2008-05-26 A GRAND Grand Opening at Clarksville, TN

Hilldale's Worship Ministry: A GRAND Grand Opening

(...) the highlight of the evening was Rebecca St. James. She not only sang some of her songs with her awesome band and backup brothers, but she sang several of the songs we sing in worship like "Here I Am to Worship", "Blessed Be Your Name", "Forever" and more. It was a great evening.

(...) And did you notice that Rebecca called up to the stage all of the 5 - 20 year olds? I kept waiting for her to say, "OK, now all of you 40-60 year olds, come on up here I've got a great song just for you." Nooooo, it never happened. I was a little disappointed, but I'm over it now. :-)

The Harrison Family: Sunday

Sunday was the Grand Opening to Mr. Mike's church Family Life Center and the Rebecca St. James concert. It was a lot of fun. They had moon bounces for the kids then the concert. I think everyone even Ava Grace enjoyed the concert.

2008-05-22 Prepare for Lifest in July

Concert listings | htrnews.com | Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

July 9-13

Lifest: Switchfoot, NewsBoys, Skillet, Delirious, Everlife, Kutless, Rebecca St. James, Mandisa and others in Oshkosh. www.lifest.com.

2008-05-24 Hilldale Baptist begins new chapter

Hilldale Baptist begins new chapter | theleafchronicle.com | The Leaf Chronicle

Hilldale Baptist Church is moving into a new chapter of church history with this weekend's opening of a new $6.2 million Family Life Center.

"This is about real people connecting real faith to real life. This is another example that we can even in recreation give glory to God," said the Rev. Larry Robertson, senior pastor at Hilldale Baptist.

An open house is planned Sunday with food and fellowship followed by a free concert at 6 p.m.

People can bring a lawn chair or blanket and stay for a live concert by Christian music recording artist Rebecca St. James.

2008-05 Rebecca 'Twittering' Too - May 2008

Note: Rebecca 'twittering' through the month of May. Always read from bottom to top - the way of the birds.

Twitter / RebeccaStJames

Got off the plane last night and jumped straight on the tour bus to Troy. Looking forward to the last 3 day run of She shows 09:04 AM May 30, 2008 from web

Met with Brad Cummings, the publisher of The Shack yesterday. Very inspirational meeting. 09:03 AM May 30, 2008 from web

20 interviews total today. A little exhausting 10:53 AM May 29, 2008 from web

Busy morning, 4 hours of radio interviews from LA, talking about the updated Wait for me book which releases next week. Flying home tonight 09:06 AM May 29, 2008 from web

Meeting with a cable network today re What a Girl Wants and doing a reading for an acting agency which has a Christian principal. 10:11 AM May 28, 2008 from web

In LA today for meetings with film folks. Please pray for these discussions. More to come 10:21 AM May 27, 2008 from web

Working on the "What a girl wants" script today prior to meeting with film folks in LA next week. Nice to be home on a Friday! 11:48 AM May 23, 2008 from web

But you - keep your eye on what you're doing; accept the hard times along with the goo; keep the Message alive. - 2 Timothy 4.5 The Message 09:21 AM May 23, 2008 from web

Please pray for Steven Curtis Chapman and his family. His youngest daughter was killed in a tragic road accident tonight. 09:36 PM May 21, 2008 from web

Slower day today after a busy 5 days. Bible study is on tonight which I always find helpful. 12:58 PM May 20, 2008 from web

Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. - Phil 4.6 TheMessage 12:05 PM May 20, 2008 from web

Bus dropped us off at Lubbock airport at 5.45 this morning. Special run of concerts these past 4 days. God was in the house. 10:03 AM May 19, 2008 from web

This morning Evie and I are on Family Life radio. 09:30 AM May 16, 2008 from web

Great night in Tuscon last night. Terrific questions and the audience was very warm. Thanks to all who attended. 09:29 AM May 16, 2008 from web

Enjoyed bible study last night. Getting ready to leave in the morning for Tuscon. Seems like we have just got home. 12:52 PM May 14, 2008 from web

So keep at your work, this faith and love rooted in Christ, exactly as I set it out for you. - The Message 2 Timothy 2:13 01:19 PM May 13, 2008 from web

Driving back from Wichita Falls today. It will be good to be home after 4 concerts and 2 church services in 4 days. No place like home 12:06 PM May 12, 2008 from web
In Gulfport 2nite where our last show here was canceled due to Katrina. Area still recovering but the people are great... 05:43 PM May 09, 2008 from web

