized praise band Planetshakers globally releases It’s Christmas Live Nov. 27 from Venture3Media (V3M). Available to pre-buy pre-save now at all major digital and streaming outlets, the recording celebrates Jesus and His coming to earth to bring us life, hope and freedom. Recorded live in front of a packed auditorium at Planetshakers Church before the pandemic lockdowns, the full production recording and companion video was produced, directed and mixed by Joth Hunt at Planetshakers Studios. Combining Planetshakers’ unique musical interpretation of classic favorites alongside its original Christmas songs, the new album is led by Hunt and worship leaders Rudy Nikkerud, Chelsi Nikkerud, Natalie Ruiz, Joe Vatucicila, Rachel Vatucicila, Kemara…
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American Music Awards Winners Announced
Over the weekend, the American Music Awards aired live from The Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. This year, the AMAs had one Christian category for favorite contemporary inspirational artist Lauren Daigle took home the win, beating for KING & COUNTRY and Kanye West. This is Lauren’s fourth time winning the AMA’s favorite contemporary inspirational artist, and the fifth time she has been nominated. Lauren Daigle is one of the many artists who won this weekend at the American Music Awards; pop artists Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, and others won this year in their respective categories. You can share your congratulations with Lauren on her social media pages![…]
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2021 Grammy Award Nominees Announced
Recenlty, the Grammy Awards announced the 2021 nominees for their 63rd annual awards ceremony. Among others, Kari Jobe, We The Kingdom, Kanye West, and Travis Greene are all nominated. The Grammy Awards will take place Sunday, January 31 on CBS. There is a total of 83 categories from a wide variety of genres and artists. The full list of Christian/Gospel nominees is below. For more information on the Grammy Awards and to view the complete list of nominees from other genres, go to https//www.grammy.com/grammys/news/2021-grammys-complete-nominees-list#11. BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE/SONG The Blessing Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, Elevation Worship Sunday Morning Lecrae & Kirk Franklin Holy Water We The Kingdom Famous For…
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PEABOD Song Used In T-Mobile Commercial
Recently on social media, hip-hop artist PEABOD shared that his hit song “Shoot From The Hip” was used in T-Mobile’s Metro commercial. “YOOO ‘Shoot From The Hip’ is in Metro by T-Mobile’s new commercial!!! STOKED!” PEABOD posted along with a video of the commercial. “Shoutout to Centricity Publishing for making this happen!!!” In addition to the excitement of PEABOD’s song being used in a commercial, PEABOD recently released a brand new album called Growing Up Part 1 which is available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music.[…]
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Eternal Rewards
In the first months of my new life, I crashed into 2 Corinthians 5:10: For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. I asked Scott Manley, the Young Life… The post Eternal Rewards appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Angels We Have Heard on High
Many images accompany Christmas — fun and frolic, snow and decorations, laughter and family gatherings — images so ingrained in most people’s minds that they find it difficult to imagine the holiday any other way. Yet, in truth, Christmas only recently became the festive holiday we now cherish. For almost fifteen hundred years, the observation… The post Angels We Have Heard on High appeared first on FaithGateway.
