Power Source Magazine - March 2024

A Christian Music Magazine MARCH 2024

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WELCOME TO THE SUNDAY’S COMING ISSUE - MARCH 2024!

It is the ultimate cover, greatest story ever told to feature and the reason for every season of our lives! The creative behind the cover is an artistic interpretation of Jesus, inside the pages you will read about our Savior according to the Word of God. Sunday’s Coming!

All of your favorites are inside the pages; Gene Reasoner, Corey Lee Barker, KristeNicole, Shane Roark and back again, we hope forever Suzette Michaels! Power Source historian, Rebecca Higgins shares an great story about Nuclear Fast Food. William “The Encourager” Harris shares “No Vacancies” in this issue. Check out new feature, “Stage Styles” and “Ministry Moments: will make you smile big time.

It’s Power Source, Your Christian Music Magazine! Get inside the pages to see the artist spotlight on chart topper Landon Heights. The Power Source Magazine Top 40 Christian Country Chart awaits and so much more, don’t miss a page!

Thank you for your support and the honor to bring this publication to you each month! We have so much exciting news to share between publications, make sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date!

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CONTENTS INDUSTRY

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EDITORIAL

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT- LANDON HEIGHTS

SONGWRITERS CAFE

THE GREATEST STORY

CHRISTIAN MUSIC NEWS

NUCLEAR FAST FOOD

ARTIST CONNECTION

SUZZETTE MICHAELS

TENFIFTYSEVEN MEDIA TIPS

GODLY WOMAN

#READTHERED

CONGITATIN WITH GENE

MUSIC

LIFESTYLE

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY TOP 40

SUNDAY SWEETS

FAVE TEN CHRISTIAN MUSIC

MINISTRY MOMENTS

CHRISTIAN BLUEGRASS TOP 10

SONGTRIPPIN TRAVELS

REVIEW / REWIND

ON THE ROAD READS

PROMOTIONS

STAGE STYLES

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Artist Spotlight

Landon Heights is a rising country music artist from Temple, TX. He grew up in church and started out playing music there at just 6 years old. Landon was always raised listening to 90’s country music and found his way to hearing the Texas country music style in his teenage years. Wade Bowen, Stoney Larue, & Cross Canadian Ragweed are just some of the Texas artists that Landon was inspired by.

For the last 15 years he has been traveling the country performing and recording music in the Christian/Gospel genre, however Landon has always enjoyed writing what is on his heart with a southern style. Growing up, Landon's favorite thing to do as a kid was listen to his dad play country songs with his guitar at the kitchen table.

Releasing his single, “Whiskey And A Prayer,” in the fall of 2023, the song ties his gospel and country writing styles together to tell a beautiful redemption story in a traditional sound. The song is part of his upcoming full length album to be released in spring 2024. It also represents a passion fulfilled merging his two favorite genres together on a project.

Whiskey And A Prayer rose to the top of the Power Source Christian Country Top 40 for February 2024! Congratulations to Landon Heights!

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JESUS “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” - Luke 2:10-11 Throughout the modern era of time it is a custom to announce the coming birth of a child.

Depending on culture, the timing varies from moment of conception or at a particular point of the pregnancy. It is worth noting that the most popular birth of all time was announced eighteen centuries before the miraculous moment. Eighteen centuries before the birth of Jesus, God told Abram of his coming.

Genesis 12:1-3 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

In the case of Mary, the mother of Jesus, the Angel Gabriel visited, announcing that she would have a son, who would be God’s son. While we don’t know Mary’s age at the time of this happening, it is believed that she was a teenager based on Jewish culture of bethroyal, somewhere between 12-16 years of age. Have you ever considered the spiritual maturity required of Mary at such a young age?

At this same time, Joseph, the soon to be husband of Mary was also visited by the Angel Gabriel and told, "Do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit," and her son, Jesus, would save the people from their sins. All of the happenings of this time let us know that the perfect couple was chosen to bring our Savior into this world.

As Mary was coming into the full time period of the pregnancy, the Roman emperor ordered a census, or record, of all people, requiring it to be documented in their respective hometown. Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem to accommodate

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this order. Upon arrival, they were told there were no places to stay. Can you imagine Mary traveling pregnant on a donkey, can’t imagine this was a fun excursion for either of them. While there were no vacancies, one inn owner made his stable available to the couple.

"And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.

And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn." (Luke 2:4-7) Mary and Joseph settled on the hay with animals sleeping. Mary went into labor, and Jesus was born in the stable. The only place for the sleeping baby to rest was most likely in the animals' trough, known as the manger. Just as we experience today, the announcement of a new birth is a big deal, all made much easier these days with the invention of email and social media. None of that compares to how God chose to announce the birth of Jesus!

An angel appeared to shepherds who were watching their flocks in the fields near Bethlehem. The angel told them the good news of the birth of the Savior and Messiah, Jesus Christ. The shepherds immediately went to find baby Jesus, whom the angels told them they would find sleeping in the manger. Jesus was Born!!

"And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!" (Luke 2:8-14) By all accounts known, it was a typical earthly childhood for Jesus, growing up in Nazareth. Every year Joseph brought his family to Jerusalem for Passover. It was a very long trip, mostly walking and would take about three days. Jesus had siblings, it was a large family and while all were traveling back home it was discovered that Jesus was not with them, they couldn't find the twelve year old. After returning to Jerusalem, they find Him in the temple with the teachers. Mary asked immediately, “Child, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been trying to find you?” Jesus answered, “Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in the house of my Father?” While that sounds like a typical preteen talking back, it was not. Mary nor Joseph understood what Jesus was talking about, but she kept the words in her heart. Upon their return to Nazareth, Jesus obeyed his parents and kept growing in physical body, knowledge plus in favor with people and God. Did you know that the story of Jesus entering the Temple at 12 years old is the only mention of his childhood in the Bible?

John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Mark 1:4 Into the story comes John the Baptist, a relative of Jesus, who is out in the desert attracting crowds to his teachings, saying that he is preparing the way for a greater teacher. Jesus, who is now grown, goes out to the desert where John is teaching.

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:13-17

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With the announcement to the crowd that Jesus is the teacher that he has been talking about, the baptism takes place in the River of Jordan at Bethany. In the book of Matthew it is recorded that as Jesus prayed during the baptism, “...heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove.

And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son whom I love; with you I am well pleased”’. Immediately Jesus goes into the Judean desert for 40 days without food. The devil tempts but Jesus resists. It must have been a heck of a battle as Matthew 4:11 shares the ending, “Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.”

Learning shortly thereafter of the imprisonment of John the Baptist, Jesus returned to Galilee and made Capernaum his home base. This was a fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy and from that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” The Bible shares a deep dive into the establishment of the ministry of Jesus. As a youngster He goes about the training, then seeks out the baptism fully embracing the Calling, and then goes about the setting up of the support team otherwise known as disciples. Most interesting or what we can most learn from what the Bible captures is the message of togetherness. He is the Son of God, surely He needed no one to go about His Father’s business, but that is not what happens. Lesson to all, this is not a solo act, it is a team thing!

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.

Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. Matthew 4:18-22 During a wedding in Cana of Galilee, Jesus, at his Mother’s request, transformed water into wine, the quality of which is highly praised by the ruler of the feast. This is the first recorded miracle performed by Jesus. It is interesting to note that Jesus did this miracle to solve an issue at a wedding of which He was an invited guest.

Mary must have been earthly proud of her Son and overwhelmed with the glorious act of her Savior. What a joyous occasion for all who witnessed the beginning of miracles.

"This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him."

John 2:11 It was the amazing start to a walk on this earth to bring redemption to all. What a “breaking news” ministry took place in the time that followed. Can you imagine if today’s media had witnessed all that will happen next? What would be the report on Jesus clearing the Temple of rogue merchants and money-changers? All the amazing miracles and teachings! Jesus taught in the synagogues across Galilee, however,

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Huge crowds are now following Jesus. Overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Jesus sets out the expectation of Christianity - covering all life’s issues including, loving enemies, anger, lust, worry, criticizing others, and retaliation. More healings follow. Jesus raises a widow’s son and a young girl from the dead. He uses simple stories, known as parables, to teach deep spiritual truths. It was the same then as it remains today, when anyone sets out to do the Father’s business, the attacks come from all directions. Religious leaders were antagonized by Jesus, and began to challenge him. Nothing distracted Him, he sent the twelve out to heal the sick, preach to the masses all the while knowing the Religious leaders have set in motion the plot to kill him.

“When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, “As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, and they schemed to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him. “But not during the festival,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.” Matthew 26: 1-4 Jesus and his followers headed to Jerusalem for the annual Passover festival. Crowds welcomed him as the long-awaited Messiah, much to the infuriation of religious authorities. One of the chosen twelve, Judas, agrees to betray Jesus.

“Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.” Matthew 26:14-16 In celebration of the Passover, Jesus arranged a room to gather with his chosen twelve to share a meal together. Following the meal, Jesus washed the disciples’ feet. In those days, foot-washing was reserved for the lowest of servants. It was a dirty and unpleasant task, yet Jesus willingly took on this role to serve His disciples. By doing so, He demonstrated humility and service that showed Jesus’ love for His followers and a lesson that no task is too lowly or demeaning for a leader to undertake.

“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the[b] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.” When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Matthew 26:26-30 Following this event, referred to as the Last Supper, Jesus went with His disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane, praying and preparing for the coming events. It was here that He was betrayed, arrested and taken before the religious authorities to be questioned. He was eventually charged with blasphemy and sentenced to death by crucifixion, a punishment reserved for the worst criminals.

Jesus was flogged, beaten, and forced to carry His cross to the place of execution, a hill outside Jerusalem called Golgotha. There, He was nailed to the cross and left to die. It is believed that Jesus died after several hours on the cross, and His body was then taken down and buried in a nearby tomb.

“Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said. They spit on him, and took the staff and struck him on the head again and again. After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.” Matthew 27: 27-31 As we learned the crucifixion story as children or in most churches, it appears that significant time passes from the arrest, condemnation, death and burial of Jesus. One would think these horrible actions would at least take a few days. Let’s break down what the timeline of “Good Friday” really looked like for Jesus...

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6 AM - Jesus stands trial before Pilate, then sent to Herod.

7 AM - Jesus returned to Pilate and was sentenced to death.

8 AM - Jesus is led to Calvary 9 AM - Jesus is crucified, asks the Father God to forgive them. (note this is the third hour of this day) 10 AM - Jesus is mocked while hanging on the cross.

11 AM - Jesus offers redemption to the criminal hanging next to him, speaks to Mary and John.

Noon - Darkness falls upon the land (note this is the sixth hour of this day) 1 PM - Jesus cries out to Father God 2 PM - It is Finished 3 PM - The earthquake tears the temple veil into two pieces. (note this is the ninth hour of this day) Take a moment to think about your day from 6 AM to 3 PM, how does it compare to that ‘Good Friday” for Jesus. Can take any day and challenge yourself to follow the call no matter what? Refuse to accept the words of those who speak falsely about you in the day? Stay your course for work of the Father’s business?

Forgive all day? Call out to the Father all day? And make each minute count so that when the time of your race is complete, you can speak to the heavens, It is Finished!

Jesus knew as He walked this earth that day was coming, and he also knew that SUNDAY WAS COMING! So as it goes that Friday, Jesus’s body was hastily placed in a tomb. There was no time to properly prepare according to religious customs. It was the Sabbath, so that task would have to wait. Early Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene and other women went to the tomb with the spices to prepare the body. As they arrived, the tomb was opened and the body of Jesus gone.

They were concerned, confused and saddened when two Angels appeared, this terrified them. The angels immediately said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!

Remember how He told you that He would be turned over to sinful men, be crucified, and rise again on the third day!" The women returned to tell the others, prompting Peter to see for himself. As he returned to confirm the news, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene saying, "... go to my disciples and tell them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.” She did just that! That same Sunday evening most of the disciples were together. Suddenly, Jesus was there and showed them the wounds from the crucifixion in his side and hands.

“And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” Acts 1:7-11 Jesus remained on earth for forty days after He was resurrected from the dead that Sunday morning. He appeared again to the disciples and more than five hundred others. When it was time for Jesus to return to heaven, He led His disciples out to a place on the slopes of the Mount of Olives about two miles from Jerusalem. Jesus lifted up His hands and blessed them.

Then He ascended to heaven! As those that witnessed stared to the heavens, two Angels appeared to share that Jesus is with us all and coming back!

No matter what day of the week, Sunday is Coming!

No matter what trial is faced, Sunday is Coming!

No matter what happens, Sunday is Coming!

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MARY March is Women in History Month, the first segment of Faith Women will honor the most famous mother of all…MARY!

The Chosen Girl

It is presumed that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was probably born in Nazareth during the reign of Herod the Great.

She was part of peasantry which included skilled tradesmen and would have spent most of her time doing chores, often strenuous physical chores. As was traditional within her faith and time period, Mary would have been married as early as thirteen.

She is mentioned throughout the Gospels and in Acts 1:14, Luke contains the most references to Mary and places the greatest emphasis on her role in God's plan. Mary was highly favored by God finding herself in the presence of the angel Gabriel listening to the most unexpected news - she would have a child, albeit being a virgin, and that child would be the Messiah.

Without any understanding of the news, she replied to God by walking in humble belief and full obedience to the calling. There would be great suffering with this favor she held, being a very young, impoverished female. Mary was not what the people of her time thought would be used by God in this manner or any other for that matter.

The Mother Mary Mary and husband Joseph raised Jesus, and also “James and Joseph and Judas and Simon” plus sisters who were not named in the Bible (Mark 6:3). It is presumed that she was the only person to be present with Jesus at his birth and his earthly death as Joseph is not mentioned after Luke’s accounts of Jesus’ childhood. Only John states that Mary was at the crucifixion and that Jesus gave her into the care of the beloved John, this may indicate that Joseph had passed. It could be that Jesus wanted his mother to be taken away from the horror of witnessing this against her son, which John did and it is believed she lived the rest of her life with him.

Life Lessons From Mary: She never waivered in Trust of The Lord!

She Praised The Lord at all times!

Every Suffering Brought Her Closer to The Lord!

She Surrendered to The Lord in everything!

