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Michael Brandon Lake (born June 21, 1990) is an American Christian worship singer, songwriter, guitarist, and worship pastor. Lake is a former member of Maverick City Music and serves as a worship pastor at Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Lake began his recording career with a successful crowdfunding campaign to produce an album in […]
Welcome to a compelling account of recovery and the quest to dismantle the stigma surrounding pornography addiction. This blog post is drawn from a heartfelt discussion aired on Bloom Radio’s “Breakdown Space,” hosted by Kenneth Mwangi, with guest Michael Mbote. Both Kenneth and Michael candidly share their experiences with addiction, shedding light on the struggles […]
The upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics provide a major opportunity for evangelical Christians in France to share the gospel in creative ways. Through collaboration initiatives like Ensemble 2024 and focused outreach around the many events, believers are working to connect with both locals and international visitors in a spirit of unity. As coordinator Matthew Glock notes, […]
Brandon Lake, a Grammy® Award-winning artist and songwriter hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, exudes a captivating presence in the world of worship music. As a revered worship leader, his mission transcends mere performance, aiming to ignite a sense of liberation and certainty in the hearts of Jesus’ disciples. Lake’s accolades speak volumes about his talent […]
Believers in England, Poland and Switzerland describe how churches connect football and the gospel and point to players known for being committed Christians The eyes of millions of football fans in Europe are nervously following the three daily group matches, as 24 countries brought their best players to Germany. A “national religion” or “identity” Among […]
Added to the hymnal of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1985, “Be Still, My Soul” dates back to the 1750’s. The text was originally titled ““Stille, mein Wille, dein Jesus hilft siegen,” and was written by Katharina von Schlegal. Born in Germany, on October 22 1697, much of the background on […]
Head coach Patty Gasso recently led the Oklahoma softball team to their fourth consecutive NCAA title but says her mission is more significant than just scoring another win. Per Christhlete,Gasso said, “The Lord woke me up and said, ‘You’re doing this wrong. You’re not here to win games. You’re here to open the door, here […]
At the age of 24, a Baptist evangelist, James Edwin Orr (1912-1987)… known as J. Edwin, wrote this hymn following an Easter campaign in New Zealand. During that campaign in 1936, revival fell on the people of New Zealand. Midnight services had to be added to accommodate the crowds. Many people were converted. Revival fire […]
The lyrics to “Jesus Came Into My Heart” were written by Rufus H. McDaniel in 1983. McDaniel was a Baptist minister and songwriter from Texas. The hymn expresses the personal experience of inviting Jesus Christ into one’s life and heart. The lyrics describe the moment of conversion and accepting Jesus as one’s Savior: “Jesus came […]
Here is a biography of Mac Powell, lead singer and songwriter for the Christian rock band Third Day: Mac Powell was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 1, 1972. From a young age, he was involved in his church’s youth group and developed a passion for leading worship through music. He learned to play guitar […]
