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"'Boy, do I have a lot to learn!'" Anyone who's ever picked up a musical instrument of any kind - from the first caveman banging rocks to that little kid at the guitar shop - has thought that. I know I did. I'd been trying for years to break in to the music scene, to show everyone my chops, to make my mark. And I was good. But I wasn't great. I knew that there was something wrong. Then the teacher showed up...."

Why do you sing at church? It's a question we almost never ask out loud. Yet, this is a question that is central to the lives of Christians who regularly gather together for worship. Do you sing to God? Or do you "address one another in hymns and spiritual songs", as the scripture says? Do you close your eyes? What is your posture in worship? This book is designed with these questions in mind.

While there are many books about writing, none deal firsthand with the intersection of songwriting, storytelling, and vocation, along with nuts-and-bolts exploration of the great mystery of creativity. In Adorning the Dark, Andrew describes six principles for the writing life: serving the work, serving the audience, selectivity, discernment, discipline, and community. Through stories from his own journey, Andrew shows how these principles are not merely helpful for writers and artists but for anyone interested in imitating the way the Creator interacts with his creation.

In the bluegrass fields of Kentucky, Anne Wilson and her siblings, Jacob and Elizabeth, grew up in the security and love of their family—and Jesus. But when Jacob died in a car accident, Anne was thrust into a painful journey of grief and soul-wrestling that led to God calling her to create songs that glorified Him. My Jesus weaves together Anne's personal story with an encouraging message to anyone longing for God to wipe away their tears. Discover the beauty that can emerge from suffering as you hear Anne's story of growing closer to the God who always makes a way.

This is a really inspiring book. It gets you focused on your dreams and goals with very simple to understand directions. We encourage everyone to read and apply the information with a spirit of enthusiasm and watch your life change!

In My Life with Deth, cofounder and bassist of Megadeth David Ellefson reveals the behind-the-scenes details of life in one of the world's most popular heavy metal bands. If you're looking for revelations, they're here, including the drug habits that brought the band members to their knees. You'll learn of David's unsuccessful attempts at rehab and the period when he was strung out on methadone, cocaine, and heroin - all at the same time.

Life can be difficult. But does God care? Don Moen has learned to lean on God’s promises in good times as well as bad, and he says, “You can still trust him.” In his new memoir, through heartfelt stories reminiscent of Max Lucado, “Papa Don” weaves a blanket of gentle comfort for people looking for answers.

Ally Brooke burst onto the music scene as a member of Fifth Harmony and quickly became a fan favorite with her infectious positivity and approachable attitude—not to mention her incredible voice. Following the band’s meteoric rise to fame, she embarked on a solo career, releasing her own hit singles, joining the 28th season of Dancing with the Stars, and showing people everywhere the rewards of hard work and faith. Now in this moving and inspirational memoir, Ally opens up about the experiences that led her to the spotlight.

Do you hate making small talk? Do you wish you could walk up to anyone, anywhere, anytime, and just start talking to them? Well, it isn't difficult.… In this book I detail everything I've used to overcome my fear and inability of making small talk so that you can, too. You can pick up this book, listen to it, and have an actionable step-by-step structure to follow so you can master small talk. Everything in this book has been boiled down to its simplest form and then molded into actionable steps.

This book explores issues of character facing Christian artists who want to use their gifts more effectively in church ministry.

In this long-awaited memoir, songwriter and keyboardist Jonathan Cain takes us on an odyssey from center stage with Journey when all America was listening to songs like "Don't Stop Believin'", "Faithfully", and "Open Arms", to his hope and faith today. He tells of the thrilling moments when the music came together and offers an inside look at why Steve Perry left and the extraordinary story of their gifted new vocalist, Arnel Pineda. Cain's journey wasn't always easy - and his true arrival in life had more to do with faith than fame.

The Endless Growth Podcast offers a wealth of insights and strategies for individuals looking to elevate their personal and professional growth. Each episode delves into a range of topics such as leadership, self-development, and improvement, providing valuable inspiration and guidance to listeners on their journey toward success.

In the fast-paced world of podcasting, growth frequently depends on successful networking and promotion tactics. A potent tool in this regard is guest blogging. Podcasters may greatly increase their following, reputation, and visibility by contributing guest pieces to well-known blogs or websites. Let's examine the top ten advantages of guest posting for the development of your podcast.

Much like The Stories Behind The Best-Loved Songs Of Christmas, The Stories Behind The Great Traditions of Christmas and More Stories Behind The Best Loved Songs of Christmas this new Collins Christmas book will fill a void in the book world.

Carmen Morin is an award winning concert pianist, teacher and entrepreneur. Her orchestral debut at the age of 10 sparked several guest solo performances with orchestras throughout Canada, including a performance tour for the Canadian Embassy.Following her faculty position at her city’s University Conservatory, she launched her commercial music school in 2013. Under her leadership, Morin Music has grown to a multiple 7-figure small business with a team of over 45 staff and faculty. Programs at Morin Music currently provide education to over 1000 students locally in Calgary, and to thousands...

Welcome to Under Growth: where we get creative behind the scenes, exploring words and music. We invite you to join us as we talk about the process, share things we have already made, and combine our powers to make new stuff together. We aim for this to be a safe space where we can share our ideas with you, collect your ideas, and together, we can make something new. More on Under Growth here: https://linktr.ee/under_growth

If you believe God is the progenitor of everything, then music has to fall under that umbrella. Thus, making hip-hop a God thing. But how a thing starts doesn’t mean that’s how it’ll remain. The RAPture is a study in hip-hop theology that navigates the listener through hip-hop’s origins to its impact on society and how religion has its hands in all of it.

Grief can be overwhelming and painful, but there is hope for healing. In Healing Our Grief, you will discover 15 powerful meditations that will help you take another step towards healing. Each meditation begins with a Psalm, and is followed by reflections and prayer. As you go through this journey, you will find moments of peace and moments of healing, and ultimately, a sense of hope.

Ace Collins helps you uncover the background of 32 favorite Christmas songs. Learn the surprising tale of how each song was created. Explore specific times and places that gave birth to each message. Hear these familiar melodies with new understanding as their stories find their way into your heart.

In a time where the world seems more lost and confused, it’s important that we see clearly through the veils of illusion, to see the truth of God’s love. Inspiring words can sometimes be a catalyst to the opening of our hearts - as we seek the "safe place" externally - but it’s in the knowing that our safe place is within each of us, and in our connection with God. We call this: The Christ Consciousness. These song lyrics that I’ve written are filled with the Divine Mother’s nurturing, and the Holy Father’s strength, as I reach out for peace, joy, and love.