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New Christmas music from Amy Grant? Yes! Your 2016 holidays just got a little merrier!  Six-Time GRAMMY® Winner and multi-platinum recording artist Amy Grant will unveil her first all-new Christmas album in nearly twenty years on October 21, just in time for the holiday season. A collection of thirteen new recordings, including the title track, "Tennessee Christmas" offers a blend of heartfelt originals and the legendary singer’s own spin on popular Yuletide classics, seamlessly weaving together the joy, love, laughter, and even grief this season brings. Read about it here:  musichistory | Amy Grant to Release 'Tennessee Christmas,' 1st New Holiday Album in Almost 20 Years | Christian Activities Ask me about amazing clinical skincare products and start your way to clearer, healthier skin today! Join me on  Facebook  or email  skin_and_health@yahoo.com  for more info! I would love to help you have healthier skin!

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? G reat skincare is headed to the Land Down Under!  The doctors who created Proactiv are bringing their new anti-aging skincare line to Australia! Now you can be one of the first people Down Under to try these effective clinical products products or to become a brand ambassador by joining the doctors and becoming an Australian consultant!  Find out more about how you can be first in Australia here:  Great Anti-Aging Skincare Is Coming to Australia  --  Skin, Health & Beauty Pre-enroll with me here Related: Australian PR Expert Sends Warning to American Churches | Christian Activities Why Is MultiMed Therapy Better for Your Skin?  What is Rodan + Fields Reverse and how does Reverse MultiMed therapy work?   Ask me about amazing clinical skincare products and start your way to clearer, healthier skin today! Join me on  Facebook  or email  skin_and_health@yahoo.com  for more info...

Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly died of cancer September 5, 2016 at her home in St. Louis. A constitutional lawyer, Schlafly was best known for her conservative social and political views, her opposition to the feminist movement, and her successful campaign to stop the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution in the 1970s. She is credited by many as the driving force that prevented the ratification of the ERA. Read more: articles | Conservative Activist Phyllis Schlafly Dead at 92 | Christian Activities Ask me about amazing clinical skincare products and start your way to clearer, healthier skin today! Join me on  Facebook  or email  skin_and_health@yahoo.com  for more info! I would love to help you have healthier skin!

ASK KATHRYN : Answering your questions about skincare and achieving healthier skin. What is Multi-Med Therapy and How Does It Work? --  Skin, Health & Beauty : You may have heard me refer to Multi-Med Therapy when referring to the products I represent. If you are wondering what exactly Multi-Med Therapy is... Ask me about amazing clinical skincare products and start your way to clearer, healthier skin today! Join me on Facebook or email skin_and_health@yahoo.com for more info! I would love to help you have healthier skin! Related: Why Is MultiMed Therapy Better for Your Skin?  What is Rodan + Fields Reverse and how does Reverse MultiMed therapy work?  

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announces award winning duo for KING & COUNTRY and Gospel music powerhouse Tye Tribbett as the hosts for the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards . The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. CST. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show on Sunday, October 16.  Continued | For King & Country and Tye Tribbett To Host 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards | Christian Activities Related :  Complete List of 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees | Christian Activities 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees Announced Today | Christian Activities

Charles Esten, actor, songwriter, and artist well known for his role as Deacon Claybourne on ABC’s “Nashville,” has long contemplated releasing an album or an EP. Recently, he has decided that instead, he will be going a different route: Beginning on Friday July 15th, he will be releasing a new original single every Friday. Article at:  articles | Charles Esten Releasing New Music Each Friday | Christian Activities

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced the nominations for the  47th Annual GMA Dove  Awards  today  at Lipscomb University's Shamblin Theater in Nashville. Nominees from many diverse styles of gospel music were named in 44 categories.  Lauren Daigle led with 6 nominations, including Artist of the Year; Hillsong UNITED and Chris Tomlin garnered 5.  Songwriter Jason Ingram scored 7 nods, including Song of the Year. The full list of Christian music artists nominated in the following categories were named at today's press conference is provided here: musichistory | Complete List of 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees | Christian Activities Also see: 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees Announced Today | Christian Activities

DOVE SEASON IS HERE! It's officially Dove Season again as the  47th Annual GMA Dove Awards  Nominees were announced today at Lipscomb University in Nashville.  The Awards ceremony will be held live on Tuesday, October 11 at Lipscomb University and will air on TBN on Sunday, October 16.  Voting for the final winners in Christian music's most prestigious awards show will run August 23 through August 30, 2016. The theme of the  47th Annual GMA Dove Awards is "Love, Amplified." The GMA Dove Awards celebrate the contributions of artists from every style of Christian/Gospel music. Nominees are determined by over 1,500 professional members, and winners will be voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500. For more information, visit  www.doveawards.com . Find out more at: musichistory | The 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominees Announced Today in Nashville | Christian Activities

As the culture wars continue across the United States, a leading Australian public relations specialist who deals with churches and faith-based organisations across the world has urged American churches not to be afraid to speak out about their values. Article at |  Australian PR Expert Sends Warning to American Churches | Christian Activities

