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GRAMMY-Nominated Singer/Songwriter Dave Barnes Releases Anticipated LP, "Golden Days," Tomorrow, Jan. 28

GRAMMY-Nominated Singer/Songwriter Dave Barnes Releases Anticipated LP, "Golden Days," Tomorrow, Jan. 28

Tomorrow is the day that GRAMMY® and CMA award-nominated Dave Barnes releases his eighth studio album, the anticipated Golden Days (50 Year Plan Records). Available on the heels of his second Christmas collection, 2013's A December To Remember,Barnes co-produced the nostalgic bluesy pop songs of Golden Days with multi-GRAMMY nominated Ed Cash. 

January 27, 2014

Top 7 Anticipated Christian Movies of 2014

Top 7 Anticipated Christian Movies of 2014

2014 is going to be a HUGE year for Christian cinema!  There are many movies coming out with Christian themes and storylines.  With this huge push Hollywood is realizing that there is a big audience that is ready and willing to come watch movies that have Christian principles in them.

January 26, 2014

Gimme Shelter Movie Inspired By True Story

Gimme Shelter Movie Inspired By True Story

New Movie Gimme Shelter Inspired by True Story of New Jersey Woman’s Three Decades of Quiet Dedication to Homeless Teen Mothers Opens January 24, 2014

January 25, 2014

Pillar Announces Kickstarter Campaign with Classic Line-Up for New Album in 2014

Pillar Announces Kickstarter Campaign with Classic Line-Up for New Album in 2014

Grammy-nominated and Dove-Award winning rock band Pillar announces the return of the classic member line-up with the launch of their Kickstarter campaign, which has already received half of it’s funding with 23 days left. Pillar members – Rob Beckley, Noah Henson, Kalel Wittig, and Lester Estelle – are reuniting to create a new studio project for the first time in five years.  Pillar has set up their Kickstater campaign to partner with their incredibly strong fan base to create a new album together. 

January 23, 2014

Satellites & Sirens To Release New Album, "One Noise"

Satellites & Sirens To Release New Album, "One Noise"

Nashville based synth group, Satellites & Sirens have been busy.  With a new record deal on DREAM Records and a new upcoming album titled, One Noise, the guys are gearing up for a great year ahead.  Today, we are proud to announce that they will be joining the We Won't Be Shaken tour featuring Building 429, Hawk Nelson and Family Force 5 in March.

January 22, 2014

Should More Churches Use Social Media for Outreach?

Should More Churches Use Social Media for Outreach?

Should churches and religious organizations use technology as a vehicle for outreach?  Is it wrong to use social media to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ?

January 22, 2014

Steven Curtis Chapman Announces "The Glorious Unfolding Tour" Presented by Show Hope

Steven Curtis Chapman Announces "The Glorious Unfolding Tour" Presented by Show Hope

Five-time GRAMMY® winner and highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman, who was GRAMMY® nominated again this year for his No. 1 single “Love Take Me Over,” announces the spring leg of his very successful “The Glorious Unfolding Tour.

January 21, 2014

Jake Hamilton And The Sound Release "Beautiful Rider" Today Amidst Acclaim

Jake Hamilton And The Sound Release "Beautiful Rider" Today Amidst Acclaim

Internationally acclaimed, intense singer/songwriter/praise leader Jake Hamilton releases independently his highly anticipated, third album, Beautiful Rider, available today at iTunes® and with global distribution through Fuel Music Distribution and Rylan Records.  Recording with his band as Jake Hamilton and the Sound, the former Jesus Culture Music artist’s sound, while in a class of its own compared to the rest of the modern worship scene, is receiving high praises from music critics.

January 21, 2014

56th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees Christian Categories

56th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees Christian Categories

The 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Check out the list below to see what Christian artists are nominated this year!

January 20, 2014

Patricia Heaton:  Christian Faith and Bio

Patricia Heaton: Christian Faith and Bio

Patricia Heaton is an accomplished actress with numerous film and television roles to her name. She is an Emmy winner, and former Broadway star. To most, however, she will always be the long-suffering, lovable housewife Debra Barone of CBS's long-running sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond. The show made her a star, and with that platform, Patricia has become an outspoken proponent of the Christian faith. Discovering the details of her life and career give some insight into what it is that makes Patricia Heaton such an asset to the Christian community.

January 18, 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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