Brandon Heath's hit song, "Give Me Your Eyes." has been certified Platinum by RIAA and is on a short list of CCM songs that have reached one million in sales.
"'Give Me Your Eyes' hasn't ceased to surprise me after six years since it was released," shares Brandon Heath. "The conviction of the need of God's perspective lies in all of us, and this song has continued to remind us that we need Him to reveal the broken-hearted."
This honor is another accolade for Heath and his already storied career since earning the GMA's Dove Award for New Artist of the Year in 2008. In addition to "Give Me Your Eyes," Heath has had three additional No. 1 hit singles ("Wait and See," "I'm Not Who I Was," and "Your Love"). Earlier this year, Heath released his sixth studio album No Turning Back.
Heath is currently on tour with Third Day and will return on their Spring 2016 tour. After each show, fans can find Heath with his own pop-up concerts - "Brandon By Request" --where he performs songs by request in the parking lots or coffee shops near the venues. With up to 200 people attending each night, Heath plays fan favorites including "Love Never Fails," which has prompted a few couples to dance. Check out other fun and inspiring stories with the hashtag: #brandonbyrequest
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
2015: The Year of the Hymn on The Voice
Tonight, Jordan Smith as part of the Top 12 performed "Great is Thy Faithfulness;" last week Emily Ann Roberts performed "In the Garden."
Rather than taking on another pop hit, this week Smith reached back to his roots by performing a hymn, Not only did Smith's own powerful voice carry the song, but he was the only musician of the piece, accompanying himself on the piano.
Rather than taking on another pop hit, this week Smith reached back to his roots by performing a hymn, Not only did Smith's own powerful voice carry the song, but he was the only musician of the piece, accompanying himself on the piano.
"Coming off the weekend and the horrible things that happened over in Paris and kind of having a heavy heart the past few days," Blake Shelton begins. "Thank you for that. It was beautiful."
The 33 Opens in Top 5 at Box Office
The 33 opened in 5th place with $5.8 million. Headlined by Antonio Banderas, the Chilean miner drama didn't sufficiently leverage its solid, "A" CinemaScore, but at least those that saw it—73% of which were over 25—seemed to enjoy it.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
For KING & COUNTRY Song Used to Promote NBC's "Chicago Med"
If you've watched NBC recently you may have heard for KING & COUNTRY's "No Turning Back" in the promo for Chicago Med, set to premiere on November 17.
Chicago Med is executive produced by Dick Wolf and presents the day-to-day chaos of the Chicago’s most explosive hospital and the courageous team of doctors who hold it together.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Rudy & Hoosiers Writer Brings Us Another Inspirational Movie
From the writer of "Rudy" and "Hoosiers" comes "My All American," the inspirational real-life account of University of Texas football player Freddie Steinmark, whose life was cut short by cancer.
Steinmark was a committed Christian who believed in the power of prayer and whose brief life impacted many. In "My All American" he is portrayed by actor Finn Wittrock, who told The Christian Post that Steinmark's core values set him apart from others. Wittrock asserted that people who knew the former Longhorn football player called him the "best person" they had ever known.
In the film, Steinmark's zest for life is contagious. Wittrock even noted the inspirational character's impact on his own life, saying that playing Steinmark was "a very healthy thing" for him "mentally and spiritually."
Aaron Eckhart plays Steinmark's coach, Darrell Royal, the character with which the movie begins and ends. Eckhart said he wanted to be involved with the film because of its positive message.
"He [Steinmark] stood strong in his beliefs and that's a good message right there, that's a good example for kids today. I think, if anything, Freddie's example as a respectful, well-mannered, humble, appreciative, loving kid is something that every kid needs to see."
"My All American" is in theaters now.
Watch the film's trailer:
Steinmark was a committed Christian who believed in the power of prayer and whose brief life impacted many. In "My All American" he is portrayed by actor Finn Wittrock, who told The Christian Post that Steinmark's core values set him apart from others. Wittrock asserted that people who knew the former Longhorn football player called him the "best person" they had ever known.
In the film, Steinmark's zest for life is contagious. Wittrock even noted the inspirational character's impact on his own life, saying that playing Steinmark was "a very healthy thing" for him "mentally and spiritually."
Aaron Eckhart plays Steinmark's coach, Darrell Royal, the character with which the movie begins and ends. Eckhart said he wanted to be involved with the film because of its positive message.
