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Tag Archives: higher note blog
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
Posted in Christian Artist profiles, Concerts, News
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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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
Posted in Christian Artist profiles, Concerts, News
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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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
Posted in chat, Concerts, News
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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Moriah Peters ignores “American Idol” advice
Moriah Peters prospers after American Idol snub. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Artist profiles, News
Tagged American idol, christian music, christian rock, denver post, eliza marie somers, higher note, higher note blog, I choose Jesus, liz somers, mercy me, mercyme, Moriah Peters, Princess and the Pop Star, Reunion Records, Rock and Worship Roadshow, Vanna Banana, Veggie Tales
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Moriah Peters keeps faith despite “American Idol” snub
What do you do when you are at a crossroads in life? Flip a coin, talk with friends and family? Moriah Peters turned to prayer when she was faced with accepting a scholarship to Cal State-Fullerton to study law or … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Artist profiles, News
Tagged American idol, christian music, christian rock, denver post, eliza marie somers, higher note, higher note blog, I choose Jesus, liz somers, mercy me, mercyme, Moriah Peters, Princess and the Pop Star, Reunion Records, Rock and Worship Roadshow, Vanna Banana, Veggie Tales
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CD Review: NewWorldSon “Rebel Transmission” is brilliant
Are you in need of uplifting both lyrically and musically? With its latest CD, “Rebel Transmission,” NewWorldSon intertwines the two into a brilliant trip down numerous musical lanes while jogging the mind with a poignant view of the world and … Continue reading
Grammy winner Jason Crabb, a country boy at ease with Lady Gaga
A Grammy Award adorns Jason Crabb’s mantel along with numerous Dove Awards, but the Gospel music artist is not slowing down, even after garnering eight Dove Award nominations this year. “Oh, no, now is not the time,” Crabb said of … Continue reading
Alex Ovechkin’s bracket is a hoot
I’m a Washington Capitals fan from their first season in Landover, Md. And yes, I endured that first season with just 8 wins, still an NHL record. Anyways The Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg had this picture of Alex Ovechkin’s NCAA … Continue reading
Rapper LeCrae survives Denver gangs, helps artists cope with Whitney’s death
Rapper LeCrae overcomes living in a rough Denver area run by gangs to find his faith — success. Now he’s helping mainstream artists deal with Whitney Houston’s death. Continue reading
Posted in Christian Artist profiles, contests, News
Tagged alicia keys, denver, denver post, eliza marie somers, higher note, higher note blog, hip hop, lecrae, liz somers, rapper, T.I. Atlanta, Whitney Houston
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Eye-opener from being sick — JCTV
The last four days I’ve been knocked out from a sinus infection, too out of it to read so I turned to the boob tube for company/entertainment. And what I found out is that regular TV (major networks) doesn’t have … Continue reading
Jason Crabb No. 2 behind Taylor Swift
Jason Crabb’s new CD “The Song Lives On” is making noise as it hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Southern Gospel sales chart. It is also No. 10 on the Contemporary Christian chart and No. 118 on Billboard’s top 200. And … Continue reading
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Tagged Billboard, charts, denver post, DVD, eliza marie somers, higher note, higher note blog, Jason Crabb, liz somers, Taylor Swift, The Song Lives On
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