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Choose Faith
Choose Faith Hebrews 11:1, 6 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” They say that faith is believing without seeing. In the book, Choose Joy: Finding Hope and Purpose When Life Hurts, My sister Sara said that she believes that faith is believing without seeing, but it is also believing without feeling. It’s believing in those moments when our hearts ache and our tears betray us by spilling over when we know better but feel the pain anyway. It’s not about always…
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Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin
A Match Made In Heaven Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin is a delightfully fun contemporary read that will warm your heart and soul. It will make you laugh and it will leave you smiling. Rebecca Raisin has created a wonderful set of eclectic characters – an obsessive at cleaning chef, a broken hearted […]
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*You Who by Rachel Jankovic
You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal with It is a refreshing take on the “find yourself” messages blaring from our culture for teens and their parents. *You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal With It by Rachel Jankovic. Canon Press, 2019. 246 pages. Reading Level: AdultRecommended For: Ages 12 and upIn other words, the more we try to build up an identity apart from God and apart from His Word, the less truly “us” we become. It doesn’t matter how long or thoughtful or detailed the story you are writing is. If it is written by a character in the story rather than the Author…
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2017 Must-See Christian films to watch on Crossflix
Crossflix is an online movie channel which gives you access to stream free online Christian movies. It is a family friendly channel with thousands of Christian films from old to latest movies, documentaries or educational content. You can stream any Christian movie on Crossflix at any time. Movies for adults and kids can be watched on this movie channel. In this way, you will have two in one benefit of entertainment plus information. Christian movies are best to spend time with your family. Last few years have been highly remarkable in faith-based movies. The extreme power of love and faith can be felt through these movies. Spending time with your…
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March 4 – March Forth and Do Something
There are all kinds of “holidays” that happen every day. Later this month, on 3/14, it’s gonna be Pi Day. Because that mathematical thing, Pi, equals 3.14 or whatever. Who cares. I hate math. But today, March 4, is “March Forth and Do Something Day.” The day sounds like a command. Makes sense to me. So in that spirit, here are some of my favorite band-led nonprofits and organizations making the world better: Jars of Clay – Blood:Water Mission I got to talk with Jars frontman Dan Haseltine about this in Season 1, and he’s super passionate about it. This charity essentially helps local authorities set up clean water…
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Meredith Andrews ‘Faith & Wonder (Live)’ Review
Meredith AndrewsFaith & Wonder (Live) (Word Worship Music) Live worship albums are a tricky undertaking. These are songs made for community, making them a natural fit for the live format. While the best live records capture the spirit of a live gathering and allow outsiders to feel included, others can feel strangely detached. Thankfully, Meredith Andrews’ first live EP Faith & Wonder falls into the former, inviting listeners into God’s presence with six hope-filled songs with a little help from her church family. Faith & Wonder is an exercise in community. It was produced by Andrews’ husband Jacob Sooter and recorded at their home church, The Belonging Co. in Nashville,…
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7eventh Time Down | Story Behind ‘Let Me Tell You’ + Performance
7eventh Time Down shares the story behind their song ‘Let Me Tell You,’ which can be found on their new album Brand New Day. The band also gave CCM Magazine a stripped down performance of the song. Click the play button to watch. BONUS: 7eventh Time Down also gave us the story behind their current single ‘The 99’ and a performance of the song:
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Hamilton-esque ‘His Story the Musical’ Debuts April 14
Nashville, TN (March 4, 2019) Gifted songwriter Anna Miriam Brown, 18, has written a musical production of the life of Jesus Christ with a sound many compare to the Hip-Hop feel of Hamilton. His Story The Musical is an audio production on the life of Jesus Christ. There are several promotional videos on their YouTube channel already, and the full musical premieres FREE on YouTube Sunday, April 14th. [Having dyslexia and being] unable to read or write before 9 years old, Brown majored early in the arts as a homeschooler, before starting to pen her first songs as a 15-year-old. During a missionary trip to Africa, she started to assemble the songs…
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Christian Rapper WHATUPRG Releases 7-track EP ‘RAUL’
Atlanta, GA (March 4, 2019)WHATUPRG, the Atlanta based Christian rapper, producer and self-proclaimed creative, recently announced the release of his sophomore EP RAUL. The 7-track project is now available for purchase and streaming across all DSPs. Naming the project from his first name, Raul, WHATUPRG invites fans and new listeners to reckon with the young man on the other side of their headphones. The project explores themes including his Mexican heritage and his Christian faith and the frustrations at the intersections of those identities. On the raw emotion that saturates the project, RG says, “When we admit out brokenness, that’s when we’re closest to freedom” The son of Mexican immigrant…
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Pancake Day
Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” — Matthew 26:36 The day before Lent begins is known by several names. The official name is Shrove Tuesday, but some refer to it as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Another… The post Pancake Day appeared first on FaithGateway.