Just arri @ Columbus-having coffee with Vicky Beeching who is doing worship with us this leg.Thank God for coffee, makes for a good t-shirt! 02:05 PM May 08, 2008 from web

Media day today;talking to radio stations in Wichita Falls,Atlanta,Gulfport+Andi from KLTY Dallas who is hosting our SHE concert Sat night. 02:23 PM May 06, 2008 from web

...even though the township itself was flooded, 2,000 folks turned out! Many thanks to the Canadians for their warm hospitality. 04:35 PM May 05, 2008 from web

Recuperating after the long trip up to Fredericton, Canada and back. 04:34 PM May 05, 2008 from web

"God loves it when the giver delights in the giving." - 1 Cor. 9.7 The Message 08:49 AM May 01, 2008 from web

2008-04 Rebecca 'Twittering' Too: April

Note: Yes, she's twittering too now, since 3 April 2008. Following in the footsteps of her hyperactive friend Vicky Beeching. Snapshot: the first messages - all of April. Read from bottom to top.

Twitter / RebeccaStJames

Having meetings regarding a new worship CD to come out later this year, thanks for your prayers 12:43 PM April 30, 2008 from web

Day off today after the long flight back from LA yesterday. Really enjoyed the big event.Thanks to the Fish for allowing us to be part of it 11:12 AM April 29, 2008 from web

Recently read the Shack, prob the most powerful I have ever read, I heartily recommend it. Eugene.P. calls it a modern day Pilgrims Progress 10:40 AM April 25, 2008 from web

Day off today before we leave for concerts in Dubuque, Kansas City and Fishfest in LA on Sunday. The bus leaves at midnight. 10:26 AM April 24, 2008 from web

Last day of GMA. Yesterday was very busy. Hosting an artist showcase with my brother Joel which will be fun. Back on the road tomorrow. 09:23 AM April 23, 2008 from web

I am also participating in a seminar titled Making a difference around the Globe. Please pray for GMA week 06:59 AM April 22, 2008 from web

GMA in Nashville gets busy today with lots of interviews on radio plus Jesus Freak Hide Out, the Swedish Daily Dagen and God TV. 06:59 AM April 22, 2008 from web

Getting ready for GMA week. I'm supporting Compassion's initiative to supply mosquito nets to help in Africa. http://tinyurl.com/4abbee 10:28 AM April 18, 2008 from web

"Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it's the only way you'll get on your feet." James 4:10 - The Message 09:45 AM April 17, 2008 from web

Looking forward to speaking with Kristin Billerbeck later today. She wrote What a Girl Wants - we're hopeful on doing a film based on it. 11:06 AM April 16, 2008 from web

Beautiful weather in Nashville today! 10:57 AM April 15, 2008 from web

Driving back in the tour bus from Buffalo today. Band was able to see Niagra Falls yesterday which was nice. 09:32 AM April 14, 2008 from web

Visited our old friend Neil Boron from WDCX last night. He's supported our ministry right from the start. We appreciate his support of SHE. 08:54 AM April 14, 2008 from web

ALSO......our AA fight did operate yesterday even though we arrived late. 02:23 PM April 11, 2008 from web

Concert in Manassas last night was special with the Q&A time being very strong and relevant.... Thanks for your prayers 02:22 PM April 11, 2008 from web

Finally landed in DC. Only an hour and a half late. Hopefully the whole weekend isn't like this! 12:14 PM April 10, 2008 from web

Currently delayed in NY due to AA safety issues. Please pray that flight will get me to Manassas for event tonight 10:15 AM April 10, 2008 from web

Flying from New York to Manassas today for a concert tonight. Meeting up with some friends who I knew from Hillsong back in Australia. 09:32 AM April 10, 2008 from web

Up in NY today. I really enjoy this city. Just finished writing a film script (it took 4 weeks). Happy to have a few days off! 12:31 PM April 08, 2008 from web

Looking forward to an amazing weekend in VA and upper NY. 10:20 AM April 07, 2008 from web

Vicky Beeching has some really great blogs: www.vickybeeching.com 11:55 AM April 04, 2008 from web

Checking out the new-look RSJ MySpace page. 10:27 AM April 03, 2008 from we

2008-05-07 Christian Music Videos

Christian Music Videos: Rebecca St. James

Rebecca was born on July 26, 1977 in Sydney, Australia. (...)

