Gospel Soundcheck

OK, I admit this has nothing to do with Christian music. But I’ve been given permission this year to occasionally report on some wider topics relating to Christian culture and just I couldn’t pass this one up. After Pat Robertson shared his … er … thoughts … this week that the magnitude 7 earthquake that…

Here are the readings for January 16, 2010. A reader suggested that I include the links to BibleGateway.com for those of you reading online. It’s a bit of a task to do everyday, but I’ll give it a shot for a while: Genesis 31:1-32:32 Psalm 8:6-9 Proverbs 3:19,20 Matthew 11:1-30 You can find all of…

Mark Stuart is in Haiti with the Hands and Feet Project, the orphange founded by Stuart’s band Audio Adrenaline. He’s been giving updates via Facebook and email, and has been able to give video reports to major media via Skype.Stuart has been quoted in two CNN articles and is heard in this CNN reporting from…

On January 15th, people in New York City will get a spiritual message when they ride the subway: “God is”. Times Square Church, an interdenominational church located in the heart of Times Square, launched an ad campaign this week in subway cars and subway station platforms throughout the city proclaiming that “God is.” The ads…

Last year, Guy Penrod left the Gaither Vocal Band after 14 years with the group to pursue a solo career. Penrod signed a recording deal with Gaither Music Group and his new solo project, Breathe Deep, is set to release in February. The album will feature 13 country selections focusing on faith and family. “I…

A year ago, the Gaither Vocal Band underwent a renovation of sorts, reuniting all-star members Michael English, Mark Lowry, Wes Hampton, David Phelps and founder, Bill Gaither to create the first-ever five-member group.After a year of touring, the group next week releases a two DVD set and two new CDs, “Better Day” and “Reunited.”Here’s a…

R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass passed away this week at age 59 after a long illness. He is survived by his adoring mother Ida, devoted wife Joan, and his three children Theodore Pendergrass Jr, Tishia and LaDonna Hollerway, and four grandchildren, Montaurius Drianen, Desaray Drane, Theodore Pendergrass III and Alana Nida Sky Pendergrass. According to a…

Here’s the daily Bible reading for January 15: Genesis 29:1-30:43 Psalm 8:1-5 Proverbs 3:13-18 Matthew 10:21-42 Are you joining me in the challenge to read the Bible in a year? Let me know how you’re doing! Click here to subscribe to Gospel Soundcheck by email and have the Gospel Soundcheck headlines delivered daily to your…

For a full play-by-play of last night’s American Idol Season 9 auditions in Atlanta, you can read my live blog post. But here’s a recap of some of the contestants who went through to the Hollywood round (and one who didn’t but you’ll remember anyway):

We all watched the news reports back in early January as a man breached the security line at Newark International Airport, shutting down the terminal and causing delays for travelers.So what did travelers do? Well, if they were near the gate where Josh Wilson and his wife were waiting for their flight, they broke out…

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