MARY BELIEVED IN THE GUIDANCE OF THE LORD

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LEARN AND GROW

By KristeNicole For some people, music is math with symbols, for others it’s 3 chords and the truth. But for me, music has been, and continues to be, more than artistry and performances.

Rather it’s a continual learning and growing process.

Music is so much more than what you see on stage. For independent artists, it’s making contacts, sending emails, writing, studio sessions, photoshoots, accounting, writing contracts. The list goes on and on, but all of those little necessities add up to a bigger picture of development in reaching for goals, dreams, and desires. No matter the goal or career that you choose, there is always a learning and growth process.

If I could say one thing about my life, it is that I am not who I used to be. Not that I had bad morals or anything like that, but because of all the many things, both small and large, from which I’ve learned and grown while following Jesus. As a follower, I am called to be more like He is and less like myself. Like the Israelites, we are the Heavenly Father’s special people, created for His special purpose. He has called us to an individual level of Holy.

Leviticus 11:45 says, “you shall be Holy for I am Holy.”

Hebrews 10:10 says, “we have been sanctified through the offering of the body Jesus Christ once and for all time.”

Once we enter into a relationship with the Heavenly Father as Lord of our lives, we are then considered redeemed.

Not because we are Holy, but because of what Jesus has done for us.

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We are not set apart to sit around and wait for Heaven. We are commanded to pursue holiness. Paul tells us in scripture that because he (Paul) is redeemed, he (Paul) will continue in his pursuit of the Heavenly Father.

That is exactly why we should never stop growing, improving, and pursuing holiness.

As we see our lives change in Him, we should be reminded in our tough seasons that He has carried us this far. He will see us through whatever situation or circumstance we might encounter.

The only way to not waste our circumstances is to lean into what He is trying to teach us and change us. God is not at rest in our sanctification, we shouldn’t be either. God uses things, events, and circumstances to conform us into the image of His son.

A real Christian is a growing Christian. If He lives in you, then you are going to change. He will continue to set us apart to make us more like His son.

So be on the look out for how you can learn and grow in Jesus and in your life. You may never know in this life who that person is who is watching you. May you inspire them to learn and grow in their walk as well.

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McKenzie Paige Masterson had been the most popular girl in school.

She had a contagious laugh, and a smile that brightened everyone’s day.

She was a Christian and she walked the walk, loved the Lord with all her heart. She prayed and read her bible daily…every day. She still prayed and read her bible every day but now she was totally and utterly alone. All of her dreams were gone. And, daily she asked God why.

Jodie is a multi-genre author and an ASCAP affiliated songwriter. A romantic at heart, her passion is a great love story. A true love story, though mystery and suspense run a close second in her love of writing. She has also shared her skills in establishing and writing scripts and skits for Class A.C.T. youth drama team.

Her professional background is in the commercial insurance industry. She attended business college as a working adult and young mother. She is a licensed broker in the real estate and insurance industries and a certified paralegal with a discipline in property law.

She makes her home and enjoys the splendor of four-season beauty in the Ozarks region of Southwest Missouri. She shares her life with her husband, Paul who she describes as chivalrous and a true renaissance man. He is her biggest fan and loving supporter. Their real-life romance and relationship is the source of much of her inspiration

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Ultimately everything we do, everything we sing, everything we write should be based on Jesus and his love for us. There seems to be a lack of knowledge of who we are in Christ and how God sees us. If we understood that more completely, our lives would be more fulfilled and the influence and the effect we have on the world would be much more profound.

Most of us in my generation have been indoctrinated with the idea that we are sinners saved by Grace. I was well into my senior years beore I learned the same spirit that lives in Jesus, lives in me! Obviously we can't be God, but we can be like him because of his spirit living in us. So we are not sinners saved by grace, we were sinners, but now our spirit has been reborn and there is no sin nature in us!

The songs we write and sing must always present Jesus as the answer to the chaos in our lives and in our world. Jesus is the light of the world and his light is in us. It's our mission to spread his light through our music and by the way we live and treat people.

God's light always expels darkness.

We are not sinners saved by grace. The same spirit that lives in Jesus now lives in us.

Our DNA is the same as his! When we get that revelation we can change the world.

As the late songwriter, Andre Crouch wrote, Jesus is the answer for the world today!

Cogitate on this.....

Gene Reasoner

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THE WALL As I spend time with God these days I watch as he gently tears down the wall that has taken me so many years to build. I call it my wall of protection. Whenever someone hurt me, whenever I messed up, I’d run and hide behind my wall. Rather than saying that someone’s words and actions hurt or face my failures, I would shove the hurt and failures down inside, paste a smile on my face, and move on. That was my way of handling it. I internalized it. It was like saying my feelings didn’t matter. I had little selfworth and was very insecure. I didn’t want people to think I was weak and a failure. The wall that I created became a cocoon around my heart. It was my protection from every criticism, angry word, and heartbreak. It provided security for me.

Its purpose in the beginning was just that, to protect. But it became much more. The wall became what I ran to when I was hurting or hiding. I placed every rock carefully, so that whatever I was hiding from or causing the hurt couldn’t touch my heart. But I found the wall no longer protected me; it enslaved me. What used to bring me comfort and a place I could hide became my cell. I couldn’t see beyond the wall; it impaired my vision. I could only go as far as the wall. I tried taking the stones away, but I found that I was not strong enough. I became weak and scared behind this wall. It was just me and my wall.

I knew about Jesus, but I didn’t really know Jesus. I knew that he loved me; I just couldn’t understand why. I’d read the stories about how he healed, saved, and even forgave people. But in my mind my sins were greater than anyone else’s. In our home growing up punishment for sin could be harsh. And for someone like me it caused me to strive to be perfect in all I do. And when I wasn’t perfect, I’d tear myself down. I was scared to mess up. I was afraid of God’s punishment. Let’s face it, when people were disobedient in the Old Testament, God’s punishment could be severe. But as I’m coming to know my 20

Savior, I’m learning how precious I am to him and that I’m valuable and worthy of His love, even in my imperfect state.

By doing this to myself I was stunting my growth…I guess that’s why I’m so short. But really, I couldn’t live in freedom. I’m learning though that he will love me through my weakness, my failures, my sin, and my joys. As I watched others live in freedom and become what God had called them to be, my desire for freedom grew. And I was growing tired of being fearful. I knew I had to step out in faith.

Easier said than done. But if I was ever going to become the woman God wanted me to be I had to trust him, not the wall. The wall blocked the light that I so needed to grow. Where there is light there is no darkness. And where there is clarity there is no confusion. As I walk this walk with my Father day by day, a stone, sometimes a pebble, falls down. Some stones we have to chip off one piece at a time, because it’s hard to let go of what you thought was your security.

I’m finding it’s taking some time to un-build this wall. There are times I lose my patience and grow eager to fly, but my Heavenly Father sees the road ahead and I don’t. I know He could take this wall down all at once if he wanted to, but I think he knows I’m not strong enough yet. He waits patiently for me to take each step of faith, although from time to time he gives me a little push. Because we all know sometimes it’s hard to take that leap of faith. I’m growing and learning to lean on and trust in my Heavenly Father. Sometimes it’s easy but other times it’s hard. The fear of failure is so overwhelming at times. I’m learning to fight back with God’s truth. Satan has his ways and he’s real sneaky, but he can’t fight the truth! It’s funny that in this stage of life I’m just now learning to really trust my Heavenly Father. All I can say is better late than never. Because he loves me I can and will face whatever is before me, leaning on him for direction, comfort, and a perfect peace that only he can give.

