Music

How a Rapper Encourages Those Depressed to Rely on God

May 15, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

By Debbie Farmer Recently I read a letter from a young man named Dominic Cook (also known as "Dooch") who uses his pain to encourage others with his music. His testimony was such a blessing to me and I am going to share this interview with you now and hope that you too can also receive a blessing today. Dominic Cook (AKA: "Dooch") Please tell us about yourself and how you got into the music industry. Where to start, where to start. . . Well, I’m a 27-year-old, husband, married, and going on 8 years. I have been a Christian going on 7 years now and a father of 5. My youngest Joshua, passed away at 2 months old--a year ago. I have been doing music since I was 8 years old. It was the first thing I wanted to do and has been the only … [Read more...]

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People Need the Lord, Reminder By Chonda Pierce and Bonnie Keen

April 29, 2012 By admin 1 Comment

Happy Sunday! His is Risen! Yes, I know that is what people say on Easter, but just because the holiday of Easter has passed does not mean we still can't shout from the mountain tops, "He is Risen Indeed." As the relationships and the world around us spins and tumbles, and as the earth rumbles (lots of earthquakes lately!), I am reminded once again that Jesus' return continues to grow closer every day. This is a beautiful video of Chonda Pierce and Bonnie Keen, two amazing women I have been blessed to meet. As they sing People Need the Lord, lift them both up to the Lord as well. Both of these women have gone through extreme moments of deep depression and; have shared their struggles publicly in order to encourage others. (See Chonda … [Read more...]

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Faith Begins When Worry Ends, The Story of Matt Krueger

April 7, 2011 By admin 2 Comments

By Matt Krueger At the age of 27 doctors placed 6 metal stents into my heart to open up blocked arteries. The mental, emotional, and physical trauma from this event did not compare to the fear, anxiety, and stress in the following months and even years after the procedure. Anyone truly facing their mortality for the first time, believer or non-believer, will experience the feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, and anger that can come from such a traumatic event. However, it is during times like these when we are caused to make a choice and to turn from our fears and find faith in God. The battle is for your mind. We have to make the choice, with literally every thought, to filter out the negative thoughts such as worry, fear, and … [Read more...]

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Longing for Someone to Say… “I’m Proud of You”?

January 30, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

When was the last time you heard these words? A touching book that Lisa recently read & gives 5 stars is I'm Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers by reporter Tim Madigan. And if you really do have a hankering to hear someone say those words, drop by Mister Roger's web site where he will sing "I'm Proud of You" as well as other classics like "You are Special" & "I'm Still Myself Inside." And we thought this Presbyterian minister was ministering just to kids! Here at Rest Ministries we think most of us can relate with his messages. Related articles by ZemantaSpirit of Mr. Rogers warms neighbors in need (fremontuniverse.com)Give Back: Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive (seattlest.com) … [Read more...]

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Christmas Lights to “Amazing Grace”

December 27, 2009 By admin 1 Comment

If you didn't get a chance to get out & see Christmas lights this year, no worries. Here is an amazing Christmas light "show" to the tune of Amazing Grace. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTbpuQzMnxA" target="_blank"> … [Read more...]

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