Fashion 4 Christ: Bold P4CM Apparel
We love the Passion 4 Christ Movement, a ministry based in Los Angeles, CA. Not only do they go hard for the Lord, creatively representing lessons from the Word, they also have some of the hottest shirts that can spark conversations about your faith when you wear them. Check out some of these fashions for Christ, and support P4CM with a purchase at their store, http://p4cmtshirts.bigcartel.com:
Above: “I Go Hard” T-shirts in male and female cuts.
Below: “I Used to Love Her” T-shirt from the 1J215 Collection (based on 1 John 2:15 –
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in Him.)
Below: Christian Rapper Canton Jones introduced the Go Hard and “I Used to Love Her” shirts at the Rock the River Tour in Baton Rouge, LA this year:
Below: “Love Sucks” Shirts also from the 1J215 Collection
“Loving the World and the things of the world sucks…” – P4CM
Below: Check out this video of Minister Facey, the assistant pastor of P4CM, sharing his testimony and describing the “Love Sucks” shirt:
Below: “P4CM EX Shirts” Available in a variety of declarations of freedom from past sins and bondages. Eg. Ex-Atheist, Ex-Conformist, and Christian rapper Da’ T.R.U.T.H. in an Ex-Sinner shirt, also featured in his latest music video for the song “LOST”.
Purchase these or other shirts at the P4CM store, http://p4cmtshirts.bigcartel.com. Visit P4CM.com for videos, inspiration and more on living life for God.
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Picks & Clicks: Street Brand Magazine
Our positive media pick for young people is STREETBRAND, a magazine for Christian teens. Aimed at 14 to 22 year olds, the print STREETBRAND Magazine (published three times a year) and website www.streetbrand.com is “the mouthpiece for a generation of media savvy, forward thinking, spiritually minded young people who love God and do not embrace dead religion.” The STREETBRAND website is full of articles for teens on everything from dating to prayer, features news on a variety of music artists, has a social networking community for members, and a load of great content.
Check out STREETBRAND at www.streetbrand.com.
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Coming Soon: Girls Who SOAR
Stay tuned for the Girls Who SOAR post series for inspiration and resource picks just for teen girls…
The section will include:
– Features and spotlights on Girls and Women Who SOAR
– Profiles of ministries targeted toward young women
– Book, resource, and devotion recommendations
& More…
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Message Pick: Self-Control in a Wired World
“A little web surfing, a little Facebook, a little folding of the hands around your smart phone and spiritual poverty will come like a robber…”
Where do you need self-control? Does living in a wired world distract you from pursuing God and serving him? In this clip Josh Harris of Covenant Life Church describes an all-too-familiar moment of e-mail, blog, Facebook, Twitter distraction. This message is part of his Proverbs series, and is based on Proverbs 25:28.
The sluggard lacks the self-control to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done. This sermon helps us identify the things that keep us busy but are really wasting time that should be spent on more important priorities.
Click here to listen to the whole audio message.
Pastor Harris also wrote some thinking points about the sermon on his blog:
Yesterday I preached a sermon about self-control from Proverbs 25:28 that says, “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” I focused on the issue of media, the internet, and today’s new technologies. I don’t think I’m the only person who would identify this as an area where it’s easy to lack self-control. I think a lot of us we could rephrase the words of Proverbs 24:33-34 about the sluggard and say, “A little web surfing, a little Facebook, a little folding of the hands around the smart phone and spiritual poverty will come upon you like a robber.”
Pastor Don Devries wrote up some application questions based on the sermon that I think are good:
1. What things are you tempted to do instead of what you should be doing? What do you fill your time with that crowds out activity of eternal value?2. Have you feasted so much at the table of the world that your hunger for the Lord (Matthew 5:6) has diminished and your first love (Revelation 2:4) has grown cold? What can you do to rekindle that love and hunger?
3. What allowable and permissible pursuits have you allowed to rob you of your service to God’s church and His kingdom? What would change look like?
4. What things have crowded your life that keep you from fruitfulness (like time in God’s word, prayer, fellowship, evangelism, etc.)? What steps of repentance do you need to take to begin the process of change?
5. Paul writes in Ephesians 5:15-16a “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time…” How can you cultivate wisdom in your use of time? How can you put the eternal pursuits above the trivial?
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Kierra Sheard on the Word
Check out these short clips from SYSN.org where Kierra Sheard shares what she loves about God’s word, and what the Bible says about not wasting our time in worrying about what others think of us.
In September Kierra released “Kiki’s Mixtape” and is working on starting her own clothing line called Mamajik. You can follow her on Twitter @KierraSheard.
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The Impact Movement Presents Ignite Regional Conferences
The Impact Movement, a college ministry targeted toward African American students, will spark hearts and minds for God this winter with Ignite Regional Conferences in Chicago and Atlanta:
It only takes a small spark to start a powerful fire that can consume cities and nations.
