(The Christian Post) Grammy Award-winning artist Michael W. Smith is challenging the Church to “wake up” to the crisis of fatherlessness and reflect God’s heart for His children by serving as mentors and “surrogate dads” to the fatherless. In an interview with The Christian Post, the 63-year-old singer-songwriter commented on the tragic effects of fathers' absence in their … [Read more...] about Michael W Smith Challenges Church to ‘Wake Up’ to ‘Crisis’ of Fatherlessness, Discusses New Music
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‘You Already Won’: Simon Cowell Encourages Nightbirde in Surprise Appearance Since Her Departure
(Faithwire) In a surprise appearance on “America’s Got Talent,” contest judge Simon Cowell told Nightbirde — the singer whose fight against cancer has forced her to leave the competition early — she has “already won.” “You made the decision, rightly so, that your heath is your priority right now and I know the last time we spoke you actually said that you feel like you let … [Read more...] about ‘You Already Won’: Simon Cowell Encourages Nightbirde in Surprise Appearance Since Her Departure
Film Series ‘The Chosen’ Explores Its Catholic Side in the Eternal City
by Claire Giangravé VATICAN CITY (RNS) This week Pope Francis met none other than Jesus in St. Peter’s Square. While greeting faithful on Wednesday (Aug. 11), the pope spoke with Jonathan Roumie, who portrays Christ in the series “The Chosen” and was visiting Rome to promote the show. “Meeting the pope was essentially having a childhood dream be realized,” Roumie told … [Read more...] about Film Series ‘The Chosen’ Explores Its Catholic Side in the Eternal City
Phil Robertson Says He Pointed ‘People to Jesus’ at ZZ Top Guitarist’s Funeral
(Christian Headlines) Businessman and Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson says he read from Scripture and delivered the gospel during his eulogy at the funeral of Dusty Hill, the ZZ Top guitarist who died in late July. The band and the Robertsons were friends thanks to the popular reality program, which featured ZZ Top's song "Sharp Dressed Man" as the theme song. Speaking on … [Read more...] about Phil Robertson Says He Pointed ‘People to Jesus’ at ZZ Top Guitarist’s Funeral
Elevation Worship, for King & Country Land Dove Award Nominations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) North Carolina-based Elevation Worship and singer-songwriter Brandon Lake are each nominated for seven awards at the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards, and Elevation's lead singer and songwriter Chris Brown earned nine nominations. The 52nd annual Dove Awards are planned for Oct. 19 in Nashville, Tennessee, where the leading voices in gospel and … [Read more...] about Elevation Worship, for King & Country Land Dove Award Nominations