What About Hope?

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Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. — Psalm 31:24 NIV According to the apostle Paul, three things will continue forever: faith, hope, and love. Paul makes it clear that the greatest of these is love, and we all agree. But what of the other two? We know faith is

Mandisa and Mary Mary Receive GRAMMY Nominations

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Congratulations are in order. Mandisa’s CD Freedom is nominated for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. Erika and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary are up for Best Gospel Song (a songwriters’ award) for “God in Me” from their CD The Sound. Win or lose, we look forward to seeing Mandisa and Mary Mary at our 2010 events—but

The Glory of Christmas

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A small cathedral outside Bethlehem marks the supposed to birthplace of Jesus. Behind a high altar in the church is a cave, a little cavern lit by silver lamps. You can enter the main edifice and admire the ancient church. You can also enter the quiet cave where a star embedded in the floor recognizes

One Woman’s Story

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I’ve been a support-raising, full-time missionary for over a decade now, for the last four years planting a church with my husband from the ground up. We were accustomed to an almost instant-results ministry as part of Campus Crusade, and this church plant has been unbelievably difficult. We feel beat up, discouraged, run-down. Usually I

‘Tis the Season

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By Christa Banister, senior music editor, GospelMusicChannel.com Whether you’re in the mood for the classic carols or newer expressions of worship, there’s something for everyone, thanks to the latest efforts from Chris Tomlin, Ayiesha Woods and others. Read the full article here.

Catch Anita Renfroe on Joyful Noise Café December 2

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Start your day with a smile as Anita Renfroe stops by the Joyful Noise Café on the Gospel Music Channel. Airing weekdays from 7 AM to 10 AM ET and hosted by Christine Pullara, Joyful Noise Café features your favorite uplifting videos and the latest news and interviews. It’s a fresh and energetic take on

Let’s Listen to James

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Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faithlife is forced into the open and shows its true colors. — James 1:2–3 MSG One of my favorite books is the book of James. I’m aware that some people aren’t fond of

The Glory of Christmas by Charles Swindoll

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It occurred to me last week that there is a practical reason Thanksgiving always precedes Christmas: It sets in motion the ideal mental attitude to carry us through the weeks in between. In other words, a sustained spirit of gratitude makes the weeks before Christmas a celebration rather than a marathon. Maybe these few thoughts

It’s Still A Grand New Day!

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This coming weekend marks the end of our 2009 A Grand New Day events. It’s been a fabulous year—and we’re going to go out with a bang at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, CA. If you’re in the area, join us! It’s your last chance to experience A Grand New Day in person! Seats are still

Thanksgiving Sale!

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Happy Thanksgiving! This year, Women of Faith is celebrating with 25% off all purchases from our web store. Use the code: THANKS before you check out to get the discount on your order! We’re also offering one cent shipping for all orders over $50. The sale ends on November 30, so don’t miss out! *Valid