1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

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WATCH YOUR WORDS

BY Shane Roark

Matthew 15:18 But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person.

Matthew 15:11 It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; and this defiles a person.

Luke 6:45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.

Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Over 90 such scriptures can be found in the Bible with very little effort. We believe in the power of God, we believe in salvation, we believe the story of the gospel of Jesus and even how Genesis describes the creation of this planet and our universe. Then for some reason, we decide that "words" are harmless.

I’ve heard many connect the teachings of the power of words with name it and claim it. However, this has nothing to do with the Holy Word of God's stand on how we speak.

I am often surprised at how bitter and angry people can often be. They’ll rant and rave on and on and on then say, “I’ll pray about it”. What?! They have zero belief in their negative words, yet claim they can “pray” and God will jump in and fix it. That's not how it works. When we run our mouths about how things won’t work out or how terrible life is or how bad we have it, we are saying “God can’t do anything about it”. 2 Corinthians 4:13: “I BELIEVE; therefore, I have SPOKEN, Faith without works is dead."

(James 2 14-26) The beginning of this work is how we use our WORDS”.

It is work to guard our words. Thoughts are often nearly impossible to tame and will turn into words so easily if we let our guard down. It is a minute-by-minute task. We must be vigilant in the war against negative thinking. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says: “We take captive every thought to make them obedient to Christ.”

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#THEGOSPELTRUTH This shows us that we MUST guard our thoughts before they become words. Words activate our faith and show what we truly “believe”. Words are also irreversible. That is why they’re so powerful. Negative talk exposes our hearts and spreads doubt to everyone around us. It also shows the enemy that he has us beaten down. While positive words are more difficult at times, It is certainly worth it. Joshua 1:8 says: “Keep this book of the law ALWAYS on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. THEN you will be prosperous and successful.”

This shows us the key to success and how to prosper. Speaking the promises of God and having those promises on our mind day and night. Luke 6:38 says: “Give and it shall be given to you, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with what measure you use it will be measured back to you." This is also speaking of “sowing and reaping”. When we sow negativity, we will IN FACT reap negativity. If bitter, hateful, negative words are what we speak and give, that is the measure that it will be given back.

Now I know some reading this will say “that’s kooky talk”, there’s no way that our words can affect our life direction or success or failure etc.… There’s a reason that God SPOKE the creation of all things into existence. He knew the power of WORDS. He activated the power of creation with words. Those words activated FAITH and made it happen. This is exactly how we are directed to live. So many scriptures in the Bible teach us about our words. Positive, faith-based words will result in VICTORY. Negative talk will defile our lives.

How about this, a one week challenge, give it a try. Start today and guard your words. Speak only what is productive, speak only the promise and goodness of God, speak only of his hope and love and goodness.

Try for an entire week to speak not one single thing that is negative. It will SHOCK you at how you will feel at the end of that week. God wants us to be happy and healthy and successful and prosperous. That can’t happen while we are spewing negativity out of our mouth all the time. Speak POSITIVE and see POSITIVE come to pass in your life!!

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Shane is the co-owner of Chapel Valley Studios. He started playing sessions at age 16 and worked in multiple studios before launching Chapel Valley. He has been producing music for over 25 years, and is well respected among his colleagues and clients alike.

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NUCLEAR FAST FOOD!

by Rebecca Higgins

How does the Oak Ridge TN branch of the Manhattan project during World War Two bring together Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wendy’s, and Waffle House?

The founders of all three great fast-food chains were present at Oak Ridge in different capacities during the war! The instant city of Oak Ridge, built in East Tennessee in 1942, in which thousands of workers were moved to refine uranium ore for the atom bombs would themselves require the food “fuel” to do their important work. A company called Roane-Anderson operated cafeterias for the project workers and family members. They did huge business, especially during 1945 when they were serving over 36,000 meals a day. In today’s money it was about $145,000 per day that people were spending in these cafeterias.

Harland Sanders, then 52 years old, managed two of the cafeterias. Harland had led an amazing life up until then. He had served in the US Army in Cuba at age 16, in 1906-7, as a teamster driving mules and wagons, but this is not where his “Colonel” designation originates.

That was an honor bestowed by the Kentucky governor in 1935 and again in 1950. Harland later worked on the railroads, as a lawyer, as a life insurance salesman, and opened a ferry boat company. It was while working for the Shell Oil Company running a service station in Kentucky in 1930 that he began to serve food in his attached house. While running this food business Harland was involved in a verbal dispute with a local competitor that ultimately turned violent. Harland’s competitor shot and murdered a Shell Oil employee that happened to be with Harland during the dispute which resulted in his competitor being arrested and sent to prison. With the onset of World War Two, Harlan was forced to close his Asheville, NC, and North Corbin, KY, food businesses due to the war time gasoline rationing. Lucky for Harlan, his friend Joe Clemmons gave him a whole new opportunity - run two cafeterias in Oak Ridge TN. Little did Harlan know he was actually supporting the Manhattan Project! It was after his experiences running these two war time cafeterias that he was able to open his first Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in 1952.

Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, has a connection to Oak Ridge from when he was 12 years old. His adopted father, Rex Thomas, worked for the construction company that was building the plant at Oak Ridge so Dave lived at the J.A. Jones Construction Camp in Oak Ridge/Happy Valley. He took the bus from that camp every day to work at Regas Brothers Restaurant in Knoxville during the war.

In 1950 during the Korean war, Dave volunteered at age 18 and used his restaurant experience in the Army as a mess sergeant in West Germany. After his discharge and the establishment of KFC, Dave went to work for Harland Sanders and actually owned several KFC restaurants. Dave is credited with several contributions to KFC overall including having Harland star in their ads. Dave sold those restaurants in 1969 and founded Wendy’s. Interestingly, Dave Thomas was also made an honorary Kentucky “Colonel”.

Our third restaurateur with a connection to Oak Ridge is quite amazing. The co-founder of Waffle House is a gentleman named Tom Forkner. A lawyer in civilian life, he was stationed at Oak Ridge during the war at the K-25 plant. Tom was drafted into the Army and worked as an undercover security agent for the Counter Intelligence Corps. He tested security for the project facilities and also worked as a courier for classified material. In some of his travels as a courier between Oak Ridge and Los Alamos, NM, he actually carried the uranium that was enriched at Oak Ridge for the “Little Boy'' bomb. In 1955, Tom and his partner, Joe Rodgers Sr, opened their first Waffle House. He lived until the age of 98, passing away in 2017.

Oak Ridge TN has brought us not just breakthroughs in nuclear science, but also some fast-food innovations as well. It is fascinating to see how these three men, who all experienced these cafeterias in Oak Ridge in different ways, brought that knowledge to bear on their later careers. From the man providing the food, to the teenager and the secret agent eating the food, all three made indelible marks on the American fast-food experience.

