#SONGSonSUNDAYS: LIVING HOPE CD GIVEAWAY! July 26 - Aug 5th

WELCOME to #SONGSonSUNDAYS 

~ our last for this gorgeous summer month of July! I can't believe how this month has just flown by amidst an unusual mix of heat waves and thunderstorms here on the Prairies.
I hope you've been able to catch mostly sunny rays where you are... Today is definitely focused on HOPE and LIVING HOPE  a brand new album exclusive release via some people with very large and caring hearts.

On June 2, 2015, Pizza Ranch released a CD called Living Hope containing twelve songs - new music by many of our favourite Christian artists.  Most of the songs are brand-new and written exclusively for this CD around the theme of Hope.  Artists include Colton Dixon, Francesca Batistelli, Ellie Holcomb, Sidewalk Prophets, Kevin Max, Bart Millard, Passion Band featuring Kristian Stanfill, Michael W. Smith, and Mark Schultz.  

Here's Matthew West's back story on "DAY ONE", his contribution to LIVING HOPE

Isn't that a fabulous story?  Love it.  Such goodness and grace of God.

"Praised be God, Father of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, who, in keeping with his great mercy, has caused us, through the resurrection of Yeshua the Messiah from the dead, to be born again to a living hope."
-   1 Peter 1.3 (CJB)

The CD is available to purchase for $5 plus tax
exclusively in Pizza Ranch restaurants or for download at Pizza Ranch
through August 31.  

plus...

You have the opportunity to Enter to WIN yourself a copy this week at FHC!
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From Adrie Groeneweg, President & CEO of Pizza Ranch, Inc.: 
 "This album has a very special meaning for Pizza Ranch.  Although Pizza Ranch is not in the music business...doors have been opening for this album.  Through these events, I believe..God has been..putting it on our hearts to collectively create this project.  As such, we call this our miracle album, Living Hope.

​ I personally hope that you will enjoy the music, reflect on the words...sing loudly along with the artists and
make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

" I am one listener who is doing just that!

Francesca Battistelli gives us reason to sing of our FUTURE via LIVING HOPE for this edition of #SONGSonSUNDAYS ~

~ I love the entrepreneurial spirit that birthed this album venture just as when a 19 year old

Adrie Groeneweg had a dream in Hull, IA, in 1981. 
What was simple to Adrie,  "Why does everyone have to drive out of town to get a pizza?"
Would not necessarily have seemed simple to anyone else!
With just six specialty and single topping pizza recipes developed by Adrie's mother, Lorraine, Pizza Ranch was born.  Pizza Ranch's vision and mission is to glorify God by positively impacting the world. It's part of the reason they've put together the album.
They have 190+ locations across 13 states including Iowa, Minnesota, S Dakota, N Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado. Home of the Pizza Lover’s Pizza®, The Country’s Best Chicken®, and their famous cactus bread, Pizza Ranch prides itself on legendary service and quality food.

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"To bless and benefit those around us is what makes us tick."  
You can learn more about it at their daily blog found at PizzaRanchServes.com " Please do Connect and Find More on the LIVING HOPE Project via their SOCIAL • C O R N E R  

* Twitter  @PizzaRanch  @PRServes * Facebook * Official LIVING HOPE Project Website *

YouTube Channel featuring artists and intros to their album contributions ~ ENTER to WIN a LIVING HOPE cd !

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Warmest Congrats to LuAnn !!
~ EnJoy the new LIVING HOPE music on its way to your mailbox ~


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SONGS ON SUNDAYS : PSALM 23 19.7.15

Welcome to a French themed  #SONGSonSUNDAYS  during Paris in July.

~ Today's selection is the familiar 23rd Psalm en francais  ~*~

Psaumes 23Nouvelle Edition de Genève

Le divin Berger

23 Cantique de David.

L’Eternel est mon berger: je ne manquerai de rien.

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Il me fait reposer dans de verts pâturages,

Il me dirige près des eaux paisibles.

