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Author Archives: Eliza Marie
God’s mercy revealed in John the Baptist
As we celebrate the birth of Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist, we see Zechariah’s mouth open and his tongue free after he wrote “John” on a tablet when asked what name to give his new born son. Immediately after Zechariah’s … Continue reading
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Angel Gabriel’s message: Are you ready to accept blessings?
When the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary, some of the first words from the Archangel were, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” Just as the Virgin Mary was a bit perplexed by … Continue reading
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Power of words: Story of Zechariah
Death and life are in the power of the tongue. As we begin the Season of the Glorious Birth of Our Lord there is a powerful lesson about the words we speak in Luke’s Gospel about the visit of the … Continue reading
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TobyMac still pushing Christian music’s boundaries
By Eliza Marie Somers TobyMac sheds the image of someone who is approaching 50 by continuing to speak life into his music. One of today’s most influential contemporary Christian musicians, TMac brings his high-energy sold-out show to Red Rocks Amphitheater … Continue reading
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Tagged amplitheater, christian rock, Church, colorado, Contemporary, dctalk, denver, denver post, higher note, higher note blog, Kevin Max, lecrae, michael tait, music, red rocks, skillet, speak life, tobymac
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TobyMac out takes
I interviewed TobyMac earlier this week and I’m set to speak to Lecrae in the next hour. Keep you eye on this site at The Denver Post Hark Blog for my story on TobyMac and Lecrae as they bring their … Continue reading
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Advent starts early in Maronite Catholic Rite
Advent started on Dec. 1, 2013, in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, but in the Maronite Rite the preparation for Christmas began on Nov. 17 with the start of Season of the Glorious Birth of Our Lord. The … Continue reading
Posted in News, Spiritual
Tagged advent, Angel Gabriel, birth, Birthday day, Church, dumb, eliza marie somers, God, higher note, higher note blog, Jesus, John the Baptist, lesson, liz somers, Maronite Catholic, mouth shut, religion, St. Rafka, tongue, watch, Zechariah
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Don’t put away Christmas decorations just yet
Americans have it all wrong. This is the Christmas season — the time after Jesus Christ’s birth. A time to enjoy and rewind from all the hustle and bustle of the season of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation … Continue reading
Posted in chat room, Just fun stuff, News
Tagged advent, Bethlehem, birthday, carols, Catholic, Christmas, Dec. 25, denver post, epiphany, gifts, higher note, higher note blog, Jan. 6, jars of clay, Jesus, lights, season, star, wise men
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Switchfoot shuns Christian rock band moniker
Here’s a piece I wrote a few years back about Switchfoot and how the band came about its name and why the band shuns labels, including “Christian rock band.” Finding the right band name is paramount to musicians. A … Continue reading
Life at crux of Tenth Avenue North’s “The Struggle”
“The Struggle” is the third studio release from the band, which has been making music since its inception a dozen years ago when Mike Donehey and Jason Jamison were worship leaders at Palm Beach Atlantic College. “You wouldn’t want to … Continue reading
Tenth Avenue North shares “Struggles” with fans
Many pastors and their flocks embrace a prosperity-based message, but Tenth Avenue North is bursting their bubbles with its newest CD release, “The Struggle.” “The prosperity Gospel teaches us if we do the right thing God will bless you, but … Continue reading
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Tagged christian music, christian rock, colorado, Crossroads Church, denver, eliza marie somers, God, gospel, higher note, higher note blog, Jason Jamison, liz somers, Mike Donehey, Prosperity, provident label, Rock and roll, Tenth Avenue North, The Struggle, Wheat Ridge
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Third Day gets jolt with Brendan O’Brien, ‘Miracle’
With Third Day lead singer Mac Powell set to release his first solo project, a self-titled country CD, many fans might be wondering if the four-time Grammy-winning band is breaking up. Well, don’t fret. Third Day is alive and well, … Continue reading
Joel Osteen: Don’t settle for a C life, God promises more
You’ve heard the saying: Good enough for government work. You’ve probably even said it a few times. Well, “good enough” might just be the reason for this country’s current state of affairs andyour current state of affairs. Well, enough of … Continue reading
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Tagged Abram, average, bible, colorado, denver, denver post, eliza marie somers, Genesis, higher note, higher note blog, Houston, Joel Osteen, Lakewood Church, Night of Hope, Pepsi Center, summer, Texas, Victoria Osteen
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Downhere’s Marc Martel as Queen’s Freddie Mercury
If you’re a Queen fan then check out this video by Marc Martel, the lead singer of Downhere. And fans recognize it also as he was voted the winner of Best Fan Cover at the MTV 02 Awards this week. … Continue reading
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Tagged christian music, denver post, Downhere, eliza marie somers, freddie mercury, higher note, liz somers, marc martel, queen, somebody to love
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Jason Crabb to play Ridgway, Colorado
Jason Crabb, who recently won male vocalist of the year and artist of the year at The Dove Awards, will be at the Ridgway Christian Center in September. There’s not much more information about this event on the Ridgway website or on … Continue reading
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Tagged colorado, concert, dove awards, Grammy Awards, Jason Crabb, Ridgway
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Thanks for all your support and interest
Today is my last day at The Denver Post because of staff reductions. I will still be covering Christian music but in a different “platform” at www.highernoteblog.com Continue reading