Friday, January 23, 2015

Book Review

Interrupted: When Jesus Wrecks Your Comfortable Christianity
Jen Hatmaker
2014 NavPress

I cannot say enough good things about the concepts and practices put forth in this book.  Jen has such a great way of putting biblical principles into everyday words and actions.  She and her husband planted a new church in Austin, TX, and this book relates many of their experiences of moving into this community and being missionaries.  Not missionaries who pound others over the head with the Bible, but people who live the gospel (the good news) amongst their neighbors and people who serve their community.  Living like Jesus is a way of life.  They don’t just “do church”, they are the church—the body of Christ--in their corner of the world.  
The challenge is to not wait until you have extra time or are less busy.  Let your life be interrupted, let your paradigms be shifted, let your homes be interrupted, and let your families be interrupted as you serve others and lead them to Christ through your friendship and example.  Be prepared to open your eyes and mind to a new way of living out your faith.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

New Christian Music Releases For January 20, 2015 - NewReleaseTuesday.com

New Christian Music Releases For January 20, 2015 - NewReleaseTuesday.com
North Point Music: Beginnings by North Point Music  | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com

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North Point Music: Beginnings
by North Point Music | Genre: Praise & Worship | Release Date: January 20, 2015
 
North Point Music continues its tradition of creating accessible, innovative worship music with the label's latest project, North Point Music: Beginnings. The double disc, available Jan. 20, 2015, showcases the best worship offerings from popular North Point Music albums and artists.

Produced by two-time GRAMMY Award-winning producer Nathan Nockels (Matt Redman, Laura Story, Passion) and Steve Fee, Beginnings comprises 21 total tracks. The compilation is North Point Music's first, designed to bring together fan favorites from both past and present.

Disc one, titled "Then," highlights music from previous North Point Music live releases, including North Point Live, North Point Live: Awake, North Point Live: Louder Than Creation, North Point InsideOut: No One Higher, and North Point Live: Here + Now. Among those 12 selections are songs by celebrated North Point songwriter/worship leaders Eddie Kirkland, Casey Darnell, Todd Fields and Seth Condrey.

The second disc, "Now," features nine re-recordings, some of established songs as well as new versions of more recent ones. Listeners will enjoy diverse worship anthems-- from classic hymns like "It Is Well" to contemporary melodies "God of the Impossible" and "Shine Like Stars." On this CD are contributions by Paul Taylor Smith, acoustic soul singer Chinua Hawk and Centricity Music newcomer Lauren Daigle.

Matt Williams, director of the North Point Music Label and North Point Music Publishing, comments, "In one sense, Beginnings is a look back at where we've been and, in another, it is the beginning of some exciting new music. This album, unlike any other previous North Point release, really captures the best of what was and what's next. "

 Church Songs by Vertical Church Band  | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com
Church Songs
by Vertical Church Band | Genre: Praise & Worship | Release Date: January 20, 2015

Vertical Church Band is a team of worship leaders serving Chicago’s multi-site Harvest Bible Chapel—among the largest, fastest-growing churches in the United States. Andi Rozier, Meredith Andrews, Seth McConkey, Jon Guerra, Kyle Fredricks and Tara Rios, along with other church musicians, craft songs with one intention: to invite their local community and a multiplying national audience to arrive at a place that is vertical –eyes on the Lord.

Life & Spirit by Calling Glory  | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com


Life & Spirit
by Calling Glory | Genre: Praise & Worship | Release Date: January 20, 2015
 
Soncured Records artist, Calling Glory, has taken Independent Christian Music by storm with over 70,000 fans on Facebook, over 10,000 followers on instagram (@callinggloryband) and scheduled tour dates around the east coast. Since forming in 2008, the band has consistently focused on “writing Christ centered music that reflects a grateful hearts response to the gospel.” The band members go on to explain, “We pray that through our music, listeners will be challenged to consider the cross, the sacrifice made there!”


