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MercyMe Releases Compelling New Music Video for "Flawless"

MercyMe Releases Compelling New Music Video for "Flawless"

Autism, cancer, down syndrome and more are among the real-life challenges featured in GRAMMY® acclaimed MercyMe’s newest music video for “Flawless.” The powerful new video, which depicts the realities of band members and several others, originally debuted on WAYFM.com. To view the video, click here. Known for creative viral projects, the award-winning band also released a paint-filled behind the scenes piece: https://youtu.be/aXlShznlvQE. Produced by Brody Harper, Ryan Slaughter and Northman Creative, Carl Diebold directed the new music video and Jay Morris served as art director. 

April 23, 2015

Matthew West Announces Stage-It Show and 24 Shows In 24 Hours

Matthew West Announces Stage-It Show and 24 Shows In 24 Hours

To kick off the release of Live Forever, Matthew West's new album dropping next Tuesday, April 28, West is staging quite a promotional event - a first for the Christian music industry. West will embark on a non-stop "24 Shows in 24 Hours" on street date, which will kick off with an exclusive live acoustic Stage-It show the day before, April 27.

April 23, 2015

7 Christian Songs To Help get You Out Of A Bad Mood

7 Christian Songs To Help get You Out Of A Bad Mood

Christians should be marked by our joy, love, and peace rather than our moodiness. A bad mood can happen without warning because we could be spiritually, mentally, and physically spent. Our response shouldn’t be to make excuses for it; rather, we can be open to admit our weaknesses and seek God’s help to overcome them. We are taught that in Ephesians 5:19-20 to speak “to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Listen to any of these 7 Christian songs to help get you out of a bad mood:

April 18, 2015

Something New: CCM Icon Point of Grace Like You’ve Never Heard Them Before

Something New: CCM Icon Point of Grace Like You’ve Never Heard Them Before

Point of Grace just released their new album Directions Home and you will need a few things to fully embrace what it’s all about. Pour some sweet tea, make your grandmother’s famous pie and sit in a rockin’ chair on your front porch. Directions Home brings you back to the southern roots of Point of Grace and features covers you will know.

April 17, 2015

My 10 Favorite Wolves At The Gate Songs

My 10 Favorite Wolves At The Gate Songs

Wolves At The Gate is becoming one of my favorite Christian metal bands.  They are one of a kind and completely original.  You know them right when you hear them.  Nick Detty is an awesome front man too!  His screams are sick and he gives his all when playing live!  Couple that with Steve Cobucci’s (guitarist) clean vocals and they have an amazing way of bringing the gospel to you through metal music.  Here are my 10 favorite songs of theirs from the 2 studio albums they’ve released.  And as always I’ll include some of my favorite lyrics for each.

April 16, 2015

5 Biblical Ways To Gain Victory Over Your Fears

5 Biblical Ways To Gain Victory Over Your Fears

Fear can be paralyzing. Those who suffer from the effects of fear have difficulty accomplishing the purposes of God’s calling on their lives. They struggle with moving forward when the Spirit says “Go!” and they struggle with remaining in place when the Spirit says “Stay!” Satan always will have the fear option available for every believer who dares to step out in faith to do God’s will. However God hasn’t given His people a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind to do what would be impossible without Him. Use the acronym F.E.A.R.S to discover the 5 Biblical ways to gain victory over your fears.

April 14, 2015

New Christian Artist Spotlight: Jon Guerra

New Christian Artist Spotlight: Jon Guerra

Jon Guerra is a new Christian artist coming onto the music scene with five songs already released and his debut album – called Little Songs – releasing April 21, 2015 (Check it out here: http://smarturl.it/LittleSongs).

April 13, 2015

Exclusive Interview With Singer/Songwriters Andrew Greer and Ginny Owens About Transcending Mysteries

Exclusive Interview With Singer/Songwriters Andrew Greer and Ginny Owens About Transcending Mysteries

Andrew Greer and Ginny Owens have a lot in common. Both are singers and songwriters. Both were lead by God in their careers. Both have gone on singing tours and both have become successful musicians.

April 13, 2015

6 Things People Misunderstand About Christian Metal Music

6 Things People Misunderstand About Christian Metal Music

Christian metal music is one of the most diverse and immersive types of music.  The lyrics, breakdowns, solos, screams/growls, double bass and sick riffs are therapy for those of us who love it!  For those who refuse to listen to metal for whatever reason, they are almost always misinformed or have pre-judged the music without even giving it a shot.  There are many misconceptions about Christian metal and hopefully this article can shed some light and refute these misconceived notions. 

April 12, 2015

7 Bible Scriptures To Put To Memory In 2015

7 Bible Scriptures To Put To Memory In 2015

2015 has taken off quickly with lots of headline news and global events. The year began with the crisis of terrorism in full force, extreme and uncontrollable weather, and the devastation of disease. As believers, we can take heart that Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Because of Jesus’ promise, we can have hope in the year 2015 regardless of the global economy or any other crisis. Learn and put to memory the following 7 Bible scriptures for the year 2015:

April 10, 2015

Today's Devotional

A Prayer to Overcome Procrastination and Laziness - Your Daily Prayer - October 23

The temptation to be lazy is ever-present. Just like any sin, laziness is exchanging long-term benefits for partaking in temporary pleasure. It is a seemingly easy road, but it leads to consequences.

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