"He [Steinmark] stood strong in his beliefs and that's a good message right there, that's a good example for kids today. I think, if anything, Freddie's example as a respectful, well-mannered, humble, appreciative, loving kid is something that every kid needs to see."
"My All American" is in theaters now.
Watch the film's trailer:
Friday, November 13, 2015
Colton Dixon Performs on Fox & Friends
'American Idol' favorite Colton Dixon performed live on Fox & Friends this morning. The singer also talked about his recent engagement.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Denzel Washington: "There's never been a time where God didn't direct, protect, and correct me"
Two-time Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington star of many hits including "Glory," "Remember the Titans," "The Book of Eli" and "Training Day" has sounded like a pastor when he took to the podium at recent events.
He made headlines as the guest speaker for Dillard University's graduating class this spring and encouraged graduates to "put God first."
The actor expressed similar sentiments last weekend at the Church of God in Christ's annual "We Care" Charities Banquet in St. Louis, Missouri where he testified of God's faithfulness, even when he has fallen short.
"There's never been a time where God didn't direct, protect, and correct me," Washington passionately attested. "There may have been times where I was less than faithful to Him, but he had faith in me."
Washington has maintained his faith throughout his successful mainstream career and has not shied away from sharing it, publicly saying that he reads the Bible every day.
While onstage at the "We Care" event, Washington vowed that from that point on in his life he would make a conscious effort to "get up and speak about what God has done" for him.
"Give thanks for blessings every day. Every day. Embrace gratitude. Encourage others. It is impossible to be grateful and hateful at the same time," he continued.
The member of Los Angeles Church of God in Christ continued with a public prayer that he frequently uses when speaking to groups.
"I pray that you put your slippers way under your bed at night, so that when you wake in the morning you have to start on your knees to find them. And while you're down there, say 'thank you,'" Washington implored.
According to FOX2 St. Louis, more than 1,000 people attended the "We Care" banquet, including gospel singer Cece Winans.
"Faith and optimism can add years to your life," Washington concluded in his address. "A bad attitude is like a flat tire. Until you change it, you're not going anywhere."
He made headlines as the guest speaker for Dillard University's graduating class this spring and encouraged graduates to "put God first."
The actor expressed similar sentiments last weekend at the Church of God in Christ's annual "We Care" Charities Banquet in St. Louis, Missouri where he testified of God's faithfulness, even when he has fallen short.
"There's never been a time where God didn't direct, protect, and correct me," Washington passionately attested. "There may have been times where I was less than faithful to Him, but he had faith in me."
Washington has maintained his faith throughout his successful mainstream career and has not shied away from sharing it, publicly saying that he reads the Bible every day.
While onstage at the "We Care" event, Washington vowed that from that point on in his life he would make a conscious effort to "get up and speak about what God has done" for him.
"Give thanks for blessings every day. Every day. Embrace gratitude. Encourage others. It is impossible to be grateful and hateful at the same time," he continued.
The member of Los Angeles Church of God in Christ continued with a public prayer that he frequently uses when speaking to groups.
"I pray that you put your slippers way under your bed at night, so that when you wake in the morning you have to start on your knees to find them. And while you're down there, say 'thank you,'" Washington implored.
According to FOX2 St. Louis, more than 1,000 people attended the "We Care" banquet, including gospel singer Cece Winans.
"Faith and optimism can add years to your life," Washington concluded in his address. "A bad attitude is like a flat tire. Until you change it, you're not going anywhere."
Voice Finalist Blaine Mitchell Outspoken About Faith Leading Up to Voice Elimination Round
Moments like this leading into #voiceresults it's easy to lose focus but I rest in Jesus and that He knows the exact path He has made for me
— BLAINE MITCHELL✏️ (@blaine_mitchell) November 11, 2015
No matter what the outcome of the the results show. I'm so thankful God directs my steps in every aspect of life. 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/RiDIz2mtVE
— BLAINE MITCHELL✏️ (@blaine_mitchell) November 11, 2015
Who you are is far more important than what you do
— BLAINE MITCHELL✏️ (@blaine_mitchell) November 11, 2015
Feeling so blessed 😭 thank you all so much for all the support!!!!! It's all in Jesus hands now like it has been from the very start😁 🙌🏻
— BLAINE MITCHELL✏️ (@blaine_mitchell) November 10, 2015
Scott Stapp to Record Single About His Mental Health Struggles & Talks Creed Reunion
Scott Stapp tells Billboard he'll hit the studio during December to record "Up From the Ashes," which will be released in January as part of an initiative with the National Alliance For Mental Illness "to really raise awareness and try to fight the stigma of mental health." The song is part of Stapp's recovery from a meltdown last fall, which saw him post a series of alarming social media messages claiming to be broke, homeless and under government surveillance.
Entering treatment, Stapp was diagnosed as bipolar and manic depressive. Shortly after, he reconciled with his wife, Jaclyn, both of whom went on to appear in the current season of VH1's Couples Therapy With Dr. Jenn.
"I'm excited about this campaign," Stapp says, "and I'm excited that I'm afforded the opportunity to speak out about this epidemic we have in our country, to help fight stigma and hopefully connect with others who are suffering out there in silence, and families that are suffering in silence, not knowing what to do with a family member who's in the throes of mental illness, and really point them in the right direction to where they can get help. Hopefully we can be a catalyst to help someone who's suffering to feel like it's OK to ask for help. I think it's also part of my healing process to feel like this all has purpose and that I can pay it forward."
Stapp says the "Up From the Ashes" song "comes out of this experience directly and sums up my experience of the last year in one song." It's also one of a number of songs he's been writing for a follow-up to his second solo album, Proof of Life.
Stapp plans to be rocking when he heads out on tour, starting with three dates in South Africa during December and then a 17-date North American tour that heads out Jan. 14 in St. Petersburg, Fla. This will be his first public run since his breakdown, and while Stapp is "horrified" by what happened, he's also pleased to have finally been diagnosed.
"There's most definitely a sense of relief, especially knowing that it can be treated and I don't have to suffer anymore and that I actually have a plan of action in terms of how to maintain my health and not ever go back to those dark places that I've been battling with for 20 years," says Stapp. The plan includes not only medication, but daily 12-step meetings, intensive physical workouts, meditation and prayer. "I've spent the last year really working on myself, reconnecting with my wife and my kids and just focusing our attention on healing and rejuvenation to get to a healthy place and move forward. It's been a difficult year but also a very healing year. It's like coming to the end of a really difficult 20 years, and it feels good. It feels like there's light and a new chapter and a new beginning."
Stapp is also hoping for a fresh start with his band Creed, which has been dormant since 2013. He participated in a golf tournament with drummer Scott Phillips, during which the idea of a reunion was discussed -- and not ruled out.
"The consensus is we'll address it once we've all finished with the projects we have scheduled over the next year and a half or two years," Stapp says. "The Creed conversation will come up again in a couple of years and we'll see how it goes. It's kinda up in the air. Right now what me and Scott Phillips talked about and bounced around was possibly the end of 2017 as being the first little window of opportunity that might work for Creed, but nothing has been set in stone."
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Entering treatment, Stapp was diagnosed as bipolar and manic depressive. Shortly after, he reconciled with his wife, Jaclyn, both of whom went on to appear in the current season of VH1's Couples Therapy With Dr. Jenn.
"I'm excited about this campaign," Stapp says, "and I'm excited that I'm afforded the opportunity to speak out about this epidemic we have in our country, to help fight stigma and hopefully connect with others who are suffering out there in silence, and families that are suffering in silence, not knowing what to do with a family member who's in the throes of mental illness, and really point them in the right direction to where they can get help. Hopefully we can be a catalyst to help someone who's suffering to feel like it's OK to ask for help. I think it's also part of my healing process to feel like this all has purpose and that I can pay it forward."
Stapp says the "Up From the Ashes" song "comes out of this experience directly and sums up my experience of the last year in one song." It's also one of a number of songs he's been writing for a follow-up to his second solo album, Proof of Life.
Stapp plans to be rocking when he heads out on tour, starting with three dates in South Africa during December and then a 17-date North American tour that heads out Jan. 14 in St. Petersburg, Fla. This will be his first public run since his breakdown, and while Stapp is "horrified" by what happened, he's also pleased to have finally been diagnosed.
"There's most definitely a sense of relief, especially knowing that it can be treated and I don't have to suffer anymore and that I actually have a plan of action in terms of how to maintain my health and not ever go back to those dark places that I've been battling with for 20 years," says Stapp. The plan includes not only medication, but daily 12-step meetings, intensive physical workouts, meditation and prayer. "I've spent the last year really working on myself, reconnecting with my wife and my kids and just focusing our attention on healing and rejuvenation to get to a healthy place and move forward. It's been a difficult year but also a very healing year. It's like coming to the end of a really difficult 20 years, and it feels good. It feels like there's light and a new chapter and a new beginning."