God wants to spark a spiritual fire that will consume you, your campus, and your community with a passion for Him. All around us lie stagnant campuses, spiritually cold cities, and hardened hearts. At the IGNITE regional conferences come be set ablaze by the contagious power of God to be an agent of change in our nation.
IGNITE regionals are taking place this January 15 -17, 2010 in Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL!
At Atlanta IGNITE, join main speakers Pastor Dhati Lewis, Minister David Williams, and hundreds of people just like you who yearn to spark a passion for God to change their community and to leave a legacy
for His kingdom.At Chicago IGNITE, join music artist FLAME, featured main speaker Pastor James White, and hundreds of people just like you who yearn to spark a passion for God to change their community and to leave a legacy
for His kingdom.Experience passionate worship, dynamic teaching and workshops, and allow your heart to be IGNITED for God!
Ready to spark a change?
Ready to IGNITE?
– From Ignite website
For more info visit the Ignite Conference website at http://www.impactignite.com, or the Impact Movement website at http://www.impactmovement.com. You can also follow the Ignite event on Facebook to get updates and for the chance to win giveaways.
Check out this video of past speakers and artists at Impact Conferences:
Check out the video below of Pastor James White speaking at the Impact 2006 National Conference. Pastor White will be the featured main speaker for one of the Ignite Impact Regional Conferences:
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“The Shocking Youth Message” from Paul Washer
Convicting. Paul Washer gave the message above at a 2002 youth conference, and the message was called shocking by many then and today. How would you answer to what he has to say?
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Word: Ephesians 6:10-18
The Armor of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:10-18 (New International Version)
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Dream in Soul: Creativity for the Kingdom Blog Updates
Check out some of the latest posts from the main Dream in Soul: Creativity for the Kingdom Blog:
Creativity: Gospel By Design – Inspiks.com
Above: Screenshot of article from Inspiks.com.
Through digital design, Christian creative Mark Taylor creates visual expressions of worship and truth to share the Gospel. He’s one of the co-founders of the website Inspiks.com, a community of Christian digital artists dedicated to using their talents to bring praise to God and inspire others.
In a recent interview with the website Best Christian Design, (another great site displaying digital design) Mark spoke about the potential of the visual arts, specifically digital design and communications, in spreading the Word…
In Review: BeBe and CeCe Winans “Still”
Still the new album from BeBe and CeCe Winans is finally available on October 6. Their first album together in fifteen years, Still features 12 uplifting songs that merge the duo’s classic sounds with contemporary flair.
A resounding favorite is the single “Close To You,” a heartfelt ballad that could reflect both an earthly love and that of a relationship with God. CeCe
speaks on the double meaning of the song saying:
“Bebe is a romantic writer and people don’t equate that with gospel music. When you have an intimate relationship with the Father it’s sweet, it’s pure. It’s the ultimate love relationship. Love asks how can I serve you and how can I bless you while stating how much I need you. The safest place for me is being close to Him and even in the natural, it’s a safe place being with my brother.”
The Buzz: Altered Minds Tour, Stellar Awards, Latest Album Releases and More
Here is some of the latest buzz in all things Gospel music:
Reach Records Altered Minds Tour
After the powerful energy of the Don’t Waste Your Life Tour, Reach Records is launching the Altered Minds on October 1st, blending Christian Rock and Rap. The tour will feature artists like Lecrae, After Edmund, Sho Baraka (in November), Tedashii (in October), and Mike’s Chair. From the Reach Records Website:
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2a
As a culture we need our minds completely altered. Day after day we are bombarded with messages contrary to God’s heart. “Live for yourself” is the constant pressure we feel and sometimes unscriptural messages even work their way in…
Visit http://reachrecords.com/alteredminds for tour dates and locations.
Lessons On Laughter: Part 2 of Q&A with Miz T – Gospel Comedienne
Miz T shares how her passion for creating laughter has brought spiritual lessons into her life…
In the first part of the Q&A Tranea Prosser, also known as Miz T, shared how she discovered her passion to make others laugh and turned it into her ministry, and now she’s living out her God-given dreams. In part two Miz T gives some wisdom on supporting one another in ministry, advice for young people, and tips on embracing one’s unique calling. Read below for some of her lessons on laughter:
Dream in Soul: You’ve previously mentioned the importance of people mentoring each other, and pulling each other up to be successful. Can you say a little about this, and why it’s important for the community of God to support those who are upcoming and younger?
MizT: That gift of exhortation sure talks alot! Two years ago there were only two people doing Christian comedy in Austin. I reached out to him and invited him to my CD release program where he was introduced and he returned the invitation when he had a production. We are very supportive of each other and to each other in regards to the comedic ministry. The Word says that we are the body of Christ and are all equally important with our separate functions. We need to learn to appreciate everyone for their ministry gifts and not feel like competing against them.
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