February 8, 2012 |
Bargain books leader interviewed: Treasures Media founder Jerry Bloom discusses the Christian
remaindered books market. Book
encourages Christian singles: Former radio
host Jae Henderson penned a Christian romance novel “to inspire Christian
singles, especially women, who are trying to live the Christian life, but who
are dating and tying to find someone special." 'New Wine' author dies: Author
Keith Miller, whose “The Taste of New Wine: A Book About Life" sold two
million copies, has died age 84. Store closing
after 37 years: After almost 40 years,
owner Earl Stanley is closing Christian Supply and Gifts in Walla Walla, Wash. Fireflight's
YouTube impact: Rock band Fireflight's
song, "Unbreakable," has had more than a million views on YouTube and
is scheduled to be used on the popular Rock Band video game. Bruce Cockburn's music dissected: Chaplain and theology professor Brian Walsh explores how
Christianity influences the work of a leading Canadian musician in “Kicking at
the Darkness: Bruce Cockburn and the Christian Imagination.” Store closing after robberies: Genesis 1:1 Christian bookstore in Cottonwood, Ariz., is
closing after two major robberies “set us back significantly.” 'Courageous' star interviewed: Rusty Martin, the young star of “Courageous,” talks about
his work on the film. Newsboys keyboardist talks music: Newsboys keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein talks about his
almost 20 years with the band. 'Crave' author's real hunger: “Made to Crave” author Lysa TerKeurst “isn’t touting the
latest diet... She is talking about a hunger for God.” Bookstore hosts author: Author
Jo Russell speaks about her life and work at Oasis Christian Books and Gifts in
Payson, Ariz. 'Diverse'
music tour: While the Rock and Worship
Roadshow tour may sound like a Christian-rock affair, “the lineup is a diverse
collection of talent, eager to showcase their distinct ways of saying 'amen.'” Singer's 'intimate' tour: Steven Curtis Chapman's latest tour is “intimate,” in a
storyteller format, with lots of acoustic instruments. Forgiveness
author visits church: Rebecca Nichols
Alonzo speaks about her book , “The Devil in Pew Seven, “ a story about
choosing forgiveness over vengeance, at a Louisiana church. Kari Jobe's 'aching beauty': Critic Jon Caraminca says that “few Christian-rock singers
have more certainty in their voice, delivered with more brightness, than Kari
Jobe does on her lovely new album 'Where I Find You.'” Collin Raye's Christian music: Following the death of his 10-year-old granddaughter Haley,
singer Collin Raye turned to Christian music “and rededicated his gift for song
writing and performing to the glory of his Lord.” |