Note: Okay, you knew that already. This is just to notify you that the Christian Music Videos webblog now has a Rebecca St James page too, and some videos of course. The content is, at least for now, taken from my hompage but that was granted. I 'complained' about not seeing a RSJ section there and only a few days later this terrible omission was taken care of. Not really new videos here, but that's not the purpose of the site: this is about getting an overview of Christian Music. It is a work under construction, hopefully they will go on with it and add all the greatest Christian bands.

2008-05-09 Taking a few moments to honor everyone

John is Waiting For His Princess!: Taking a few moments to honor everyone

You all should check out my friend Rebecca St. James' Web site from time to time. Man, I want to honor her. She often has something encouraging to say about life in God.

She's apparently re-releasing her book, "Wait for Me," in the near future. Is everyone else asking the same question I'm asking?

How in the world is this girl still single? Here is a committed, consistent, successful, bright, beautiful, romantic woman of God. Are all the single men around her completely lost? Either that, or their standards are way too high.

Personal note: Apart from the apparent mistake in the last sentence (I would rather suggest that Rebecca's standards might probably be too high), I would certainly agree with the question how in the world could Rebecca still be single. I've always thought that the question is not so much "who would want Rebecca" but: how could a Christian guy who is not yet married or engaged, not want Rebecca? That would certainly be beyond my comprehension. From my viewpoint - be it far, far away from Tennessee - only cart loads of Christians is what I can imagine at her doorstep day after day.

2008-05-10 Blogging From El Salvador With Compassion International (Spence Smith)

Spence Smith - Connecting People To Life: Blogging From El Salvador With Compassion International and My First Triathlon of the Season

Hey friends. My job takes me to El Salvador next week. I'm taking Chris Sligh there to see our work and I'm pretty excited to go back. This will be my third trip there and each time I walk away amazed at what I learned from the experience. Some of my favorite travel stories come from this country. We leave May 12 and get back on May the 16th.

(...) I'm off to Dallas today to be with Rebecca St. James and Vicky Beeching. Follow me on twitter. It will be a fun day!

Selection from the referred Twitter pages (Vicky, Rebecca). Read from bottom to top.

Headed to the hotel after a great evening with @vickybeeching & @rebeccastjames. 2 classy women.
11:14 PM May 10, 2008

@flowerdust I wish mogulus was running cause vicky just threw down on a great southern accent
07:02 PM May 10, 2008

http://twitpic.com/yln @vickybeeching playing her worship set in Dallas.
06:58 PM May 10, 2008

Pre show twittering next to @vickybeeching trying not to get caught.
06:21 PM May 10, 2008

Headed to Dallas for time with @vickybeeching & @rebbecastjames two of my favorite women.
09:01 AM May 10, 2008

Personal note: Only one thing to say here: some people have all the luck.

2008-05-07 JCTV Rises Like a Dove from the Hawaiian Island of Oahu

JCTV Rises Like a Dove from the Hawaiian Island of Oahu - Christian Newswire

JCTV Rises Like a Dove from the Hawaiian Island of Oahu

Live Audio Adrenaline Broadcast Wins Best Long Form Video of the Year

Contact: Susan Zahn, WDC Media PR, 877-862-3600 ext. 2, Office@WDCMedia.com

LOS ANGELES, May 7 /Christian Newswire/ -- JCTV was honored last month in Nashville, Tennessee, at the 39th annual Dove Awards. Filmed in part as an exclusive broadcast special for JCTV, Audio Adrenaline Live From Hawaii received the prestigious Gospel Music Association Dove Award for Best Long Form Video of the Year.

(...) JCTV has worked with many of Christian music's brightest stars – from The Newsboys and Rebecca St. James, to The Katinas and Out of Eden – creating riveting, exclusive broadcast specials for viewers around the world. This summer, JCTV continues to offer the best in Christian concerts on television, beginning with an exclusive broadcast special featuring hit Fervent Records' recording artist PureNRG.

