tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73654278403035763062024-03-05T12:56:41.681-08:00Write On!Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-59367963602383342332014-09-29T11:17:00.000-07:002018-12-20T10:30:04.457-08:00Why I Love These Female Christian Music Artists When I first started listening to Christian music about fourteen years ago, there were a ton of male artists and bands but it seemed the female Christian music artists were not so abundant. Of course there were a few, like Rebecca St. James and Crystal Lewis but it seemed for the most part, the males dominated.When I wrote the article, <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/My-Ten-Favorite-Female-Christian-Artists" target="_blank">My Ten Favorite Christian Female Artists</a>, three years ago it still seemed to be the case.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nichole Nordeman via <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/cmcphotos/120036566/in/photolist-bBdFY-6jPVT-2uoLWA-9R7Jo-6jPVQ-4RxuAM-7STnR1-efd2Tz-bBdFV-bBdFD-bBdH1-bBdFJ-bBdFm-bBdFs-bBdFv-bBdGp-bBdGB-bBdF8-bBdFT-bBdGr-bBdGK-bBdGq-bBdFz-bBdGY-bBdGh-bBdGG-bBdFQ-bBdH8-bBdFn-bBdHf-bBdFF-bBdGy-bBdFc-bBdGU-bBdG4-bBdH4-2uoLYQ-9u6TE2-JNsf5-JNsjh-JNC8t-2z1iFh-4XDd4o-2z1iF5-55XL2g-2z1iEW-2z1iEU-2z1iFy-2z1iEE-6ZFmFG" target="_blank">Flickr</a> @ CM Central </td></tr>
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Nowadays that doesn't seem to ring true anymore. Currently, there are many new female Christian music artists on the scene, many of them not even 30 years old! These are the kinds of gals that are true role models for young girls, very unlike the Katy Perry's and Miley Cyrus's of the world!<br />
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Something else that's different about modern-day Christian music is its new reliance on digital music and social media. No longer do artists have to rely on simply getting heard on the radio and selling albums to be deemed successful. In fact, one of my new favorite artists, Kim Walker-Smith, isn't heard on contemporary Christian radio at all.<br />
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I don't think she even sets out to be a "successful" Christian music artist, she simply uses the gift of worship God has given her. Through albums produced by <a href="http://new.jesusculture.com/music/" target="_blank">Jesus Culture</a> and through people sharing her music through video on YouTube, she has become very well-known. She often breaks out into spontaneous worship and can be heard praying and singing in tongues as she sings. Listen to her sing "Rooftops" in the video below. <br />
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Christian music artist Mandisa got her big break on the hit reality show, American Idol. Others like Moriah Peters auditioned but didn't get past the first round. Still, she didn't let their rejection deter her and thinks of her experience as a valuable life lesson. I write more about these artists and others in my article, <a href="http://carijean.hubpages.com/hub/More-Amazing-Christian-Female-Artists" target="_blank">Ten Amazing Female Christian Artists</a>. <br />
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No matter how these young, talented ladies have made it, one thing they
mostly likely all have in common is that they never gave up. I find this
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Another thing I applaud all of these female Christian artists for is their dedication to the Lord. Natalie Grant made a bold declaration of her faith by leaving the <a href="http://www.charismanews.com/culture/42616-why-did-christian-artist-natalie-grant-leave-the-grammy-s-early" target="_blank">Grammy Awards</a> early at the beginning of the year. <br />
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Some female secular artists like the late Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson got their start in the church but gave their gifts over to the world.<br />
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While I'm just stating a fact and not judging them for this, I often wonder what would have happened if they continued in Gospel music. <br />
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For Jennifer Hudson, she seems to make it work but we all know what happened to Whitney. I truly believe she was a Christian who struggled and fought against the wiles of the enemy and in the end, the enemy won.<br />
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I can only pray she is at peace with her Heavenly Father as I do believe she had received Christ as her Savior. Some people might not agree with this and that's fine. I do believe if she would have stayed in the Gospel music scene, she would still be with us today. Hearing her sing, "I Love the Lord," brings tears to my eyes every time. <br />
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For me, listening to my favorite female Christian artists and worship music is a great way to connect with my Heavenly Father. There is something about worship music that makes it easier to enter into His presence. This is true no matter where I am - driving around town, sitting at the office listening to Christian music on Pandora or at a Christian concert. <br />
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<i><b>What about you? Who are some of your female Christian music artists and why do you like them? I would love to hear about it! </b></i><br />
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<br />Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-44212582384137893122014-09-11T18:31:00.001-07:002014-09-11T18:31:23.072-07:00Remembering 9/11It's impossible not to think about the events that took place 13 years ago today. I'm pretty sure every American steels themselves for another year of remembrance as the date September 11 approaches. It is still really unbelievable that such a horrific surprise attack happened after the turn of a new millennium.<br />
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On one of the websites I write for, one of the questions in the forum was "Where were you?" The question needed no further clarification. What sort of surprised me as I read through everyone's answers was the young age many of the writers were when it happened. A majority of them were in middle school and high school and a few were even in their elementary years.<br />
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I was older then them - 27 to be exact. I was working for the North Carolina Automobile Dealer's Association. I was taking a morning break checking e-mail when I noticed a message from my mom telling me to pray because a plane had gone down.<br />
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Not long after that, I received another e-mail telling me another plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. I relayed the message to my co-workers and we were soon receiving news reports of what was happening. I remembered thinking to myself, "Raleigh is not all that far away from New York City."<br />
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All of us gathered in the conference room and turned on the television. Like all of the other millions of Americans watching, we couldn't believe our eyes and could only stare at the screen in stunned silence. After what seemed like hours, we finally turned off the TV set. The thought struck me that we needed to pray. We gathered together in a circle, held hands and prayed for our country and its leaders. For several days after 9/11, many churches throughout the country opened its doors for special times of prayer. <br />
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The tragedy affected my sister's wedding plans. She was getting married two weeks later back home in North Dakota. We decided instead of flying back home, we would drive instead. As we traveled the 1,800 miles we saw thousands of flags displayed in car windows with the red, white and blue flapping wildly but proudly. Many businesses had "God Bless America" and "Pray for America" displayed on their marquees.<br />
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Sadly, since the attack on U.S. soil, I'm not sure if Americans understand the magnitude of what happened that fateful day. While Congress seemed to unite for a little while after the terrorist attack, it certainly didn't last very long. Americans quickly stopped praying for their country and we are now more divisive than ever. I can only hope that as <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/09/11/number-isis-fighters-has-swelled-to-as-many-as-31500-cia-says/" target="_blank">new terror groups</a> threaten our country, we will get back on our knees and pray for God's mercy. Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-59305023359827909162014-08-14T08:14:00.000-07:002018-12-20T10:30:17.499-08:00A Look Back at the Book Healing for Damaged Emotions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Welcome to <i><b>Write On's </b></i><b>Throwback Thursday </b>(#tbt) where I'll be featuring a blast from the past in the form of photos, a blog post or who knows what else! <br />
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This week's TBT is an article I wrote for <a href="http://carijean.hubpages.com/" target="_blank">HubPages</a> way back on January 29, 2010. Of course the whole world is mourning the passing of the amazing and talented Robin Williams and there has been an increase in dialogue on depression and suicide.<br />
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I wanted to share this post as a way of helping people to know there is hope in overcoming depression. I myself was healed of clinical depression and I give God all the glory for His healing touch in my life. I pray that He would do the same for others who suffer with this terrible condition.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Satan knows your weaknesses; he understands your infirmities and uses them to great advantages against you." <br />
Pastor David Seamands Author of <i>Healing for Damaged Emotions</i> <br />
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How can a Christian be depressed, you might ask. Aren't they supposed to have the "joy of the Lord?" Take a look at the following scriptures:<br />
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<li><i><b>"Why art thou cast down, O my soul?" Psalm 42:5</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>"It is better for me to die than to live" Jonah 4:3</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>"My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death" Matthew 26:38</b></i></li>
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As you can see, there were people who, like David, Jonah and Jesus Himself, experienced depression. Dr. Seamands stresses that "our failure to deal realistically with ourselves regarding depression is the root cause of much of our depression." Go to my HubPages article <a href="http://carijean.hubpages.com/hub/Healing-for-Damaged-Emotions-Book-Review" target="_blank">Healing for Damaged Emotions. </a><br />
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Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-67325068668437692192014-08-10T19:16:00.001-07:002014-08-10T19:23:16.972-07:00Carol Kent Shares Six Choices for Living "A New Kind of Normal" <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was blessed to be able to attend the annual women's conference held at <a href="http://www.centurybaptist.org/" target="_blank">Century Baptist</a> this year and I must admit, I was completely blown away by the amazing speaker who had quite a story to tell.<br />
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The conference kicked off on Friday evening with a wonderful time of praise and worship. Shortly afterwards every lady in attendance listened intently as speaker and author, <a href="http://www.carolkent.org/" target="_blank">Carol Kent</a> told the story of when her only child, Jason Kent was arrested for murder.<br />
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She went on to tell us about the reality of living "a new kind of normal" that included not only her son's conviction but his sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.<br />
