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Christian Artists Invite Fans To Gather This Easter Sunday For A New Two-Hour Live Streaming Event
With the global COVID-19 pandemic changing plans for millions of church-goers this Easter, NewReleaseToday has partnered with marketing firm RIVIDIA to produce an online gathering of Christian artists delivering encouragement, music and community to those at home this Easter. Scheduled to appear (in alphabetical order) are Andrew Peterson, Apollo LTD, Blanca, Caitie Hurst, Corey Voss, Elevation Worship, I AM THEY, Jason Crabb, Jason Gray, Jillian Edwards, Leanna Crawford, Melanie Penn, Michael W. Smith, North Point Worship, Rhett Walker, Dave Frey of Sidewalk Prophets, Stars Go Dim, Unspoken and many more! “We are in an unprecedented time,” shares NewReleaseToday founder, Kevin McNeese, “and while we can’t celebrate Easter with our church…
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Charles Billingsley Tests Positive For COVID-19
During the weekend on social media, former NewSong frontman Charles Billingsley shared that he has tested positive for COVID-19. “In this crazy world, I am thankful that we have the means to connect in this way. As my online community, I wanted to give you a brief update” Charles posted. “In the midst of all the craziness, I have tested positive for Coronavirus. My symptoms are similar to other people, but I am resting and recovering even now. Please continue to pray for the many who have been impacted by this virus in so many ways. I will continue to keep you all posted. Love you guys, and remember God…
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Love & The Outcome Announces New Devotional
Recently, Jodi King of Love & the Outcome announced that she wrote a devotional book titled, “YOU GOT THIS A Guide To Ditching Perfect And Showing Up For Your Real Life.” The book hasn’t been released yet, with no official release date set. Jodi recently started a Kickstarter campaign to support her book, and she has already raised over $12,000 from fans all over the US, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany. “The idea for this book really solidified when I became a mom, and continued to be an artist, and tour with my family, all at the same time.” Jodi shared. “I had a moment backstage when I…
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A Child’s Faith-Filled Prayer and God’s Amazing Answer
A Child’s Faith-Filled Prayer and God’s Amazing Answer Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. — Matthew 17:20, NIV In Equatorial Africa, far from pharmacies and hospitals,… The post A Child’s Faith-Filled Prayer and God’s Amazing Answer appeared first on FaithGateway.
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God answers prayers!
God answers prayers. A couple months back, I asked, “How can I pray for you?” The response was overwhelming, so much so that I didn’t even think I could pray for everyone. But, I did. And when I did, I somehow knew many would see breakthrough! I expected BIG answers. Why? For many reasons… Because we serve a BIG God. “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…” (Eph. 3:20) Because prayer moves mountains. “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does…
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The Storied God: How His Word Heals Our Stories
In your strings is hid a music that no hand hath e’er let fall, In your soul is sealed a pleasure that you have not known at all; Pleasure subtle as your spirit, strange and slender as your frame, Fiercer than the pain that folds you, softer than your sorrow’s name. — G. K. Chesterton,”The… The post The Storied God: How His Word Heals Our Stories appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Bible Review: NIV Heart of Gold Bible
NIV Heart of Gold Bible. Zondervan, 2019, 1088 pages (9 point font) Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 8-12 Though “girls” is not in the title, this edition is clearly aimed at girls, from the gold-hearty cover to the back-cover heading: “Calling all daughters of the King!” And all the pink-tinted pages in between. To be fair, I did not have a chance to see this book in person (can’t browse the racks at Mardel these days), but if the sample devotionals are any indication, I have significant problems with it. Taking a passage from the Song of Solomon, Devo #1 affirms, “God often declares that the…
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Bible Review: NIV Ultimate Bible for Girls
NIV Ultimate Bible for Girls. Zonderban, 2019, 1504 pages (9 point font) Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 8-12 The Ultimate Bible for Girls is actually a re-packaging of the NIV Faithgirlz Bible, and the content hasn’t changed much, if at all. In-text features include “Treasure This” (key verses), “Dream Girl” (imagining oneself in a Bible story), “In Your Own Words” (writing short summaries and recaps), “Oh, I Get It” (brief interpretations), “Bring It On” (self-evaluation quizzes). The main problem with Ultimate is the main problem with Faithgirlz—an overly subjective application. Self-examination is important, but making the Bible all about me is problematic. I’m sure that wasn’t…
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Jesus Over Everything: Putting God First
He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. — Colossians 1:17 NIV WELCOME Leader, read aloud to the group. Today we’re talking about something beautiful and powerful: what it means to live a Jesus over everything kind of life. We’ll explore the mindsets that often keep us from it and… The post Jesus Over Everything: Putting God First appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Bible Review: NIV Artisan Collection Bible for Girls
NIV Artisan Collection Bible for Girls. Zondervan, 2019, 1600 pages (9.9 point font) Reading level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 12-up The title is a little suspect—I don’t see anything especially artisan-y about it—but it makes an attractive “gift Bible” or “journaling Bible.” There are no in-text features or unique study materials, just a lush cloth cover (in two designs), 2 ribbon markers and decorated edges. (When the Bible is open flat so that the pages are slightly fanned, butterflies appear!) The main feature is wide, lightly lined margins on every page for doodles, notes, reflections, etc. Personally, I like this open approach better than the lush, flower-and-butterfly-heavy…
