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Displaying a strong sense of renewal,
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Andy Argyrakis
is a Chicago-based
entertainment writer/
photographer who appears
in the Chicago Tribune,
Illinois Entertainer,
Hear/Say Magazine,
Concert Livewire and more.
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Michael W. Smith, the
legendary singer/
songwriter joined former
President Bill Clinton and
former Governor Frank
Keating (amongst others)
during a memorial on the
20th anniversary of the
Oklahoma City bombing.
After 168 seconds of silence
to honor the 168 men,
women and children who
lost their lives in the
attack, Smith led those
gathered in the singing of
the National Anthem.
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He answered. My repeated prayer was, God,
I want everything You areI want everything
You have for me, and I felt like Gods answer
was, I want everything from YOU, Dan. I had
to let go of it all. My broken past, my plans for
the futureI had to leave them in His hands.
I needed to surrender and let go.
The more I continued to let go, the more
I started to find true freedom and joy. I
realized that God was actually good and
that His plans were perfect. He started to
change my heart. I delighted myself in His
presence, and He started to open my eyes to
the amazing work of redemption that He was
doing in my life.
You changed me from what I used to be,
Opened my eyes now I can see,
Youre making this life so Beautiful
Beautiful
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R e l at e d S c r ip t ur e s
Matt 16:25, Psalm 34:8, Jeremiah 29:11
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Reviews
Hillsong United
Empires (Capitol)
FOR FANS OF: Jesus Culture, Passion,
Matt Redman
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If Hillsong Uniteds stratospheric
success over the last few years has
changed the band at all, it has made
them bow lower and with even greater
humility. Their latest release Empires
could have easily been any other
fist-pumping, anthemic romp, rather
from the lyrical content to overall
production and performancethis
album was meticulously constructed
to usher listeners into holy dialogue.
From the seven-minute opener Here
Now, to the single Touch the Sky,
on through to the title tracktheir
spacious, celestial arrangements are
more than beautiful, they intentionally
allow a needed space for the listener
to engage.
In This Issue
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Dan Bremnes
Where The Light Is (Capitol)
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After a successful debut that introduced
audiences to a promising new male vocalist,
Dan Bremnes has followed suit with an even
stronger full-length filled with memorable
tunes with Where The Light Is.
The title track leads the album and serves as
its highlight, marked by Bremnes irresistible
falsetto. Other highlights include Heart On
Fire, reminiscent of Coldplays Viva La Vida,
In His Hands, and the 2014 hit Beautiful.
Bremnes has channeled his drive to win bread
by singing and performing through the tragic
experience of losing his mother several years
ago. Coming full-circle, now as a new father
himself, this release and promising future is
ever-so timely.
Matt Conner
WE LIKE: Where The Light Is
Point of Grace
Directions Home (Songs We Love,
Songs You Know) (Word Records)
FOR FANS OF: Avalon, Carrie Underwood,
Wilson Phillips
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After conquering the Christian charts
throughout the 90s and crossing over into
country throughout the 2000s, its only fitting
to find the Point of Grace ladies applying
their unmistakable harmonies to favorites
from each of those avenues. No matter if
theyre covering Wynonnas Only Love,
Avalons Friend of a Wounded Heart, Carrie
Underwoods Something in the Water or Matt
Mahers Lord, I Need You, the trio spins pure
vocal gold, all while maintaining instrumental
continuity throughout the otherwise diverse
origins. Much of that can be credited to the
groups co-production alongside Andy Leftwich
(of Kentucky Thunder fame), plus from
contributions from Ricky Skaggs and Vince
Gill, all of which further reinforce the instantly
appealingly, earthy nature of this faithnurturing collection.
Andy Argyrakis
WE LIKE: Something in the Water
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worship
Jimmy Needham
Vice & Virtue
(Platinum Pop Records)
FOR FANS OF: Justin Timberlake,
OneRepublic, Mat Kearney
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Unspoken
Unplugged (Centricity)
FOR FANS OF:
Newworldson,
Jimmy Needham
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Planetshakers
Outback Worship Sessions
(Integrity Music)
FOR FANS OF: New Life Worship,
Gungor, Hillsong United
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