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Honestly, I had a tough time comprehending how a devout Christian could carry out such a horrendous act but one would have to know the whole story to understand why he did. He thought he was protecting his young stepdaughters from further abuse by their biological father. Jason's actions affected every person in his family and after he was convicted the story of the naval officer's crime spread like wildfire and was even the subject of a <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/id/23744129/ns/dateline_nbc-crime_reports/t/former-navy-officers-deadly-mission-murder/" target="_blank">Dateline episode</a>. <br />
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Despite being thrown into the spotlight, the Kent family stayed connected through the ordeal and Carol continued to write books and speak at various events all over the world. Her son Jason lives out his days in prison by spreading the Gospel message through Bible Studies and leading many men to Christ. <br />
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Carol says her son knows what he did was wrong. At the time he was putting himself above God, making an idol out of himself by thinking it was solely up to him to protect his family. <br />
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Throughout her new way of life, Carol says she had to make six important choices if she wanted to continue living the way God wanted her to despite her circumstances.<br />
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<b>Her six choices include:</b><br />
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<li>Choose trust</li>
<li>Choosing vulnerability</li>
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She says even her son Jason had to make all of the same choices and that whenever he starts feeling depressed about his situation, he writes out a gratitude list of everything for which he is thankful.<br />
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The conference continued the next day and after a wonderful time of fellowship with other attendees during breakfast, everyone joined in on an upbeat praise and worship time. Carol continued to teach and shared with us many life stories, lessons and testimonies. Her talks were based on two of her books, "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1576831779/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1576831779&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Six Essentials of Spiritual Authenticity</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1576831779" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
" and "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1576839338/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1576839338&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Becoming a Woman of Influence: Making a Lasting Impact on Others</a>."<br />
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The entire Love Out Loud conference was truly was a wonderful time of learning, growing and connecting with other women and I enjoyed every minute of it. <br />
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<i><b>Be sure to go to my shopping page to find more books by Carol Kent. </b></i>Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com2Century Baptist Church, 205 Colt Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA46.850049299999988 -100.7953367999999724.572820799999988 -142.10393079999997 69.127277799999987 -59.486742799999973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-67258848314520836632014-07-25T20:20:00.002-07:002018-12-20T10:30:39.110-08:00Ten Places I've BeenWelcome to Write On's <b>Weekend Top Ten</b>! Just recently, I wrote a guest post for a fellow North Dakota blogger's website in which I talked about <a href="http://karenrsanderson.wordpress.com/2014/07/03/five-things-i-have-yet-to-do-in-north-dakota/" target="_blank">5 places in North Dakota</a> I've never been. Some of my friends and family were absolutely shocked to discover I've never been to the Medora Musical! What makes it a little more comical is that while I've never been to some great spots in North Dakota, I have managed to travel to some pretty cool places outside of the state!<br />
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<b>Here are the Top Ten Places I've Been (outside of North Dakota):</b><br />
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<b>#10 Washington D.C</b> While in college, I had the opportunity to attend a national convention of a sorority with which I was involved. One year, the convention was held in our nation's capital. It was a great opportunity to ride the metro for the first time ever, see the White House and the Washington National Monument.<br />
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<b>#9 Dallas/Fort Worth</b> This is another place I was able to go to during my college day<b>s. </b>I along with nine other young ladies took a tour of the Fort Worth Stockyards and the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas. <br />
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<b>#8 Raleigh/Durham</b> I was blessed to be able to live first in Raleigh when I moved down there with my sister years ago and then in Durham by myself after she went and got married! Some of my greatest and most exciting experiences as a Christian took place at <a href="http://www.facc-ministries.org/" target="_blank">Faith Assembly Christian Center</a> (FACC) led by the late Bishop Leroy McKenzie. <b> </b><br />
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<b>#7 Myrtle Beach, SC</b> While living in North Carolina, my mom and two aunts flew down to see us and together we road-tripped to Myrtle Beach where my mom's cousin's friend had a home right on the beach. It was October so we pretty much had the beach to ourselves! <br />
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<b>#6 Disney World/Atlantic Ocean</b> Another place I got to go to while in college when my roommate's boyfriend at the time won a trip for four to Disney World. I got to tag along with them and my roomie's brother. We had a great time swimming in the ocean and cruising to Sarasota in a convertible. <br />
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<b>#5 San Jose, CA/Pacific Ocean</b> I traveled to the opposite side of the country and saw the Pacific Ocean when my younger brother participated in a wedding. Five of us made the trip in my little Dodge Neon and even drove through Yellowstone National Park on our way back which was an added bonus!<br />
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<b>#4 Mackinac Bridge, Michigan </b>My husband and I have
crossed this 5-mile long bridge that connects the Upper and Lower
peninsulas of Michigan on our way to and from his parents' home in Ontario. We
even spent our First New Year's Eve together in Mackinaw City after
spending Christmas in Canada.<br />
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<b>#3 Niagra Falls</b> What more is there to say about Niagra Falls other than WOW! I went there with my husband in the winter - on the Canadian side of course! They had a beautiful light show over the Falls for the Christmas season. <br />
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<b>#2 Glacier National Park</b> My husband and I honeymooned in Mountain View, Alberta which is right across the border from Glacier National Park - it was simply breathtaking to drive through. <b> </b><br />
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<b>#1 Toronto, Ontario</b> This huge city of 2.5 million people is my husband's hometown. I may as well add Mississauga right here since it is the neighboring city to <a href="http://carijean.hubpages.com/hub/Meet-Toronto-Chicagos-Sister-City" target="_blank">Toronto</a> where my mother and father-in-law live<b>. </b>We have flown and driven the 1,800 miles to get there. I really wish it was closer so we could be nearer to my Canadian family.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Of course the best thing about going to Toronto is hanging out with family!</td></tr>
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<i><b>I'm curious to know what your top ten list for places you've been looks like! Is there any place you would love to go but haven't had the opportunity? I would love to hear from you in the comments below!</b></i>Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-29161859848076357722014-06-19T09:37:00.000-07:002018-12-21T09:44:13.752-08:00Former Miss Rodeo America Won Crown While Beating CancerWelcome to my<i> </i>Throwback Thursday where I'll be featuring a blast from the past in the form of photos, blog post or who knows what else! This post is from April 24, 2012 that I had on a different blog that I have since taken down. It features Miss Rodeo America Ashley Andrews Alderson speaking at a Charity Lutheran's Women's Event on how she won the crown while beating cancer.<br />
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Miss
Rodeo America, Ashley Andrews Alderson, spoke at a women’s luncheon event
called “Faith through Adversity.”<br />
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The event was put on by Charity Lutheran’s
Charity Women in Mission for Christ. As Ashley spoke, it was quite apparent this former rodeo queen was not only beautiful on the outside but inside
as well.<br />
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Ashley, originally from the small community of Bowman, was crowned Miss
Rodeo North Dakota in 2006. During her reign, she was diagnosed with a type of
cancer called Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She endured chemotherapy treatments for six
months. Through it all, she vowed to remain positive– even after all of her
hair fell out in a big clump in the shower one day. She ended up getting not
one but three wigs to help her through her life as a rodeo queen with a serious
illness.<br />
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While Ashley served as Miss Rodeo North Dakota, she had two goals in mind –
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In December of 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada, it seemed there was moment
destined just for Ashley. After reaching the top five during the Miss Rodeo
America competition, the judge’s final question was to describe a challenge
she had faced this past year and how she handled that challenge. She said her
answer did not come from her, but came instead through God’s amazing grace that
had accompanied her through all that she had been through. In her answer, she
declared these three truths she had founded during her past year:<br />
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After each final contestant answered their questions, Ashley found herself
up against Miss Texas for the Miss Rodeo America title. After she was
announced the winner, she received a phone call from former Senator Byron
Dorgan, who was one of many from our state to congratulate her.<br />
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It was truly an amazing testimony about how God gave her strength and grace
and was able to use Ashley’s life in such an amazing way. In sharing her story,
Ashley also testified how the power of positive thinking and support from her
family gave her courage to face and overcome her illness. Today Ashley resides
in her hometown of Bowman with her husband and two small children. She remains
cancer free.<br />
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<b><i>What about you? Have you gone to an event and you still remember something that the speaker said that inspired you? Who is the most inspiring speaker you have ever gotten the chance to see in person? Feel free to share with a comment. I would love to hear from you!</i></b> Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0Bismarck, ND, USA46.8083268 -100.7837392000000146.6344408 -101.10646270000001 46.982212800000006 -100.46101570000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-74994306690374536382014-04-13T18:40:00.001-07:002014-04-13T18:41:54.866-07:00Do I Need a Doctor or Do I Need Jesus? <div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When doctors say there is nothing
more medicine can do, God can do more! Medicine and hospitals can be gifts from
God and are used to minimize suffering. But ultimate healing is created by God
and goes beyond what medicine can do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jesus considered it normal for people
to go to the doctor. Luke 8:43 says, “Now a woman, having a flow of blood
for twelve years, who had spent all her livelihood on physicians and could not
be healed by any.” Also in Colossians 4, an apostle and doctor traveled
together to minister to the full healing needs of the people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How does a person receive healing?
