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Dan Bremnes Announces New Album Inspired Movie
After news broke of production on a movie based on Jeremy Camp’s “I Still Believe” song and personal testimony, and last year’s massive breakout hit about MercyMe’s “I Can Only Imagine,” many Christian artists are looking for ways they can bring their music, stories and life experiences to the big screen. Enter Dan Bremnes, whose new album, Wherever I Go releases on Friday, April 5th. Dan recently announced that for the past year, he’s had a camera crew follow his every move for a completed documentary that simply follows him around over the course of a year. “I thought, ‘wouldn’t it be great to go on a year-long journey with…
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What Eavesdropping Taught Me
Ever noticed, in an airplane, it’s nearly fair-game to eavesdrop? With every word in ear-shot, you can’t help but hear. Yet, this time, I needed the words. The woman a seat ahead of me said, “You know, I can tell if my employees love me. If they do, they’ll work hard for me.” She went on, “But if they don’t. They’ll just show up and punch a clock.” Right there. Right there in that packed-like sardines plane, God sucker-punched me (in a good way). Heart-struck, I cried out internally in prayer, saying, “Oh, Lord, you know I’ve been slacking off a bit. Oh Lord, you know, I’ve started to some things…
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We Were Beautiful by Heather Hepler
Life Is Messy And Beautiful We Were Beautiful by Heather Hepler is a contemporary novel about love and loss and friendship. It is a story that goes to the edge of the abyss and survives. It was so beautifully written and has ignited and warmed my soul. Loss is a defining moment. “Death created a […]
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Innamorta by Autumn Macarthur
Never Too Old Innamorta by Autumn Macarthur is the most charming Christian romantic novella. It is the tenth book in A Tuscan Legacy series which I adore but it can be read as a stand-alone. No matter how old you are, you can still dream big. While you still have breath, God’s not finished with […]
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A Reason To Trust by T.K. Chapin
He Leaves The Ninety Nine A Reason To Trust by T.K. Chapin is a contemporary Christian novel that explores love and loss, faith and forgiveness, restoration and new beginnings. Once again T.K. Chapin has written a marvellous novel that reveals the heart of God. “I deserved Hell but You gave me life.” God does not […]
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A Time To Abide by Juliette Duncan
All In God’s Perfect Timing A Time To Abide by Juliette Duncan is a heart wrenching contemporary Christian tale that deals with life and death, love and loss, and over it all is God who is faithful. The novel has some powerful themes of relevant issues – maternal death, premature birth, homosexuality, adoption – all […]
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Reading Challenge Check-In (Spring): How Are You Doing?
Did you take part in the Redeemed Reader Reading Challenge this year? (It’s never too late to start! Get a copy of the Redeemed Reader Reading Challenge in our store and start reading!) We’re one quarter of the way through the year, and it’s time to check-in. How are you doing? Is there a category that you’re having a hard time finding books for? Have you already finished a category? I surveyed myself and my kids with the following questions–try them on your own kids or students as a way to check-in. Let us know in the comments if there are categories you’re stumped by! What Reading Challenge level are…
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Princess Cut Movie Review
Princess Cut: A Christian Perspective on Courtship and Marriage The film Princess Cut presents the meaning of the cliché true love is worth waiting for. Main character Grace is a dreamy naïve country girl who stares fascinated on a princess cut diamond ring at a shop. Since she was into a long distance relationship with college boy Stuart for 15 months, she assumed he would propose soon. He busted her bubbles in front of his other friends when he announced that he’s already engaged with another girl. Grace showed a shallow outlook when it comes to getting into a relationship. When her mom asked what she liked about Stuart, she identified his…
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Natasha Owens ‘Warrior’ Review
Natasha OwensWarrior (Radiate Music) Following hard off the optimism of her sophomore outing, We Will Rise, celebrated artist Natasha Owens is back with Warrior, a record that finds her continuing in push forward in faith, embracing the scars and trials that have brought her thus far. Joining her for the ride is Grammy-winning producer Ian Eskelin, whose touch guides the artist into more pop-flavored waters, infusing some distinctive ‘80s-style flair along the way. Eskelin’s influence rears its head from the very start with “Escape,” with synth tones brightly underscoring a lyric of God’s relentless love. The title track makes its own stand with big, bold percussive notes and layered vocals…
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New VeggieTales Episodes in Production
Orange County, CA (April 2, 2019)TBN and Big Idea Content Group announced at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention (NRB), they will partner to produce all new and original episodes of VeggieTales, the leading children’s faith-based property. Coming to TBN Fall 2019, each episode will remain true to the classic VeggieTales brand to deliver clever storytelling, biblically-based lessons, and memorable songs. Big Idea Content Group is part of UPHE Content Group, a repertoire center of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The first new VeggieTales episode will be a Christmas special that will premiere during the holiday season on TBN and distributed on DVD and Digital download by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. In…