2008-05-09 Helping youth balance passion, purity

Wapakoneta Daily News - Helping youth balance passion, purity

Even members of the media and popular culture are vocalizing their own views to sexual purity. Singers such as Natalie LaRue and Rebecca St. James wrote songs with lyrics describing their commitments to remain faithful to their future husbands while single, and American Idol winner Jordan Sparks wears a promise ring.
“It’s a pretty big deal to me,” Sparks said last month during an interview with a Lima-area radio station.
Katy Jackson, the youth group director at St. Paul United Church of Christ, said youth leaders such as herself and other church leaders can also help teens understand from where the idea of remaining sexually pure comes.
“It seems to be becoming more and more acceptable to be sexually active before marriage,” Jackson said.
While she attributed this mindset to culture and values perpetuated by the media, she also said the effects of a changing culture on the family structure also has an impact, leaving parents less involved in their teens’ lives.
“Parents have a bigger influence on their kids than they think,” Jackson said.
While parents can help facilitate conversation with their teens simply by being open about their thoughts — and even their mistakes — about relationships with their children, Jackson said it is also important for church influences such as herself not only to share the biblical stance on sexual purity, but also the reasoning behind that stance.
“The church says you shouldn’t have sex outside of marriage, period,” Jackson said. “I think they could do better with explaining why that is instead of just saying ‘you shouldn’t do that.’ That really turns people off.”

Note: check out the entire article, this is just a small part of it.

2008-04-28 Blogger about SHE event in Iowa, April 25

keeping up with the keith's: They're back!!!

We then went to the She Event, which was a Rebecca St. James concert. Evie was there which brought back memories of being in my carebear jammies with my brush singing to her record "i'm only 4 feet 11 and I'm going to heaven and it makes me feel ten feet tall" - blast from the past! It was fun!

Note: Must have been the "SHE: Mother/Daughter Event" of April 25 in Hope Church, Dubuque, Iowa.

2008-04-29 I want to see YOU face to face... (moving post while listening to rsj)

信頼 : I want to see YOU face to face..

I sometimes want to see God (face to face) and ask Him some personal questions. I want to know what He wants me to learn. I want to know how to let go of some things in life. I know I told God that I won't ask of Him a particular thing. I gave it up weeks ago. It still hurts. It'd be a lie if I say it doesn't hurt. I may not feel the pain in my heart, but it hurts somewhere else. I am fine with that. Heart-san has been hurt a lot and I don't want him to take any more pain. It's not healthy for him.

I've always wanted to have something to make me forget it. But it's not easy. I even sometimes feel that something's getting stronger. Too bad, I can't express enough so I have to show it somewhere else. I am actually trying to think of a proper term for it. It is either sublimation or displacement without the negative attribute.

Father in heaven, if it is Your will, I want to
see Core soon. If it pleases You, please allow me to have Core. In
Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

now playing:

Rebecca St. James - Desperate for You

2008-04-28 Music and Fighting Malaria

Mission Network News

Music was a life-saver last week at a concert for Gospel Music Association Music Week. With the help of Rebecca St. James, a Christian music artist, $6,000 dollars was raised in one offering at the event.

That money went into the Malaria Intervention Fund which will allow Compassion International to provide mosquito nets, insecticide for homes, education on malaria prevention, and medical care for those already infected with malaria. Through their work, they seek to help children become healthy Christian adults by sharing Christ's love in all they do. By relieving physical ailments, they can more effectively present the Gospel.

The small bite of a mosquito causes at least one million deaths from malaria every year. As many as 75 percent of those are children under the age of five, especially in sub-Sahara Africa. Death aside, almost everyone in Africa has a malaria episode at least once a year. It causes fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and general pain and can even cause comas or brain damage.

St. James is also hosting a 30-minute radio special called "Malaria: Plague of the Poor." It describes the disease and its effects and how Compassion International is helping.

April 25 was World Malaria Day, a day to highlight the successes and challenges in the fight against the preventable disease. Find out five things you can do to help this cause.

2008-04-28 This year's Fishfest not quite praiseworthy

Entertainment: This year's Fishfest not quite praiseworthy | fishfest, year, camp, stage, christian - OCRegister.com

Review: The annual festival of contemporary Christian music in Irvine doesn't have as strong a lineup as previous versions

Meanwhile, veteran CCM artist Rebecca St. James spent much of her time performing worship songs. She has a strong voice and showed it off on songs like "Wait for Me," and her set was louder than expected. However, like Camp, she didn't do anything truly remarkable or original, offering little evidence as to her co-headliner status.

Still, she was a lot better than John Tesh, who was easily Fishfest's lowest point. Combining both worship and instrumental material, he fell short across the board.

Note: well, anyway: I wished I was there!

