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Michael W. Smith's Album, "Hymns", is Released Today, Exclusively at All Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Locations and CrackerBarrel.com

Michael W. Smith’s newest album Hymns is available beginning today exclusively at all Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® locations and online at crackerbarrel.com.

Top 7 Christian Movies Inspired by A True Story

Christian films have a way of striking chords in our lives that provoke our beliefs in Christ. They have a way toward encouraging us to live more like Christ daily. These films often have a tendency toward encouraging the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) to be displayed in our lives, which the Holy Spirit’s produces.

Patti Smith Song To Be Played In Credits Of 'Noah' Movie

Musical artist Patti Smith and the Kronos Quartet recorded a song called "Mercy Is"  for director Darren Aronofsky and the new movie "NOAH" out March 28. The video and song will be shown at end of the movie with the credits, complete with Bible verses.

7 Hollywood Actors I Admire

A career in Hollywood is not for the faint of heart. Acting is based on pretending to be someone you are not. Climbing inside a character and inhabiting their thoughts, deeds and life to the point of temporarily losing oneself. When playing pretend is your job the difficulty lies in separating who you are on screen from who you truly are in your soul. Luckily there is one place to go to discover that truth. The actors listed below have managed to make it in a town that undoes so many because they seem to know the way back to themselves will always be through Him.

GRAMMY® Winner and Musical Icon Michael W. Smith to Release Sovereign May 13

After selling more than 15 million albums, scoring 28 No. 1 hits, earning three GRAMMY® Awards and more than 40 Dove Awards, musical icon Michael W. Smith will open a new chapter in his career on May 13 as he releases Sovereign, his first studio worship album since 2008 and his first album with new label partner Sparrow Records and Capitol Christian Music Group.

Planetshakers Band's "Endless Praise" CD/DVD Tops Charts Internationally Amidst Acclaim

Capturing the energy, excitement and worship of Melbourne’s Planetshakers Church, one of the fastest growing churches in Australia, Planetshakers Band released globally through Integrity Music its critically acclaimed, 26th live recording, Endless Praise, March 11.

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New LIVE Recording of "Passion: Take It All" Set to Release April 29

Recorded live in Atlanta and Houston earlier this year at Passion 2014, Passion: Take It All is set to release on April 29. The first single off the album, “My Heart Is Yours” from Passion featuring Kristian Stanfill, is set to debut at Christian radio on April 4. The new album follows the continued success of last year’s Passion: Let The Future Begin, which debuted at No. 1 atop Christian SoundScan and No. 4 on the Billboard 200. Passion: Take It All will feature a digital deluxe edition as well as, for the first time, a physical deluxe edition including a full talk by Louie Giglio from Passion 2014.

Ten Favorite Christian Hymn Songs

As a child I often attended Sunday services at my Grandmothers church in the backwoods and hills of a little town up the road from my own. The little white church that sat on the hill was filled with those seeking the word of the lord amongst those they'd known all their lives. I would sit next to my Grandma, swinging my legs, running my fingers along the grooves etched in the pews, and trying my best to understand what was being said. When it came time for the final hymn I would pay close attention, fingers crossed, hanging on the pastors every word until he told us what page to turn to i our hymnals. "Please be page 155...155....Pleeaaaassse...." I would think. That was the page, He Lives, was on and it was my absolute favorite. It was the first song I'd heard about God that described Jesus as living. The first time I could understand that He is real, that He is alive, and that He walks along life with us.  Made me feel like singing then and now.

Top 10 Disney Characters That Exhibit Christian Qualities

Many Christians have a love-hate relationship with Disney movies. You may love many of the classics, but think certain themes are inappropriate for certain ages. Disney receives praise and criticism from many different sources because they have become so mainstream and have a lot of influence on children and teens. Parents may cringe at this and refuse to show Disney movies in their homes, but then find out their child saw Cinderella at a friend’s house. I’m not here to solve this debate, but I would like to highlight some of my favorite Disney characters that exhibit Christian qualities and discuss how movies can be used in a positive light.