Receiving means opening your heart and spirit to receive without fears and
concerns blocking your ability to receive God’s love and healing power. Healing
is released when we lift our eyes to Jesus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Luke 9:35 “A voice came from the
cloud saying, ‘This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to Him.’” Jesus’
words should be our final authority.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Don’t be hasty to seek advice and
guidance form only human sources and thereby neglect Christ’s message.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Do you have confidence in who Jesus
is? Your ability to follow Him comes from the confidence of knowing who He is. Go to Him first for advice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There can be two pitfalls – we can be so assured with the medical field that we fail to depend on God at all. This
attitude places more significance on personal capabilities than on the Lord and
His power. On the other hand, sometimes we think so little of the medical field
that we don’t obey God and get the help He provides from them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">He guides us when we ask and depend
on Him for guidance, always believing He is our healer! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">When our hearts are filled with fear
and anxiety, hormones are released and all parts of the body are affected. When
the heart is at peace, or rest, the rest of the systems can heal. Fear, anxiety
and stress are root problems causing many diseases.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Have your heart be at peace with
God. Hand over guilt, shame, anger and anxieties. Get the burden off your body
and free yourself to be restored to health! Get prayer! “The effective fervent
prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can receive healing through prayer!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Let peace by your barometer. Our
security is in Him. Whether going for medical help or not, may this be said,
“And they were all amazed at the greatness of God” Luke 9:43<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This article appeared in the Healing
Rooms of the Northern Plains Fall 2012 newsletter and is being re-published
with their permission.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-83572291417678464822014-03-23T18:22:00.000-07:002014-03-23T18:22:39.725-07:002014 JOY BreakfastEvery year I look forward to attending the JOY Breakfast, an annual event put on by <a href="http://www.joyintl.org/" target="_blank">JOY International </a>right here in Bismarck, ND. Not only do I look forward to attending this amazing event that draws nearly 700 women, I also look forward to volunteering and helping out as needed. This year I was a table hostess and helped put together over 100 name tags for all the hostesses, volunteers and leadership team.<br />
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Each year, the breakfast has a wonderful nationally-recognized speaker. This year, Bismarck was blessed to have Micca Campbell, a speaker with Proverbs 31 ministry, fly here from her warm home in Nashville, Tennessee. She talked about the secret to finding contentment and gave part of her testimony which entailed becoming a widow at the age of 21 while being a new mom.<br />
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Along with the speaker there was beautiful music, a skit that every woman could relate to, prayer and lots of door prizes. I had so much fun seeing my JOY friends and meeting some new ones too. I was also blessed that some of my family could come again this year.<br />
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It was truly a wonderful event and I definitely "Experienced the Joy!" <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Ramkota Ballroom filled with 700 women during the JOY Breakfast</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JOY International founder, Fran Dwelle graciously welcomes everyone</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sisters having fun together</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Door prizes galore!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ladies claiming their prizes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The "coke" skit that reminded us to be content with the gift that Jesus gives each one of us</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The girls sang a beautiful rendition of Laura Story's song "Blessings" </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Having a great time!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sister-in-law, sister and me</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glad these young ladies could make it!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Speaker Micca Campbell signing copies of her book</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me with Micca Campbell and Fran Dwelle</td></tr>
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</span>Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-23096353121768515532013-12-26T18:33:00.000-08:002013-12-29T18:02:00.124-08:00Book Review: The Beloved Daughter <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you as a Christian ever wondered what you would do in the face of persecution? I'm not talking about someone telling you that you can't say Merry Christmas, I'm talking about the real, raw, repulsive kind of persecution like being tortured to the point of near death? Or worse yet, your son or daughter being tortured right in front of your eyes? Would you still continue to tell your torturers that Jesus is your savior or would you deny Him so that the agony might come to an end? <br />
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This is exactly what Chung-Cha's father faces in the opening chapters of Alana Terry's book, <i>The Beloved Daughter. </i>At the beginning of her story, Chung-Cha is an twelve-year old girl living with her parents in Hasambong in the North Hamyong Province of North Korea. While the story is a fictional account, it is based on historical events taking place in North Korea in 1998.<br />
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As her story continues, Chung-Cha and her family are all arrested and put in a prison called Camp 22. Here, she works in the garment factory, one of the most lenient of all the labor jobs in the Camp. Even as a young girl, she is forced to work 12-hour shifts on a 300-calorie-a-day ration. She thinks this is her destiny and that she will be in prison the rest of her life.<br />
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While she eventually escapes from her life in prison, she lives in constant fear that she will be found out and returned to the place where she was starved and beaten and kept awake by the screams of her tortured prison-mates.<br />
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Though her life is not an easy one, she comes to realize and believe in the faith her father taught her before they were all sent to prison. Bibles are scarce though and she has to rely mostly on memory and the teachings of a few Christians she meets in her journey. The story ends with Chung-Cha facing the most difficult, heart-wrenching decision of her life for which you will both applaud her for doing while pleading with her not to. <br />
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I must admit, in reading <i>The Beloved Daughter</i>, I was horrified at the atrocities Chung-Cha and her family faced just because they called themselves Christians. While I of course heard about the persecution of Christians in communist and Muslim countries, a part of me wanted to believe that this was no longer happening in today's world - a world that looks back at the holocaust and wonders how we could have let it happen.<br />
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While we may not be facing the wiping out of a whole human race, there are leaders, dictators and tyrants who are trying their best to keep the Christian faith suppressed in their countries. Ironically, shortly after reading this book, I heard about the execution of over 80 people in North Korea and I found myself feeling sad, repulsed and angry that the world seems to be doing nothing to stop such horror. We as Christians who are free to express our faith need to realize what a gift this is and to not take our freedoms for granted.<br />
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Even if you are not a practicing Christian, I strongly recommend reading the amazing story of Chung-Cha. The author does a fantastic job of making this a great historical fiction account of the happenings in North and South Korea. It is apparent that she thoroughly researched her subject matter and if you are like studying history and/or current events, you would find this an interesting read. If you are a Christian, I implore you to read <i>The Beloved Daughter</i> and I hope that it deepens your conviction to pray and support the persecuted church. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.alanaterry.com/" target="_blank"><u>Alana Terry </u></a>will be giving away three kindle e-books of <i>The Beloved Daughter</i> to the first three commenters on this post. Go to this link to claim your free e-book: </b><br />
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<b>Comments must be made from December 26 through December 30 to be eligible for the give-away.</b>Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-66487922768041114922013-11-28T17:01:00.003-08:002013-11-28T17:01:28.695-08:00Top Ten Things I Am Thankful for This Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many of my facebook friends are doing a 30 Days of Thankfulness and post each day something they are thankful for. I love that they are doing this and it is fun reading people's thankful posts. Although I don't write my own thankful posts on facebook, it does cause me to think about the things for which I am thankful. While I didn't come up with 30, I do have a top ten list of things I have been especially thankful for this past year:<br />
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1. First and foremost I am thankful for my Christian faith that helped me through some very difficult and challenging days this past year. I don't know what I would do without Jesus in my life. As a child, I grew up in the church but for 8 long years, I wandered away from God, living a life of rebellion. I finally went back to Him in the year 2000 and that was the best decision I could have ever made! I will forever be grateful for those who were praying for me at that time in my life.<br />
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2. I am so very thankful for my amazing church family. Normally, we attend what's called the <u><a href="http://www.faithsmomsblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-perfect-church-service-for-faith.html" target="_blank">New Life redefinition service</a></u> which is a small group setting with quieter worship, coffee and goodies and a great message - one in which we are all encouraged to take part. We have also gone to New Life's celebration service where the worship is much more charismatic (which I love!) Pastor Marc, Pastor Ron or whoever else preaches at that service never fails to bring a dynamic, thought-provoking message full of God's truth. I am so grateful God has brought us together with such an amazing group of people who truly love us and keep us encouraged through prayers, e-mail messages and visits.<br />
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3. I'm thankful my daughter is doing so well in school this year. She is 10-years old and a 4th grader. She has had her struggles with school, and we have had some pretty tough mornings in the past just trying to get her there. This year though, she is doing extremely well and is excited (most days) to get to school. She really loves her teacher, her aides and especially loves music class. The kids in her class do their best to interact with her and she loves it when they help her on the computer.<br />
