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Jesus Culture Music Releases "Jesus Culture Reconstructed Vol. 1" March 11

Jesus Culture Music Releases "Jesus Culture Reconstructed Vol. 1" March 11

Jesus Culture Music announces the release of Jesus Culture Reconstructed Vol.1 internationally March 11 through Fuel Distribution.  The album is a collection of popular worship songs previously released by the label and re-imagined with the electronic sounds of Oh Snap It's Luke!.  For the first two weeks following its release, iTunes® will be offering the new album for the special low price of $7.99.

March 05, 2014

GRAMMY-Nominated Songstress Anita Wilson Readies Highly-Anticipated Sophomore Album "Vintage Worship"

GRAMMY-Nominated Songstress Anita Wilson Readies Highly-Anticipated Sophomore Album "Vintage Worship"

With her unrivaled brand of gospel/soul fusion, Grammy®-nominated songstress Anita Wilson is back with her highly anticipated sophomore album Vintage Worship.

March 05, 2014

20 Inspirational Bill Hybels Quotes

20 Inspirational Bill Hybels Quotes

Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois was founded by Senior Pastor Bill Hybels. Pastor Hybels travels to teach on leadership, evangelism and church growth. He believes in his heart that every local church leader is placed in that position because of a spiritual gift. He is called to help develop church leaders and he is a great communicator. He has authored more than 20 books.

March 05, 2014

2014 Vacation Bible School (VBS) Themes

2014 Vacation Bible School (VBS) Themes

Churches across the country will begin kicking off their 2014 Vacation Bible School weeks in less than four months! This is an exciting week for pastors, ministers, church leaders, parents and kids because it gives children a fun way to promote their Christian growth to their friends. Many blessings come from VBS week, but there is a lot of planning required in order to reap those blessings. If your church hasn’t already chosen it’s 2014 VBS theme, here’s a lengthy list of some of the hottest themes to consider.

March 04, 2014

K-LOVE Announces Nominees For Second Annual Fan Awards Set For Sunday, June 1

K-LOVE Announces Nominees For Second Annual Fan Awards Set For Sunday, June 1

 

March 04, 2014

10 Best Christian Rappers/Hip Hop Artists

10 Best Christian Rappers/Hip Hop Artists

For the longest time it somehow escaped me that my two most favorite genres of music could somehow be combined. Poetic lyrics and biblical truth put together to a thumping beat? That was, to me, a perfect union.So for those of you, who like me, enjoy finding new and fresh ways to be inspired, I urge you to explore this list. The list is broken down in such a way that if you're new to hip hop, or even a fan looking for new favorites, you can reference it and immediately recognize the artist you need to hear more from. These are the artists and songs I turn to for those times when I need a little inspiration, a touch more encouragement, or a reminder of the Savior. I guess you could call it my hip-hop survival kit. Enjoy.

March 03, 2014

The Book of 1 Peter: Summary, Key Verses and Lessons

The Book of 1 Peter: Summary, Key Verses and Lessons

As Christians we are continually under attack; we face many trials that weigh us down because of our beliefs, which are founded in Jesus the Christ and His life. Jesus lived a perfect life but that does not mean He was immune to persecution, trials and suffering; Jesus was tempted, beaten, betrayed and killed and yet still did not sin.

March 01, 2014

'Sing Over Me' The Dennis Jernigan Documentary:  Review and Commentary

'Sing Over Me' The Dennis Jernigan Documentary: Review and Commentary

There are few debates in modern culture today that inspire more hostility and division than views on homosexuality and religion. The documentary, Sing Over Me, does not attempt to answer every question, win every argument or sway every critic. Instead, it makes a case that the answer is not black and white, and that redemption is based in God’s love, and not in living in fear of his condemnation.

February 28, 2014

10 Reasons Christians Can Embrace The 'Noah' Movie

10 Reasons Christians Can Embrace The 'Noah' Movie

There has been no shortage of headlines in recent weeks about Paramount Pictures' upcoming feature film Noah – with a fair amount of the coverage speculating about how closely or loosely the movie adheres to the story of the title character as found in the Bible.

February 28, 2014

Why People of Faith Can Embrace the 'Noah' Movie

Why People of Faith Can Embrace the 'Noah' Movie

 

February 28, 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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