Last spring I had the privilege of speaking at a conference for NFL players put on by Pro Athletes Outreach (PAO), a group which exists to unite a community of pro athletes and couples to grow as disciples of Jesus and positively impact their spheres of influence. They have a fantastic outreach to professional football and baseball athletes and their wives. I’ve seen firsthand the amazing difference they’re making. In the off-season I exchanged emails and texts with dozens of NFL players and cha..Continue reading→
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Motherhood Is a Marathon
I wanted to do great things for God. In the spring of my senior year of college, on the brink of embarking upon my own journey into adulthood, my future was undecided and that was simultaneously terrifying and thrilling. As a philosophy major, my path was narrower than I had realized, but I was sure it would take me on some grand and glorious adventure. I knew the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. “Glorify” sounds like such a grand term. It evokes images of battlefie..Continue reading→
1 Peter 5:7–8: How Not to Battle Anxiety
Anxieties attack our faith and torment our peace. The question with anxiety is not whether it will come, but rather, how can I fight it when it does? Watch NowContinue reading→
Is Love of Money Really the Root of All Evils?
Is the love of money the “root of all evils” or only the “root of all kinds of evil” (1 Timothy 6:10)? “All evils” is the formal English equivalent of the original Greek (pantōn tōn kakōn). It is remarkable that all older versions of the Bible translate 1 Timothy 6:10 in the more literal way: “The love of money is the root of all evils” (or all evil). This includes the Wycliffe Bible, Luther Bibel, Geneva Bible, King James Version, Douay-Rheims, Darby Bible, and Revised Standard Version. Bu..Continue reading→
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Was Christ’s Death A Sacrifice?
The blood-curdling scream signaled that she had not yet given up. Hours of pushing, and the baby had still not descended. The OB was weighing her options, while dad wiped mom’s forehead and encouraged her on. She screamed again, pushing and puffing and praying that this agony might soon draw to a close. The pain was so… intense, so utterly mind-numbing that she wondered, for the thousandth time, why she had wanted to have another child… This is a scene that plays out day after day in hospitals ..Continue reading→
Why Christians Venerate the Cross
For many people, an obstacle to faith in Jesus is the seemingly gory nature of the core tenets of Christian history. Jesus suffered a horribly violent end, yet Christians revere the cross that was the instrument of that torturous death. And they celebrate His victory over death by partaking of His “body” – honoring His last injunction to “take and eat” and “take and drink” of His body and blood. One challenger asked why Christians venerate the cross. If a friend were gunned down, he asked, woul..Continue reading→
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Death Grip by Fit For A King
Track Listing 01. The End's Beginning 02. Pissed Off 03. Dead Memory 04. Cold Room 05. Disease 06. Shadows and Echoes 07. More Than Nameless 08. We Are All Lost 09. Unclaimed, Unloved 10. Stacking Bodies 11. Deathgrip Continue reading→
Britt Nicole (Deluxe Edition) by Britt Nicole
Since her debut in 2007, Britt Nicole has made her place as one of the top rising pop artists in the industry. Five #1 Radio Singles, 2.2M tracks sold, 117M+ streams, and over 47M+ video views. Britt is poised to make her biggest statement yet with the upcoming release of her 4th studio album, due out early Fall 2016. With her last release Gold, Britt landed her first Grammy nomination, Top 40 radio single, and big film placements, showing people she's just getting started. The self-titled album will feature the high-energy tracks, catchy hooks and top 40 beats we've all[...]Continue reading→
Inheritance Deluxe Edition by Audrey Assad
Critically lauded singer, songwriter and author, Audrey Assad, steps out from behind the piano to lead four new versions of songs from her five-star acclaimed and No. 1 selling Adult Contemporary (CMTA SoundScan) album, Inheritance, released earlier this year. Collaborating with renowned cellist and composer Cara Fox, these re-imagined songs, live concert recordings and videos, dubbed the Fox Sessions, are featured on the Inheritance Deluxe Edition. Approaching the newly recorded songs with a neoclassical style, the Fox Sessions arrangements for "Be Thou My Vision," "How Can I Keep From Singing," "New Every Morning" and "It Is Well With My[...]Continue reading→
Matthew Parker Launches ‘Adventure’ Pre-Order
The Adventure begins for Matthew Parker as he begins his pre-order on iTunes via DREAM Records. The album was produced by Parker, who brings a refreshingly crisp sound. Matthew first gained notoriety from the guys in Dude Perfect when they featured his song, "We Go" on their Dizzie Sports Battle featuring Paul Rudd. That followed quickly with a feature on ESPN and EDM.com calling him "one of the faces of the growing genre." The album features various guest vocalists ranging from Spencer Kane to ..Continue reading→
