Archive | May, 2008
Stick Shift-New Cartoon, You Write the Caption.
Transparent Christian Magazine has a new fun feature. Leave your own punchline for the following cartoon! It’s called “Stick Shift!” Use your creativity to win a free CD!! So, write your punchline in the “comments section,” and we’ll post the cartoon with the winning punchline attached next week (along with your name if it’s [...]
Continue reading...Loving Their Neighbors-Indieheaven Offers a Strong Support Infrastructure, For Independent Christian Artists-Jason Elkins
27. May 2008
If you are an independent Christian musician, and you take your craft seriously, Indieheaven is a great friend to have. Created by visionary Keith Mohr 11 years ago in Franklin, Tennessee, this online resource for all things Christian-Indie has established itself as a pioneer in the Christian Independent Artist Support business. Indieheaven has continued to stay [...]
Continue reading...C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S–”Teacher”–Mike Cowart Sr.
27. May 2008
All of us have been greatly influenced by a teacher. For me, it was Coach Bell, my baseball coach and Ms. Hardaway, my chorus teacher.
Continue reading...“Don’t Let Your Scars Cover Your Love”–An Interview with Singer/Songwriter Mitch McVicker
18. May 2008
Every once in awhile I have the privilege of meeting someone that brightens my soul. Singer/Songwriter Mitch McVicker is one of those people. When we met to chat at the Radisson Hotel during GMA week in Nashville, I got the feeling that Mitch is himself wherever he is. No putting on airs, no false pretenses, [...]
Continue reading...What I Want-Vs.-What God Wants-Andrea C. Parker
18. May 2008
I’ve been wrestling a lot lately with what I want, what God wants, and where I am. Let me explain… WHAT I WANT: My wants and desires are pretty selfish – they all revolve around me, how I deserve “this or that” and how I need the people around me to change – to suit me. It’s all [...]
Continue reading...Rockin’ Ron Artist Spotlight “Norman Lee”Ron Reviews “Child of God”.
18. May 2008
Ok--Here's a music quiz....Who’s opened up for Kenny Rogers, is from sunny Florida and can usually be found barefoot, sporting one of the biggest smiles you’ll ever see? That’s Norman Lee with a brand new cd .
Continue reading...C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S–”Comfort”–Mike Cowart Sr.
18. May 2008
I have previously shared about the tragedy that has come to us in the last two weeks. As I approached the widow of my friend who committed suicide, I felt speechless. What could I say? Why am I always so compelled to say something in these situations? Another friend lost her dad at a young age due [...]
Continue reading...Transparent Christian Magazine Update-Jason Elkins
11. May 2008
So, what’s the latest with Transparent Christian Magazine? I am continually blown away by the doors that God is opening! When I started this “Christian Magazine”, I wanted a forum for writing that was truth filled—Stories and commentary that reflected Jesus in a real-world way. My walk with God is about being open [...]
Continue reading...C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S–”Where is God?!” Mike Cowart Sr.
11. May 2008
“Where is God?” Was the number one question for Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to Ground Zero with a few 911 survivor family members. On a more personal note, where was God last week when our family friends were notified that their son had been arrested and accused of multiple rapes in Nashville? More than [...]
Continue reading...The New Adventures of an Old Gibson Guitar-Jason Elkins
4. May 2008
“Dad gave me his Gibson for my birthday” He said. I was standing in Books-A-Million with my older brother Jeff. And I momentarily lost my breath… The 1965 Gibson acoustic guitar that he mentioned was a Christmas present my mother gave my father that year…It moved over a dozen times in Michigan; from Highland Park, [...]
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