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Steven Curtis Chapman ‘Dive ‘ Hits No. 1 on Bluegrass Chart
Nashville, TN (May 13, 2019) Five-time GRAMMY®-winner Steven Curtis Chapman earns his 49th career No. 1 as his single “Dive,” featuring Ricky Skaggs, from his new album Deeper Roots: Where The Bluegrass Grows tops the Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay chart. “Dive” was originally released on Chapman’s GRAMMY®-winning album Speechless. The new rendition features a driving bluegrass beat and that distinctive Steven Curtis Chapman sound. Deeper Roots recently returned to No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart following its chart-topping release week debut. Chapman reached a new career milestone with Deeper Roots as the 13-track collection landed at No. 1 on the iTunes Country Albums chart. “Twenty years ago I…
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You’re Invited to the Anxious for Nothing Online Bible Study
Have friends ever called you a Worry Wart? Do you feel like you stress and fret too much over things that are outside of your control, or have fears about the future? Could you use a little more peace in your life? Then you don’t want to miss our Summer Online Bible Study (OBS), because… The post You’re Invited to the Anxious for Nothing Online Bible Study appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Do you Expect the Worst?
I have something to admit. . . Whenever I get an email in reply to one of my blog posts, I brace myself. Before I even open it, a sense of dread settles over me. I anticipate words that will make my heart hurt. Oh no, I must have said something wrong.I wasn’t helpful.I got cited the wrong verse.They found an issue with my perspective. It is a completely unwarranted expectation. The number of people that write words of thanks, encouragement, and life — far, far, far, outweigh other comments. Yet, still. . . The other day, I opened an email. It said, “Thanks for the emails you send. Today’s…
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The Start Of Us by T.K. Chapin
The Power of Love The Start Of Us by T.K. Chapin is a powerful contemporary Christian novel about love. Love comes in many different forms but we have only one word for it, ‘love.’ The best way to love is to love like Jesus – whether it’s our parents, friends, work colleagues or spouse. We […]
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Unwavering: Living with Defiant Joy Week 2 — Godly Interference
Why are You interfering with me, Jesus? — Luke 8:28 Jesus stands in our way because He is the Way. ~ Stasi Eldredge Welcome to week two of the Unwavering: Living with Defiant Joy Online Bible Study! We would love to hear about your experience with week one! Come share with us in our private… The post Unwavering: Living with Defiant Joy Week 2 — Godly Interference appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Life-Giving Words
Reversing the Negative Verdicts I once saw a television interview with Mariah Carey, one of the most successful artists in the history of pop music, in which she said that if she hears a thousand words of praise and one word of criticism, that one criticism will eliminate the thousand praises in her mind. Can you identify with this dilemma? I certainly can. Praise and approval slip through our fingers like sand. Shaming and criticism, on the other hand, stick to us like Velcro and can feel impossible to shake off, no matter how hard we try. The serpent that tempted Adam and Eve, also known as the “accuser…
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How Long Should You Pray for Something?
I have often been asked, “Pastor Ronnie, how long should I pray for something?” I do not believe there is a Christian anywhere in the world today who has not asked at one time or another, “How long should I pray for something?” Years ago, some began to teach that if you really had enough… The post How Long Should You Pray for Something? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Best Thing I Heard Today: May 11, 2019
Social Club Misfits — “Testify” featuring Crowder The Social Club Misfits kick off the top of the New Music Friday Christian music playlist on Spotify this week with the awesome song “Testify” featuring Crowder. I have to say, it was a great way to start off my day! Social Club Misfits “Testify” featuring Crowder is the Best Thing I Heard Today! Check out the video here:
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Mother’s Day
A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.— John 16:21 Mother’s Day arrives at a great time for Louisianans. It’s not too hot, the gardenias are blooming,… The post Mother’s Day appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Voices: the Final Hours of Joan of Arc by David Eliot
Anachronistic values mar this otherwise compelling account of the short career of Joan of Arc. Voices: the Final Hours of Joan of Arc by David Elliot. HMH, 2019, 194 pages Reading Level: Teen, 12-15 Recommended for: ages 13-up She was tried as a heretic (and possible witch) by a French court under English supervision. In the “Trial of Condemnation” of 1433, she testified in her own defense. A later “Trial of Nullification” heard testimony from her village priest, her childhood acquaintances and family members, and declared her innocent. By then, of course, she was long dead, burned at the stake and passed into legend. The “voices” of her final hours…
