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River Valley Worship’s Ryan Williams On Pursuing ‘Altars Over Stages’
River Valley Church has served the greater Minneapolis region for 25 years. Led by Worship Pastor Ryan Williams, their weekend worship services are known for being inspirational and vibrant. Ryan is joined by six additional members on their newest live album Altars, their fourth project as a group. Coming from a unified worship culture in an established church made the leap into recording albums a natural transition.
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Fear Not Minute #5 – The Middle Ground
In the fifth episode of the Fear Not Minute, Legin talks about the challenges of fighting narratives in a society that demands a hard stance one way or another. How do you navigate to a middle ground where we can exchange lenses and experiences together. Let’s talk about it… Legin is a spoken word artist, rapper, and a dynamic speaker with a new EP hitting Friday, July 31, 2020 and he brings his unique take on cultural issues of our day in his new video series for NewReleaseToday. MORE FEAR NOT MINUTES #4 It’s OK To Be Good Enough #3 Don’t Fear Forgiveness #2 Don’t Fear Getting Help #1 Do…
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Shout to the Lord
1993 The Bible contains promises for every problem and a word of assurance for every need. When faced with anger or anxiety, we can always find a word from God to nudge us onward and upward — if only we’ll open His Book. That’s what Darlene Zschech did one dark day in 1993. Darlene was… The post Shout to the Lord appeared first on FaithGateway.
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God Fights For You
There’s nothing worse than believing God for victory, only to experience defeat. Has that ever happened to you? Recently, I prayed and prayed, without change. I praised, without a breakthrough. I hoped, but I didn’t feel like I was getting anywhere. Even now, I need God for everything, yet I wonder how he can possibly show up — in this situation. What if I am left with nothing? Fear wants to grip me. It tries to make me focus on the natural over God’s supernatural power. God, will you really provide? Show up? Help? Can I trust You, God? The Israelites are a bit like me: They saw the Egyptian troops chasing…
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The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate
The One and Only Bob stars the cynical, lovable mutt from Katherine Applegate’s 2012 Newbery-award-winning novel. The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate. Harper, 2020, 334 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 8-14 Readers of The One and Only Ivan will remember Bob, the stray pooch who met Ivan by waking up on the 400-lb silverback gorilla’s stomach. Life has improved for Bob, as it has for his friends frm the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade. Ivan and Ruby the baby elephant now live in a spacious animal preserve where they can congregate with others of their species and roam at will—within…
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John Crist Breaks 8 Month Silence
Christian comedian John Crist broke eight months of silence after seeing his rising popularity come to a screeching halt amongst reports of sexual sin and addiction in 2019. John posted a 4 minute, 39 second video today on his Instagram channel thanking fans for their “love, care and support” for “me as a human being.” You can watch the full message below. John revealed he has been in treatment for four months, away from electronics and being sent letters and messages from his sister during that time. “Certainly undeserved, based on decisions I made in my personal life, but incredibly humbling to receive.” “I assumed that I was living in…
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Lecrae Announces New Song Releasing This Friday
Today on social media, hip-hop artist Lecrae announced that he has a new song dropping this Friday, July 17, 2020, called “Drown,” featuring mainstream hit singer/songwriter John Legend. “John and I labored on this one,” Lecrae shared. “Even after the initial session, we jumped on FaceTime to tweak it. The man is equally talented as he is humble. His gift and passion bleed thru it. I’m honored to work with my brother.” In addition to releasing this new single, the pre-order for Lecrae’s new record Restoration starts this Friday. Earlier this week, Lecrae posted a new video on YouTube explaining why he left Columbia records. He gives “the raw facts”…
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Franni Cash Ties The Knot
On Friday, July 17th, We The Kingdom lead singer Franni Cash got married to singer/songwriter Austin Cain. “Every chapter that we’ve been through together has been riveting and I can’t put the book down.” Franni shared in a heartfelt post earlier in the week. “Not everyone gets married, and not everyone needs to, but I believe Austin is a very tangible extension of the personal, intimate love of God for me. I pray I can love him from that undying source of Love too.” In addition to the excitement of Franni’s wedding, We The Kingdom is releasing a brand new album next month called Holy Water, which will be the…
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Apollo LTD Reveals Unifying, Uplifting Video For You
Residence/Centricity Music’s cinematic, alt-pop duo Apollo LTD releases today (July 10) an inspiring and unifying new video for its Top 25 and climbing Hot AC CHR Billboard hit “You.” The song is the first single from the duo’s upcoming, full-length debut album slated to release this fall. Jordan Phillips and Adam Stark, two longtime friends who make up Apollo LTD, share the common goal to write honest songs that unite, turning the challenges that all humans face into reasons to band together. That goal is especially embodied in the song “You.” Released in this season of race relations protests and quarantine, when togetherness is difficult, the song is about reaffirming…
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For King & Country’s Hit Single Together Is Top Five And Climbing
Nashville, TENN. Four-time GRAMMY® award winner and Curb Word Entertainment recording artist for KING & COUNTRY has seen their latest hit single “TOGETHER” climb the radio charts in recent weeks, currently holding the No. 3 position on both Billboard and Mediabase Christian Airplay charts. “TOGETHER” also has the distinction of being the most-added single out of the box for three consecutive weeks at Christian radio. Mainstream radio success is happening at the same time. “TOGETHER” debuts at No. 40 this week on the mainstream Hot AC Chart and is currently sitting at No. 13 on the mainstream AC chart. You can listen to the track, which has accrued over 10…
