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An American Immigrant by Johanna Rojas Vann
In An American Immigrant, twenty-five year old Melanie makes a pilgrimage to Colombia and discovers more about both herself and her mother, who came to American from Colombia when she was a young woman. The post An American Immigrant by Johanna Rojas Vann appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Our Friendly Farmhouse by Melissa Ferguson
Sweet illustrations and cheerful text introduce readers to our friendly farmhouse. The post Our Friendly Farmhouse by Melissa Ferguson appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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New Music Round-Up: September 2025
As fall officially rolls in, Christian music continues to bring fresh voice and worship to the scene. This month has brought new albums, live projects, and singles from some of your favorite artists: Phil Wickham — Song Of The Saints Album: Phil Wickham released his new studio album Song Of The Saints on September 12, 2025. Singles and Previews: Before the full project dropped, he released the title track “Song Of The Saints,” and earlier singles like “The King Is In The Room,” “What An Awesome God,” and “Homesick for Heaven.” Artist Reflection: Wickham said about the lead single, “This song is full of bold declarations about who God is and who…
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Only Just Believe!
God has a plan for your life, but so does the enemy. I stayed back in third grade, wrote my sentences backwards, had a boss who hated my writing — and yet, here I am a writer, an author of 4 books, a speaker on national television. Who would have dreamed? Certainly, not me. Sitting here on the couch, about two minutes ago, I considered this, but on a grander scale… As much as God has a plan for our lives, so does the devil. I also thought about how the natural is often the opposite of the supernatural — if only we believe. (Jesus said), “Do not fear, only…
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*Wonderfully, Marvelously Brown by Xochitl Dixon
So much of God’s creation is wonderfully, marvelously brown, including people! The post *Wonderfully, Marvelously Brown by Xochitl Dixon appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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What Color Is God’s Love? by Xochitl Dixon
God created this world to be full of color. Have you ever wondered what color is God’s love? The post What Color Is God’s Love? by Xochitl Dixon appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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*Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel adapted by K. Woodman-Maynard
Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel, is an excellent visual presentation of a classic story. The post *Natalie Babbitt’s Tuck Everlasting: The Graphic Novel adapted by K. Woodman-Maynard appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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The Christian Rock Club That Won’t Quit
If you grew up in the Christian music underground of the ’90s and early 2000s, you probably spent more nights than you’d admit in some coffee-fueled rock club that promised loud guitars without the alcohol. These venues were strange little ecosystems: equal parts youth group outreach and punk rock proving ground. On any given night you’d find yuppies in polos, gutter punks in patched jackets, and suburban kids trying out eyeliner for the first time. The music was the draw, but the scene itself was the real hook. Nashville had Rocketown—Michael W. Smith’s big venue that held a coffee bar, skate park, and multiple stages. It worked. Rocketown was packed…
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Pat Barrett Announces Fourth Studio Album
GRAMMY®-nominated songwriter Pat Barrett announces his fourth studio effort, I’ve Got A Fire (Bowyer & Bow CCMG). The all-new, full-length endeavor will release Oct. 3, 2025, and fans can now pre-add, pre-save, and pre-order the album here. I’ve Got A Fire breaks the mold of the worship leader’s previous artistic work with a video and audio palette that is colorful, vibrant, fun and tenderly introspective. “For me, these have been the songs that have challenged, encouraged and moved me along in my faith,” Pat Barrett says of the selections he handpicked for the bold collection. “These songs have filled my house with music, my mouth with singing, and most importantly…
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Music City Management Signs First New Artist in Eight Years
Nashville-based boutique management firm Music City Management (MCM) announces its first new artist signing in eight years with the addition of emerging Integrity Music songstress and “The Voice” semifinalist Holly Brand. The Christian/Country newcomer joins an intentionally small family of talent at MCM, which has provided long-term representation for Marc Martel and Jason Gray. Industry veteran and MCM founder Josh Petersen will handle day-to-day management for Brand. “Holly’s songs caught my attention from the first time I put her demos on in my pickup truck secular country melodies with gospel-centered lyrics. She has a powerful, unique voice that reminds me of why I have always loved country music. Then I…