Dr. Tim F. LaHaye, the son of a Detroit autoworker who grew up to become a respected pastor, international best-seller and prominent evangelical leader, died July 25, 2016 in a San Diego area hospital, just days after suffering a stroke. Born in Detroit, Michigan on April 27, 1926, he was 90 years old. Read the article: Tim LaHaye, Evangelical Leader and 'Left Behind' Co-Author, Dead at 90 | Christian Activities

Dear Comcast, You are doing a GREAT JOB selling Google Fiber! After the Nashville Flood, I have worked hard to rebuild my life and pay off my flood debts. I started a new business and thankfully, it is meeting my needs but I decided to take on a tenant to help me rebuild my nest egg. My soon-to-be tenant was a Comcast user, and he arranged to have his service transferred here  THE BEGINNING OF APRIL before he moved in the middle of the month. I was on hand the week of APRIL 13 to meet the Comcast technician when he came out. The technician quickly informed me that he could not do the installation because the line would have to be connected over some tree tops. He said a cable would have to be laid. He called Comcast and explained the problem and I heard him say it would be scheduled for APRIL 24 . I asked him to hand me the phone while Comcast was still on the line, and I explained to the Comcast representative that my upcoming tenant was a computer programmer with a b...

April 28th is National Superhero Day. In honor of the event, SKOUT, a global platform for meeting new people, did a survey with its users about superheros. The survey found most people want to be a superhero in real life and that 3 out of 4 people say helping others in need is what makes a superhero, well, super.   Continue reading at: America's favorite Superhero -- results for National Superhero Day

Sandi Patty, "The Voice" of Christian Music, Comes Back One Last Time To Nashville On Her Forever Grateful: The Farewell Tour Sandi Patty is coming back one last time to Music City on her Forever Grateful Farewell Tour, at 7:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, April 21 at Christ Church - Nashville, Tennessee. Read the article at:  musichistory | Sandi Patty to Perform Last Concert in Nashville | Christian Activities

There is a lot of hype from the aggressive "all-natural" movement about how bad canned foods are for you, but is all that fearful rhetoric really true? In spite of health fears about preservatives and BPA in canned goods, some new studies have surprising information to add to the controversial debate. A new study released by Del Monte Foods answers the question: Do families who eat canned veggies get more nutrients than those who don't? Read more about the controversy at:  Is canned food bad food? New study says no

  Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson plays “Marlene” in the riveting God’s Not Dead 2 , currently playing in 1,700 U.S. theatres. “Marlene” is the best friend of the main high school character, “Brooke.”   Read the interview at: Interview with Teen Dynamo Sadie Robertson of 'God's Not Dead 2'

In honor of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, whose life we celebrate every March 17, here is my shamrock of three poems written for Saint Patrick's Day. Continue reading: celtic | Shamrock: Three Poems for Saint Patrick's Day | Christian Activities

Many people think St. Patrick's Day is just a silly holiday where people drink beer and wear green, with slogans like, "Kiss Me, I'm Irish." But did you know St. Patrick was a wonderful role model and leader of the early church? Read more: Who Was Saint Patrick? St. Patrick's Day History Lesson | Christian Activities

 RISEN tells the epic Biblical story of the resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Joseph Fiennes stars as Roman military tribune Clavius who remains set in his ways after serving 25 years in the army. Read more:  articles | Movie of the Week: Risen with Joseph Fiennes Opens This Friday | Christian Activities

One of the best movies ever: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is the tragic story of Bruno, an innocent, inquisitive eight-year-old, and the son of a Nazi officer. When his father is promoted and transferred to direct the operations at a concentration camp, young Bruno is forced to leave his friends and relative freedom behind. Enclosed behind the wall that surrounds his new house and grounds, Bruno sneaks off for an adventure in the woods and to check out the not-too-distant "farm" he has seen from his window. When he meets Shmuel (Jack Scanlon), a young Jewish boy his own age behind the farm's fence, the wheels are set in motion for the movie's heart-wrenching conclusion. Read the review at:  Movie of the Week: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - Brilliant Holocaust Movie DVD Review | Christian Activities

The Bible contains many verses on the topic of marriage that speak to the sanctity of the marriage covenant and the love husband and wives should have for one another. In light of the approach of Valentine's Day, here are the top ten Bible verses on weddings and marriage as compiled by Christian Activities: Find the list here: Top 10 Bible Verses on Marriage and Weddings for Valentine's Day | Christian Activities

Christian singer Audrey Assad releases her new project  'Inheritance' today  Read more: articles | Audrey Assad Releases 'Inheritance' Today | Christian Activities

Veteran Christian artist Michael W. Smith is excited about his upcoming album "Hymns II: Shine on Us" and the stories the songs represent. Smith graciously took time this week to discuss this new project and to share personal stories about the chosen hymns on his album with me.  Read more: musichistory | Michael W. Smith Talks 'Hymns II: Shine On Us Album' -- Exclusive Interview | Christian Activities

 Dating tips on how to tell if your boyfriend is conning you, just in time for Valentine's Day. Read it here:  Are You Dating a Con Artist? Find Out Here! | Christian Activities