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Beast Rider by Tony Johnson
Beast Rider offers a sympathetic take on the immigration issue through the experience of one Mexican boy. Beast Rider by Tony Johnson and Maria de Rhodes. Amulet, 2019, 171 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, 10-12 Recommended for: ages 12-15 Manuel Flores and his family have worked their milpita (small farm plot) in Oaxaca, Mexico, for generations. It’s a spare life, but a good one—with, however, two great gaps. One is Manuel’s mother, who died when he was very young. The other is Toño, who hopped aboard a freight four years ago and made his way to Los Angeles. La Bestia, the train that carried Toño away, is now calling to…
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7eventh Time Down Featured on FOX News Radio
Nashville, TN (April 22, 2019)7eventh Time Down was recently featured on FOX News Radio’s “The Todd Starnes Show.” Broadcast live from FOX News headquarters in New York City, Starnes and the band discussed the group’s history, as well as their latest recording, Brand New Day. In addition, 7eventh Time Down performed a special acoustic rendition of their latest single, “The 99,” along with one of their signature hit songs, “God Is On The Move.” “What a great segment! Thanks for dropping by the studio, guys! We are 7eventh Time Down fans!” posted Starnes on Twitter. “What an opportunity,” said 7eventh Time Down’s Cliff Williams. “It was awesome getting the chance…
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Best Thing I Heard Today: April 22, 2019
We’ve heard from these guys a couple of times before and their back with another infectious pop song. Apollo LTD‘s new song, “I’m On the Way Up” is officially the Best Thing I Heard Today! Check it out: —Ross Cluver/CCMmagazine.com Managing Editor
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CCM New Artist Spotlight — ALLISSA
Artist Name: Allissa Logsdon (Stage name: ALLISSA) Age: 21 Genres: Pop, Rock, Contemporary Christian Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Label: (Pioneer Records/Point Park University) Hobbies/Interests apart from Music: Cooking, graphic design, marketing, and social media management. I also love watching TV and movies, especially something with a little action. Last Netflix Binge: Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D—it’s SO good! Musical Influences: Lacey Sturm and Evanescence are my two biggest musical influences. Lacey Sturm’s music is the reason why I started writing music in the first place. I wanted to create faith-based music with an edge and a story just like her. I have always thought that Amy Lee from Evanescence was one of…
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London Gatch Explores Her New Musical Identity
by Matt Conner Two years ago, London Gatch found herself facing the unknown. For years, Gatch had worked with in ministry with her husband, Lance, as part of Elevation Worship. As they felt the call to something new, however, the questions remained. It didn’t help matters that she and her husband were expecting their first child. With a growing young family, Gatch said the uncertainty was a bit unsettling, but it also provided some fertile soil for growth in her own faith. “It was a very emotional time for us to step away from a community that had basically been our identity for so long,” she says. “When you’re part…
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Jared Anderson to Release ‘Keep Your Eyes on Jesus’
Nashville, TN (April 22, 2019) Songwriter, worship leader and recording artist Jared Anderson will be releasing his new single, “Keep Your Eyes on Jesus,” April 26. “Keep Your Eyes on Jesus” is a family-forward, heartfelt song about letting go just in time for spring and graduation season. Written from him as a father to his kids, this song is meant for walking those you love through growth and transition. This song was born out of the change of seasons and how the art of “letting go” feels impossible and yet so healthy. “We don’t always communicate how we really feel and it’s great to have a song that says it straight and helps us put…
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How Do I Hear God’s Voice?
Joe Sirola passed away this year. You don’t know his name, but you’ve heard his voice. Its unusual fiber and flexibility made him the king of voice-overs, and at one time he narrated forty different commercials at the same time. He made a fortune with the timbre of his voice. Marketers speculate that most Americans… The post How Do I Hear God’s Voice? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Paw Prints by Morgan J Muir
The Bond Of Love Paw Prints by Morgan J Muir is a beautiful simple picture book about the death of a pet. The book is beautifully illustrated. The pictures provide an ideal starting place for a discussion about loss with our children. The reader can ‘feel’ the loss and the gap left behind by a […]
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Love Finds A Way by Jae Blessing
The Gift Of Love Love Finds A Way by Jae Blessing is a delightful Christian short story and the second story in the Jubilee Series but can be read as a stand-alone. It is a story about the love of God and His faithfulness at all times. Things happen in life that hurt but God […]
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Six Hours One Friday — He is Risen!
He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you, while He was still with you in Galilee: “The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.” Then they remembered His words. — Luke 24:6-8 God is at His… The post Six Hours One Friday — He is Risen! appeared first on FaithGateway.