2008-04-21 GMA Sunday Evening Sees Collaboration, Inspiration

::: BREATHEcast.com ::: Broadcasting Christian Music News!

Collaborations and inspiration were the theme at the second night of showcases at GMA Music Week 2008. Christian music pioneer Michael W. Smith brought along some new friends this year for his night of Sunday worship, adding the vibrant Israel Houghton and American Idol contestant Mandisa to the lineup. Rolling out such anthems as “Shout to the Lord,” “Let It Rain,” and “Mighty to Save” the group brought a message of surrender and worship into the packed Ryman Auditorium. Guest Rebecca St. James was also on hand to preside for a special Compassion International offering, which earned over $6,000 at the night’s beginning to help purchase mosquito nets for needy African families.

2008-04-22 Rebecca St. James, Compassion Experts Discuss Fight Against Malaria

Rebecca St. James, Compassion Experts Discuss Fight Against Malaria

Rebecca St. James, Compassion Experts Discuss Fight Against Malaria

Webcast Spotlights Disease That Afflicts Millions in Developing World

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO--(Marketwire - April 22, 2008) -

WHAT:
A webcast spotlighting Compassion International's work fighting malaria

WHO:

-- Rebecca St. James, internationally known Christian recording artist
and advocate for children in developing countries
-- Dr. Scott Todd, Compassion's Director of Special Operations and an
expert on children's health-related concerns
-- Emily Kagiri, Director of Compassion's Child Survival Program and a
registered nurse
-- Mark Hanlon, Senior Vice President for U.S. Sponsor & Donor
Development and the moderator of the webcast


WHEN:

10-11 a.m. MT Friday, April 25, World Malaria Day

ADDRESS:

Register Now! Once you are registered, you will receive e-mail instructions to long on and participate in the webcast. You can also call (800) 336-7539, ext. 6673, to register for phone-only participation.

DETAILS:

The statistics according to UNICEF:

-- Each year, 350 million to 500 million people get malaria.
-- Nearly everyone in tropical Africa has a malaria episode each year.
-- Malaria kills more than one million people every year.
-- African children under five account for 75 percent of the deaths.


Compassion works with more than 65 denominations, 4,500 indigenous church partners and 1 million children in Africa, Asia, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Since 1952, Compassion has touched the lives of more than 1.6 million children and has been recognized for its financial integrity with top ratings and recommendations by several of the nation's leading not-for-profit "watchdog" organizations.

2008-04-25 Lifest seeking undiscovered talent

Oshkosh Northwestern - Lifest seeking undiscovered talent

Lifest, the annual Christian music festival in Oshkosh, teamed up with 15 other Christian Festival Association events around the nation, and Essential Records, to put on the contest.

According to a news release, the "Lifest New Artist Search presented by Essential Records" initially will be done online, then completed in July during a live competition at Lifest. Twenty-four artists will be dubbed semi-finalists via online voting, and eight bands or artists will play two songs each during Lifest.

The artists will be judged on performance, with one winner chosen each day by a panel, and each daily winner will have a chance to play on the main stage July 12.

The Lifest grand-prize winner will open for Casting Crowns and Rebecca St. James July 12 at Lifest, and join other Christian Festival Association winners in Nashville to compete for a recording development deal with Essential Records, the release stated.

The deadline for entering the competition is May 15, with certain fees applying in addition to submitting a demo CD. Voting is open to the public, closing at midnight June 8.

For more infomation, call Tammy Borden at (920) 738-5588, or visit www.lifest.com.

2008-04-17 Rebecca St. James: The Ultimate Collection

Book, Music & DVD Reviews: Rebecca St. James: The Ultimate Collection

Rebecca St. James: The Ultimate Collection
Artist: Rebecca St. James
Label: ForeFront Records (www.forefrontrecords.com)
Length: Disc 1 – 13 tracks/53:45 minutes, Disc 2 – 12 tracks/48:15 minutes

Rebecca St. James has the heart of a disciple. It’s reflected in God-centered lyrics and modern music with an edge. It’s this combination of passion for God and artistic integrity that make her a continual favorite with fans.

This 2-CD set provides a comprehensive collection of her best material. This includes "Lion," part of the inspired by soundtrack for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe, "America," the theme song for the 2005 National Day of Prayer, and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," from WOW Christmas. Another bonus is "Expressions of Your Love," a duet with Chris Tomlin. Older songs like "Pray" and "God" hold up well with their raw energy and rock. "Yes, I Believe in God" and "Here I Am" are inspired songs of commitment.

