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Unwavering: Living with Defiant Joy Week 5 — Cultivating Joy
Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice. — Philippians 4:4 Hard times come and in order to have joy you must be willing to be present to them and to feel the sorrow. Your capacity to feel the one is actually connected to your capacity to experience the other. The two are… The post Unwavering: Living with Defiant Joy Week 5 — Cultivating Joy appeared first on FaithGateway.
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How to Pray in Hard Times
Alone But Not All Alone Here you are in your version of Egypt. It feels foreign. You don’t know the language. You never studied the vocabulary of crisis. You feel far from home, all alone. Money gone. Expectations dashed. Friends vanished. Who’s left? God is. David asked, Where can I go to get away from… The post How to Pray in Hard Times appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Reading Robin McKinley
“I’m reading a book that’s a little slow.” I told a friend. “Why not stop reading it?” It was a fair question, but it hadn’t even crossed my mind. “Because I like the author . . . and she has these wonderful sentences that make the rest of the book worth reading.” In a nutshell, that could describe much of Robin McKinley. Born in Ohio in 1952, McKinley grew up a navy brat —devouring Andrew Lang’s fairytales, T. H. White’s Once and Future King, as well as Lord of the Rings. “When I was a child, back in the Palaeolithic Era, that was what there was after you’d read all…
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Sacred Pace: Pain Is Not the Enemy
One of the blessings of decision-making on a sacred pace is that there’s a definite end in sight — an answer awaits you somewhere down the road. Plus, you receive the gifts that your Father in Heaven wants to bless you with. Yet I would be doing a disservice if I didn’t also speak to… The post Sacred Pace: Pain Is Not the Enemy appeared first on FaithGateway.
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What’s Next?: Start the Journey
We need to look to God as our ultimate GPS, our soul’s true compass, if we want to live a life that’s purposeful, joyful, and significant for eternity ~ Chris Hodges Getting Started Sometimes, the most difficult part of a journey is the first step. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe there is a place in… The post What’s Next?: Start the Journey appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Harbor Secrets by Melody Carlson
The Power Of The Pen Harbor Secrets by Melody Carlson is a marvellous Christian historical novel and the first in the Legacy Of Sunset Cove series which promises to be charming. Once again Melody Carlson has created a wonderful mix of characters who delight the reader. Set in 1916 there is a strong female lead […]
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Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles by Thomas Lennon
Ronan Boyle is the hapless hero of this hilarious new fantasy series that pits special-unit Irish police against nefarious leprechauns. Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles by Thomas Lennon, illustrated by John Hendrix. Amulet, 2019, 286 pages. Reading level: Teen, ages 12-15 Recommended for: 12-15 Ronan Boye, at 15, is considered the perfect size for recruitment to a special unit of Irish Garda (police), especially after he successfully carries out a skinny-guy mission. That is, descend into a pit through an impossibly narrow opening to rescue a baby kidnapped by a disgruntled leprechaun. Leprechauns, in spite of what you may have heard or deduced from St. Patrick’s Day logos,…
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Andy Mineo Releases New Single ‘Anything But Country’
Atlanta, GA (May 31, 2019) Before there was any chart controversy in Country Music— 5 years ago, rapper Andy Mineo had his own thoughts about the genre and recorded “Anything But Country.” The second single from his upcoming WORK IN PROGRESS mixtape, calls out the stereotypes and biases that shape preference in music and dating. During the podcast, Andy and Del sit down with VP of Marketing at Reach Records, Marcus Hollinger to unpack and unlearn these unhealthy perceptions. Click here to listen to the song and podcast. WORK IN PROGRESS, available on Friday, August 23rd, is an 11 track mixtape comprised of raw, unmastered and alternate versions of songs…
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Hillsong Young & Free/Andy Mineo Release ‘Every Little Thing’
Los Angeles, CA (May 31, 2019) GRAMMY® nominated Hillsong Young & Free announces the release of their brand new single “Every Little Thing” featuring Christian hip-hop artist Andy Mineo. Originally released on Young & Free’s III studio album, and re-presented on their live III (Live at Hillsong Conference) project, the latest rendition of the hit single is available today with accompanying video. Watch it here: A dynamic and upbeat track that highlights the group’s signature electronic pop sound, “Every Little Thing” also delivers a simple yet poignant message. “This song sets our eyes on the Hope we have in Jesus for our future, and we couldn’t be happier with how…
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Bill Gaither Announces 23-City ‘We Have This Moment Tour’
Alexandria, IN (May 31, 2019) Multi-Grammy Award winning Christian and Gospel music recording artist, Bill Gaither, along with Premier Productions, will present the We Have This Moment Tour to 23 cities during the Fall of 2019, as he brings his multi-award winning group, the Gaither Vocal Band to 16 states during September, October and November (complete Tour dates listed below). For nearly half a century, Gaither, has been a musical trailblazer. His reputation as a performer, songwriter and mentor for newly-discovered artists is known world-wide. His beloved series of Homecoming CDs and DVDs continues to top the sales charts and attract an ever-increasing audience. “There are few things in this…
