Who is the boss of your life? Our tendency is to haughtily claim that we are and that we bow to no one, but as Christians we know that the Christ is to be Lord of all. We may even go as far as to proclaim to all who will listen that God is in charge of our lives, yet only we know if this is really true or not. Oh, to only live by the truth of this song daily.
--Twila Paris - God is in Control
We have a call to reach out and touch. No, this is not the old telephone commercial. Rather, it is a reminder that we are to be His feet to go, His hands to touch, and His arms to embrace people who desperately need to feel the love of God in a tangible way. We are called...to love.
--Out of the Grey - All We Need
All of us have issues. Maybe we are consumed by an inner hopelessness. Perhaps shame or guilt over a sin long past pervades our thoughts. Whatever struggle we face, there is One who can heal us if we will only be brave enough to reach out to Him.
--Nicole C. Mullen - One Touch
Like so many of the pop-oriented videos today, this one seems to focus more on the artist than on the song itself. However, the words of this tune are worth a listen as they describe what all of us as Christians should be striving for: to be on fire for God. Minimize the window if you choose and then listen to the heart's cry expressed in the lyrics.
--Krystal Meyers - Fire
Do you ever get tired of the person in your mirror? How can we be so selfish, so completely petty and uncaring of others so much of the time? Good news! There is a cure, and its found in turning your life over to Christ completely and saying goodbye to the old nature within you.
--MercyMe - So Long Self
Life is full of heartaches, worries, fears, and seemingly endless problems. Yet we also have a constant hope of a brighter future and the knowledge that even now in the midst of life's storms our God is with us.
--MercyMe - God With Us
Will you be counted in the body of Christ, or are you yet an outsider, perhaps semi-interested in what Christians have yet still caught up in the lies of the world? Beyond the rather bizarre format of this video is a profound truth: we can either opt to remain trapped in our culture and normalcy or dare to be different, take a chance, and run to Christ and the fellowship of His saints. The choice is ours to make.
--Leeland - Count Me In
Despite the Hollywood Squares motif and box-dancing, this oldie but goodie from the video vaults has a strong element of praise in its catchy tune.
--Rachael Lampa - Savior Song
I've always had a distrust for audio books, and even more so when it comes to an audio version of the Bible. I'm always afraid that the readers will either under or over dramatize the story, leave out key parts or scenes, and generally make a hash of something that has touched my heart so much in print. Therefore, what a pleasant surprise it was to experience The Word of Promise New Testament from Thomas Nelson.
The Word comes alive in this reading of the New King James Version, primarily due to the talents of some of the top voice actors in the business. The letters of Paul (read by Stacy Keach), for example, come across as personal and yet universally authoritative as they were meant to be. The addition of background music and sounds was initially a worry for me, but by keeping the volume low and using these elements sparingly, their inclusion enhances rather than distracts from the spoken word.
I have listened to other audio versions of the Bible, but I have to say that, so far, this is my favorite one of the lot. Perfect for commuting to work or relaxing in front of the fire at home, this set is highly recommended.
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