Stapp is also hoping for a fresh start with his band Creed, which has been dormant since 2013. He participated in a golf tournament with drummer Scott Phillips, during which the idea of a reunion was discussed -- and not ruled out.
"The consensus is we'll address it once we've all finished with the projects we have scheduled over the next year and a half or two years," Stapp says. "The Creed conversation will come up again in a couple of years and we'll see how it goes. It's kinda up in the air. Right now what me and Scott Phillips talked about and bounced around was possibly the end of 2017 as being the first little window of opportunity that might work for Creed, but nothing has been set in stone."
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Emily Ann Roberts Performs Hymn on The Voice - Thanks Jesus
Emily Ann Roberts performs "In the Garden" on The Voice Live Playoffs
Afterwards, she tweeted:
Even the show's Twitter account seemed to be touched:
Afterwards, she tweeted:
Oh my goodness!! Thank you Jesus for this opportunity and for being with me on stage tonight!! ❤️ that was so much fun! #VoicePlayoffs
— Emily Ann (@emilyann_music) November 11, 2015
Even the show's Twitter account seemed to be touched:
— The Voice (@NBCTheVoice) November 11, 2015
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Justin Bieber Takes Reporter to Church And Says 'I Was Close to Letting Fame Destroy Me'
Justin Bieber is making news with his recent Billboard interview, but post-interview was notable as well. The pop star capped off the night at a church service in which his pastor, Judah Smith, preached, "Jesus is God.
The service was held in the ballroom of the Beverly Wilshire hotel. Bieber took a front row seat and with him was a Billboard magazine reporter. The entertainment publication went as far as sharing pieces of the sermon, quoting Smith as he said, "He's the relationship and the friendship you've been craving your whole life. If you believe that with all of your heart, every ounce of your being, I'm going to count to three, and then I'm going to ask you to lift up your hand."
As Bieber conducts a promotional tour for his upcoming album Purpose on November 13, he has been bringing mainstream media on his faith journey.
During his interview, the singer admitted that he did not always understand his faith and questioned his pastor a lot. "I'd come and listen to him and try to hear him out. I had all these questions and things were not adding up. 'Well, why is this, then? How did all those animals fit on Noah's Ark, then?'" he told Billboard, "That's what it's all about – not questioning it."
Bieber and Smith have now built a rapport in which they send each other messages daily. "We text almost daily, and it's not just me sending him Bible verses anymore," said Smith, "He'll send them to me, along with encouraging thoughts or an encouraging emoticon. I'm committed to helping him and protecting him, but it's fair to say we're there for each other."
Just this year during an interview with Complex Magazine, Bieber declared that Jesus is the greatest healer.
Read Bieber's full interview with Billboard here including the reporter's first hand experience.
The service was held in the ballroom of the Beverly Wilshire hotel. Bieber took a front row seat and with him was a Billboard magazine reporter. The entertainment publication went as far as sharing pieces of the sermon, quoting Smith as he said, "He's the relationship and the friendship you've been craving your whole life. If you believe that with all of your heart, every ounce of your being, I'm going to count to three, and then I'm going to ask you to lift up your hand."
As Bieber conducts a promotional tour for his upcoming album Purpose on November 13, he has been bringing mainstream media on his faith journey.
During his interview, the singer admitted that he did not always understand his faith and questioned his pastor a lot. "I'd come and listen to him and try to hear him out. I had all these questions and things were not adding up. 'Well, why is this, then? How did all those animals fit on Noah's Ark, then?'" he told Billboard, "That's what it's all about – not questioning it."
Bieber and Smith have now built a rapport in which they send each other messages daily. "We text almost daily, and it's not just me sending him Bible verses anymore," said Smith, "He'll send them to me, along with encouraging thoughts or an encouraging emoticon. I'm committed to helping him and protecting him, but it's fair to say we're there for each other."
Just this year during an interview with Complex Magazine, Bieber declared that Jesus is the greatest healer.
Read Bieber's full interview with Billboard here including the reporter's first hand experience.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Hugh Jackman Returning to His Christian Faith?
