Gospel Soundcheck

There’s never a dull moment with America’s favorite talent competition, and this year’s crop of singers is no exception. Here’s the list of Season 9’s Top 24, and more information that maybe you want to know – do you know, for example, which female contestant reportedly dated Florida Gators’ quarterback Tim Tebow and which male…

Look at you! You’ve finished two books of the Old Testament and one book of the New Testament! You’re doing great – are you learning anything as you read? Have questions? Things that make you scratch your head? Topics or stories that make you want to dig deeper? Good for you. Don’t give up now!…

Where’s the strangest place you’ve found Jesus? How about in an ashtray? On a pierogi? Beliefnet is featuring a new gallery of photos showcasing religious icons on that have miraculously appeared on food, rocks, and other benign stuff, from Jesus on grilled cheese to Mother Teresa on a cinnamon bun. The images are taken from…

UPDATE 2/18/10: Following is a very casual blogging live narrative about last night’s American Idol Top 24 reveal. I confess I was switching back and forth between the Olympics. Here’s a post with bios of each of the Top 24 contestants – including info like which contestant reportedly dated Florida Gators’ quarterback Tim Tebow and…

Here are the readings for today, February 17, 2010: Leviticus 5:1-6:30 Psalm 24:1-6 Proverbs 9:7-9 Matthew 28:1-20 You can find all of the passages at BibleGateway.com. And if you’ve missed some readings, here are the lists: February 2010 January 2010 Are you joining me in the challenge to read the Bible in a year? Let…

Tonight is the third part of American Idol’s season 9 Hollywood Week auditions. We’ll get to see the last individual performances before we find out tomorrow who makes the Top 24. Do you have any favorites yet? Any predictions on who you think is going through? The Olympics are also on tonight, and I will…

The film “To Save A Life” released this month to great reviews, and this week you can get a free download of the song “Bounce J-Rus”, by J-Rus, from the movie soundtrack. “To Save A Life” tells the story of Jake Taylor (played by Randy Wayne), high school senior with the world at his fingertips.…

On February 23, pop/soul/gospel band Newworldson releases their self-titled sophomore album, a mix of funky grooves, danceable rhythms and praise-inspiring lyrics. And you can get a sneak peek with this free download of the song “You Set The Rhythm.” Just head over to iTickets for your free Christian music download of the week from Newworldson!…

Here are the readings for today, February 16, 2010: Leviticus 3:1-4:35 Psalm 23:1-6 Proverbs 9:1-6 Matthew 27:55-66 You can find all of the passages at BibleGateway.com. And if you’ve missed some readings, here are the lists: February 2010 January 2010 Are you joining me in the challenge to read the Bible in a year? Let…

Hey, look at you! You’ve completely finished two books of the Old Testament! See, this isn’t as difficult as you thought. Well, we are starting Leviticus. More laws. We can do this, together. Here are the readings for February 15, 2010:

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