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Redemption Bay by RaeAnne Thayne
The Perfect Choice Redemption Bay by RaeAnne Thayne is the most delightful feel-good contemporary novel. It is about family and community. Small town living has its advantages. Welcome to Haven Point, the town that lives together and pulls together. A wonderful warm community atmosphere oozes from the pages. The town looks out for everyone from […]
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The Pilgrim Travels on: Literary References to The Pilgrim’s Progress
Few works of literature have had the cultural reach of John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress. That’s pretty amazing—who would have thought an adventure story that pauses every few pages for long discussions of Christian theology would have such a grip on the Western world’s imagination? Clearly Bunyan tapped something deep in the human spirit. The idiom of life’s journey, with all the struggles and respites along the way, is common to all mankind. One doesn’t even have to be a Christian to experience them. When someone speaks of his “Slough of Despond” or mentions her “Celestial City,” he or she is hearkening back to one of the seminal quest stories…
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Getting To Know You — Mallary Hope
Ever since she knew she wanted to be a singer at 9 years old, Mallary Hope dreamed of becoming the next Dolly Parton. It wasn’t until she encountered some closed doors, heartbreak and rejection that she finally realized she was never meant to be Dolly. She was only meant to be Mallary. Now, finding her voice in Christian music, the singer/songwriter introduces the rawest form of her artistic self on her debut LP, Out of My Hands (Curb | Word Entertainment), a declaration of releasing her plans to a God who writes far better stories with our lives than we could ever imagine. Growing up in a home founded on…
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Foldinglights to Release New Single ‘Roses’ May 17
Foldinglights “Roses” (7Core Music) Belfast singer/songwriter Foldinglights (Michael Peter Ball) releases the third single “Roses” on Friday May 17th. It’s a stripped back acoustic guitar led track taken from his debut album Subterranean Hum, due out later this year. ‘The title is a shortened version of ‘Rosebud’ from Citizen Kane. If you’ve watched this movie then you’ll know it’s about man trying to find love and going about it in all the wrong ways. Everything is meaningless, unless we forfeit life to live. In the upside down world of Gods kingdom, when we give up everything we also gain everything. This is where we find our identity. This is where we…
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Tina Boonstra’s New Single ‘Second Chance’ Hits May 28
Tina Boonstra “Second Chance” (7Core Music) Following the success of her recent singles “Find You” and “Flicker,” Tina Boonstra will release the third song in the Underrated Animals series on Tuesday 28th May. “Second Chance” draws on influences such as Manchester Orchestra and Julien Baker to deliver a heart-stoppingly honest and raw performance. Tina will follow the single release with her first UK headline tour in June: • June 11th London, The Islington, Tolpuddle St (Support TBC) • June 12th Manchester, Foundation, Whitmore St (Support Sam Allen) • June 13th Liverpool, Handyman Brewery, Smithdown Rd (Support Guy Called Greg & John Farrington) • June 14th Derby, St Werburgh’s, Friar Gate…
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Crossroads Music to Release ‘God of the Breakthrough’
Nashville, TN (May 16, 2019) Crossroads Music knows what it means to pray for a breakthrough. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based worship collective of Crossroads Church is sharing the heart behind their prayers in their new single, “God of the Breakthrough,” set to release on digital platforms June 7. The single will be the sixth single Crossroads Music has recorded and released, following two EP’s and two full-length albums. Written as a response to the death of one of Crossroads Church’s senior leaders, and a near-fatal heart attack that struck the Church’s executive pastor, co-writer Austin Livingood says “God of the Breakthrough” is an anthem written out of desperate prayers for God to intervene in impossible situations. “We have seen people…
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Natalie Grant Working on New Music
CCM/worship artist and five-time Dove Award female vocalist of the year Natalie Grant has announced her return to the studio and is officially working on new music. “And so it begins…. #inthestudio #newmusic #Iknowitsabouttime,” states a recent post. Grant, whose last full-length album was 2015’s successful Be One, released a single last month with rapper Steven Malcolm. “The truth in this song is key. Our circumstances do not dictate our God. So when the enemy tries to silence you, speak God’s truth out loud and sing EVEN LOUDER! Because when you lift your voice, Heaven comes to earth,” the singer says of “Even Louder.” Click here to stream the single. Follow Natalie on Instagram here for continued updates.
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Jeremy Camp to Debut Brand New Single, Music Video this Friday
Jeremy Camp announced today that he’s debuting the music video for his brand new single, “Dead Man Walking,” this Friday. Camp will be holding a live chat for the video premiere. This will be the first taste of new music from a likely forthcoming album from Camp, a first since 2017’s The Answer, which spawned hits such as the title track and “Word of Life.” Jeremy Camp has risen through the years to become of the most recognizable male vocalists in Christian music, proven by the news that there is a film biopic in the works focusing on Camp’s life, entitled I Still Believe. The film recently cast Shania Twain, who joined actors like…
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John & Lisa Bevere Launch Messenger Studios
John & Lisa Bevere, alongside of their ministry Messenger International, are excited to announce the release of a new chapter called Messenger Studios. The vision of Messenger Studios is to make films with a purpose, telling stories and parables, just as Jesus did. In the first short film produced by Messenger Studios, titled “What am I called to do?” listeners are invited to realize that your calling is about more than what you do. “Our hope is for you to seek the Lord, and to let go of anything that is keeping you from your true destiny in Christ. Remember, you can reap the rewards of Heaven by your willingness to be obedient…
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Husband & Wife Singer/Songwriter Duo The Cashmans Appear on Cornerstone TV’s ‘Real Life’
Evangelistic husband and wife singer/songwriter duo, The Cashmans, recently appeared as guests on the Cornerstone Television Network’s flagship show, Real Life. Jonathan and Britney Cashman performed several songs from their latest CD release, City of God, and joined hosts Tom Hollis, Amy Schafer, and Amanda Brougher to discuss their heart for evangelism and their book GO!: Making 21st Century Disciple Makers, which the couple co-wrote with theologian Andrew Sargent, PhD. “Our music and message, both in the City of God album and our book GO!, have been created to encourage people to get intentional about the Great Commission in making disciple-making disciples.” says Jonathan Cashman. “Having the opportunity to share our vision, ministry, and music with…