3 

Il restaure mon âme,

Il me conduit dans les sentiers de la justice,

A cause de son nom.

4 

Quand je marche dans la vallée de l’ombre de la mort,

Je ne crains aucun mal, car tu es avec moi:

Ta houlette et ton bâton me rassurent.

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Tu dresses devant moi une table,

En face de mes adversaires;

Tu oins d’huile ma tête,

Et ma coupe déborde.

6 

Oui, le bonheur et la grâce m’accompagneront

Tous les jours de ma vie,

Et j’habiterai dans la maison de l’Eternel

Jusqu’à la fin de mes jours.

Nouvelle Edition de Genève Copyright © 1979 by Société Biblique de Genève ~*~ May it bring the comfort and assurance to you that it has to the many  throughout the centuries. Merci de nous rejoindre! Benedictions... ~*~

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SONGS on SUNDAYS: TOUS MON ESPOIR - Paul Baloche 5.7.15

~ Accueillir des chanson sur le dimanche ! ~ Welcome to Songs on Sundays
for our first Paris in July Sunday ! ~ An opportunity to share a favourite French Canadian musician,
[Paul's father was born in St Boniface, the Frenchquarter of Winnipeg in MB Canada] Paul Baloche, and his beautiful praise en francais. Un merveilleux cantique... ~

The release of GLORIEUX offers an entire album to  enJoy!
~ Today we hear Tout Mon Espoir [My Hope]  It is part of a full playlist of the album on youtube if you' d like to continue the listening. Words and music songbook are available to follow along and as Free download HERE or... just relax and enJoy the beautiful melody as Paul sings. ~

~ Paul's blog page offers audio samples of all songs on GLORIEUX - find them HERE for  much listening plaisir! And - once again, in english - Paul Baloche with Kathryn Scott of Ireland
which you'll see in the various video scenes.  Be Blessed! ~

~ This song available on the album THE SAME LOVE. ~ Feel free to add your #SONGSonSUNDAYS worship music links in comments and we'll be able to join you for this week's music soundtrack.  Thank you for tweeting  and spreading the Joy wherever you do! ~ Toutes sortes de benedictions sur vous aujourd'hui! Every blessing on you today! ~ ~*~

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SONGS on SUNDAYS: FATHER'S LOVE 28.6.15

Welcome to #SONGSonSUNDAYS !

~ Reflecting on 'Father',
I recognize my valuing of God, in the role of Father,
has increased to fill my need since the loss of my earthly father . "God in his holy dwelling,
is a father to orphans..." Psalm 68.5 How intricately God is involved in our lives as Father. Today's #SONGSonSUNDAYS is a favourite  - FATHER'S LOVE LETTER - to inspirit us all in the encompassing embrace of our Father.
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~ ~ My Child ~
You may not know me, but I know everything about you.(Psalm 139:1) I know when you sit down and when you rise up.(Psalm 139:2) I am familiar with all your ways.(Psalm 139:3) Even the very hairs on your head are numbered.(Matthew 10:29-31) For you were made in my image (Genesis 1:27) In me you live and move and have your being. (Acts 17:28) For you are my offspring.[Acts 17.28] I knew you even before you were concived.(Jeremiah 1:4-5) I chose you when I planned creation.(Ephesians 1:11-12) You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book.(Psalm 139:15-16) I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live.(Acts 17:26) You are fearfully and wonderfully made.(Psalm 139:14) I knit you together in your mother's womb.(Psalm 139:13) And brought you forth on the day you were born.(Psalm 71:6) I have been misrepresented by those who do not know me (John 8.41-44) I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love.(1 John 4:16) And it is my desire to lavish my love on you.(1 John 3:1) Simply because you are my child and I am your Father.(1 John 3:1) I offer you more than your earthly father ever could.(Matthew 7:11) For I am the perfect father.(Matthew 5:48) Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand.(James 1:17) For I am your provider and I meet all your needs (Matthew 6.31-33) My plan for your future has always been filled with hope.(Jeremiah 29:11) Because I love you with an everlasting love.(Jeremiah 31:3) My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore.(Psalms 139:17-18) And I rejoice over you with singing.(Zephaniah 3:17) I will never stop doing good to you.(Jeremiah 32:40) For you are my treasured possession (Exodus 19:5) I desire to you establish you with all my heart and all my soul.(Jeremiah 33:3) And I want to show you great and marvelous things.(Jeremiah 33:3) If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me.(Deuteronomy 4:29) Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart.(Psalm 37:4) For it is I who gave you those desires.(Philippians 2:13) I am able to do more for you than you possibly imagine.(Ephesians 3:20) For I am your greatest encourager (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17) I am also the father who comforts you in all your troubles. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you (Psalm 34:18) As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart.(Isaiah 40:11) One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes.(Revelation 21:3-4) And I will take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth.(Revelation 21:3-4) I am your father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus. (John 17:23) For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed.(John 17:26) He is the exact representation of my being. (Hebrews 1:3) He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you.(Romans 8:31) And to tell you that I am not counting your sins.(2 Corinthians 5. 18-19) Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled. (2 Corinthians 5.18-19) His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you.(1 John 4:10) I gave up everthing I loved that I might gain your love.(Romans 8:31-32) If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me.(1 John 2:23) And nothing will ever separate you from my love again.(Romans 8.38-39) Come home and I will throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen.(Luke 15:7) I have always been father, and will always be father.(Ephesians 3.14-15) My question is will you be my child? (John 1.12-13)
I am waiting for you.(Luke 15.11-32)

