"Whole Heart" Passion CD

PASSION Whole Heart ~ Music from 2018 Passion Conference is the live album from the 2018 Passion Conference in Atlanta. Each year thousands of college students gather together for a powerful time of worshiping God and the fellowship of believers forms bonds of friendship that are long-lasting. More than an event, more than music, and more than a shared experience, Passion Conferences bring people to a deeper sense of intimacy and relationship with God that profoundly impacts those who attend. Founded by Louie and Shelley Giglio, the music of Passion has been the sea of voices uniting together to lift up the name of Jesus.  Currently helmed by Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker and Melodie Malone, the band has seen worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, and Christy Nockels. This year's artists also include Sean Curran and Tauren Wells. More info about Passion can be found at: PassionMusic.com/Story

Passion Conference 2018 was a beautiful worship experience, and the live album captures each powerful moment, allowing those who were not in attendance to experience it. This year's CD Playlist is:

01. Whole Heart (feat. Kristian Stanfill)  

02. Almighty God (feat. Sean Curran)      

03. God, You’re So Good (feat. Kristian Stanfill & Melodie Malone)         

04. Reckless Love (feat. Melodie Malone)            

05. Heaven (feat. Sean Curran)  

06. More Like Jesus (feat. Kristian Stanfill)           

07. Hallelujah, Our God Reigns (feat. Brett Younker)        

08. Ghost (feat. Crowder)            

09. Ever Almighty (feat. Melodie Malone)            

10. Great Are You Lord (feat. Matt Redman)       

11. All My Hope (feat. Crowder & Tauren Wells)

You can order "Whole Heart" via this link: PassionWholeHeart 

My Review: Beautiful music that quickly brings you into a sense of the presence of God as each song invites you to worship Him along with the musicians. As with most CDs, I had some songs that spoke to me more deeply than others...yet, that list did not remain the same. Just as we have different things on our hearts, a song may have a greater meaning at various times. These all set the tone for time with our Creator. But, I have to admit, that my personal favorite each time I listened to this was #10 - "Great Are You Lord."

GIVEAWAY: To be entered to win a "Whole Heart" cd, please respond on Blog (or this post) with #PassionWholeHeart no later than Tuesday, Feb 27, 2018.
Thanks to #FlyBy for providing a link to music and for giveaways. All opinions are my own.

Captive by Ashley Smith

CAPTIVE, based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is a thrilling drama about the spiritual collision of two broken lives.  When Brian Nichols - on the run as the subject of a city wide manhunt and desperate to make contact with his newborn son - takes recovering meth addict Ashley Smith hostage in her own apartment, she turns for guidance to Rick Warren’s best-selling inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life.  While reading aloud, Ashley and her would-be killer each face crossroads where despair and death intersect hope. 



My Review: I confess that I found this book much more interesting when I read it originally under its previous title, Unlikely Angel. I am sure it was because all of the events were still fresh in my mind and a second reading seems more like a rehash of what I already know. But, I can't hold that against the author. It is an interesting story of how God can use us to reach out to anyone placed in our path, no matter the circumstances, and that we truly are safest when we are in the center of His will. Ashley was able to reach a core of decency within a man who had ruthlessly murdered 4 other people and connect with him. At the same time, she was also able to grow spiritually and strengthen her resolve to trust God and become the person she needed to be for herself and her child. My biggest disappointment is that there was not an update at the end of the book on what is happening to the everyone today. I am curious if Brian Nichols turned his life over to God and if his encounter with Ashley had a major impact on him, other than his capture and imprisonment. It's a 3.5 for me. 

GIVEAWAY: FlyByPromotions has a copy of the book for one of my readers. Leave a comment to enter by end of day September 20th.

Disclaimer: I was provided with a copy of this book by FlyBy Promotions in order to write a fair and honest review. The book was my only compensation. 
 
I also want to mention that there is a film version of the book coming out this month!



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