When he steps onstage to perform in the play "Broadway to Oz" in Australia this month, star Hugh Jackman plans to surrender his performances to God.
"Before I go onstage every night, I pause and dedicate the performance to God, in the sense of 'allow me to surrender.'" Jackman revealed to Parade magazine during an October interview.
The actor, who rose to international fame as Wolverine in the "X-Men" franchise, likens his relationship with God to that of Christian runner Eric Liddell in the film "Chariots of Fire." While Lidell's sport helped him connect to God, Jackman believes his live performances do the same.
"I'm a religious person. This is going to sound weird to you. In "Chariots of Fire" the runner Eric Liddell says, 'When I run, I feel His pleasure,'" he told Parade. "And I feel that pleasure when I act and it's going well, particularly onstage. I feel what everyone's searching for, the feeling that unites us all."
Jackman said he knew he wanted to be an actor after having a spiritual encounter at the age of 13.
"I'm a Christian. I was brought up very religious," he said. "I used to go to different evangelists' [revival] tents all the time. When I was about 13, I had a weird premonition that I was going to be onstage, like the preachers I saw."
In a 2010 interview with GQ Magazine, Jackman recalled his father motivating him in high school to strengthen his faith.
"I think it was during my high school years. Although I don't remember a specific moment, I certainly remember my father brought us up to believe a spiritual life was the only life to be had," the actor told GQ. "During high school is when being taught that and thinking it for myself came together."
Five years ago it seems Jackman adopted a broader vision concerning faith.
"I'm a little broader in my thinking. ... Some people may think I've gone off track, I'm not sure. But for me, if you put Christ, Buddha and a few other people at a table together, I don't think they'd be arguing," Jackman previously told GQ. "I think there's an essential truth to most of those [religions] and that's probably what I believe in now. Ultimately, it's the idea that we are much more unified than we are separate, and that includes the religions we've created around the world — there is an essential truth there."
Even though the thespian was not identifying himself as a Christian in the 2010 interview, he was not opposed to it.
"My father is still a committed Christian," he previously told GQ. "I don't have any arguments with anything I interpret from that faith."
"Before I go onstage every night, I pause and dedicate the performance to God, in the sense of 'allow me to surrender.'" Jackman revealed to Parade magazine during an October interview.
The actor, who rose to international fame as Wolverine in the "X-Men" franchise, likens his relationship with God to that of Christian runner Eric Liddell in the film "Chariots of Fire." While Lidell's sport helped him connect to God, Jackman believes his live performances do the same.
"I'm a religious person. This is going to sound weird to you. In "Chariots of Fire" the runner Eric Liddell says, 'When I run, I feel His pleasure,'" he told Parade. "And I feel that pleasure when I act and it's going well, particularly onstage. I feel what everyone's searching for, the feeling that unites us all."
Jackman said he knew he wanted to be an actor after having a spiritual encounter at the age of 13.
"I'm a Christian. I was brought up very religious," he said. "I used to go to different evangelists' [revival] tents all the time. When I was about 13, I had a weird premonition that I was going to be onstage, like the preachers I saw."
In a 2010 interview with GQ Magazine, Jackman recalled his father motivating him in high school to strengthen his faith.
"I think it was during my high school years. Although I don't remember a specific moment, I certainly remember my father brought us up to believe a spiritual life was the only life to be had," the actor told GQ. "During high school is when being taught that and thinking it for myself came together."
Five years ago it seems Jackman adopted a broader vision concerning faith.
"I'm a little broader in my thinking. ... Some people may think I've gone off track, I'm not sure. But for me, if you put Christ, Buddha and a few other people at a table together, I don't think they'd be arguing," Jackman previously told GQ. "I think there's an essential truth to most of those [religions] and that's probably what I believe in now. Ultimately, it's the idea that we are much more unified than we are separate, and that includes the religions we've created around the world — there is an essential truth there."
Even though the thespian was not identifying himself as a Christian in the 2010 interview, he was not opposed to it.
"My father is still a committed Christian," he previously told GQ. "I don't have any arguments with anything I interpret from that faith."
Shelby Brown Performs "Jesus Take the Wheel" on The Voice
Shelby Brown performed Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel" on The Voice.
Evan McKeel Performs Switchfoot's "Dare You to Move" on The Voice
Evan McKeel performed Switchfoot's "Dare You to Move" on The Voice during a critical round of the competitive show.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Leah Remini - It's Never Too Late To Reconnect With God
It's never too late to reconnect with God.
