Dream In Soul

Check out the latest updates from Dream in Soul’s SOAR Youth & Young Adult section:

The Plain Jane Project – JCTV Interview with Rowena Rodriguez on Dating, Courtship and Purity

The Plain Jane Project is a great ministry and movement encouraging purity and confidence in Christ. Rowena Rodriguez, the founder, shares her story of a period where she felt God was calling her not to date and to pursue holiness. During that time she felt called to minister the message of purity to other young Christian singles. Watch this interview on dating and “the significance of being ‘equally yoked…’”

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Lecrae’s New Video “Just Like You” and the “Man Up” Campaign

Lecrae and Reach Records are encouraging young men to answer the call to biblical manhood through the Man Up campaign. Lecrae’s latest video for his song “Just Like You” from his album Rehab is so raw and powerful, and touches on the role models young men sometimes seek to imitate instead of seeking to model God’s image of manhood..

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But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9

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The soulfulness and message of the song “Suitcases” from Dara Maclean’s album You Got My Attention are definitely soothing and relatable. You can download the song on iTunes by clicking here.

How can you move when they’re weighing you down
What can you do when you’re tied to the ground, yeah
You carry your burdens, heavy like gravity
Just let them go now, there’s freedom in release

You can’t run when you’re holding suitcases
It’s a new day throw away your mistakes and open up your heart
Lay down your guard, you don’t have to be afraid
- Lyrics from Suitcases

Story Behind “Suitcases”

Dara Maclean races with her “Suitcases”

I also thought this video was too funny, watch and see what I mean:

“We’re gonna see what we’re praying for,
We believe every single word;
Stronger then we’ve ever been,
Standing on His promises.
We’re gonna see the impossible,
We release the supernatural,
Stronger then we’ve ever been, we are standing on His promises!” – From the song “Standing”

“Standing” from Covenant Worship is featured on their latest album, Never Going Back, and recorded live at Covenant Church in Texas during The Sound Worship Conference 2010. The sound from this worship team powerfully invites Heaven on Earth; check out their previous worship album of that title as well you won’t regret it (though I may be a little biased since I attend Covenant:).

This June, David and Nicole Binion, worship pastors at Covenant Church, are hosting The Sound Worship Conference 2011 (and The Resound Conference for Youth) in the Dallas, TX area June 22nd – 25th. The conference for worshippers and worship leaders will feature artists and speakers Gungor, Deluge with Jonathan Stockstill, William McDowell, Calvin Nowell, Pastor Mike Hayes, Bishop Tudor Bismark and more. There is a conference fee for daytime sessions but the nighttime worship and services are free and open to the public; visit the conference website for more information: www.TheSoundWorshipConference.org

Royal Tailor recently released the music video for their song “Make A Move.” I love the fresh sound the group brings, and the song and video are so funky and creative with a great message, check it out below:

We don’t need permission
To go outside of these doors
And dream some crazy dream no one else has dreamed before
To show love and compassion
Wherever we may be, to put faith into action, do more than just believe
We are hope to those who have been broken
We were made to make a difference

There’s more to life / Open my eyes
Someone is needing You / So I gotta make a move
What good are words / When this world hurts
Real faith will come through / When I make a move

- Lyrics from “Make a Move”

Royal Tailor’s single “Hold Me Together,” from the upcoming album, Black & White, is a soothing reminder of how we should rely on God’s strength in life. You can get “Hold Me Together” on iTunes and the album when it releases on 6-7-11. Connect with Royal Tailor on Facebook, Twitter or at their website, http://royaltailoronline.com. Check out the music video and the lead singer Tauren talking about the meaning behind the song below:

TobyMac recently signed Jamie Grace to his label Gotee Records and her EP that was released in February is funky, soulful and creative – something I think anyone will enjoy. (You can preview the EP on her Facebook page here.) I got to see her in action at Women of Faith’s event for teens The Revolve Tour Dream On Garland, TX, event in January (check out some pictures I took at the event) and her story and how focused she is at only 19-years-old is so inspiring.

At Revolve Jamie Grace shared her testimony of how God helped her to deal with a diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome when she was 11-years-old and how she started acting and playing music despite hardships and dealing with discovering who she was. She also shared her song “Hold Me,” and an original song dedicated to Revolve. Despite being her first time being on the Revolve stage she seemed like a seasoned pro and was really inspiring and relatable. She’s an awesome inspiration to me on how God can launch you into your dreams if you trust, practice your craft and give all you do to Him.

I’ve been following Jamie Grace on Youtube since a few years back after I stumbled across one of her videos when I was randomly looking for a review of High School Musical 2 (don’t judge me, I was a bored college student;). I loved her videos talking about dealing with Tourettes and song covers she did with her guitar. Now she’s sharing her story and songs around the country; she’s really come a long way and I know this is only the beginning for the amazing places she’s going!

For more info on Jamie Grace and to order her EP you can visit jamie-grace.com or connect with her on Youtube, Facebook or Twitter: @jamiegraceh

Below check out a clip of a video of Jamie Grace in action at Revolve in TX: