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I first heard Calvin Nowell sing this song, “Alright” written by Anthony Skinner, at the Sound Worship Conference at my church this year and was so moved by it. There’s something so special and comforting about the melody, lyrics and the inspiration Calvin shared at the conference about overcoming circumstances that may overwhelm in life:

“Your success is not based on your power to succeed but your success is based on the fact that God can’t fail. So therefore you can stand and be confident that whatever you’re going through, you’re gonna be alright…” – Calvin Nowell

Let my weakness, find your Strength / And I will be alright, I will be alright,
May all my secrets, know your Love / And I will be alright, I will be alright,
Lead my lost soul, to Your home / And I will be alright, I will be alright,
Let the darkness, drown in Light / And I will be alright, I will be alright…
– Lyrics from “Alright”

Click here to download Calvin Nowell’s recently released single “Alright” on iTunes. Listen to a clip of the song below:

I also enjoyed this version of the song by the writer, Anthony Skinner:

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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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One of my inspirations in life and business is Marshawn Evans, who you may remember from a past season of Donald Trump’s The Apprentice. Marshawn is a “Reinvention Strategist”, sports & entertainment lawyer, speaker and author who is devoted to helping others succeed, brand their businesses effectively and reach their full potential. She’s the founder of ME Unlimited, a consulting firm focusing on “reinvention, women’s empowerment, diversity, leadership and peak performance strategies.”

Marshawn is so open with helpful information and encouragement for entrepreneurs, especially for women who want to take their business to the next level. I love how she infused her faith into the past tele-seminars on focus and purpose that I have been able to take part in. Previously on Dream in Soul I posted about an interview she did on women in business and how they can better balance their roles in life (click here for that post). For information on Marshawn’s books, business coaching and mentoring programs, business branding events and faith-filled tele-seminars visit http://marshawnevans.com and be inspired by her business and ministry.

Here’s a recent video where Marshawn speaks on “How to Build Your Life God’s Way”:

Marshawn Evans shares three ways to develop more trust in God and His plans for your life, your business and your dreams:

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From the Planet Shakers album All for Love, I love singing this song at my church and how words so few can have so much power:

Hallelujah
You have won the victory
Hallelujah
You have won it all for me…

Death could not hold you down
You are the risen king
Seated in majesty
You are the risen King!

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: