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20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentStarring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Jay Robinson and Richard Boone Now a new generation can enjoy this classic coming-to-faith story. Academy Award-winning actor Richard Burton stars as Marcellus Gallio, a Roman centurion who was sent to Jerusalem to oversee Christ’s crucifixion. Gambling with other soldiers, Gallio wins the robe…

  By Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock, Chosen, softcover, 192 pages, $13.99. It’s a relief when someone speaks plainly about a touchy subject. Quin Sherrer and Ruthanne Garlock do just that. Worry, fear, criticism, anger, pride–they’re so common we hardly recognize how these “household sins” are crippling us. They’re tough, too. Bad habits don’t just…

Michael Tait, formerly with dcTalk and Tait, will replace longtime Newsboys’ lead singer and founder Peter Furler as touring lead singer, although Furler will make special appearances throughout the year. The band’s newest project, In the Hands of God, releases May 5 and features lead vocals from Furler, who will continue to work on the…

Things are different in Canada. No offense to Canadians, of course. Recently I was engaged in a lively debate about the topic of homosexuality and politics with a dear Canadian friend while I was there for a speaking engagement. Obviously, Canadian law has gone much further than U.S. law when it comes to the legitimization…

When recording artist Norman Hutchins sensed God calling him to pray every day at 5 a.m. in early 2006, he didn't know why. But when complications from a delicate eye surgery left him completely blind that same year, he soon discovered the answer. "The Lord said, ‘Norman, no matter how gifted and talented and anointed…

By Revive, Reunion Records. Revive have been together for more than four years and released three albums in their native Australia. In 2007 Third Day heard them perform and the music veterans became mentors to this young band. Last year Dave Hanbury (lead vocals), Tyler Hall (guitar), Mike Tenkate (drums) and Rich Thompson (bass) brought…

By Seventh Day Slumber, BEC Recordings. Seventh Day Slumber play alternative rock with melodic vocals, orchestral sounds and big guitars, but much of the guitar work is scaled back on Take Everything, a collection of praise and worship standards. In its place, the band offers sincerity and restrained arrangements. Well-known songs such as “Famous One,”…

Isaiah 61, a new media company and division of the American Association of Christian Counselors, aims to equip, educate and encourage people biblically and help them grow spiritually. In order to do this, the company offers an array of DVD studies from leading authorities on topics such as marriage, spirituality, finances and prayer. Gain insights…

By Don Moen, Integrity Music. As enjoyable as high-energy, fast-paced praise and worship music is, there is something refreshing about the simple, easy-listening music Don Moen offers on his latest release. His collection of 14 songs, including nine tracks he wrote or co-wrote, are more mellow than most of the worship music offered today. But…

By Jackie Kendall, FaithWords, softcover, 256 pages, $13.99. It’s not a matter of if you’re going to be greatly wronged; it’s a matter of when. And when it happens forgiveness can be one our greatest challenges. Jackie Kendall, president of Power to Grow Ministries, tackles the nitty-gritty of handling damage done to us and exposes…

In 1998 Richard Stearns left his position as CEO of Lenox to become the president of World Vision, a Christian relief organization. This decision changed his life, and he shares his journey in his new book, The Hole in Our Gospel. He has traveled more than 1 million miles and shares stories of how the…

Although Bluetree has been together for about five years, their song "God of This City" is likely to be more familiar than the band itself. But with their new CD release on March 3, people have the chance to hear more from this worship band. Aaron Boyd (lead vocals/guitar), Andy McCann (bass), Pete Kernoghan (deejay)…

By James W. Goll, Chosen, softcover, 272 pages, $14.99. This book starts with a bang, detailing a 2006 vision of an angel appearing before James Goll, clothed in a glowing robe and gold sash emblazoned with the words: “Israel Awakening.” And, it never lets up, delivering a combination of history lesson, prophetic revelation and a…