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4. I'm thankful that after putting in many years working hard in the oilfield, my dad got to retire and he and my mom moved here to Bismarck. My sister and her kids also moved here and my younger brother and his wife live in Bismarck too. It's nice to have family close by and although we all have our own lives and schedules, it's fun when we can all manage to get together!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sister Dawn, my dad and me celebrate Father's Day in their new home in Bismarck</td></tr>
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5. I can't not have a things I am thankful for list without mentioning the<a href="http://healingrooms.com/index.php?src=local&l=US1079&page=0&referredby=US1079" target="_blank"> Healing Rooms of the Northern Plains.</a> This ministry has been instrumental in keeping our faith built up and have encouraged us greatly since we moved here from Watford City nine years ago. They have been there for us since Faith was a little baby and all three of us have experienced emotional, spiritual and physical healing at the Healing Rooms.<br />
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6. Admittedly, I have not always been thankful for my job. I am a customer service representative for a health insurance company. We made a huge transition this year as we were acquired by a larger company and had to move to another building. I am thankful that this other building is only 5 minutes away from our home - especially with the onset of winter weather.<br />
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I am thankful that God gave me this job as a way to supply for my family's needs and I'm also thankful that I have some great co-workers, some of whom I have gotten to be very good friends with during the two years I have worked there. While some of our customers can be difficult to deal with over the phone, I am grateful that God allows me to see the illnesses and financial hardships they are dealing with and while I can't pray for them over the phone, I certainly <u><a href="http://www.joyintl.org/apps/articles/web/articleid/78969/columnid/6412/default.asp" target="_blank">pray for them</a></u> throughout the day.<br />
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7. I am thankful we got to see my wonderful in-laws this year! They live nearly 2,000 miles away so our visits with them are few and far between. This past summer we were able to meet them in Winnipeg, and had a wonderful time with them. We're hoping to travel to Ontario next fall to help my mother and father-in-law celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David and Jean Bousfield on vacation in Winnipeg</td></tr>
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8. Something else I am excited about this year regarding my daughter is that we have found some<a href="http://www.faithsmomsblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/how-chiropractic-care-has-benefited.html" target="_blank"> treatments</a> for her that seem to really be helping her. She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was 6 months old and is in a wheelchair. We continue to pray and have faith that she will one day be able to walk. I'm thankful for some <u><a href="http://www.faithsmomsblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/faiths-first-anat-baniel-lessons.html" target="_blank">practitioners</a></u> we met this year who have started working with Faith and are helping her make some huge forward progress.<br />
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9. I love Christian women ministries and events so I am very thankful for the opportunity to be involved in an area ministry called <u><a href="http://www.joyintl.org/" target="_blank">JOY International.</a></u> Through being involved in JOY, I have gotten to know so many amazing women. I love going to the JOY breakfast each spring, where over 600 women from all over the state gather together. In 2013, JOY had one of best breakfasts ever with a fantastic speaker and some of my family including my sister, niece and sister-in-law were also able to attend. I also love our monthly Java JOY events that help keep me encouraged and inspired throughout the year,<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JOY Breakfast - an event annual event many women look forward to attending</td></tr>
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10. This may seem a bit offtrack but I am thankful that my football team, the<u><a href="http://www.faithsmomsblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/bison-weekend.html" target="_blank"> NDSU Bison</a></u> are doing so well again this year! They have won the national championship two years in a row and are the favorites to win it again this year. I graduated from NDSU in 1996, my dad and sister also graduated from there and this year the three of us had the opportunity to travel to South Dakota to see a live game.<br />
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I love that the leader of the team, quarterback Brock Jensen is a devout Christian and gathers the team together for prayer after each game and even invites guys from the opposing team to come pray with them. He is always giving glory to God for the team's victories and while some may argue that God doesn't care about NDSU football, He does give favor to those who serve Him first and foremost.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bison fans in Brookings, South Dakota</td></tr>
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There are many other things I am thankful to God for this past year, too numerous to mention. Mostly I am thankful for His word that brings truth into my life and allows me to live by faith no matter what the world says. I am also grateful for his faithfulness and goodness in times of hardship and struggle and that I am able, no matter how I am feeling or what I am going through, to still bring Him a sacrifice of praise. No matter what you may have gone through this year or are going through, please remember God is there for you, too. That is truly a wonderful thing to be thankful for! Happy Thanksgiving!Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-42649730589187921172013-11-10T18:12:00.001-08:002013-11-15T19:28:53.065-08:002013 Dove Awards Song of the Year NomineesDid you happen to catch the Dove Awards this year? Unfortunately, I never get to watch it on TV as we don't have cable, but I do always like to see who was nominated and who won awards in each category. My favorite category is song of the year, mainly because this category encompasses all genres of Christian music. This year, there were several nominees - in fact 22 songs were nominated. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The song "All I Can Do" by Mikeschair was one of many nominated this year</td></tr>
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Below I have highlighted some of the amazing songs that were nominated for the 2013 Dove Award Song of the Year.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>“Forgiveness”</b> performed by Matthew West</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Written by Matthew West</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">From the Album:<i><u> <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009FREIUM/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B009FREIUM&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Into the Light</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B009FREIUM" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></b></u>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Show me how to love the unlovable</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Show me how to reach the unreachable </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Help me now to do the impossible </i></span></div>
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Matthew West is not only one of Christian music's most popular artists, he is also becoming well-known as a songwriter. If you listen to his music, you will know that a lot of his songs are based on true stories and Forgiveness is one of those songs.<br />
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The background of the story involves a mother, Renee Napier who lost one of her twin daughters in a car accident. The driver who killed her daughter was charged with driving under the influence. Instead of allowing resentment and bitterness to overcome her, Renee chose the more difficult route of forgiveness. Since seeing Matthew West live in concert, I have gotten to appreciate this song even more. It is a powerful message of God's love and forgiveness towards us and how He wants us to do the same for others, no matter how painful the circumstances.<br />
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<b>“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”</b> performed by Matt Redman<br />
Written by Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin<br />
From the Album: <i><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053ZFNZE/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0053ZFNZE&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">10,000 Reasons</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0053ZFNZE" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></b></i>
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<i>Bless the Lord O my soul</i><br />
<i>O my soul, </i><br />
<i>Worship His holy name</i><br />
<i>Sing like never before </i><br />
<i>O my soul</i><br />
<i>I'll worship your holy name </i></div>
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Have you sang this song in church? I know I have. In fact, many songs written by Matt Redman are sung in contemporary worship services all over the world. Matt has proven to be one of the most prolific songwriters of modern Christan music.<br />
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This particular song was written a few days after a group of songwriters had gathered together in a small chapel near his home in Brighton, England to come up with songs for his new album. During the session one of his friends kept telling Matt, "I have this melody I want you to hear" but Matt's head was already so full of melodies that he couldn't take anymore. Two days later, Matt relented and asked his friend to play his melody. As soon as he started playing, Redman thought of Psalm 103. He feels the finished product is something the small chapel in his hometown would have song years ago.<br />
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<b>“Break Every Chain”</b> performed by Tasha Cobbs</div>
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Written by Will Reagan</div>
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From the Album: <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B115N86/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00B115N86&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Grace (Live)</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00B115N86" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></i></b>
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<i>There is power in the name of Jesus</i></div>
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<i>to break every chain, break every chain, break every chain</i></div>
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<i>There's an army rising up</i></div>
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<i>to break every chain, break every chain, break every chain</i></div>
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I first heard this song when it was sung by our worship team at church (New Life). I loved it so much and found out through You Tube that it was a song by Jesus Culture. Now, thanks to Ms. Tasha Cobbs, it is becoming very popular in black churches all across the country. </div>
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Tasha Cobbs, a songwriter, psalmist and minister. serves as a worship leader for the young adult division at one church in Atlanta while simultaneously serving as worship pastor for the dREAM Church Center. <i>Grace</i> is her debut album. Tasha says, “The first time I heard ‘Break Every Chain’ I listened to it all night
long. I have ministered it at my church a few times, and