Love,
Your Dad , Almighty God

~*~ May you be blessed in the reality of that LOVE... ~ You're invited to add your responses in comments and to link your own selections for #SONGSonSUNDAYS this week. ~*~
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#SONGSonSUNDAYS: SEAN FEUCHT 'REJOICE' + SONGS OF WATER ALBUM RELEASE 'STARS AND DUST' 7.6.15

Welcome to #SONGSonSUNDAYS !

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Today featuring AWAKE MY SOUL a celebration of praise
with Sean Feucht and Kristine DeMarco

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and of seasons shifting with Sean Feucht and Ricky Skaggs REJOICE

~ Sean Feucht online @seanfeucht twitter and Sean Feucht FB  ~ Next, the upcoming June 9th STARS AND DUST album release
by SONGS OF WATER ~

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Greensboro-based collective Songs of Water's new song "Stars and Dust",

 performed live at the Carolina Theatre with special guest Molly Skaggs.

Join Songs of Water, Friday June 12th 2015 at The Carolina Theatre in Greensboro NC
celebrating the release of their
new album "Stars and Dust" available 6.9.15

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Trailer for the New album Release ~

~ Intimate melodies and expansive passages framing surrealist lyrics on this new album, STARS AND DUST,  from NC's orchestral indie collective Songs of Water. Songs of Water online @songsofwater twitter and on facebook ~
Looking forward to your #SONGSonSUNDAYS selections today. Link via comments and we'll be able to share them with each other - Thanks!
Have a blessed week living in your new season . . .

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#SONGSonSUNDAYS : HERE I AM TO WORSHIP 17.5.15

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~ Yes!  Time for #SONGSonSUNDAYS  What praise is resonating in you today ? Add your links in comments so we can share in your selections. Here's today's FHC pick in 'light of' the above script...
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~ Unmentioned artist in this video but the beauty of the song is captured and worth sharing  unlimited by language... ~

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"Light of the world You stepped down into darkness..." Adding to the mix,  a reggae version by Christafari . ~ May your week be blessed ! Thanks for beginning it with #SONGSonSUNDAYS .. ~ Shared With -
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SONGS ON SUNDAYS : PLUMB + NEW RELEASE 'EXHALE' GIVEAWAY 26.4.15

Welcome to #SONGSonSUNDAYS ~

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today featuring a mix of music by Plumb [ plus a Giveaway! ] Celebrating the Upcoming New Album Release   EXHALE ~

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EXHALE, seventh studio album from acclaimed multi-genre singer, songwriter and author PLUMB, expresses a new focus and vision. After the runaway success of NEED YOU NOW (the album, title track and book), which coincided with her own moving story of brokenness and ultimately healing, EXHALE brims with worshipful songs of gratitude and hope.

