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What Are You Wearing?
What Are You Wearing? Monday mornings are notorious for slow starts. At least they are at my house. This week was no different. Matt and I had an amazing plan to get up early and go to the gym. I set our alarm for 5:00 with no intention of snoozing…for me this is a hard
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So Say the Joyologists
So Say the Joyologists When the righteous see God in action they’ll laugh, they’ll sing, they’ll laugh and sing for joy. — Psalm 68:3 MSG According to some joyologists (uh-huh, joyologists—those given to the promotion of joy), you can lose weight if you guffaw daily. So does this mean we can titter till our tummies
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A Time To Rejoice by Juliette Duncan
The Same Yesterday, Today, Forever A Time To Rejoice by Juliette Duncan is a powerful Christian novel that really warmed my heart. The book shows that God is the same yesterday, today and forever. The miracle working God of the past is still in the same business today. Life is not always easy but God […]
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Lovely War by Julie Berry
Lovely War is a satisfying romance that will leave readers with much to think about. Lovely War by Julie Berry. Viking, 2019, 451 pages. Reading Level: Teen, ages 12-15 Recommended for: ages 15-up There’s a war going on and a spirit of grim purpose in the air. But everyone in the swank hotel lobby pauses to watch an impossibly handsome, muscular man and a breathtakingly beautiful woman check in. An old bellhop escorts them to their room, but instead of leaving them to the delights of amour, he drops his disguise and then drops them into the bonds of a golden net. For the bellhop is actually Hephastion, god of…
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Hating the Sin, Loving the Sinner: Is this even possible?
Hating the Sin, Loving the Sinner: Is this even possible? “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has a light with darkness?” – 2 Corinthians 6:14 As part of God’s family, we become more discerning of what is acceptable to God and not. Our new nature makes us despise wrongdoings. Admit it or not, it is so easy for us to be uncomfortable when we know that the unbelievers around us are committing sin. But how are we really to respond to such situations? Let’s look at Jesus’ example. “Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gatherings around to…
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Phil Joel’s Special Message for CCM Fans
CCM Magazine EXCLUSIVE!!! Phil Joel Gives our Audience a Special Shout Out! Newsboys United bassist and Zealand frontman Phil Joel recently released his new book, Redwoods and Whales: Becoming Who You Actually Are, which he describes as a collection of epiphanies of God’s greatness and transforming power told through personal stories and truths learned from his life and musical journey. Phil took a few minutes to record and send this special message exclusively to CCMmagazine.com readers! “I never intended to write a book at all. It wasn’t some kind of bucket list thing, I simply had an experience in northern California that I felt prompted to write down and then somehow…
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Switch ‘Symphony’ Hits #1 on Billboard Christian Hot AC/CHR
Nashville, TN (May 6, 2019)DREAM Records announces that “Symphony (feat. Dillon Chase)” from Life.Church’s Switch has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Christian music Hot AC/CHR chart and No. on the Hot CHR chart. The song is also rising on the Billboard Christian AC charts. “When we experience trials in our life, we can still trust that God is weaving together a beautiful symphony,” said JT Murrell, who oversees worship and album production at Life.Church. “Our hope is that people will play this song in the moments where they feel out of control so they’re reminded of God’s love and grace.” The title track on Switch’s debut album has exceeded…
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Influencers Album ‘Just The Cross’ Drops May 17
Nashville, TN (May 3, 2019)Influencers will drop their brand new album Just The Cross on May 17. The 13 track live collection’s aligns with the name of their viral single which is nearing a million streams worldwide. Born out of missional experiences in both Haiti and the U.S., the song “† (just the cross)” was two years in the making and has been uplifted by popular Spotify Playlists “WorshipNow” and “Christian Mix,” as well as significant placements on Apple Music’s biggest Christian & Gospel playlists including “Praise & Worship” and “Breaking Christian.” Dropping today, “You Hold It All” is the latest in a string of songs released before the album. Based…
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Go Find Some Darkness
Every day, there are situations in our normal routines that require us to be the light of Christ in the midst of utter darkness. Every day, there are people crossing our paths who need to hear a word of hope, feel a touch of compassion, see the possibility of a different future. We need not… The post Go Find Some Darkness appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Secret Messages Inside New Folsom Prison
Editor’s note: Casey Diaz was a violent gangbanger whose crimes had caught up to him landing not only in jail but in solitary confinement. Then he experienced a miraculous encounter with Jesus and chose to follow Him. As he grew in his faith, he began to look for ways to share the Gospel among… The post Secret Messages Inside New Folsom Prison appeared first on FaithGateway.
