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Alpha/Omega by Kutless (Album Review)

Kutless has released a new album by the name of Alpha/Omega. You likely have heard some of the tracks as they have put together a collection of original and cover tracks that they feel are core to the type of worship and rock band they have been for over fifteen years. I had the opportunity to preview the album before its release by Tooth and Nail Records. As a fan of Kutless for many years, I can say this album does not disappoint. From remakes of familiar songs like Strong Tower and great covers of songs like Your Great Name to original tracks never heard before such as Shepherd of My Soul and Gave It All. You likely have heard their newly released track King of My Heart, that you cannot help singing along with as it plays on stations like AirOne and KLove. Alpha/Omega covers many years and talents of what has made Kutless a household name for many years when it comes to worship bands. Is it an album that has more than one hit on it, I think quite possibly. If nothing less it is a great album to turn to if you want to listen to familiar songs sung by the ever so talented Jon Micah Sumrall brings everytime he steps up to the microphone. “We really believe that music can make a difference in people’s lives,” shares Jon Micah Sumrall. “Music is an incredibly powerful tool that can break down walls and allow us to communicate a message of hope to people […]

Defending the Feminine Heart (Book Review)

Admittedly, I read a lot of books. I read usually about one book a week give or take. However, rarely am I compelled to write about what I read. Especially on my own volition, without sponsors or a promotion of some sort. That is until today… Defending the Feminine Heart, A Masculine Wall for GOD’s Daughters by Jeff Voth is available on Amazon. I had the opportunity to purchase a copy at Cavetime last weekend. That being said, I wanted to share some thoughts and offer up a challenge. Men today have come under attack. Our masculinity is at stake and truth be told…it’s our fault. We have allowed modern culture to dictate how we are to behave. Our sinful nature going unchecked has permitted lust, pornography, and sex trafficking to become rampant. Meanwhile, we complacently sit on our backsides. Allowing it to happen or worse endorsing it with our own bad behavior. Jeff pulls no punches in his new book. He rightfully calls us knuckleheads out. But not only does he shine the light on the darkness, but he shows us the way. Providing a step by step process in becoming a wall for God’s daughters. Calling out the enemy and learning how to protect all women, as God intended. We are all knuckleheads and have been since Adam. Jeff shows us that through pursuing the second Adam, Jesus we don’t have to be. It is the time that we stand up against the enemy. Time to reclaim, rebuild the wall that God intended to […]

Jeremy Camp has The Answer (Review and Giveaway)

Jeremy Camp has a brand new album coming out on October 6th, titled The Answer and will be hitting the road on tour. I had the opportunity (excitedly I admit as I am a huge fan) to listen to the CD before its release. The CD did not disappoint that is for sure. After being in the industry 15 years, Jeremy has won many awards. He has had albums and songs top the charts and this one I am sure will be no exception. Multiple award-winning and GRAMMY® nominee artist JEREMY CAMP releases his new studio album, The Answer, on October 6.  Promoting his new album, Jeremy will be headlining The Answer Tour. The complete list of tour dates are listed, and tickets are on sale today at jeremycamp.com. I will say that after listening to his new album, repeatedly over that past few days. There are sure some songs that will be favorites of mine. Camp, like on many other albums of his shines through with his diverse talents. Ballads like The Answer and Never Stopped Loving Me, he is known for. His powerful vocals on songs like My Defender, Heaven’s Shore and his deep raspy vocals on Awake O Sleeper. Like many times before I am blessed to be able to offer the opportunity for one of my readers to win a copy of Jeremy Camp’s new album The Answer. Enter below and you might just be the proud owner of your own CD from Capitol Records to add to your collection.       a Rafflecopter giveaway   “Disclosure (in accordance […]