That's the message that actress Leah Remini hopes to convey in her new tell-all Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology. Along with a message of hope, the memoir intends to pull back the covers on the secretive and often mysterious Church of Scientology, a religion that Remini espoused for over 30 years.
After her 2013 split with the organization, which counts high-profile celebrities like Tom Cruise and John Travolta among its members, the star now freely speaks her mind.
"We really want people to know it's never too late to start again," she said during an interview for "Good Morning America" Monday.
After leaving the Church of Scientology, Remini and her actor husband Angel Pagan have re-emerged as Catholics. The "King of Queens" actress insists that she has always had roots in Catholicism — despite serving more than three decades in Scientology.
"I was always religious. I was baptized as a Catholic. I got my daughter baptized as a Catholic," she said in the GMA interview. "I'm reconnecting with my faith. It's been a beautiful thing."
One of her reasons for reconnecting was Remini's 11-year-old daughter Sofia.
"I didn't want my daughter to choose the [Scientology] church," she said.
Earlier this year, Sofia was baptized in a ceremony that her parents shared on social media.
"A very special day for our little girl and her Godparents @crabichuk wanted to share with all of you #baptism #catholic #newbeginnings," Remini, 45, wrote on Instagram.
The family has begun to share much of their life on the TLC reality show "It's All Relative," and Remini's husband also expressed how much of a beautiful experience his daughter's baptism was while revealing his own ties to the faith.
"For the record @leahremini and I have always been Catholic! Why we waited so long to baptize Sofia! Hmmm ...," Pagan wrote. "Anyway it was a beautiful experience and our little angel is on her way to a more spiritual existence. God Bless!"
Remini responded to her husband questioning why their daughter was not baptized before the age of 11, insisting that she was now old enough to understand what was taking place, unlike babies who are frequently baptized as Catholics.
"Happened at the right time. Our daughter was aware of what she was accepting," she tweeted."And that was beautiful to witness."
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That's the message that actress Leah Remini hopes to convey in her new tell-all Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology. Along with a message of hope, the memoir intends to pull back the covers on the secretive and often mysterious Church of Scientology, a religion that Remini espoused for over 30 years.
After her 2013 split with the organization, which counts high-profile celebrities like Tom Cruise and John Travolta among its members, the star now freely speaks her mind.
"We really want people to know it's never too late to start again," she said during an interview for "Good Morning America" Monday.
After leaving the Church of Scientology, Remini and her actor husband Angel Pagan have re-emerged as Catholics. The "King of Queens" actress insists that she has always had roots in Catholicism — despite serving more than three decades in Scientology.
"I was always religious. I was baptized as a Catholic. I got my daughter baptized as a Catholic," she said in the GMA interview. "I'm reconnecting with my faith. It's been a beautiful thing."
One of her reasons for reconnecting was Remini's 11-year-old daughter Sofia.
"I didn't want my daughter to choose the [Scientology] church," she said.
Earlier this year, Sofia was baptized in a ceremony that her parents shared on social media.
"A very special day for our little girl and her Godparents @crabichuk wanted to share with all of you #baptism #catholic #newbeginnings," Remini, 45, wrote on Instagram.
The family has begun to share much of their life on the TLC reality show "It's All Relative," and Remini's husband also expressed how much of a beautiful experience his daughter's baptism was while revealing his own ties to the faith.
"For the record @leahremini and I have always been Catholic! Why we waited so long to baptize Sofia! Hmmm ...," Pagan wrote. "Anyway it was a beautiful experience and our little angel is on her way to a more spiritual existence. God Bless!"
Remini responded to her husband questioning why their daughter was not baptized before the age of 11, insisting that she was now old enough to understand what was taking place, unlike babies who are frequently baptized as Catholics.
"Happened at the right time. Our daughter was aware of what she was accepting," she tweeted."And that was beautiful to witness."
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World Series Champ Ben Zobrist: 'Victory Belongs to the Lord'
With the Kansas City Royals winning the World Series Sunday night, Royals second baseman Ben Zobrist explained who the real winner was when asked about his emotions on winning his first World Series.
The veteran, who made it to the World Series in 2008 as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays, knows what it's like to make it to the big game, only to walk away empty-handed.
Zobrist, the son of an Illinois pastor, asserted that no matter the amount of preparation the players put in, God is the one who emerges as the true victor.