Jesus Culture’s Chris Quilala Announces Debut Solo Album
Jesus Culture Music announces the release of the debut solo project from worship leader Chris Quilala. Titled Split the Sky, the album will release on November 11 (Jesus Culture Music/Capitol CMG). Earlier this week Quilala shared the video for "Because of Your Love," the first track released from this indie-pop inspired album. Download the song by clicking here. Quilala has been a vital part of Jesus Culture, both as a worshi..Continue reading→
Selah’s Landmark ‘Rose Of Bethlehem’ Reissued Today
Multi Dove Award-winning Curb recording artist Selah revisits their 2002 landmark Christmas recording, Rose of Bethlehem, with the release of today's Deluxe Edition. The updated collection showcases five bonus tracks alongside the classic project's 10 selections. Highlighted by the modern Christmas hymn "Dance In The Dawn," produced by Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, Crowder), Rose of Bethlehem Deluxe Edition's new recordings also include an Afri..Continue reading→
Sho Baraka Hits On Hot Topics On ‘The Narrative’ Set To Drop October 21
It has been three years since critically acclaimed hip hop artist Sho Baraka released new music, but on October 21, the Humble Beast artist will reveal his highly anticipated fourth studio album The Narrative on digital platforms with physical CDs available starting November 11. The Narrative is the follow up album to the chart topping record The Talented Tenth and features guest appearances by Lecrae, Vanessa Hill, Jamie Portee, Courtney Orlando, Jackie Hill-Perry and Adan Bean & C. Lacy. Start..Continue reading→
Alex Faith Intrudes The Industry With CHH Heavyweights
Collision Records Atlanta native is set to release a new EP on Friday, October 7. Alex Faith's Intruder EP will feature Tedashii, Ki'Shon Furlow, Dre Murray and others throughout the 6-track package. The EP is available for preorder on iTunes now. Check out the first single off this project, "Real Ones", in visual form by checking out the video below.[...]Continue reading→
Andy Mineo Opens for Atlantic Records’ Fetty Wap
On October 23, Andy Mineo will be one of the opening acts for 2016 Billboard Music's Top New Artist winner, Fetty Wap. Andy will join other known popular acts Monty, Lil' Skies and DJ RL at Shippensburg University located in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Andy is no stranger teaming with mainstream acts to establish new relationships and share the light of Christ. His 2015 Uncomfortable album featured Jon Bellion and production from !llMin..Continue reading→
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Feel the Bern? Here’s the Next Step
Daniel Strauss: The revolution is back in business. Supporters of Bernie Sanders’ failed presidential bid are seizing on Democratic disarray at the national level to launch a wave of challenges to Democratic Party leaders in the states. The goal is to replace party officials in states where Sanders defeated Hillary Clinton during the acrimonious Democratic primary with more progressive leadership. But the challenges also represent a reckoning for state party leaders who, in many cases, tacitly s..
Trump rebukes alleged racism among supporters
Copyright (c) 2016 Baptist Press. Reprinted from Baptist Press (www.baptistpress.com), news service of the Southern Baptist Convention. The original story can be found at http://www.bpnews.net/47889/trump-rebukes-alleged-racism-among-supporters Trump rebukes alleged racism among supporters Screen capture from CBS NewsScreen capture from CBS NewsWASHINGTON (BP) -- In his first major interview since Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump said he is "saddened" by reported incidents of r..
Bill Hunke, former Alaska exec & historian, dies
Copyright (c) 2016 Baptist Press. Reprinted from Baptist Press (www.baptistpress.com), news service of the Southern Baptist Convention. The original story can be found at http://www.bpnews.net/47888/bill-hunke-former-alaska-exec-and-historian-dies Bill Hunke, former Alaska exec & historian, dies E.W. "Bill" Hunke Jr. E.W. "Bill" Hunke Jr. SUN LAKES, Ariz. (BP) -- E.W. "Bill" Hunke Jr., executive director of the Alaska Baptist Convention from 1966-71 and prolific chronicler of Southern Ba..
Cloyd Sullins, Alaska exec from 1995-2000, dies
Copyright (c) 2016 Baptist Press. Reprinted from Baptist Press (www.baptistpress.com), news service of the Southern Baptist Convention. The original story can be found at http://www.bpnews.net/47887/cloyd-sullins-alaska-exec-from-19952000-dies Cloyd Sullins, Alaska exec from 1995-2000, dies Cloyd Sullins Cloyd Sullins MOORE, Okla. (BP) -- Cloyd Sullins, who led the Alaska Baptist Convention from its 50th anniversary year in 1995 until his retirement in 2000, died Nov. 7 in Moore, Okla. ..