it always has the same affect---chains are broken, [the song] releases freedom.”<br />
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<b><b>“Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored”</b> </b>performed by Gaither Vocal Band </div>
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Written by Larry Gatlin, Bill Gaither
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From the Album: <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WDF1KG/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003WDF1KG&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Greatly Blessed</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003WDF1KG" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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<i>Greatly blessed and highly favored</i></div>
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<i>imperfect but forgiven child of God</i></div>
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<i>Greatly blessed and highly favored</i></div>
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<i>imperfect but forgiven child of God</i></div>
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Admittedly, I don't know a lot about Southern Gospel music, which is the type of music the Gaither's are most well-known for. But honestly, I don't know if there is anyone who is an avid lover of Christian music who has not at least heard about the Gaither family or the Gaither Vocal Band. </div>
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Shortly after this song went number one on the Southern Gospel Top 80 chart, Bill Gaither posted this message, "We really do feel ‘greatly blessed’ that this song has found a special place in the hearts of listeners. No matter what the economy is doing, or what is going on in Washington, or how
much turbulence is going on around us, somehow it helps to remember
that God’s love for His children never wavers. We’re imperfect… but
forgiven. That alone is reason to celebrate."</div>
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<u><b><b>“Not For a Moment (After All)”</b></b> performed by Meredith Andrews </u></div>
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Written by Meredith Andrews, Jacob Sooter, Mia Fieldes </div>
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From the Album: <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AXVHDCY/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00AXVHDCY&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Worth It All</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00AXVHDCY" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></i></b>
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<i>After all You are constant</i></div>
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<i>After all You are only good</i></div>
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<i>After all you are sovereign</i></div>
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<i>Not for a moment will You forsake me</i></div>
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<i>Not for a moment will You forsake me</i></div>
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This is truly a beautiful son<i>g</i> that sings of one simple truth - that God will never leave me, He will never forsake me. Like many Christian artists, Meredith Andrews is first and foremost a worship leader who has a desire to connect people to God through music in a live church setting. </div>
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Regarding the song <i>Not for a Moment</i> Meredith says, “When you watch the news and see all the stuff that’s happening in the
world, a lot of it is really tragic." She knows everyone asks the question "why do bad things happen to good people?" Meredith says, "We live in a fallen
place and we’re always going to come up against tragedy, but the thing
is we have hope and that’s the message in ‘Not For A Moment.’ Even in
the storms and the trials of life, even when we feel like God is far
away, the truth is He’s always constant. He never changes. He’s always
good. His heart for us is kind.”</div>
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<b>“Where I Belong”</b> performed by Building 429</div>
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Written by Jason Roy, Jason Ingram</div>
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From the Album:<u><i><b> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YKMKUU/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004YKMKUU&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Listen To The Sound</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B004YKMKUU" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></b></i></u>
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<i>All I know is I'm not home yet</i></div>
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<i>This is not where I belong</i></div>
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<i>Take this world and give me Jesus</i></div>
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<i> This is not where I belong</i></div>
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The band, Building 429 was in Bismarck not too long ago and when I was there, I could not wait for them to perform this song so every person in attendance could belt these lyrics out as loud as they could. It was awesome! Even though the lead singer is dressed in a 3-piece suit, these guys really know how to rock and they put on a great (and really loud) live show.</div>
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Since its release, "Where I Belong" has been such a huge hit. It remained number one for 15 straight weeks, something no Christian song has ever done before. It was also Billboard Magazine's No. 1 Christian song of 2012. Lead singer Jason Roy says, "This song reminds me that some day the work that God began in me will be
completed. In the meantime it reminds me to say 'take this world and
give me Jesus'. When I live by that phrase, everything is different and
suddenly the things I think I need become worthless."<br />
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<b>“Take Me to the King”</b> performed by Tamela Mann</div>
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Written by Kirk Franklin</div>
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<i>Take me to the king</i></div>
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<i>I don't have much to bring</i></div>
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<i>My heart's torn in pieces</i></div>
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<i>Lay me at the throne</i></div>
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<i>leave me there alone </i></div>
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<i>to gaze upon your glory </i></div>
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<i>And sing to you this song </i></div>
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<i>Please take me to the king</i></div>
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When it comes to gospel music in the current African-American culture, there is a producer, songwriter and performer who is well-known and whose music has crossed over into both Christian and secular music. He is none other than Kirk Franklin - the writer of this soul-baring song.</div>
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He wrote "Take Me to the King" just for Tamela Mann, who often performs in his group, Kirk Franklin and the Family. Franklin said before writing the song he prayed and said, " God, I really want a song for her. Can you really speak something? After hearing the song for the first time, she said the song is "divinely inspired by Heaven."<br />
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<b><b>“Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)”</b> </b>performed by Chris Tomlin</div>
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Written by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Scott Cash </div>
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From the Album: <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ZKNA8A/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B009ZKNA8A&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Burning Lights</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B009ZKNA8A" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></i></b>
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<i>I know who goes before me </i></div>
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<i>I know who stands behind</i></div>
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<i>The God of angel armies</i></div>
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<i>is always by my side</i></div>
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<i>The One who reigns forever</i></div>
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<i>He is a friend of mine</i></div>
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<i>the God of angel armies </i></div>
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<i>is always by my side </i></div>
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It's is rare to see any list having to do with Christian music without mentioning Chris Tomlin - as a singer, songwriter and performer, he embodies what it means to be a successful artist. Tomlin is often a writer who pulls songs from scripture and <i>Whom Shall I Fear</i> is one of those songs. It is based on a story in 2 Kings chapter 6 where the prophet, Elijah is reassuring his terrified servant that there is nothing to fear. Even though there was an army camped around their village, Elijah tells him the hills are filled with angels and that he has nothing to fear. After Elijah prays for him, his servant is able to also see the chariots of fire and the angel armies. </div>
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Tomlin says the message he wants people to take away from this song is that if you are a person of faith, you should not be living in fear. "Our story is not to live in fear
but our story is to live in faith and to open our eyes."</div>
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<b><b>“One Thing Remains”</b> </b>performed by Kristian Stanfill</div>
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Written by Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Jeremy Riddle
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From the Album: <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007AYKX88/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007AYKX88&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Passion: White Flag</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B007AYKX88" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></i></b>
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<i>Your love never fails, never gives up</i></div>
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<i>it never runs out on me</i></div>
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<i>On and on and on and on it goes</i></div>
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<i>It overwhelms and satisfied my soul</i></div>
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<i>And I never, ever have to be afraid</i></div>
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<i>One thing remains </i></div>
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This is another song I was familiar with because it was performed by Jesus Culture and sung at church. To my surprise, I heard it on the radio one day. There is such amazing Christian music out there but not all of it gets radio play. The writers of <i>One Thing Remains</i> were inspired by the words in the Bible found in 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 and Romans 8:37-39. Both passages speak of God's love and that nothing can separate us from it. </div>
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Kristian Stanfill says he heard the song, which was written by friends at Bethel Church in Redding, California, in 2011 and felt a "gravitational pull" from his heart towards the song. He knew he had to take it back to his church for praise and worship. After that, he performed the song at Passion 2012 in the Georgia Dome and <i>One Thing Remains</i> has been gaining momentum ever since.</div>
