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8 Challenges Christians Face in College

8 Challenges Christians Face in College

Every generation of young adult Christians between the ages of 18-23 have had their own unique challenges. Yet with the advent of social media, proliferation of sexual immorality, the breakdown of the traditional family, and advancement of ignorance about God—there’s much more provocation to turn away from the truth than to stand up for it.

May 06, 2014

10 Famous Christians In Hollywood

10 Famous Christians In Hollywood

There are many negative views of celebrities in Hollywood with stars getting away with speeding tickets, crimes and lifestyles that are unacceptable for other people. Fortunately, there are many Hollywood stars who are Christians by example and not afraid of sharing their faith. Here are 10 famous Christians in Hollywood.

May 04, 2014

10 Popular Female Christian Speakers

10 Popular Female Christian Speakers

I love to hear a good message in church but sometimes I just need to go spend time with the ladies. Nothing makes it better than when we have the honor of listening to a great female Christian speaker. Here is a list of some popular female Christian speakers. You will be blessed if you ever have a chance to listen to one of them live or even on a video conference. I have also included information that will help you to find where you can hear these ladies.

May 04, 2014

5 Surprising Lessons I Learned In Bible College

5 Surprising Lessons I Learned In Bible College

Looking for a college can be tough. Colleges require testing scores, a high school diploma or GED, and cost a bunch of money. In today’s day and age it can be difficult getting a job without a college education. Colleges specialize in a variety of areas, including the Bible. Recently, I’ve graduated from a Bible college in the midwest, where I learned many life lessons. Some of these lessons were more surprising than others.

May 03, 2014

Bethel Music's 'You Make Me Brave' Becomes International Hit, Worship Ministry's Highest Charting Album Ever

Bethel Music's 'You Make Me Brave' Becomes International Hit, Worship Ministry's Highest Charting Album Ever

Bethel Music, the worship ministry of Redding, CA-based Bethel Church, released the highly anticipated You Make Me Brave CD/DVD internationally April 22 through Fuel Distribution.  The album launched in its debut week at retail to No. 10 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, becoming the highest charting retail debut ever for Bethel Music (TIDES Hit No. 30 Sept. 2013) and selling nearly 14,000 copies.  You Make Me Brave also hit No. 1 on the overall Top Christian/Gospel Albums Billboard retail chart, while breaking into the Top 5 during the week on iTunes® in the US, Canada and Australia, and hitting the Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in Germany.

May 03, 2014

Top 12 Michael W. Smith Songs of All Time

Top 12 Michael W. Smith Songs of All Time

Michael W. Smith has made huge contributions to believers, but not just in his musical talent—rather the spirit of worship that permeates his lyrics. I find it difficult to hold back the tears from flowing at almost every video link of his concerts. I’m not so much drawn to Michael (as wonderful as he is), but my heart unleashes praise and glory to our Father in heaven and His Son, Jesus Christ. There’s something about these 12 songs I’ve listed that bring me to heaven’s doorstep every time.

May 02, 2014

Mom's Night Out Trailer: A Funny Clean Movie For Mother's Day

Mom's Night Out Trailer: A Funny Clean Movie For Mother's Day

"While it might sound like a movie for women, Moms' Night Out is a hilarious comedy for the whole family – including you,” Tony Dungy "I love this movie! I wish I could treat every mom to a bucket of popcorn just to watch her laugh,"-  Beth Moore

May 02, 2014

My 10 Favorite Movies Of All Time

My 10 Favorite Movies Of All Time

Story telling has shaped the world over centuries. Stories have been used as form of education, entertainment, passing on of moral values and cultural preservation. Movies have been communicating stories since the 1890s, now nearly 125 years ago, but storytelling has been around since the beginning of time.

May 01, 2014

Hillsong UNITED Receives First No. 1 Radio Single with "Oceans"

Hillsong UNITED Receives First No. 1 Radio Single with "Oceans"

Hillsong UNITED continues to make waves with their top-selling song, “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail),” as they received their career first No. 1 radio single. This song comes from ZION, the band’s most successful and fastest selling album to date, which released February 2013.

April 30, 2014

Top 10 Selling Christian Books Of All Time

Top 10 Selling Christian Books Of All Time

It is certainly not hard to come across a really good Christian book now-a-days.  With authors of old like C.S. Lewis or some of today’s authors like Max Lucado you have option of finding books with solid Christian values on just about any topic.  Although there are many amazing books out there, there are 10 that have done the best in sales.

April 29, 2014

Today's Devotional

A Prayer to Allow Doubt to Strengthen Your Faith - Your Daily Prayer - March 7

What if your doubt is not the enemy of your faith, but the doorway to a deeper one? Discover how your hardest questions can lead you closer to a God who is not afraid of them.

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