"This is incredible, a very prepared team, everybody is prepared but, you know, you prepare the horse for battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord," Zobrist stated. "I am so thankful to be a part of this. I am just thankful."
The two-time All-Star, who is married to Christian singer Julianna Zobrist, has been vocal about his Christian faith all throughout his playing career.
In an interview with Baptist Press, the Zobrists' pastor, Byron Yawn of the Community Bible Church in Nashville, said that Zobrist has such an influence on his teammates that he is like a "missionary" working in the MLB mission field.
"The consistency of the godliness of his life is a natural attraction to a diversity of personalities on the team," Yawn added.
In an interview with the Florida Baptist Witness, Zobrist explained that, even as a baseball player, he holds a responsibility to represent Christ as best he can.
"Like anybody else that goes and does their job, there's a way to do your job with excellence," Zobrist said. "You want to represent Christ well with doing you job, first and foremost, because that's what you're there to do."
The Zobrists have authored a book titled Double Play, which offers insight into the couple's devotion to God, family, music and baseball.
According to Breitbart, the couple's devotion to each other is so great that they have made a pact to never be apart for more than six days at a time, even though Zobrist spends more than half of the year traveling in and out of baseball stadiums throughout the country.
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The veteran, who made it to the World Series in 2008 as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays, knows what it's like to make it to the big game, only to walk away empty-handed.
Zobrist, the son of an Illinois pastor, asserted that no matter the amount of preparation the players put in, God is the one who emerges as the true victor.
"This is incredible, a very prepared team, everybody is prepared but, you know, you prepare the horse for battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord," Zobrist stated. "I am so thankful to be a part of this. I am just thankful."
The two-time All-Star, who is married to Christian singer Julianna Zobrist, has been vocal about his Christian faith all throughout his playing career.
In an interview with Baptist Press, the Zobrists' pastor, Byron Yawn of the Community Bible Church in Nashville, said that Zobrist has such an influence on his teammates that he is like a "missionary" working in the MLB mission field.
"The consistency of the godliness of his life is a natural attraction to a diversity of personalities on the team," Yawn added.
In an interview with the Florida Baptist Witness, Zobrist explained that, even as a baseball player, he holds a responsibility to represent Christ as best he can.
"Like anybody else that goes and does their job, there's a way to do your job with excellence," Zobrist said. "You want to represent Christ well with doing you job, first and foremost, because that's what you're there to do."
The Zobrists have authored a book titled Double Play, which offers insight into the couple's devotion to God, family, music and baseball.
According to Breitbart, the couple's devotion to each other is so great that they have made a pact to never be apart for more than six days at a time, even though Zobrist spends more than half of the year traveling in and out of baseball stadiums throughout the country.
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MercyMe To Appear On 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade On NBC
MercyMe will appear on the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, live from New York City on NBC. With an expected 3.5 million spectators along the route and 50 million viewers tuning in, the parade will air from 9am-NOON on Thanksgiving Day.Just prior to heading to NYC, MercyMe will perform during Atlanta's Annual Great Tree Lighting at Macy's Buckhead Lenox Store before a crowd of nearly 45,000. The event will be broadcast live on WSB Atlanta (ABC).
The Christmas season started early for MercyMe this year when MercyMe, It's Christmas!, the band's sophomore Christmas offering, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Holiday Albums chart, just following the RIAA Gold certification of their 2011 project, The Generous Mr. Lovewell.
Red's "Breathe Into Me" Is Gold
RED received a RIAA Gold Certification for their single “Breathe Into Me” from their album, End of Silence.
Also announced recently, RED will be on the 2016 spring Winter Jam tour hitting more than 45 arenas and stadiums across the country.
Over the past decade, RED has sold more than one million albums collectively with Of Beauty and Rage, Release The Panic, Until We Have Faces, Innocence & Instinct and End of Silence. The band also boasts more than one million Facebook fans.
Also announced recently, RED will be on the 2016 spring Winter Jam tour hitting more than 45 arenas and stadiums across the country.
Over the past decade, RED has sold more than one million albums collectively with Of Beauty and Rage, Release The Panic, Until We Have Faces, Innocence & Instinct and End of Silence. The band also boasts more than one million Facebook fans.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
7eventh Time Down in World Series
7eventh Time Down's Just Say Jesus was overheard during the World Series as Daniel Murphy used it as his walk-up music.
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