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<b>“All I Can Do (Thank You)”</b> performed by Mikeschair </div>
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Written by Mike Grayson, Ben Glover, David Garcia</div>
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From the Album: All or Nothing (to be released) <br />
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<i>All I can do is thank you </i></div>
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<i>for this life I never deserve</i></div>
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<i>Thank You for the grace</i></div>
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<i>I know I don't have to earn</i></div>
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<i>You love me, You love me</i></div>
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<i>Your mercy is proof</i></div>
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<i>All I can do is say Thank you </i></div>
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The first time I had ever heard of the band, MIKESCHAIR, I was doing an article for the 2011 song of the year nominees and came across, "Let the Waters Rise." I have been a fan ever since and I even got the opportunity to not only see them live, but meet them and get their autographs. I am so totally impressed with these guys - they are so young but they seem to truly love God and have a heart of worship which you can see in the music they write. </div>
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<span class="text_exposed_show"> The lyrics for "All I Can Do" were inspired by a small group
study that Mike Grayson and his wife Molly have been doing on the book <i>Crazy Love</i>. “The first chapter is all about prayer and the way we
approach God and the way we think when we’re praying,” Grayson explains. "This song reminds me I don’t
want to pass up the opportunity to stop and say thank you. I want to be
able to rest in what God has done and be faithful. I want to find the
Lord in the moment. We’re not promised tomorrow so let’s find what God
has for us in the now.”</span></div>
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<b>“Live Like That”</b> performed by Sidewalk Prophets </div>
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Written by Dave Fray, Ben McDonald, Ben Glover</div>
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From the Album: <i><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JCPEHQ/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007JCPEHQ&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Live Like That</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B007JCPEHQ" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></b></i>
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<i>I want to live like that</i></div>
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<i>and give it all I have</i></div>
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<i>so that everything I say and do </i></div>
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<i>points to You</i></div>
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<i>If love is who I am</i></div>
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<i>Then this is where I'll stand </i></div>
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<i>recklessly abandoned </i></div>
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<i>never holding back </i></div>
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<i>I want to live like that</i></div>
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Sidewalk Prophets are another band I have gotten the opportunity to see live - not once but twice. In fact they were just here in Bismarck a month ago along with Jason Castro and Matthew West. They seem genuine and heartfelt and when they sing they make you believe that they really do want to "live like that." </div>
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During an interview for breathecast, the band said, "This song really speaks to all of those people in our lives who have shown us the love of Christ through their love and actions. People who
have given so much of themselves in a Christ-like way that you can't
help but stand back and say "I want to live like that"! It's our hope
that Christ radiates through our lives and hopefully he can use us to
inspire others to live life to it's fullest."</div>
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<b>“What The Blood Is For”</b> performed by Jason Crabb</div>
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Written by: Ronnie Freeman, Tony Wood</div>
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<i>That's what the blood is for</i></div>
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<i>It cleans the dirty man I am </i></div>
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<i>makes it possible stand before you Lord</i></div>
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<i>that's what the blood is for </i></div>
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Jason Crabb is a long-time Christian artist who is well-known in the southern gospel genre but his current album is making him well-known in contemporary Christian circles as well. In fact, in 2012 he won both Male Vocalist of the Year and Artist of the Year at the 2012 Dove Awards. </div>
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In talking about the song, "What About the Blood," Crabb says, "it reminds us that we can't be victims of our past, we let the blood cover our past and enjoy this gift of life."</div>
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“That’s
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Blood is For,” that reminds us that, “we can’t
be victims of our past; we let the blood
cover our past and enjoy this gift of life,” - See more at:
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“That’s
What the
Blood is For,” that reminds us that, “we can’t
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cover our past and enjoy this gift of life,” - See more at:
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“That’s
What the
Blood is For,” that reminds us that, “we can’t
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cover our past and enjoy this gift of life,” - See more at:
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<b>“Redeemed”</b> performed by Big Daddy Weave </div>
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Written by Mike Weaver, Benji Cowart</div>
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<i>And I am redeemed, You set me free</i></div>
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<i>so I'll shake off these heavy chains</i></div>
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<i>and wipe away every stain,</i></div>
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<i>now I'm not who I used to be</i></div>
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<i>I am redeemed, I'm redeemed</i></div>
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The story behind the song, "Redeemed" is based on Mike Weaver's personal testimony of his long time battle with his weight and self-hatred. In 2009, after watching the popular show, "The Biggest Loser," he resolved to lose 90 pounds. But he missed the mark by 6 pounds and felt like a complete failure because of it. All of his feelings of not being good enough poured over him and it sent him to a really dark in his life.<br />
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As he was pouring out his feelings to Jesus one night in his garage, he heard Him say, "Mike, why don't you let me tell you what I think about you for once." He felt God saying that He liked his smile, his heart for people and his silly sense of humor. He also knew God was telling him, "You're mine." Weaver says, "Only Jesus can take the stuff that you hate about yourself and use that to reach people." Besides being nominated for a Dove Award, "Redeemed" won song of the year at the K-LOVE Awards.<br />
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Other songs nominated for the 2013 Dove Award Song of the Year are: <br />
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<b>“The Proof of Your Love”</b> performed by for King and Country<br />
Written by Joel Smallbone, Fred Williams, Luke Smallbone, Ben Glover,
Mia Fieldes, Johnathan Lee<br />
From the Album:<b> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0078VB6B6/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0078VB6B6&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Crave</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0078VB6B6" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></b>
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<b>“Need You Now (How Many Times)”</b> performed by Plumb </div>
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Written by Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, Luke Sheets, Christa Wells<br />
From the Album: <u><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AU1L0T4/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00AU1L0T4&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Need You Now</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00AU1L0T4" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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<b>“From My Rags To His Riches”</b> performed by Devin McGlamery featuring Dailey & Vincent</div>
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Written by: Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey<br />
From the Album: <b><u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CUTVF5S/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00CUTVF5S&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Love Is a Verb</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00CUTVF5S" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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<b>“Hold On”</b> performed by Canton Junction<br />
Written by: Gerald Crabb<br />
From the Album: <b><u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CZ2JTB2/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00CZ2JTB2&linkCode=as2&tag=hubp0d03-20">Show Me Your Way</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=hubp0d03-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00CZ2JTB2" style="border: currentColor !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
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<b>“I’m Learning”</b> performed by Aaron & Amanda Crabb<br />
Written by: Lee Black, Michael Fordinal, Kenna West<br />
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<b>“Take Him To The Place”</b> performed by Aaron & Amanda Crabb</div>
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<b>“Why Can’t We”</b> performed by The Isaacs<br />
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<b>And the winner is...<i>10,000 Reasons </i>by Matt Redman. </b>Truly, a fantastic song but personally, I wish <i>Forgiveness </i>would have gotten the award, mainly because it's such a powerful message. My other favorites on the list include <i>One Thing Remains, Break Every Chain</i> and <i>Redeemed.</i> Which song would you have picked for song of the year? What are some of your favorites that were nominated? <br />
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Check out the <a href="http://carijean.hubpages.com/hub/The-Dove-Awards-Song-of-the-Year-Nominations" target="_blank"><b>2011</b></a> and <b><a href="http://carijean.hubpages.com/hub/2012-Dove-Awards-Song-Year-Nominees" target="_blank">2012</a></b> Dove Awards song of the year nominees.<br />
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<b><i>To download your favorite songs nominated for a 2013 Dove Award, go to my SHOPPING Page. You can also download the albums by clicking on the album title on this page.</i></b><br />