The defining concept of the Album EXHALE ~

"... the Church doesn’t exist for itself. Rather, believers come to church to breathe in grace and truth, be changed, and then go out and “exhale” that hope into their surrounding community." - Pete Wilson

“That idea of exhaling hope hit me right away and I couldn’t get to the Notes section on my phone fast enough. I started writing the chorus of Exhale right then and there,” explains Plumb. “I have been made new by the ultimate hope, and I want to share and exhale that hope in every way I can.” 

* Beautiful vocals and emotive lyrics that lift one's spirit ~ from an earlier album, here's our 1st clip ~ Beautiful History ~

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~ NEED YOU NOW ~ HANG ON  ~

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GOD SHAPED HOLE IN ALL OF US ~ Any favs ?  Is PLUMB new to you or are you a longtime fan ? Feel free to leave any links to your own #SONGSonSUNDAYS in comments and we'll stop by and share yours with you! * About PLUMB ~

Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, better-known by her stage name Plumb, is a songwriter, recording artist, performer and author of Need You Now.  
Plumb has sold more than 500,000 albums and over two million singles worldwide, co-penned songs for numerous other artists, including Michelle Branch, Mandisa, Mandy Moore, Jaci Velasquez, and Natalie Grant, and 
had music placed in many films and television shows.
Originally signed as a Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) recording artist in 1997, Plumb is now well known in alternative rock, electronic dance music, and for the use of her music in film and television markets.

Find PLUMB Story of Hope interview online HERE

and new PLUMB interview at Dead Reckoning TV on youtube HERE  

Find PLUMB online ~

Official Website ~ Official Facebook ~ Official Twitter ~ Official Instagram ~ PRE ORDER on iTUNES 

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Now for the GIVEAWAY! Enter to WIN April 26 - end of May 10.15  CA/US 1 cd copy of * PLUMB's new Release EXHALE *
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EASTER: RESURRECTION MORNING WORSHIP ! 5.4.15

Resurrection Morning !

le saintes femmes au tombeau Matthew 28.6 ~ Mark 16:1-8 ~ Christ is Risen!  Hallelujah!
Christ is Risen indeed ! and He has turned our mourning into dancing !

Psalm 30.12

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~ May the Truth of sins forgiven be the ultimate 
JOY and Hallelujah! 
every day for the remainder of our earth life ...
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Acts 10.34-43 ~ Isaiah 25.6-9 ~ Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 ~ 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 ~
~ John 20. 1-18 ~

[click to link directly to passage- multiple versions avlbl ]
~ Rejoice with Nicole C Mullen leading worship this Eastertide  for #SongsonSunday 
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~ 2 more selections HERE for Eastertide #SongsonSundays ~ Every Blessing on our Worship and Celebration
this Joyous Easter Day! Thank you for joining #SONGSonSUNDAYS 
[Be sure to add your Easter Songs of Joy in comments
including links if you'd appreciate our visit.]

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YOU ARE THE BELOVED with Graham Cooke 1.3.15

WELCOME to SONGS on SUNDAY  for this 2nd Sunday of Lent.

Continuing our Life of the Beloved theme,
today featuring a recitation of Graham Cooke on God's Love for us, The Beloved, in an enchanting setting of violin .  
May you be filled and refilled with both word and music...
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Consider adding your own worship music favs by posting links in comments.
Adding the link back to this #SONGSonSUNDAY post  will help connect and grow the audience .
Thanks for participating ~ I love hearing your choices!
* "Revelation occurs when wisdom penetrates our hearts to the point of transformation."
May you be Blessed in the revelation and understanding of your BELOVEDNESS!
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