The Arts
"Last Nights of the King" - A One-Woman Performance
Are you looking for an out-of-the-ordinary event to stir, inspire and entertain your congregation? Treat them to Last Nights of the King, a one-woman performance that brings the court of King David to life in vibrant color through the lense of the female perspective.
Christian Rap Artist Releases New Album
"I've witnessed so many people being bullied into believing so much that most of us have no idea what we believe. Thank God for the truth that sets men free," says Tony Wallace, a disciple in the Palm Beach Church in Florida. Known as TonyWHOA! the Anti-Bully Machine, he was prompted to spread a powerful message through his new album We Accept E.B.T., Everything But Truth.
Atheism to Faith: Inspiring Poetry Book Supports HOPE worldwide
We have previously posted poems by Lorena Moore, a member of the Oahu Church of Christ, which were well received.
UK Artist Releases First Christian Album
Simon J. Phillips, a disciple in the Edinburgh International Church of Christ released his first album this year entitled Making the Broken Pieces Whole. The album culminates his 30 year journey as a Christian and gave him an opportunity to use his musical talents while collaborating with other artists.
New Book Tells Amazing Story and Raises Money for Missions
After serving for more than 42 years in full time ministry, evangelist Rick Maule recently retired, but that hasn't stopped him from serving God full-time. Rick has now become a successful author to raise money for missions. His new novel, Moonlight Helmsman, tells the amazing and true story of Robert Smalls, who rose from slavery to become the first African American to command a ship in the US Navy.
Nashville Artist Supports Others with "I Got Life"
Rick Orozco was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the young age of 20 and has spent most of his adult life composing and recording music with many of his musical heroes.
New Book Anecdotes Journey Back to Faithfulness, Supports World Missions
Once, there was a regular Joe who devoted his life to making Jesus Lord of his life. Then, one day, this regular Joe woke up and realized how far he'd deviated from the path of faith and had been wasting time fighting battles that had no eternal significance. This is the story of how this regular Joe found his way back to faithfulness.
Working with HOPEww in Trinidad and Tobago
Recently, our gofundme.com/trinimission efforts were successful thanks to a number of friends and disciples like J. Brian Craig and others who gave so graciously to the cause. Working with HOPE worldwide Trinidad and Tobago and the Port of Spain Church of Christ, we were able to raise a sizable donation for St. Mary's Children Home in Trinidad. HOPE worldwide is an international charity that changes lives by harnessing the compassion and commitment of dedicated staff and volunteers to deliver sustainable, high-impact, community-based services to the poor and needy. St Mary's Children Home is very deserving of our assistance because of the kinds of services it offers.
Be Still, My Soul Worship CD Released Again
I’m eight years old, sitting on the carpet in my parents' living room in Durham, North Carolina. There’s a warmth and energy flowing through the room. I’m surrounded by at least four couples my parents age, a couple guitars, maybe a tambourine or hand shaker, and a lot of laughter, singing, and joy. Moments like this are etched in my brain. Not the exact people or the exact songs, but the emotional memory is vivid - I’m completely full, happy, alive.
Shades of Vision Merges Music and Ministry
Several years ago, Herschel Mclemore and I started a music group called Shades of Vision. The purpose of starting the group was to inspire Christians to stay faithful and true to God. Over the years we've written original songs that married the old school flavor with an R&B flare. In our latest project we desired to marry the old school with the young way of hip hop, in order to impact our youth.
Over the last twenty years, my wife and I have served in the full-time ministry and spent time in churches in Providence, Rhode Island, Springfield, Massachusetts, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Oklahoma City. Since 1993, we've been in the DC Regional Christian Church, where I currently serve in the full time ministry.Eugene Phillips and I are the main songwriters for the group. I usually write songs that are born out of life experiences, as with the song "Lord You Know." Here are two songs that we'd like to share with you.