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Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-14887002046938592162013-11-03T13:10:00.000-08:002013-11-03T13:14:09.498-08:00What's Your Passion? <span style="font-family: inherit;">One prayer I’ve often heard from women is that God would lead them in the direction that God desires for them to go. I myself have prayed that prayer many times. I believe that part of God’s calling and direction for our lives is to follow our dreams and passions – after all, it is God who places those desires in our hearts. But how do we know what those passions are? Or how do we know if we even have a passion for something? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">According to speaker, mom and missionary, Lauri Desir, there are seven questions you can ask yourself that will help you to determine your passion. These seven questions include: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. What puts a smile on my face? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. What do I find easy </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. What sparks my creativity? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">4. What would I do for free? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">5. What do I like to talk about? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">6. What makes me unafraid of failure? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">7. What would I regret not having tried? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For me, in thinking about these questions, I know that writing and blogging are definite passions of mine. I could write and blog all day every day without getting tired of it. And I know that’s how some women feel about their own passions – cooking, gardening, speaking, photography mission work, evangelism, just to name a few. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lauri also gave some great advice
about not saying yes to everything every time someone asks you to get involved
in a project, a ministry, a Bible study, or other event. While we must listen
closely to God’s guidance we must also not feel guilty by saying no. Lauri said
we can ask ourselves two questions when deciding whether or not go get
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I myself am totally guilty of saying
YES! to everything – as I believe most women are. Sometimes when women are busy
it gives them a sense of importance and makes them feel like they really
matter. But busyness can be a major downfall of pursuing God’s purpose and plan
for our lives. If we are too busy, how can we hear God’s voice and discern what
he wants us to pursue rather than what we want to pursue?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I personally am coming into a season
of saying NO! This is not easy for me as I am someone who doesn’t want to feel
like she’s missing out in what is going on. I love Bible studies, small groups,
women’s ministries and Christian events. But this year, I feel God wants me to
narrow my involvement and focus on just a few things, one of which includes the
book I am writing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">So what about you – do you know what
your passions are? How are you pursuing your dreams and goals in 2013? Are
there some things you need to say no to?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In closing here are some great
scriptures to keep in mind as you reflect on the above questions:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And without faith it is impossible
to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and
that he rewards those who earnestly seek him</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.
Hebrews 11:6</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Whether you turn to the right or to
the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way;
walk in it.”</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Isaiah 30:21</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Those who disregard discipline
despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. Proverbs 15:32</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You guide me with your counsel, and
afterward you will take me into glory.</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
Psalm 73:24</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-90146142025024669732013-10-20T12:36:00.002-07:002013-10-20T12:46:39.317-07:00Sunday Post: The Trusting Tree vs. The Trying Tree<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you are leaning on the Trying
Tree, you are constantly trying to do better, you push yourself harder.
You may try to do everything in your own strength. You try to get God to accept
you and to love you more by doing things you think are pleasing go Him.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">There’s a song by Tenth Avenue North
called <i>By Your Side</i> and some of the lyrics demonstrate this perfectly:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Why are you striving these days</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br />
<i>Why are you trying to earn grace…</i></span></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Why are you looking for love</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br />
<i>Why are you still searching</i><br />
<i>As if I’m not enough</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Trying Tree is based on the tree
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Lord planted a garden eastward
in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed. And out of the ground the
Lord made every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The
tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">When you lean on the trying tree,
you are living by the Law that was established with the Old Covenant.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Have you ever wondered if it is
always God’s will to heal?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Have you ever been healed but then
seemed to have lost your healing?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Do you question if someone could
have the gift of healing?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">By attending classes taught at the
Healing Rooms of the Northern Plains, you can find the answers to these
questions and so much more about Christ-centered prayer for physical, emotional
and spiritual healing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Classes at the Healing Rooms are
taught in order to introduce how the International Association of Healing Rooms
(IAHR) was founded and to help those who attend understand the scriptural truths about
healing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">From
early on, it was the vision to see Healing Rooms in every city and every
nation, linked together in unity around the world. Their core Bible verse is:
Mark 16:18b …. “They shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">During classes at the Healing Rooms
of the Northern Plains in Bismarck the following topics are discussed:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provision for Healing</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: First and foremost, there needs to be a foundational
understanding regarding</span> God's will for healing. This includes knowing what
God’s Word says about healing, what Jesus paid for on the cross, the faith to
begin to bring the things of the Kingdom into this realm, what we believe, our
position, our expectation, and more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Faith for Healing: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Healing is the process to establish divine health. In
order for healing to take place, one needs to take a firm stand for
healing and know that faith comes by the Word of God.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">How to Keep Your Healing</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">: Sometimes, a healing that can be received can seem to be taken away. When this happens, it is important to know how to stand firm in faith and to
know what to do when the enemy attacks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Roadblocks to Healing: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Sometimes people do not receive healing because there are things
that may be blocking the healing. Some of these roadblocks include:
unforgiveness, lack of knowledge, personal and family sin, following after
signs and wonders, expecting God to heal on our terms, looking to man rather
than God, not discerning the Lord’s body in Communion, having a problem
bridling our tongue and being so problem-centered instead of
God-centered.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wrong Mind Sets</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Sometimes people have the wrong mindsets towards God and
healing. Some wonder, “Is healing for all?” Or some might think that “God
made me sick for His glory.” Some may even believe that God allowed them to be
sick in order to teach them something or worse yet, do not believe for
healing because of someone who believed God was going to heal them and
they died instead. People often say things like, “God will heal me <u>if</u> it’s
His will.” These are all examples of having the wrong mindset when it comes to
God and healing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Anointing: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The anointing is God’s power that
comes on the believer to empower them to carry out the commission that God has
given them. It’s not the prayer that brings the results – it’s the power that
goes through the prayer. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Authority of the Believer and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Authority
is delegated power. Jesus delegated that power when He was raised into Heaven,
seated at the right hand of the Father, and gave us the Holy Spirit to delegate
that power to us. Submission to God brings the transformation of the power to
the Body of Christ. We all need the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, and must be
able to use the <u>free gift</u> of the Holy Spirit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">How to Operate: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This last lesson includes accountability, how to equip,
activate and release men and women in the church and how to stay in unity. This
work cannot be set into tradition, religion, process, or form. It is set into
power. It must be a work that does not offend the Holy Spirit.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">D</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">uring the classes there is also instruction on how
to get the word out, how the team members work together, the way team members
come onto the team and the mentoring process they go through, some dos and
don’ts for anyone while praying, and practical examples of how team members pray in the
prayer rooms. Each class participant receives an application and pastor’s
form for those who want to apply to be a part of the Healing
Rooms.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Class always ends each day with
individual prayer for each participant. This is a special time of blessing and
impartation for those who attend the classes. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The next </span><a href="https://healingrooms.com/index.php?src=local&l=US1079&page=2"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;">Healing Rooms classes</span></a></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b> take place at the Healing Rooms of the Northern Plains in Bismarck on October 25-26</b>. </span></span><br />
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<u><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Order Cal Pierce's Book, Preparing the Way: Reopening of the John G. Lake Healing Rooms in Spokane, Washington</span></span></u><br />
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"The reopening of the Healing rooms of Spokane, WA, has helped to pave
the way for what should become the greatest healing revival of all
history. This book is a must-read" Bill Johnson Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0Bismarck, ND, USA46.8083268 -100.7837392000000146.6344408 -101.10646270000001 46.982212800000006 -100.46101570000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-43277973544897412372013-10-11T18:28:00.000-07:002013-10-11T19:22:28.412-07:00In Memory of Bishop Leroy MckenzieONE YEAR AGO, one of the greatest men I ever had the pleasure of knowing passed away. I found out on Facebook and almost had to leave work because I was so distraught. This was a man who was a spiritual father to many, a true leader in the community, a mentor to young men and a prayer warrior who genuinely loved God, the church and his flock.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the year 2000 shortly after
