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The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean
“The Disappearing Spoon” is one mystery solved by the periodic table, in this entertaining grab-bag of historical oddities from chemistry. The Disappearing Spoon (Young Readers Edition) by Sam Kean. Little, Brown, 2018, 212 pages plus appendix. Reading Level: Teen, 12-15 Recommended for: ages 10 and up Even if you flunked chemistry (the way I almost did), this fun tour of the periodic table will be endlessly fascinating. Written to entertain as much as edify, the chatty style and meandering narrative suits its description from the subtitle: and Other True Tales of Rivalry, Adventure, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements. The author further summarizes…
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Newbery Buzz #6: Cardboard Kingdom
Cardboard Kingdom (Knopf, 2018) bounced to the top of the book-review radar the moment it was released, and soon after tallied an impressive 5 starred reviews. It’s a book for the times: a graphic novel with vivid colors and diverse characters created by author Chad Sell’s graphic-artist friends. Every race and ethnicity is represented in the various skin colors of the characters. Where the diversity may go a little too far is in the “identities” these kids are probably too young to grapple with. Janie: I’ll start with a plot summary, since we haven’t reviewed this book. It’s summertime, and the neighborhood kids are not hunkering down under the AC…
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Best Thing I Heard Today: January 26, 2019
I don’t usually put in much time in the office on a Saturday, but today as I am catching up on some work I opened Spotify’s Ultimate Christian Alternative list. About 9 or 10 songs in I heard the Zach Winters song “Ain’t No Grave” for the first time. I am definitely going to need to listen to more stuff from this guy. Today, “Ain’t No Grave” is the Best Thing I Heard Today. Check it out. —Ross Cluver/CCM Managing Editor
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The “Secret” to Life
If there is a “secret” to life it’s this: following God is far more valuable than all the riches and comforts in the world. Whatever you are going through right now, if it’s humbling you, making you pray, bringing you to your knees, and making you feel like you cannot do this alone, maybe there… The post The “Secret” to Life appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Rahab: Your Past Has Purpose
Rahab didn’t let her past control her future with God. We all have a past. And not just any past, a past that is presently living and active — shaping the way we think, believe, and act right this very moment. How we remember our life determines not only the way we relate to ourselves… The post Rahab: Your Past Has Purpose appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Kirk Franklin Launches New Single ‘Love Theory’ Today
Nashville, TN (January 25, 2019) Today, twelve-time GRAMMY® winning artist, songwriter and producer, Kirk Franklin, released his new single, “Love Theory.” The song is available now on all major digital providers. Additionally, the “Love Theory” music video will premiere on the Kirk Franklin YouTube channel today. With an up-tempo R&B melody and classic Kirk Franklin lyrics, “Love Theory” will have listeners feeling inspired and wanting to hit the dance floor. For more than twenty-five years Kirk Franklin has been a trailblazer, writing, producing and performing uplifting music which is loved by Christian and secular audiences alike. His body of work has garnered twelve GRAMMY® Awards, 43 Stellar Awards, nine NAACP…
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For All Seasons Plans Regular New Releases in 2019
Nashville, TN (January 25, 2019) Centricity band For All Seasons has planned a year full of new releases in 2019. Today they are starting with their new digital single “Every Good Thing.” With January’s theme “Seeing,” the California band’s new song speaks of recognizing and acknowledging God’s presence. Featuring resonating pop vibes, “Every Good Thing” was written by band members Emily Hamilton and Jeff Luckey, along with Jeff Sojka and Cameron Jaymes. In addition to new music, each month the band is releasing podcast episodes, music videos, and live Q&A sessions, all of which tie together with a common theme, for their yearlong “More Than Music” project. “We were in a season of feeling discouraged, really questioning what we…
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Best Thing I Heard Today: January 25, 2019
Usually the entries on this page will be music related, but today I have to make it about a bit of clean, comic relief in the middle of the work day. If you are not familiar with John Crist, you should be! Have you been living under a rock? LOL Which brings me to today’s Best Thing I Heard Today…This new John Crist bit posted to YouTube recently and it made me literally LOL! Thank me later….go take a 90 second time out to watch this. —Ross Cluver/CCM Managing Editor
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Life.Church’s Switch to Release New Album ‘Symphony’
Los Angeles, CA (January 25, 2019) The new album by Life.Church‘s Switch, titled Symphony on DREAM Records, releases Friday, Feb. 8. Along with the album pre-order, fans will receive the radio single and title track “Symphony (feat. Dillon Chase)” instantly. “Sometimes we experience chaos, hurt and pain in our lives. Even when we don’t understand it, we can trust that God is weaving together a beautiful symphony. That’s what this album is all about,” said JT Murrell, who oversees worship and album production at Life.Church. “These songs will help people drown out what doesn’t matter so they can focus on Jesus. Our hope is that they play them in the…
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Bethel Music Releases New Album ‘Victory’ Today
Nashville, TN (January 4, 2019) Miracles, a raging wildfire and a joy-filled adoption; battles with anxiety, fear and health – enter Bethel Music’s newest record Victory which released today, Jan. 25, 2019. Known for anthems like “No Longer Slaves,” “One Thing Remains” and more, this awaited collection reminds the listener that Bethel Music is a community of real people traversing life’s challenges and triumphs, just like those on the other end of each song. Victory harkens back to the story of King Jehoshaphat and the unlikely victory won by sending worshipers to the front lines of battle – a testament that has been essential to the Bethel Music Family throughout…
