real gifts: music, part 1

Everyone loves music. But everyone has a personal preference for style, so this week I’m highlighting some awesome Christian music from in a range of sub-genres. Got a friend who likes rock? Pick up a cd from Stryper. Want a little hip-hop? LeCrae’s got you covered. You get the idea.

All of these Christian artists/groups are super-talented musically and lyrically. You can click on their names to check out their websites. Oh, and you could win one of these cds… read on to find out how!

Rock

Awake by Skillet

skillet - awakeChock full of electric and bass guitars, powered by dominant drum beats, and resonating with grunge-style vocals, this cd holds everything you love about rock music. From start to finish, these songs have a classic Skillet sound without being one-note. Each one has its own unique sound, from the hardcore Hero to the softer, raspy croonings of Don’t Wake Me and Lucy. The whole cd has a musical theme that a rock lover will appreciate, coupled with positive lyrics of faith and life. (more…)

contest winner

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And the winner of the day planner from Chaos Simplified is…

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real update: happy labor day weekend!

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Happy Labor Day weekend, everybody!

Have a great one — and don’t forget to enter our giveaway!

Do Hard Things Giveaway Winner!

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Abbie Says:

Okey dokey! After the highly sophisticated method of scribblings the entries on a pieces of paper, folding them up and then randomly picking one…
the winner is… (more…)

real giveaway: do hard things

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By Staff Writer Abbie Miller

Last year, I served for four weeks at a Christian summer camp for kids.

I’d never done anything like it, and I. was. SCARED.

I had no idea what to expect, no real idea why I’d even applied – except that I felt God wanted me to – and I didn’t know anyone there.
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real update: new facebook group

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real contest: how do you text it?

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Video Contest for Teens!

How Do You Text It?

Hosted by Real Teen Faith (http://realteenfaith.com/)

Admit it: You’re obsessed with texting. You can text anywhere – especially places you’re not supposed to – like through your book bag in algebra class when you think the teacher isn’t looking. You’ve probably texted in some of the weirdest places and would love to brag about it (and make a little cash while you’re at it). You’re in luck because that’s what this contest is all about! (more…)

Real Review: Me, Just Different {{giveaway}}

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Sometimes being popular isn’t everything…

Skylar is a high school senior who has found a new group of friends. She’s ready for a new life — if the old one would just get out of the way. Some consider her beautiful. Her old friends just want her to be herself. Her family is in crisis, and then there’s the whole romance issue.

Stephanie Morrill debuts her first novel, Me, Just Different, Book 1 in The Reinvention of Skylar Hoyt series.

It’s fun to read. The charactes are compelling and deal with real issues, like friendship, sexuality, and pressure to fit in.

Sound good?

Leave a comment and one lucky teen will win a copy of Me, Just Different!