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By Hillsong Kids, Integrity Music. Follow You is a rousing collection of songs wrapped in melodies that will immediately captures kids’ attention and spirits. From the get-go children will sing and praise-and bounce and head-bob. Even the most reserved child (or parent) will get into the groove hearing the young audience sing along. The title

By R. Loren Sandford, Chosen, softcover, 224 pages, $14.99. In a world of increasing spiritual darkness, Christians are crying out for a great revival to sweep the land. But according to R. Loren Sandford, senior pastor of New Song Fellowship in Denver, real culture-changing revival must come through the emergence of prophetic lighthouse churches. These

To help and encourage his congregation, Brian Zahnd, founder and senior pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, developed a sermon series based on the story of David at Ziklag in 1 Samuel 30. When David and his men returned to Ziklag, they found that the Amalekites had invaded the city, burned…

Wanderlust Productions I wasn't sure what to expect when I sat down to watch the DVD Finger of God. I immediately noticed the quality cinematography and the filmmaker and director Darren Wilson's easygoing commentary and humor. It was off to a great start, but this film just got better and better. Wilson says in the…

In his new book, You Can Lead an Atheist to Evidence but You Can't Make Him Think, Ray Comfort writes: "Some atheists are nasty. Some are nice. One thing I do know: all atheists are lost, and they desperately need a Savior." He also explains that the issue of atheism isn't the existence of God…

By John Loren and Paula Sandford, Charisma House, softcover, 320 pages, $14.99. Books on parenting tips and marriage advice abound on bookstore shelves. But John Loren and Paula Sandfords’ approach examines the entire structure and interaction of the Christian family. They emphasize that Christian values must be the basis of every aspect of the family,

By Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell, Regal Books, hardcover, 224 pages, $22.99. With Easter approaching and modern skeptics still questioning Christ’s resurrection, this volume by a leading apologist (and his son) provides reassurance of the truth of those accounts. Released simultaneously in editions for teens (Jesus: Dead or Alive?) and children (Jesus is Alive!), this

By Kari Jobe, Integrity Music. Kari Jobe’s voice is smooth and airy but there is no fluff to her music. The rich lyrics are enveloped by easy melodies that will replay in people’s heads and hearts long after the CD has stopped spinning. Jobe knew since she was 10 years old that she would be

Lionsgate and Golden Circle FilmsStarring Renée Zellweger, Harry Connick Jr., Siobhan Fallon, J.K. Simmons and Frances ConroyRated PG for brief language Finally! A romantic comedy I can recommend. New in Town is certainly a chick flick but it's not so sugary sweet that guys will gag. It's cute, fun ... and it's actually funny. Lucy…

By Jack Hayford, Charisma House, softcover, 240 pages, $14.99. As Nehemiah looked at the ruined walls of Jerusalem, he was overwhelmed at the devastation of the great city, but he realized he could not leave it in such a defeated state. In Rebuilding the Real You, Jack Hayford parallels Nehemiah’s construction efforts with the Holy

By Freddy Rodriguez, Integrity Music. This live album from Freddy Rodriguez was recorded at the Champions Center in Las Vegas where he is worship leader, and it begs the question, “Can really predictable worship music still be really good?” If this doesn’t sound like an Israel Houghton album, nothing does. But Rodriguez–who has a wonderful

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 various artists, Sparrow Records. A trip to India inspired Martin Smith (Delirious frontman) and wife Anna to help the poor, and CompassionArt was born. Smith invited 12 well-known musicians and songwriters to create songs with the condition that all proceeds generated from them would permanently be donated to the poor worldwide. Half the revenue