rededicating my life to Christ, I took the opportunity to move to Raleigh, North
Carolina with my sister. Upon moving to the area, my first goal was to find a
good church.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I felt like I was just a baby in my
Christian faith and wanted to find a place where I could grow and be
spiritually fed. After attending a few churches in Raleigh, I was led to a
church in Durham, North Carolina. And it was here at </span><a href="http://www.facc-ministries.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Faith Assembly Christian Center</span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
that I met the amazing Bishop Leroy McKenzie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Although it didn’t really make sense
to me why God had led me to an all-black church, Bishop McKenzie welcomed me
with open arms. It was his continual words of encouragement and his prayers
that made this white girl from western North Dakota feel like she belonged.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Going to this church was an amazing
experience for me. I did things I never dreamed of doing. I joined their dance
ministry, took part in their drama productions, traveled by bus to attend
church in Atlanta, Georgia and I went out to the streets of Durham witnessing
for the Lord. Some of these parts of Durham were near the projects and I
naively wondered how some of the people living there could afford such fancy
cars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bishop McKenzie was a very dynamic
preacher who loved the Word of God. He was a visionary whose first priority was
to win souls for the Kingdom. By the time he passed away on October 11, 2012 he
had planted 14 non-denominational churches, , authored six books and was a
chaplain at a correctional facility for boys. In his ministry he emphasized the
Four E’s which included Education, Empowerment, Evangelism and
Entrepreneurship.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I looked so forward to going to
church each Sunday which often included a leadership meeting at 8:00 a.m.,
Bible study at 9:00 a.m. and then finally the church service at 10:00 a.m. It
was a regular occurrence for this service to last up to three hours because the
Bishop would keep calling people up to the alter for prayer. Oftentimes, the
Holy Spirit would tell him who needed prayer and why. It was not uncommon to
see people slain in the spirit or delivered from demons during his services.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But first and foremost during these
services, he drilled the Word of God into our hearts and minds – constantly
reminding us that we were the head and not the tail, above and not beneath.
That we were over-comers and more than conquerors. That all we needed was the
faith of a mustard seed. That if God was for us who could be against us? That
we were forgiven and that God loved us – and so did he.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I remember well something he prayed
over me during one of the last church services I attended before moving home to
start my own business. He prayed that the Lord would never give me more than I
could bear. At the time, I wondered why he was giving me this word.
Shortly after moving home, I got married and 13 months later our baby was born
2 1/2 months early. She had brain damage and ended up with cerebral palsy.
Those first years of our marriage were filled with stress and worry for our
daughter’s health, our business and our finances. There were days I really
wondered if it was more than I could handle. But once again, in my life, God
remained faithful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I regret I never had the opportunity
to go back to see him after moving home to North Dakota. I am thankful though
that because of Facebook, I was able to re-connect with my sisters and brothers
at FACC, including Bishop McKenzie. I will never forget him, this amazing man
of God who I was so blessed to have known. Thank you Bishop McKenzie –
for everything.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In memory of Bishop Leroy McKenzie, here is a song I know he loved: <i>More Than I Can Bear</i> by Kirk Franklin</span></div>
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Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365427840303576306.post-73155835145564879252013-10-10T18:24:00.000-07:002013-10-11T18:31:17.736-07:00Matthew West - A True Story Kind of GuyONE OF MY FAVORITE PHRASES in the English language is "based on a true story." I love movies and books that are based on actual events. When I know a story really happened and the events really did take place, it has so much more meaning to me and causes me to think about it so much more than something that is just made up. I think Christian recording artist, Matthew West must feel the same way because a lot of his songs are based on true stories.<br />
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I recently got the privilege of seeing Matthew West live in concert when he brought his <i>Into the Light</i> tour to Bismarck, North Dakota. He along with Jason Castro and Sidewalk Prophets put on a great show - the gymnasium as Shiloh Christian school was completely packed! While the whole concert was fantastic, the most memorable parts to me were Matthew West reading true life stories and singing songs that he wrote based on actual events.<br />
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He said he has read over 25,000 stories sent to him from ordinary people all over the world and some of these stories he made into songs. I think it is amazing that he takes the time to read these stories that people send to him but even more amazing are the messages that come out of such stories. These messages about unchangeable love, forgiveness and God's amazing grace change lives<br />
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Unbeknownst to us in the audience, Matthew West had a surprise guest who came along with him to Bismarck. That surprise was the lady whose story inspired him to write the song, Forgiveness. Her name is Renee and her daughter was killed by a drunk driver. She not only forgave him for doing so, she and her family member's asked the judge to cut his jail sentence in half so that he could have a second chance at life. It is truly an amazing story and you can see the video of the story below.<br />
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Besides <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMn0QNdiuGE" target="_blank"><i>Forgiveness</i></a>, Matthew West sang <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuJWQzjfU3o">"Hello, My Name Is"</a> a song that is based on the true story of a college athlete who became addicted to prescription drugs. The young man went through a year-long faith-based treatment program called Teen Challenge. He not only turned his life around but he went back to the same college he got kicked out of and received his Master's degree.<br />
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He also sang <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm208V3g7UY" target="_blank">"Unchangeable" </a>about a young woman who was given up for adoption. She had wondered about her birth parents her whole life and after turning 18, she finally found her father. He agreed to meet her only to tell tell her that she had been a mistake.<br />
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All of these true stories are also testimonies to what God has done in each of their lives. When God's redemption shines through, a true story can be life-changing to those who hear it. For this reason, I applaud Matthew West for bringing these stories to life through his music - what an incredible gift God has given him. It was obvious many people in the audience were moved by his music and his message and some even made the decision to follow Christ! <br />
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He ended the concert with one of my favorite songs of all time - <i>Strong Enough</i>. I feel as though these lyrics could be the soundtrack for my life and to me, it was the perfect ending for a fantastic show!<br />
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<u><b>Lyrics to Strong Enough: </b></u></div>
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<i><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">You must</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">You must think I'm strong</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">To give me what I'm going through</span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Well, forgive me</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Forgive me if I'm wrong</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">But this looks like more than I can do</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">On my own</span></i><br />
<i><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I know I'm not strong enough to be</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">everything that I'm supposed to be</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I give up</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I'm not stong enough</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Hands of mercy won't you cover me</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Lord right now I'm asking you to be</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Strong enough</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Strong enough</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">For the both of us</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Well, maybe</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Maybe that's the point</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">To reach the point of giving up</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Cause when I'm finally</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Finally at rock bottom</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Well, that's when I start looking up</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">And reaching out</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I know I'm not strong enough to be</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Everything that I'm supposed to be</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I give up</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I'm not stong enough</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Hands of mercy won't you cover me</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Lord right now I'm asking you to be</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Strong enough</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Strong enough</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Cause I'm broken</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Down to nothing</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">But I'm still holding on to the one thing</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">You are God</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">and you are strong</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">When I am weak</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I can do all things</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Through Christ who gives me strength</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">And I don't have to be</span><br style="background-color: #ccccdd; border: 0px none; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;" /><span style="background-color: #ccccdd; font-family: Verdana, Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Strong enough</span></i>Cari Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06897886987412516265noreply@blogger.com0Bismarck, ND, USA46.8083268 -100.7837392000000146.6344408 -101.10646270000001 46.982212800000006 -100.46101570000002