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Grammy-Nominated Singer/Songwriter Dave Barnes Unveils New Christmas Album

Grammy-Nominated Singer/Songwriter Dave Barnes Unveils New Christmas Album

As the follow up to his successful 2010 holiday project Very Merry Christmas, GRAMMY ®-nominated Dave Barnes announces the release of his second Christmas collection, titled A December To Remember, available October 29.

September 24, 2013

10 Powerful Quotes From The Movie Fireproof

10 Powerful Quotes From The Movie Fireproof

I remember back in 2008 when the movie Fireproof by Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick came out and how it really made the Christian audience think. Christians experience divorce, just as non-Christians do and it really highlighted problems that many marriages encounter and where a broken relationship could end up. I think it truly shocked some believers and made what’s daily life for many couples real to those who prefer to keep their eyes closed.

September 24, 2013

Family Force 5 Announces Change In Line-Up With Personal Letter To Fans

Family Force 5 Announces Change In Line-Up With Personal Letter To Fans

Family Force 5 has a devoted fan base that has faithfully followed the band for the last eight years. Throughout its career, the band has established itself as a successful artist, independently selling more than 250,000 units. Today marks a new chapter for Family Force 5 as the band shares a personal letter with its fans announcing the line-up change from frontman Solomon Olds to his brother (previously the drummer) Jacob Olds.

September 23, 2013

Mark Burnett: Bio, History and Christian Faith

Mark Burnett: Bio, History and Christian Faith

Does the name Mark Burnett ring a bell? What about the TV shows The Apprentice, Survivor or The Voice? Have you seen The Bible miniseries on the History Channel? Mark Burnett is the producer behind these and many other award-winning TV shows. He has won a total of four Emmy Awards and four People’s Choice Awards and has a total of 98 Emmy nominations as of September 2013. This only child of factory worker parents hails from Dagenham, Essex in England and immigrated to the United States in 1982 after serving in the British Army.

September 22, 2013

7 Christian Dating Tips or Rules To Follow

7 Christian Dating Tips or Rules To Follow

With the huge impact that online dating has had on the world, we have been able to meet new people with ease through looking at profiles, emails, smiles and texting. The dating world is much bigger today than a decade ago. Whether you meet someone online or at a church function, the one thing that shouldn’t have changed is the way we date each other. Here are 7 rules that should always be followed when dating someone.

September 20, 2013

Hillsong Young & Free - A New Generation of Worship Music from Hillsong Debuts LP Sept. 30

Hillsong Young & Free - A New Generation of Worship Music from Hillsong Debuts LP Sept. 30

This past July during Hillsong's Annual Conference in Sydney, Australia, the church introduced an exciting and new generation of worship music. Welcome Hillsong Young & Free, who will officially release their debut CD "We Are Young & Free" on September 30 (Capitol CMG). A pre-sale for the project starts today.

September 19, 2013

Own It:  Exclusive Interview With Michael DiMarco

Own It: Exclusive Interview With Michael DiMarco

“When you own your faith, it goes beyond salvation; it frees you. It frees you to live life with abandon.”(Michael and Hayley DiMarco, Own It…Leaving behind a Borrowed Faith)

September 18, 2013

Building 429 Songs:  Top 16 List

Building 429 Songs: Top 16 List

Building 429 is one of those bands that reach down into your gut to bring out emotion. Their lyrics are so real and beautiful. They derived their name from Ephesians 4:29 which says, “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” (ESV) I am inspired by the lyrics of Building 429 and I hope you enjoy this list of my 16 favorite songs of theirs.

September 17, 2013

Manafest Set to Release First Book, Fighter, October 7

Manafest Set to Release First Book, Fighter, October 7

Three-time Dove Award Nominee Manafest has penned his personal story and will be releasing his first book, “Fighter: Five Keys to Conquering Fear and Reaching Your Dreams,” next month on October 7.

September 17, 2013

WOW Hits 2014 Releases 9/24/13

WOW Hits 2014 Releases 9/24/13

Capitol Christian Music Group, Provident Music Group, and Word Entertainment announce the September 24th release of WOW Hits 2014.

September 16, 2013

Today's Devotional

A Prayer to Trust God's Provision When Resources Run Low - Your Daily Prayer - March 9

When the money runs low, the opportunities dry up, and your strength is gone, it is easy to panic. Be reminded that God’s supply is not tied to your resources and His riches never run out.

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