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Brandon Heath Announces Debut Holiday Album, Christmas Is Here, October 15

Emmy Award-winning, five-time GRAMMY nomineeBrandon Heath will release his first holiday offering, Christmas Is Here, Oct.15, 2013. Rich in musical diversity, Christmas Is Here takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the most anticipated time of the year. “I want people to just hear a song and slip back into the past,” Heath says. “Good Christmas music is really about sparking people’s memories.”

September 16, 2013

Billy Graham Ministries: History Retrospective and Future

Little did the world know that November 7, 1918 would mark the birthday of one of the most influential evangelists in our age. Now at age 95, Billy Graham has become the go-to preacher for many U.S. leaders and has built a ministry that has brought millions of people to Christ. He has traveled the world and built a following for Jesus that has continued growing.

September 15, 2013

13 Family Board/Card Games For A Holiday Party

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and family games at holiday parties can be a blast! Here are 13 different board games and card games that you can play at your family gatherings! Have fun!

September 13, 2013

15 Christian Songs About Triumph

As a Christian, I find myself drawing closely to songs about triumph because there will be a day when Jesus returns and brings the final victory in the defeat of Satan once and for all! Are you excited for this day? I get energized when songs of victory are shouting words of triumph! There are songs of triumph through personal struggles, trials and tribulations, the end times, our victory because of Jesus death and resurrection and many more! Here is my list of the 15 best Christian songs about triumph with lyrics to showcase the victory! Please note that these are my favorite ones, and this article contains more metal songs than usual, but metal and victory go together so nicely! I would love to hear about some of your favorite songs in the comments below!

September 11, 2013

Newsboys Album RESTART Available Now

Four-time GRAMMY®-nominated bandNewsboys embolden their status as a “force to be reckoned with” on their powerful, pop-heavy 17th career album, Restart, available today, September 10.

September 10, 2013

Best Movies Based on A True Story: Top 20 Countdown

Inspiring movies based on true stories often show the raw emotions that people experience while going through tragedy, uncertainty and while making happy memories. Some of the details and scenes are often changed from the actual accounts, but the main events and messages are often in alignment. I love seeing how people overcome their challenges and am grateful when they share their stories.

September 09, 2013

7 Bible Scripture Memory Games For Kids

Memorizing scripture in the Bible is essential for all professing Christians, no matter what age. Playing Bible memory games with your children will help them not only memorize scriptures from the Bible, but also engage them in fun family time as well. It is a win-win! And the biggest reason to memorize scripture is found in Psalm 119:11, “I have stored up Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.” Sin separates us from God. Memorizing scripture can aid in combating sin! Here are 7 Bible scripture memory games to play with your children. Many of these are geared towards Sunday School, but a few I have included can be done at home as well.

September 07, 2013

Little Boy Asks Mom to Let Him Die So She Can Live

A 5-year-old boy with a terminal brain tumor donates his kidney to save his mother's life, sacrificing his own in the process, and ultimately gives her a second chance at life. This heart-wrenching story of selfless love and sacrifice is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of unconditional giving.

September 05, 2013

Christian Preschool Bible Activities

It takes a special teacher to work with preschool-aged children and the key to a successful class is incorporating fun Bible activities. A common mistake a new Bible teacher makes is assuming the kids will hang onto every word you say and stay seated the entire time. Kids don’t work this way and you will have more fun by adding activities that help emphasize your lesson. When I was teaching preschool-aged children, I would break up the time into three or four segments. My kids often looked forward to doing the same activities slightly modified week after week.

September 05, 2013

Matthew West Makes History With No. 1 Hit "Hello, My Name Is" For 16 Weeks In A Row!

Four-time GRAMMY® nominee, singer, songwriter and storyteller Matthew West has made history! His hit single, "Hello, My Name Is" has officially broken the record for the most weeks at No. 1, achieving the top spot for 16 weeks in a row on the National Christian Audience chart. The song also continues to stay at No. 1 on the AC Monitored chart, a spot he's held for an astounding 14 weeks.

September 04, 2013

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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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