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ANNIE GET YOUR GUITAR

Best known for her chart-topping single, “Christmas Without You,” written by Lawton Jiles and Buster Beams, a song that was originally commissioned by Legendary Country singer Patsy Cline in 1960. Author, inspirational speaker, journalist, YouTube influencer, music producer and recording artist Luanne “Annie” Hunt has taken her life and career to unimaginable heights since re-recording that track in 2010 at the request of Lawton Jiles, whom she began collaborating with in the late 90’s.

In 2003, Hunt teamed up with country/folk producer Eric Uglum and began recording a series of albums. In 2009, Hunt's song "The Sun’s Coming Up Over Memphis" reached No. 10 on Nashville’s New Music Weekly country chart. That same year she landed on the 2009 Grammy ballot with songs from her first nationally-released album, “Breaking Through,” and in 2020, the singer-songwriter did it again, landing on the Grammy ballot for her critically acclaimed anthem, “We Rise.”

The Pennsylvania native headed west spending 22 years as a freelance journalist for the Media News Group chain based in Southern California. Over the years, she interviewed and wrote about some of the biggest celebrities in the world and continued her music journey. Luanne spent a childhood being told she would never amount to anything and specifically that she could not even think about singing. With a love for country music, she just refused to listen to the naysayers, following the dream within her heart. That is the first thing you hear in her voice, a true passion to share words of love, hope, encouragement, strength, and joy with the world.

From 2004 to 2009, Luanne traveled the U.S. as an inspirational speaker for Stonecraft Ministries. She also has authored three books to date and was commissioned by the Villagers for Veterans charity to write and produce a song titled, “Brave American Girl,” which pays tribute to women veterans. The song/video will premier at an upcoming Villagers for Veterans event and will be introduced by the 2016 winner of the Miss U.S.A. pageant, Deshauna Barber.

The journey of life for the Grammy nominated Luanne Hunt has been filled with many bends in the road, a few unexpected exits to venture down but never afraid to take the path in front of her. After the passing of her husband of 26 years, Hunt moved to Las Vegas where she made a friend that would bring a new road to explore, one of healing from loss and new love. Then with just a few weeks notice, a call to Nashville to do an album. With a tickled humor in her voice, Luanne lets you know that while she loves the home of Country music, one cold winter had set her setting course for the warmer temperatures of the south.

These days, Luanne known to all as “Annie” makes the Sunshine State of Florida home. Throughout her illustrious career, the award-winning, three-time Grammy-balloted recording artist has built an impressive list of accomplishments which include numerous No. 1 hits on independent Folk, Gospel, and Country music charts around the world. Just releasing her 24th album which goes right along with her 24 No. 1 chart hits, 6 American Songwriting Awards, 5 Josie Music Award Nominations, 3 CD of the Year Awards from the NTCMA and a Independent Superstars Hall of Fame induction. Most recent, Best Original Song from the Round The Globe Film and Music Festival 2024.

The journey continues, it is quite fitting that her latest album is titled, “Miles and Memories,” showcasing Luanne “Annie” Hunt’s talent for storytelling. It's an emotional story set to a rootsy folk sound, with heartfelt lyrics expressing the power of music to bring love, inspiration, and healing. It is evidence that no matter where the road takes you, the power to rise is always present. Every note is a testament to the honor and joy that we all get to experience thanks to that day so long ago that Annie got her guitar!

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Ministry Moments

You ain’t never seen nobody stay in their land the way I’m about to stay in this lane!

You talking about riding until the wheels fall off!

Baby I’m the one GOD You done brought me too far for me to go back crying.

You done brought me to far to go back limping.

It started in the spirit!

Cause the promise is better than the pain!

The promise is better than the hurt!

The promise is better!

The strategy is STAY FOCUSED on the Call!

The strategy is STAY FOCUSED on the Mission!

All I got is me staying in my lane!

All I got is what God told me!

When God Flip the Script, I’ll flip the script!

But If we still doing this GOD...

I’m Still the One for the Job If we still going at it...

GOD Says if you stay in your lane I GOT YOU!!!

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THE ALPHABET OF SONGWRITING Always shoot for original titles Beware of cliches Chorus should lift and not leave us wondering if it started yet Dig a little deeper Enter the session with several ideas to choose from Four minutes is the kiss of death at radio Go for uptempos (ballads are much harder to get cut and much less needed) Hooks need to be memorable (musically and lyrically) Ignore the odds Just because it rhymes doesn’t mean it’s a song Keep it conversational (Would you actually say that to someone in real life?)

Leave your ego at the door Mama’s critique doesn’t count. (She loves you too much) No shame in using rhymezone if you get stuck Openness to change direction is a must (your first angle on the hook may not be the strongest) Push for something you’ve never said or heard before Quit trying to copy what’s out there. (We already have that) Read the entire lyric outloud when you are done, without the music (Does it hold up on its own?)

Stay focussed on the title. (Cool lines don’t help if they have nothing to do with the hook) Treat it like a job, not a hobby (persistence is key) Understand your audience Verbs are your power. Make them count!

Writers round attendees are not your competition (Writers with major pub deals are) Xact syllable counts don’t have to be perfectly matched if it sacrifices the story in the process You don’t have to wait for inspiration. (Demand its presence!)

Z’s are necessary. (Get some sleep so you can be as productive as possible and bring your A game to each session)

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COME JESUS COME

STEPHEN MCWHIRLER

#2

Jesus Is The Door

Matt Winters

#3

Whiskey And A Prayer

Landon Heights

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By And By

Brandon Rowell

#5

Mama Used To Pray For Me

Travis Tritt

#6

You Get To Me

Delnora

#7

Bethlehem, Virginia BC

Steve Bridgmon

#8

Come In Jesus

Brent Harrison

#9

High Above The Midnight Sky

Richard Lynch

#10

Hallelujah Anyway

Charly Beathand

#11

Make Me A Mop

Cody Johnson

#12

Jesus Cries

Riley Clemmons

#13

Ain't About You

HunterGirl

#14

Six Feet Deep

David Timms

#15

Testimony

Ben Fuller

#16

Cancel

Randy Houser

#17

A Million Miles

Doug Mathis

#18

Planting Seeds

Greaternity

#19

God Did That

Cody McCarver

#20

God & Country

Anne Wilson

#21

Dear Heavenly Father

11th Hour

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I Got You

Danny Gokey

#23

Changed

Hannah Kerr

#24

Good Luck And God

Shane Profitt

#25

PB&J

Todd Tilghman

#26

All Things

The Sound

#27

Where I Grew Up

Dillion Carmichael

#28

The Basic Of Life

Jackson Heights

#29

Take Up Your Cross

Mary James

#30

Like The Prodigal

Josiah Queen

#31

Whisper A Prayer

Kelly Alayna

#32

Here Comes Jesus

Jeff & Sheri Easter w/ Mo Pitney

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Good God

Jacksonville

#34

Missing Jesus

Caleb & John

#35

Tell Me Why

KristeNicole

#36

You'll Find Faith

Michael Tetrick Jr.

