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Favorite 10 Fireflight Songs Of All Time

Favorite 10 Fireflight Songs Of All Time

Fireflight is found all over mainstream Christian radio and for good reason.  They are a solid Christian rock band.  Their lyrics are inspiring.  Their music is powerful!  Here are my favorite 10 songs of all time by Fireflight!

February 24, 2015

5 Ways Music Can Change Your Attitude

5 Ways Music Can Change Your Attitude

Every culture in the world has music that stirs up the souls of the people. It could be drums, flutes, or songs that can draw people into one mind and purpose. For those who follow after Jesus Christ, music serves the dual purpose of glorifying God and being edified in the faith. Music can be misused and quickly descend into more of a fleshly or carnal expression. However as we keep our focus on Christ and what He’s done, we find our music drawing us closer to Him. Learn from the 5 ways music can change your attitude:

February 23, 2015

Thousand Foot Krutch's "Untraveled Road" Free On iTunes Through Monday; 2nd Single From OXYGEN:INHALE Becomes Multi-Format Rock Radio Hit

Thousand Foot Krutch's "Untraveled Road" Free On iTunes Through Monday; 2nd Single From OXYGEN:INHALE Becomes Multi-Format Rock Radio Hit

THOUSAND FOOT KRUTCH frontman Trevor McNevan rightly surmises that the ‘untraveled road’ sometimes “takes everything,” but today through Monday, music fans can get the band’s hit single, “Untraveled Road” for free from iTunes. On the first day of this “FREE On iTunes” promotion, more than 32,000 copies of the song were downloaded. “Untraveled Road,” which travels up the chart to No. 33 and climbing this week on both Mediabase’s Mainstream Rock and Active Rock charts while hitting No. 11 at Christian Rock, is featured on TFK’s No. 1 Billboard Hard Rock selling album, OXYGEN:INHALE.

February 19, 2015

7 Christian Musicians You Need To See In Concert

7 Christian Musicians You Need To See In Concert

Do you have a Christian music tour planned for this year? There are so many different artists and styles that can be a blessing to see.

February 19, 2015

Q&A with Carol Cymbala, Director of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Q&A with Carol Cymbala, Director of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

“Pray” is a ballad sung by Timiney Figueroa and it inspires people to look away from their problems and give them to God at the throne of grace. We chose the song as the title of the CD because the bible says God’s house shall be called a house of prayer.  Teaching, music, and worship are all important, but I truly believe we need more prayer in our lives and in our churches. Through prayer, anything is possible and we want to encourage everyone, everywhere to pray. 

February 18, 2015

Matthew West Announces The Live Forever Tour with Colton Dixon and Mr. Talkbox

Matthew West Announces The Live Forever Tour with Colton Dixon and Mr. Talkbox

Four-time GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter Matthew West has announced his The Live Forever Tour with special guests American Idol finalist Colton Dixon and Mr. Talkbox formerly of TobyMac's Diverse City Band. Compassion International presents this 40-city tour that will begin on March 5th in Poughkeepsie, NY (tour dates listed below). In addition to the standard ticketing options, a special VIP ticket package is being made available on most dates. For more information on the VIP options as well as all ticket purchasing info for each specific date, go to MatthewWest.com.

February 17, 2015

7 Bible Tips for Growing Closer With Your Siblings

7 Bible Tips for Growing Closer With Your Siblings

Just as we didn’t get to choose our parents, we also didn’t get to choose our siblings. Some of us are blessed to be very close to our brothers and sisters. Unfortunately many of us can be estranged from them as well. Our earthly relationships can test our faith and give us to question God on how we can grow closer to our siblings even though we may be very different in our viewpoints and experiences. Here are 7 Bible tips for growing closer together:

February 16, 2015

6 Ways Your Faith Can Strengthen Those Around You

6 Ways Your Faith Can Strengthen Those Around You

When you are living every day with a dependence on God, you can be also strengthening the faith of those around you. Whether it’s in your home, at work, or at school, people notice the difference of your faith in God and it gives them hope. Many times you may feel discouraged at your shortcomings and wonder if you can really make a difference. However the Lord knows how to turn your weaknesses into strengths when you make a good effort towards strengthening those around you. Discover the 6 ways your faith can strengthen others:

February 12, 2015

Jeremy Camp's I Will Follow Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Chart

Jeremy Camp's I Will Follow Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian Chart

GRAMMY®-nominated Jeremy Camp's latest release, I Will Follow (Capitol CMG), debuted this week at No. 1 on Billboard's Christian chart, No. 17 on Billboard's Top Albums chart as well as in the Top 25 on the Billboard 200 chart. I Will Follow, Camp's eighth studio album, has also produced his 37th No. 1 radio single with the song "He Knows," topping the AC Indicator charts this week. 

February 11, 2015

My Favorite 10 Crowder Songs Of All Time

My Favorite 10 Crowder Songs Of All Time

David Crowder first became a hit Christian artist while performing with the former band called the David Crowder Band. He and the members went separate ways and I have enjoyed the new music from Crowder – his new stage name.

February 11, 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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