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Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh
A teenage Syrian refugee is the “Nowhere Boy” whose fate falls into the hands of an American 13-year-old. Nowhere Boy by Katherine Marsh. Roaring Brook, 2018, 353 pages. Reading Level: Middle grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-15 Ahmed’s short life was already ravaged when a bomb killed his mother and siblings in Aleppo, Syria. But in the water passage from Turkey to Greece, he lost his father as well. Tagging along with another refugee family to Brussels, he decides to cut loose and try to get to France. That plan goes awry on a cold and rainy night, when he’s robbed and threatened by an unscrupulous smuggler. Desperate, he…
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Jekalyn Carr ‘It’s Yours’ Hits No. 1 on Two National Charts
Nashville, TN (February 5, 2019)Jekalyn Carr—award winning Gospel artist, speaker, author, and entrepreneur—is celebrating a rare feat. She has garnered the No. 1 spot on two national airplay charts simultaneously with the song, “It’s Yours.” “It’s Yours” has clearly become a favorite among listeners, touching hearts and impacting lives and that is reflected on the charts. Carr hit the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart as well as the MEDIABASE Gospel chart. Overjoyed and thankful, Jekalyn comments: “I want to thank God for this testimony. I’m grateful to have another number one single off my latest album One Nation Under God.” Jekalyn’s One Nation Under God project…
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Petra – Episode 059 (1.31.19)
Our first THROWBACK THURSDAY features one of the most incredible rock vocalists of our time, the one and only John Schlitt of Petra!
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John Schlitt (Petra) – ‘Live witih Marcus’
CCM Magazine‘s ‘Live with Marcus’ aired episode number 059! Today’s guest was John Schlitt of Petra! Click the play button above to watch the encore broadcast. Our first THROWBACK THURSDAY features one of the most incredible rock vocalists of our time, the one and only John Schlitt of Petra! ‘Live with Marcus’ airs at 9:30 pm EST/8:30 pm CST on the CCM Magazine Facebook page.
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Tyson Motsenbocker: On Honest Songs & Touring with Switchfoot
by Matt Conner If you plan on catching Switchfoot on their spring headlining tour, then you will also enjoy the beautiful music of solo artist Tyson Motsenbocker, a close friend of the band and a wonderful singer-songwriter himself. Motsenbocker’s music exists on the indie fringes, anchored by weighty content that asks important questions and shares honest reflections. It’s an interesting mix of styles, but there’s no denying that both Switchfoot and Motsenbocker create great music filled with substantive lyrics. The styles might vary but the shared musical heart and spirit make for an ideal pairing. The solo artist says the band’s friendship has been life-giving for him and that their…
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CCM Exclusive: Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship
CCM Exclusive: Video Premiere—Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship ‘Liberator’ Nashville, TN (February 5, 2019) Worship pastor Corey Voss recently introduced his church creative team, Madison Street Worship. The new album, Songs of the House, is available globally February 8. CCMmagzine.com, in partnership with Integrity Music and Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship, we’re pleased to bring you this advance, exclusive premiere of their new video for “Liberator.” The Liberator is in the house / The sound of healing is breaking out…The God of Heaven is speaking now / His word is tearing our strongholds downStep into the freedom / Step into the freedom we’ve found Click the play button here or above to…
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What Should We Teach Our Kids About Friendship?
People who know me say that I’m friendly and hospitable. Often, I’m asked to reach out to others because I have a knack for making people feel safe, cared about and loved. Extending hospitality and compassion to others is always a blessing, but may I let you in on a little secret? The reason… The post What Should We Teach Our Kids About Friendship? appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Keep Fixing Your Eyes on Me
Keep Fixing Your Eyes on Me I, the Creator of the universe, am with you and for you. What more could you need? When you feel some lack, it is because you are not connecting with Me at a deep level. I offer abundant Life; your part is to trust Me, refusing to worry… The post Keep Fixing Your Eyes on Me appeared first on FaithGateway.
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We Are Transformed Daily as God Renews Our Minds
Do you want to have greater resistance to temptation, more wisdom in decision making, and increased influence among your friends? Each of these skills is rooted in your mental patterns and in meditation. We must remember that rewiring our minds is an ongoing spiritual operation. Though we are redeemed at Calvary, the process of… The post We Are Transformed Daily as God Renews Our Minds appeared first on FaithGateway.
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How Forgiveness Moves us Forward
By Guest Contributor: %0D%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%C2%A0Loading%20InLinkz%20… %0D%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%0D%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20“>Joy A. Williams Forgiveness feels good when it comes my way. It scratches my itch for another chance. It lets me back in when I should be left out. But when it’s time for me to forgive, forgiveness may feel awkward or even unfair. I know it’s the right thing to do. It’s what Jesus did for us on Calvary’s Cross. It’s what He does for me daily. O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive, so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help. (Psalm 86:5 NLT) Forgiveness moves us forward. I was reminded of its force when I saw a…
