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Do You Need a Hug Today? Why We Should Share Hugs Year Round
December is one of my favorite months of the year. That’s because I see my friends and family in December more than any other time of year. In addition to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we meet up at school concerts, class parties, church, cookie swaps, and gift exchange luncheons. We may shop together, cook… The post Do You Need a Hug Today? Why We Should Share Hugs Year Round appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Love Often Feels Awkward
Riding bikes, my 7-year old turned to me and said, “Mommy, I want to go knock on that person’s door and let them know, ‘God loves them.’ Now, I did not know “that person” or how they would react to my son knocking randomly on their door. As I am sure you all know, I’m all about sharing God, but being a door-to-door solicitor for Jesus seemed, well. . . a little beyond me. All the same, my heart was struck by the thought: If I want Michael to get to know God personally, I have to permit him to personally move towards God. In this, He’ll get to see…
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Brandy Wahlman Takes Over at Faith Artist Agency
Los Angeles, CA (January 23, 2019) Christian booking agency Faith Artist Agency is celebrating a decade of booking music artists in packed out venues from coast to coast. The anniversary comes at the same time as founder Brandy Wahlman takes over full ownership of the company. The Nebraska-based booking agency has a history of working with critically acclaimed and world-renowned artists. Its current roster includes Kutless, Disciple, Manafest, Decyfer Down, Holly Starr, We Are Leo, Relinquish, Kevin Young Worship, Nathan Sheridan, Reach City Worship, Alps, Caves and many others. “I am so proud of the work we have done at Faith Artist Agency over the years,” shares Wahlman. “I know…
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Ivan Parker Single ‘He’ll Do It Again’ Impacting Radio
Nashville, TN (January 23, 2019)“He’ll Do It Again,” the latest single from one of Southern Gospel’s most lauded soloists, Ivan Parker, is set to impact radio stations across the format beginning this week. Penned by Jason Cox and Tony Wood, “He’ll Do It Again” is featured on Parker’s critically acclaimed 2016 Difference Media debut, Dancing in the Rain. Produced by Garry Jones (Canton Junction, Brian Free), the song’s infectious chorus proclaims, “If He did it back then, He’ll do it again/God is still who He’s always been.” Parker, who is celebrating 25 years of solo ministry in 2019, hopes the single will be a reminder of God’s faithfulness through every generation.…
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Bethel Music ‘Victory’ Review
Bethel MusicVictory (Bethel Music) Birthed out of a time of true testing that spans the reach of out-of-control wildfires, hope-filled adoptions, health issues, and more, Victory, the latest from the Bethel Music collective, takes the praise to the front lines. Featuring plenty of Bethel favorites alongside some great guests like Daniel Bashta and Molly Skaggs, Victory is an album that ripples with excitement. A rousing call to worship led by Jonathan and Melissa Houser, “Raise A Hallelujah” kicks things off strong while Jenn Johnson’s acoustic-flavored “Goodness of God” is the instant must-listen, the lyric poignantly celebrating God’s faithfulness through every circumstance. A surprising high point is Molly Skaggs and her…
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Indie Slow Coming Day to Release ‘1000 Years (Like a Day)’
Nashville, TN (January 21, 2019) Turn off the TV, close your internet browsers, and put on the headphones, it’s time for a trip back in time. The critically acclaimed, former Tooth and Nail indie-emo-rock band Slow Coming Day have decided to come out of retirement. These 9 new songs make up a new album titled 1000 Years (Like A Day) which will be released via Indie Vision Music this February. 1000 Years (Like A Day) will be available in Digital format and on CD. This new effort will see the band exploring new territory while full embracing a familiar landscape of carefully thought out melodies and remarkable songwriting. Orion Walsh…
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Best Thing I Heard Today: January 23, 2019
If you’re not familiar with 7Core Music out of the UK, you’re missing out on some quality music and emerging artists. Yesterday, CCMmagazine.com partnered with 7Core and Ian Yates to premiere the video for his new song “Hope Beyond Hope”…which I am proud to say is the Best Thing I Heard Today. If you like indie, college or alt rock music that is also poppy and hooky and clever, then you should check out Ian Yates and this new song. Watch the CCM Exclusive video premiere link here: You can thank me later! —Ross Cluver/CCM Managing Editor
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My Grandfather’s Best Advice
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Pray. Pray. Pray,” my grandfather said to me, sitting in front of the fireplace in the log home that he and my grandmother built from the ground up in the… The post My Grandfather’s Best Advice appeared first on FaithGateway.
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Waiting: Four Hundred Years of Silence
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. — James 5:7-8 ESV… The post Waiting: Four Hundred Years of Silence appeared first on FaithGateway.
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This Year, Choose To Get Closer To God.
By Gods grace we made it into the new year! I’m sure we’ve all got our resolutions for some it may be strive to go to the gym and loose weight, others strive to find success in their careers, etc. But how many of us take the time and strive to make our faith a resolution. Our relationship with God is like any other part of our lives, it won’t improve unless we intentionally put effort to progress it. In fact if we don’t put effort it can diminish. People usually choose a New Years resolution simply by looking at what’s wrong with their life, or what could they improve…
