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*Pay Attention, Carter Jones by Gary Schmidt
To “pay attention” to the world around you is rule #1 of a life well lived, as this winning middle-grade novel shows. *Pay Attention, Carter Jones by Gary Schmidt. Clarion, 2019, 217 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-15 It’s no picnic having the man of the house away on deployment, even though it’s in Germany and supposedly out of danger. Carter’s mom isn’t handling it well. On an especially hectic day, the first day of 6th grade for Carter (and other grades for his three sisters), the jeep isn’t running and the household is in an uproar. In the midst of the chaos, Carter answers…
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2 CORINTHIANS: A Kinder, Gentler Paul
Paul wasn’t always the most popular person in the pulpit. That was true with the people of Corinth. His first letter was firm and forceful. In this, his second approach to the same body of believers, he appeals to them in perhaps a gentler, kinder way. He opens his heart and bares his soul. He talks of his own pain and struggles. Here is a saint who wasn’t afraid to be transparent and vulnerable. He gives us in this book perhaps our best instruction on comforting those who suffer. He learned the hard way that Christ says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in…
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Becoming Mrs Lewis by Patti Callahan
Bound By Threads Becoming Mrs Lewis by Patti Callahan is a most beautiful Christian historical novel about the friendship and love of C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. It is a work of great beauty, a fictional account of two private people. The reader descends into a state of peace and a feeling of calm and […]
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Todd Dulaney Releases New Live Album ‘To Africa with Love’
Nashville, TN (March 15, 2019) 2019 six-time Stellar Gospel Music Award nominee, Todd Dulaney, has released his new live album, To Africa with Love, recorded live in Capetown, South Africa via eOne Nashville. The 10-track album features live versions of Todd Dulaney’s most beloved worship and praise anthems plus new original songs, including the smash hit lead single “You’re Doing It All Again (Feat. Nicole Harris).” Throughout the past few years Dulaney has been recognized for his dedication and musical prowess among his peers. A GRAMMY®, Stellar, and Dove Award nominated artist, Dulaney stands out from other emerging artists in the genre, and is revered as one of the influencers…
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The Wait is Over: David Leonard Drops New Music & Videos
Nashville, TN (March 15, 2019) Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and producer David Leonard releases his highly anticipated solo album The Wait today via Integrity Music. Born out of personal experiences and set against a backdrop of alternative pop, The Wait tells Leonard’s story of wrestling through heartache, depression, confusion, and redemption with his family and God. “This record is me being fully 100 percent me and being fully 100 percent authentic with the God I worship and love. I hope everybody can insert themselves in the songs and I pray they can find hope in The Wait.” —David Leonard Sonically, The Wait feels like a beautiful combination of all three of David’s…
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The Creak Music ‘Still: Volume 3’ Review
The Creak MusicStill: Volume 3 (Integrity Music) Drawing on the melodies of time-honored hymns and favorite worship tracks, indie collective The Creak Music shines with their instrumental offering Still: Volume 3. Featuring the music talents of the Creak family of Seth Talley, Brad King, and David Leonard (formerly of All Sons & Daughters) alongside guests like cellist Cara Fox and Stu G (Delirious?), the album presents at ambient, atmospheric soundscape perfect for moments of private worship and praise. Reminiscent of Carter Burwell’s use of hymns for the True Grit Soundtrack, the tracks found here use the melodic foundations of “It Is Well,” “How He Loves,” “Cornerstone” and the like and…
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Peace: God’s Ultimate Goal
God’s ultimate goal for humanity is for peace to blanket the earth. His Son, Jesus Christ, was called the “Prince of Peace” by Isaiah the prophet (Isaiah 9:6). That’s because Isaiah saw another day on the prophetic horizon. He described that day as a time when nations would beat their swords into plowshares, and their… The post Peace: God’s Ultimate Goal appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Faith, Fiction, & Fellowship, Week 2: Let’s Discuss!
Ladies, are you enjoying your chosen books for our Faith, Fiction, & Fellowship read-along? Faith, Fiction, & Fellowship Discussion, Week 2 If you’ve purchased the official reading guide, you’ll have plenty of questions to help you think about the themes and connections in the books. But to help get the conversation going, here are a couple of week two’s questions that work for any of the books. (Feel free to answer in the comment section! We’re also going to dive into these in the Facebook group for the read-along.) Question 1: The book of Ruth begins with grief and mourning. How do Ruth and Naomi grieve? What are the safety nets…
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LifeWay Films to Release Dr. Tony Evans Film
Nashville, TN (March 14, 2019) Kingdom Men Rising is a documentary film exploring what it means to be a real man in the midst of cultural trends in which there is confusion about masculinity. The film wrestles honestly with the unique questions and circumstances men face today. Kingdom Men Rising takes a journey that challenges men to rise above what we have become to lives of no more sitting on the sidelines, no more passivity, and no more excuses. This film draws from the experiences of author, pastor and speaker Dr. Tony Evans to provide clarity on this topic. Matters of significance, priorities, race and passivity are addressed from a…
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Switchfoot to Play Stadiums in Europe with Bon Jovi
Nashville, TN (March 14, 2019) Big news from Switchfoot! This Summer Switchfoot will be playing in stadiums across Europe opening for Bon Jovi!!! While they are overseas for the Bon Jovi tour, they are also going to play a few UK Shows. Hear are the dates and locations for all of their Europe shows: July 5 – Gullbranna Festival, Sweden July 6 – Seaside Festival, Norway July 8 – London, England July 10 – Zurich, Switzerland (with Bon Jovi) July 12 – Warsaw, Poland (with Bon Jovi) July 14 – Werchter, Belgium (with Bon Jovi July 17 – Vienna, Austria (with Bon Jovi) July 19 – Klagenfurt, Austria
