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Hearts Set Free by Jess Lederman
Believe And Be Baptised Hearts Set Free by Jess Lederman is a Christian historical and contemporary novel that deals with life and the battles we face – spiritually and actually. The story contains actual historical figures and is set in 2011 and the 1920’s and 1930’s. The novel is a powerful exploration of the […]
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New Kid by Jerry Craft
New Kid offers a fresh and funny graphic-novel take on the middle-school blues. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-14 From Washington Heights to Riverdale Academy is a big leap that Jordan Banks isn’t sure he wants to make. A black kid from a middle-class neighborhood attending a fancy prep? He’d rather just go straight to art school (he’s into drawing, not basketball), but this scholarship came through and his mom is convinced it’s an opportunity too good to pass up. Dad too, though he’s not quite as gung-ho. The first day of school comes with more than the usual jitters: will there be any other students…
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Hey Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Krosoczka, author of the Lunch Lady graphic novels, tells his own story in Hey Kiddo, a graphic novel memoir that is by turns harsh and tender. Hey Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Graphix, 2018. 320 pages. Reading Level: Ages 12-15 Recommended For: Ages 15 and up, with cautions His first memory of someone serving him breakfast was at his grandparents’, aged three. Before that, Jarrett fended for himself. When his teacher asks his kindergarten class to draw their families, complete with a mommy and a daddy, Jarrett blanks. That doesn’t describe his family at all. There comes a time when Jarrett doesn’t even send his mother a Mother’s Day card; he…
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Orion Walsh to Release ‘The Foreigner’ EP in April
Nashville, TN (March 11, 2019)Indie Vision Music will be releasing a new EP by Slow Coming Day frontman/guitarist Orion Walsh.The Foreigner EP will release April 26th. This wonderful new EP will feature 5 songs all produced by Jonathan Jones (Waking Ashland/We Shot the Moon) and Orion Walsh. Mastered by Sef Idle for Simpul Studio. Classic Orion Walsh music with lush arrangements, Orion’s prominent, bold voice, beautiful female backing vocals, and did I mention Mandolins?
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Worship Leader Jon Egan Releases ‘What You Said’ Live Video
Nashville, TN (March 1, 2019) Worship leader Jon Egan has been crafting songs of praise and worship for his own congregation and the global church for almost 20 years. With the March 29 release of his new album Unveil, the former lead singer of Desperation Band invites listeners to bring a sacrifice of praise, singing God’s promises over and through their struggles. Worship leader and songwriter Jon Egan has battled depression and anxiety for most of his life and knows firsthand what it means to bring a sacrifice of praise. “This album is for the weak because it was made by the weak, it’s for the broken because it was made by…
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David Leonard ‘The Wait’ Review
David LeonardThe Wait (Integrity Music) David Leonard, half of the Grammy-nominated band All Sons and Daughters, has struck out on his own and released a soul-filled pop record that should be regarded as one of the year’s best. On The Wait, Leonard crafts songs that don’t shy away from the troubled side of a believer. These songs speak of heartache and loneliness, but they also point to the solution—Jesus. On “Wanderer,” Leonard sings “Though I wander far from You/ You find me and bring me home,” and that’s a constant theme throughout the album—a very present, very real God that is here when we are at our lowest. The star…
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Best Thing I Heard Today: March 10, 2019
Emily Brimlow’s — “Dust on the Ground” Emily Brimlow is a singer/songwriter from Canada known for her blend of soul, R&B, and Hip Hop music. I discovered recently and really like her song “Dust on the Ground” which was showcased on last Friday’s New Music Friday Christian list on Spotify. Emily Brimlow’s “Dust on the Ground” is the Best Thing I Heard Today!
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The Reach of the Revival
I believe the world is upon the threshold of a great religious revival, and I pray that I may be allowed to help bring this about. I beseech all those who confess Christ to ask Him today, upon their knees, if He has not some work for them to do now. He will lead them… The post The Reach of the Revival appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Beyond the Storm: Strategies to Keep Your Hope Alive
Editor’s note: We will face storms. But, how do we endure them well as Christians who hope in Jesus no matter the circumstances? After Hurricane Katrina, Pastor Debra Morton needed a playbook of faith for herself and for those she ministered to. Because pain happens. But we have a Savior who is the God of… The post Beyond the Storm: Strategies to Keep Your Hope Alive appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Five Ways To Worship When You Are Weary
It’s not easy to keep going when you’re tired. Fatigue zaps us of our strength. Weariness wears on your soul like a rung-out dish cloth. How do you keep going when you’re all out of “go?” What’s the secret sauce to getting your spiritual fervor back? I think it’s different for everybody. You and God are the only ones who know exactly what you have gone through and what you’re currently going through. Even the people going through difficulties with you don’t fully understand because they aren’t you. They don’t have your perspective, history, etc. Your perception and experiences are unique to you. But let me offer you…