#37

You Can Find Jesus Anywhere

Andrew Marshall

#38

He's My Everything

Denise Boni

#39

Goodness Goes On And On

Daniel Doss

#40

Fishin With Jesus

Cody Webb

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OFFICIAL VIDEO - PB&J - TODD TILGHMAN "PB&J" WRITTEN BY TODD TILGHMAN, LANCE CARPENTER, AND MICHAEL FARREN VIDEO BY BAUCOM MEDIA THE EPIC SINGLE, PB&J RELEASED JANUARY 2024 THE OFFICIAL VIDEO IN FEBRUARY - LIVE ON THE HUCKABEE SHOW! FABULOUS PRODUCTION GIVING VISUAL STORYTELLING TO THIS SONG BEST DESCRIBED BY TODD HIMSELF: I THINK WE ALL REMEMBER THE BIG EVENTS:BAPTISMS AND CHAMPIONSHIPS, AND RECITALS,AND GRADUATIONS. AND I THINK MOST PARENTSCAN RECALL ONE OR TWO SIGNIFICANT MOMENTSWHEN WE PASSED ON IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS TOOUR KIDS. BUT IT’S EASY TO OVERLOOK THE DAY-TO-DAY, KIND OF MUNDANE MOMENTS. THOSEMOMENTS MAKE UP THE MAJORITY OF RAISINGKIDS. THOSE MOMENTS SHAPE THEM. THAT’S WHAT PB&J IS ABOUT. ~ TODD TILGHMAN (ABOUT “PB&J”) 44

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Steve Bridgmon lays it all on the line with his new EP, BROKEN The song answers the question he is most asked about his grieving process. ”The past 3 years since losing my amazing sister Shannon and my dad just four days apart had me searching and writing for something fresh and different. “ shared Steve.

Steve can’t go wrong with a message about wanting to know if someone made it to Heaven or was it too late?

Recorded at SOUL TRAIN STUDIOS with some of Nashville’s most sought after session players, produced by Paul Bowen.

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STAGE STYLE Tips Don't Be A Blackout On Stage!

Does this sound familiar?...you have planned out your show, completed sound check, styled your outfits just to take the stage and be washed out by the background, lighting, or your outfits.

Check out tips to keep that from happening while keeping you looking and sounding your best. And the best part is your audience will see and hear you.

Top Tips Wearing Black on Stage - Black is great for so many reasons. It’s a common color, goes with everything, hides stains, simple and stylish and let’s face it; it’s cheap.

To wear it and not blend with your backdrop, try mixing black jeans and a white shirt with some color writing on it, or whatever simple color splash you can find. If you need to be the focal point on stage, have the band wear black and you flash with a colorful outfit.

Add Some Sparkle - Everyone loves a bit of bling, adding a little to your outfit can really create a glamorous wow factor. Here’s a word of advice; stick to just one shimmery item. Head to toe sparkle will have you looking like an out of season Christmas Tree...Not Pretty! The stage lights pick up any shiny material making it glitter, don’t run the risk of blinding your audience.

Highlight Your Cheekbones - Stage lights do wonders for your cheekbones, a little bit of highlighter makeup across the top of your cheekbones combined with a bit of contour below will work wonders.

And Smile!

Let’s Chat More About The Makeup....

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Wear Extra Makeup!!

Some of you are not big on the extra make-up but you do need to throw it on for a gig! Well, not always. If you're just doing a low key gig or it’s a day time thing without the big stage lights, then you don’t always wear a full face, but if it’s a proper show at night then you got to go all out! The stage lights will wash your face out completely without the extra! Make sure you go twice as dark for cheeks and wear a bright colored lipstick.

ATTENTION ATTENTION HUGE TIP – you can skip the heavy foundation. This will just make you look shiny and will sweat off. Do a light base but heavy everything else. Color is your friend, just don’t go overboard.

Here Are A Few More Makeup Tips For The Stage: Use a matte, oil-free makeup to avoid shine on your face.

Apply a subtle, natural-looking bronzer to add some warmth to your skin.

Use a waterproof mascara to avoid smudging or smearing.

Apply a touch of lip gloss to add some shine to your lip.

Use a setting spray to keep your makeup in place.

Use a light-reflecting concealer to brighten any dark under-eye circles.

Use a light, sheer powder to set your makeup and reduce shine.

Bring a small mirror or compact with you to touch up your makeup as needed

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GOOD FRIDAY

STUART STALLINGS There was a time he shared Eternal life with all singing and having fun with the awardwinning Southern Gospel group, Eternal Vision. On March 1, 2024, Stuart Stallings entered into his ETERNAL REWARD! With a love for joking but a priority for worshiping and praising his Lord and Savior Stuart answered the Call, Fought the Good Fight and Finished the race. What a homecoming awaited this faithful servant!

GOOD FRIDAY NASHVILLE SELLS OUT...BUT THEY’RE MAKING ROOM!

Grammy-winning artist and America’s worship leader Chris Tomlin’s historymaking Good Friday Nashville concert sold out. To accommodate demand, and with the help of Bridgestone Arena, production modifications were made to add more seats for the recording setting event. Good Friday Nashville is the venue’s longest- running annual charity-related concert.

Good Friday Nashville is promoted & produced by Awakening Events who have enjoyed a 18-year touring relationship with Chris and generously donate their time, energy, and resources to this concert each year. Good Friday Nashville is presented by K-LOVE, Air1, The Fish and WAY-FM.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 9, 2024 in Bluffton, SC. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers remembrances be made in the form of contributions to Compassion.com.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”

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THE ELVIS ACT

Curb Records recording artist and Recording Academy Nashville Chapter Governor Natalie Grant addressed the Tennessee House of Representatives on behalf of the Recording Academy and Human Artistry Campaign in support of the ELVIS Act. The ELVIS Act is the first bill in the nation with a focus on safeguarding the core elements of artistic identity: voices and likenesses from harmful and unethical AI-generated deepfakes that are becoming more prevalent. “It was a privilege to speak about the ELVIS Act,” shares Grant. “Today was a big step forward in protecting songwriters and creators, ensuring that every individual has the right to control their unique God-given qualities.”

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Brandon Lake & Sadie Robertson Huff To Host 11th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards

Taking place on May 26, 2024 at Nashville’s iconic OPRY House, CocaCola Consolidated will once again serve as sponsor for the fan-voted awards show that concludes the biggest weekend in Christian music.

Fans come from all over the country to participate in the K-LOVE Fan Awards and the preceding weekend to hear great music, meet their favorite artists, and have fun with the whole family www.klovefanawards.com.

SPORTS

“I Accepted Christ as My Savior”: Hulk Hogan

Famed wrestler Hulk Hogan is opening up about his walk with Jesus Christ since publicly announcing his baptism last December. Hogan is one of the most recognizable faces in the entertainment industry, but he told TBN in an interview that attaining fame and fortune did not fulfill him.

Hogan, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, was baptized in December 2023 and posted a video of him being baptized on Instagram with the caption: "Total surrender and dedication to Jesus is the greatest day of my life.

No worries, no hate, no judgment… only love!" His wife, Sky Daily Hogan, was also baptized on the same day at the Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Largo, Florida.

Hulk Hogan’s baptism at 70 is a powerful statement of faith, a reminder that it’s never too late to take a new path!

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Music has always been a part of Jordan Pickett's life, but it wasn't until he was 16 that he wrote his first song. A passion was born and now the twenty something Christian Country Singer Songwriter is taking his stand for God, Family and Good Country Music.