  Ocean Way Sessions : Live by Love & The Outcome  | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com 
  Ocean Way Sessions : Live
by Love & The Outcome | Genre: Pop/Rock
Ocean Way Sessions takes a few of the musical gems found on Love & The Outcome and displays them in a live setting, several of which can be found as videos on their official YouTube channel.

 We Are Royalty by Armar'rae Hill and True Foundation  | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com

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by Armar'rae Hill and True Foundation | Genre: Gospel | Release Date: January 20, 2015

Hill is a Stellar Award credited music producer who presents his music ministry as a crossing of all boundaries. That's the evident sound and diversity with this group, whose high energy and musical style combines Gospel, rock, neo-soul, pop, and jazz onto a spirited contemporary foundation.

Hill is no stranger to the music industry. He worked with Eddie James new CD "Shift," and also penned songs for James Grear & Co., Mitchell Jones of the famed group Commissioned, and a collaborate song with music scene new comer Mali Music. Hill has been featured in concert with Kim Burrell, Tye Tribbett, John P. Kee, Jason Nelson, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Deitrick Haddon, Kierra Sheard, and Canton Jones. Armar'rae is also an Associate Minister at mega ministry, Faith Apostolic Ministries under the leadership of Pastor YPJ Miller.


 Jesus Revealed by Jason Nelson | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com

Jesus Revealed
by Jason Nelson | Genre: Gospel | Release Date: January 20, 2015



Worship leader, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and soulful contemporary singer/songwriter Jason Nelson burst onto the scene in 2005 with his independent albums, I Shall Live, Brand New Day, and Place of Worship in 2008. As his ongoing ascent to the forefront of Gospel music continued, Jason penned the title track "Thirsty" for Marvin Sapp's #1 album release of the same name. In 2012 Jason signed with Verity/RCA Inspiration and released Shifting The Atmosphere, which debuted at #3 on the Gospel Album chart and featured two Top 5 Gospel Radio hits, the title track Shifting The Atmosphere and Nothing Without You. His major label debut earned him a Stellar Award for Best Praise and Worship CD.

In July 2014, Jason released "I Am" the first single from his forthcoming album Jesus Revealed. "I Am" is a powerful ballad that showcases the newly appointed bishop's heart for worship and his dynamic vocal ability. "I Am" personifies God speaking to his people of His perfect ability and power through Jason's voice.



Tuesday, January 13, 2015

New Music - week of Jan. 13

New Releases For Tuesday, January 13, 2015 





Who I Am EP by Blanca  | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com Who I Am EP
by Blanca | Genre: Pop/Rock

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Into The Great Unknown by House Of Peace  | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com Into The Great Unknown
by House Of Peace | Genre: Praise & Worship
Into the Great Unknown is the first full studio album from contemporary Christian worship artist House of Peace. "New Life" will be featured on the release and was written for "The Identical" movie. The song was used for the score of the movie heard in ...
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This Is Living by Hillsong Young & Free  | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com This Is Living
by Hillsong Young & Free | Genre: Praise & Worship
Bringing the sound of Hillsong Church's Youth Ministry, Young & Free is kicking off 2015 with the release of their new EP This Is Living. Releasing January 13, the EP features five tracks, including three new songs, and is full of the energy that is becoming ...
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The Depth Of Your Love by Sixteen Cities  | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com The Depth Of Your Love
by Sixteen Cities | Genre: Praise & Worship
Sixteen Cities will be releasing The Depth of Your Love on January 13th, 2015, which will feature a collection of 11 original and well-known worship songs. This will be the first release from Sixteen Cities since their 2012 album Love Is Making A Way ...
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The Woven Whisper by Sarah Brusco | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com The Woven Whisper
by Sarah Brusco | Genre: Praise & Worship

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Psalms by Robbie Seay Band  | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseTuesday.com Psalms
by Robbie Seay Band | Genre: Praise & Worship
"We have spent the last year recording this collection of Psalms," says Robbie of the band. "We hope that they ignite within each of us a new love for the Psalms as songs and prayers."
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