PS: What first got you into music?

JORDAN: My family has always been musical, especially my dads side. For example, my Dads Uncle, Donald, would lead our Christmas parties and family gatherings with his guitar, singing songs that we could all sing together. Even my cousin, Paula, has a wonderful singing voice and made a career out of her passion for singing. With this said, music runs in my family and with special occasions and family gatherings, I would be exposed to the joy of it! As for myself, I was in high school so I was taking guitar class and chorus and then playing guitar and singing after school for fun. Later, In 2017, my grandpa, “Paw Paw” Pickett passed away. We were close so this was a very hard time for me. With all the emotion I felt, with all of the memories of us repeatedly playing through my mind, I ended up taking the emotions I felt inside and funneling them into my very first song titled, “I Will Never Forget You”. I then sang this at his funeral the following Saturday. Ever since then, I haven’t stopped writing and singing about things that matter to me and doing it with passion.

PS: What would you be doing right now, if it wasn’t for your music career?

JORDAN: If it wasn’t for my music career, I would probably be working full time with my dad, mom and my brother. We have a family business, “Silk Hope Transmissions” that my Dad and Grandpa started years ago. Currently, I help out during the summer months when I have time but my music keeps me so busy that it’s rare. Don’t get me wrong, I am so blessed to be able to do what I do and I love my job! However, if it weren’t for my music career, I see myself working on cars with my family.

PS: What is your songwriting process?

JORDAN: When it comes to writing songs.. for me, there isn’t a "3 step process” or a pattern that I follow every single time I want to pull out a hit. I say this because if it were, then it would be considered a science, and it very well may be considered a science.. but to me, it’s an art. Yes, some people always start with lyrics, a melody, or maybe chord progression, but I usually start with the feeling/ emotion. I ask myself, “what do I want people to feel when they hear this song?” Following that will be chords on the guitar and some humming/ singing in effort to generate the emotion that want to be portrayed with the song. I have found that it can be easy to get carried away in trying to finish the song that the lyrics begin to lose their purpose. In order to keep the emotion and central idea of the song on track, I continuously go back to the same question that I asked myself in the beginning, “what do I want people to feel when they hear this song?” Soon enough, I have a new song and I know that the lyrics mean something.

PS: What is life off stage for you?

JORDAN: My life off stage is preparing for the next time that I am on it! Some people might have a booking agent, manager, social media marketer, website designer, etc. but for the most part, I do a lot of things myself when it comes to my music. I spend a lot of time during the week behind my computer and on my phone communicating with radio stations, booking shows, coordinating with my band, updating my social media/ website, advertising for the next show, etc. Some days, I take my free time to travel to new venues and shake hands with the owners in hopes of performing for a new crowd. All of these things are what people don’t see that are necessary “off-stage" actions for me to take in order to be on stage again. With all of this said, I can’t say that I have done it all on my own because that would be a lie. My family has always been there for me. One thing that I have noticed about the music industry, is that my family is awesome.. I have found that most musicians don’t receive the same support and encouragement that I do from my family. My Dad has encouraged me from the beginning and helped me get my first gigs; he still sacrifices so much time to travel with me and run my audio while we perform. When I was just getting my start, my Mom helped create my first logo. She spent the time and money to make all kinds of merchandise so that I could make enough money at my show and feel that it was worth it to do it again. With her around today, the band never goes hungry as she always stocks the bus with food and snacks! I have two older brothers, Blake and Austin, and one little sister, Payton. They are sure to make it out to my shows when they can and never fail to let me know how proud they are. Even my grandma’s have my back! My girlfriend is my #1 fan and has never missed a single show. She provides love and care for me 24/7 but not only does she love and support me as a person but she does the same for my music. She has done a great job of providing me with high quality pictures, allowing me to show my fans the fun I have everyday with my music! All in all, it is a team effort where we all pitch in when we can and try to make it to the next show! I truly couldn’t be where I am today without the guidance of the good Lord and the love and support of my family.

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PS: What is the best advice you’ve been given?

JORDAN: My producer of my earliest songs, Mitch Snow, always had something wise on his mind and I learned to listen when I was around him. I was 17 years old creating my first CD and before each studio session we would sit and talk about our amazing God above. It was funny how I would go into the studio with nothing else on my mind other than me, my song, my lyrics, my voice, my work.. but by the time I had my headphones on, ready to record vocals, all I could think about was how I could use the song to glorify God and use my music to create a positive effect on other people. You see, Mitch didn’t have to say anything directly to me at all to impact the rest of my life, he just had to show me. It makes me think about my appearance in the world and the impression I have on people that I meet. If you think about it, there are so many people in the crowd during a live performance that get to watch me perform but I never get to meet them. How we present ourselves is just as important as who we are. For the people that got to see me from afar but never shook my hand, they are going to be impacted either positively or negatively just based on how they see me behave. We must be able to provide a positive impact on people without having to say anything directly to anyone. Actions speak louder than words, my friends. In the world we live in today, it can be easy to become selfish, especially for artists in the music industry.

Almost all of the time the attention and spotlight is on us, but we have to remember that what we are doing isn’t actually about us at all. In the end, it’s about the people in the crowd, it’s about glorifying God, it’s about living your purpose instead of just doing your job. We have to understand that our job as musicians is a service. Most people want to see what they can take for themselves from the world.. I want to see my music bring glory to God, the one who has already given the world something worth taking.

PS: What is something your fans don’t know about you?

JORDAN: Something that my fans don’t know about me is that before I was a full-time musician, I was a Competition Wakeboarder. Growing up, I always enjoyed being at the lake. You could always catch me fishing, swimming, and trying to learn anything I could ride on the water! I only competed for about a year before I set the board down and picked up a guitar, but I gained some hardware from competing that I still have on the shelves today. I placed 1st and became a State Champion with the South Carolina, INT Amateur Tour, won 1st place in the Big Trick Contest at CoveFest with Inland Boat Company, placed 3rd at the 2018 Stop #3, Fire In The Core Competition in Tega Cay, SC, but most importantly, I was able to travel with my family and really enjoy those days of riding. Today, I save the knee pain and mainly use the lake to catch some bass!! Something random that most folks wouldn’t know about me, except for the drive through guy, is that I love me a McDonald's Frappe... just somethin’ 'bout 'em!

PS: What’s next for you?

JORDAN: I am incredibly proud to announce that I have teamed up with Rivers & Bridges Studio and, this summer, I will be recording my first ever album to be released for digital download! If you have heard my latest single, “Feels Like a Memory” you may have seen the music video on YouTube with over 16k views! The incredible people who did the work for both of these productions is who I will be working with this summer! Over the years, I have written a whole lot of songs and I can’t tell you how excited I am to share with the world some more of my original music! I encourage you to follow my social media: @Jordanpickettmusic and check out www.jordanpickettmusic.com to stay up to date with everything coming next!!

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THE VITAL NETWORK OF YOUR MUSIC/MINISTRY! YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND YOU CANNOT DO IT ALONE! Did you know or have you figure out that pursuing a career in music or following a calling is not meant to be a solo act? No matter how talented you are, there are not enough hours in a day to do it all effectively. Music, business, ministry is all a collaborative project requiring others to assist, support, or join with you.

On the music side you require the hiring of production, songwriters, studio time, etc. On the business side you require the hiring of management, song publishing, marketing, etc. On the ministry side you require all the business needs mention with unique marketing applied, etc.

The key to finding your vital network is just opening your eyes, ears and heart. It could be the advice or recommendation from another in the industry. A tip or idea from a friend. Or even something you observe, read or experience.

It takes connection to open opportunities! Working together is always better. Your vital network is not only about about what you need, but also what you can GIVE! Connect with others, share your experiences, connections, advice, prayers, and most of all support!

Working toward the growth and betterment of your relationships within the industry will bring unmatched success to all endeavors, all the while building your connection to the audience that needs to hear the message. The greatest advice on this subject can found in the Bible...

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”

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”I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy. I

pour out my complaints before Him and tell Him my troubles. When I am overwhelmed, you alone know the way I should turn.”

Psalms 142:1-3 We all struggle with questions that can hold us back, keep us down, and drown us in our own thoughts if we choose to let them. The Heavenly Father invites us to pour out all of our doubts, worries, and struggles to Him so that He can renew our heart, soul, and mind as well as direct our paths to the abundant life He wants to give us all. I pray this song serves as a reminder that though we may struggle with stinkin’ thinkin’ we can choose to take those thoughts and questions captive by calling out to Heaven so that we can be renewed in the likeness of the Heavenly Father.

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Live music is everywhere in Austin. You'll find musicians performing all over town, from the airport terminal to grocery stores. They play outdoors at seasonal live music series and at world-famous festivals. Nightly, you'll find Austin musicians at clubs, coffeehouses, bars, taquerias, sporting events, and concert halls - hundreds of live music venues. Did you know that Willie Nelson is a native of Abbott, about two hours north of Austin, Willie moved to Austin in 1972 after “retiring” from Nashville music. From there, he became a prominent fixture of the city’s music scene, performing regularly at the Armadillo World Headquarters, and staking his name as one of the founding fathers of outlaw country.

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The Bible was the first book ever put to the printing press. The man who first printed it, Johannes Gutenberg, was recently voted the most important man to have ever lived within the past 1000 years!

This book has been praised, cursed, restricted, banned, desecrated, burned and fought over. People swear on it and at it.

The Bible is the most copied book of antiquity. Written over a time period of some 1,500 years. In all the centuries that have passed, none of its contents have ever been found inaccurate.

If you now know nothing about God, you will know a great deal about God after reading this book. If you believe you know much about God, you will know even more about him after you read this book. You may even decide to re-evaluate your knowledge of God after reading it.

Keep turning the pages of this remarkable book. Read it with an open mind and open heart. It contains pure truth about God, about life, the nature of mankind and our own hearts as human beings. You'll be amazed what you discover about God, and about yourself.

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J.E.S.U.S Luke chapter 2 verse seven says,”and she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. There was no room in the inn for Joseph, Mary, and Jesus; and so, they stayed in a stable. Then Jesus was wrapped in swaddling clothes, which were long strips of cloth used to wrap infants; and he was placed in a manger. A manger is the feeding trough for livestock, which in this case was filled with hay and doubled as a cradle.

The fact that there was no room in the inn can be seen to symbolize that sinful mankind has no place for Jesus Christ in their lives. The very God of the universe was not welcome on earth! How sad it is that our lives are so full of unnecessary clutter that we do not have room in our lives for the very God of the universe. As I look at the condition of the world, the broken families, homes, lives, and children, I see such a need for the Savior to come into our lives and do a new thing that will revolutionize our thinking and living.

We make room in our lives for things that make no sense, add no value, and bring no lasting joy to our situations; but yet we refuse to allow the prince of peace, the king of kings, the Lord of lords into our lives that can bring a change to our mind, heart, and spirit. King David had filled his heart with sinful lust and even murder, but he asked God to create within him a clean heart and renew within him unclean spirit and God did.

I realize that everyone is not a Christian, but I also understand that if I have something or know of a tool or a technique that can change one's life, I should be willing to share that with whoever is in need and whosoever will listen. My job is to tell others what I've come through and the experience that has changed my life, and my way of living. Peering into the broken homes and lives of inner-city families, I see the hopelessness, frustration, and despair that chokes the very life of the families that are living in a sea of poverty and violence.

Young men that walk the streets of the city with no job, no education, and no life skills to prepare them for a productive future. They carry $600 smart phones, and they text people instead of talking to people; and in their home, they have 50-inch Smart TV's that are equipped with the latest X box and every gaming device that is available. They walk around in $200 Jordan gym shoes and apparel, and their lives are filled with baby mama drama.

Young women walking around looking for love in all the wrong places, hoping to find value and love in some young man's heart; thinking that if she gives him a child, he will love her even more. We all make room in our lives for unnecessary pain, failure, and disappointments, rather than for life, love, and fulfillment of purpose. There is a story in the Bible about a demon possessed man that was healed when he made room in his heart for Jesus Christ.

It is found in the eighth chapter of the book of Luke, it talks about when Jesus and his disciples sailed to another country. And when he stepped out on the boat to the shore there, he met a certain man from the city who had demons for a long time, and he wore no clothing, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him and with a loud voice he said,” what have I to do with you, Jesus’ son of the highest God? I beg you, do not torment me! For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man for it had often seized him, that he was kept under guard, bound with chains and shackles; and he broke the bonds and was driven by the demon into the wilderness. Jesus asked him, what is your name? And he said Legion,” because many demons had entered him. And a begged him that he would not command them to go out into the abyss.

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Now a herd of swine was feeding there on the mountain. So, they begged him that he would permit them to enter the swine, and he permitted them. Then the demons went out of the man and entered the swine, and the herd ran violently down the steep place into the lake and drowned. When those who fed them saw what had happened, they ran and told it in the city and in the country.

Then they went out to see what had happened, and came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. When we make room for Jesus in our hearts, mind, and spirit, we also can be unchained, unshackled, and set free. There are many people in this world that are in the same situation as this demon possessed man, who was under guard, bound with chains and shackles.

Demonic possession and oppression by the powers of darkness always results in people being bound and shackled spiritually. In our present day, people have filled their lives with addiction, lust, anger, violence, pride, fear, doubt, perversion, the occult, and so much more, and they are bound just as this man was.

Jesus set this man free through the power of the spirit. That same Holy Ghost Spirit is available to set us free today and break every chain that binds us.

But you, my friend, have to make room in your heart for the only one that can change your life and the lives of those you love. Will you make room today in your heart? Remember, there is power to break every chain, to break every chain that binds you or your loved ones. Friends, I hope these Bible stories encourage and inspire you.

BE ENCOURAGED!!!

WILLIAM THE ENCOURAGER. W.M. Harris grew up in Mississippi on a plantation with his mother and stepfather, who were sharecroppers. He spent his teenage years in Chicago where he was involved with gangs, drugs, and violence. After a shooting incident and with a broken heart his mother made a decision that changed her son’s life forever. She dedicated his life, her son to the Lord.

God heard a mother’s prayer, and today that ever present hand of God is the living testimony of William The Encourager...An Author, Speaker, Radio Show Host, Husband, Father, Friend and Follower of J.E.S.U.S.

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