2008-04-17 On the radio: KFSH's Fishfest returns to Irvine

Entertainment: On the radio: KFSH's Fishfest returns to Irvine | new, radio, program, limbaugh, audience - OCRegister.com

As I listen to Steven Curtis Chapman's "Magnificent Obsession" during Ryan James' midnight-5 a.m. show, I go to its Web site and realize how fast time goes by – once again, it's time for Fishfest, the annual revelry of Christian songs and family entertainment – this year, it's April 27 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine.

Performances begin at 3 p.m. The lineup includes Jeremy Camp, Rebecca St. James, Superchick, Brit Nicole, John Tesh, Hawk Nelson. Also on stage will be the KFSH personalities – Bobby Shaw, Reba Tomey, Lara Scott, Big Wave Dave, and Chuck Tyler – the program director who also does a Sunday morning show.

2008-04-18 Top Artists Supports Hopestrands Web Site Launch

Top Artists Supports Hopestrands Web Site Launch CMSpin Article - Top Artists Supports Hopestrands Web Site Launch

With the goal of fostering creativity, community and awareness for charitable causes, Hopestrands is set to launch May 20th. Providing an innovative approach to fundraising, the non-profit online apparel shop will partner with various charitable and mission organizations to promote the cause and garner funding through the sale of member designed t-shirts.

(...) Award winning artist, Rebecca St. James expresses her thoughts: "I love the unique heart behind the Hopestrands project and the opportunity it gives us to do a small thing that will bless so many!"

2008-04-09 Old album review: Devotion (The Newsboys)

Some Old Music Reviews « Cavman Considers

Devotion by the Newsboys- I expected this to be Adoration Part 2. At first I was disappointed. But I am disappointed no more. This disc is a great hybrid of Thrive and Adoration. 3 songs are by others (Blessed be Your Name, Name Above All Names & When the Tears Fall). Their version of the Matt Redman song, Blessed be Your Name, features help by Rebecca St. James. It is spunkier than other others. Taking a cue from Job, it deals with the commitment to praise God even when life is difficult. Other songs of longing are The Orphan and Landslide of Love. They put forth a ‘real-world’ Christianity. God of Nations, Name Above All Names, and Strong Tower direct our devotion to our God. This is an encouraging and enjoyable collection of songs. There are plenty of stick-in-your head lyrics, and some kickin’ music.

2008-04-11 Book: Loved; looking for stories

Following Austen: Loved: looking for stories

I'm one of several writers working on a new book project, a book called Loved with Christian recording artist Rebecca St. James. The book is based on a song ("You Are Loved") Rebecca wrote for a friend who turned to drugs and away from the church, and will tell stories of young women who left their faith and rediscovered the love of Christ. This is a book of encouragement and hope. It says, "No matter where you've been or what you've done... you are loved."

Do you have a story like this that you'd like to share, or do you know someone who might? I would love to interview you (in person if you're in the DC area, by phone if you're not.) Simply post a comment here with your contact information, or email me at LElizabethSmith AT gmail DOT com. (I'll handle all the writing, so no worries if you're not a writer.)

The stories may be dramatic or very simple; the women featured may be modern-day, they may be young women still, they may be older now; I'm hoping to throw in one or two historical pieces as well. (Just a note -- there's no payment for stories, but everyone featured will receive a free book.)

Even if you don't know of a story, if you could pass this on to others who might know of one, that would be a huge help.

The book will release through FaithWords in the fall of 2009.

"Without knowledge that we are loved so extravagantly by God, we can't love Him back, we can't live a holy life, we can't trust Him. But when we understand that He loves us – so deeply and so passionately – and that He wants us to live this great adventure with Him – then we can understand who He is and love Him with all we are." -- Rebecca St. James

2008-04-08 Christian Teens Embracing Harder Rock Music

Christian Teens Embracing Harder Rock Music | Christianpost.com

The younger generation of Christians is embracing music with a harder edge, according to a popular magazine for Christian teens that announced in its latest issue its readers' top music choices.

(...) this year, a majority of the 5,000 magazine readers who voted, aged
13 to 18, leaned in favor of hard rock bands bumping down pop and soft
rock groups. The results are published in the April/May issue.

The trend is most evident in the award's Best Vocalist category.

John
Cooper of Skillet won the Best Male Vocalist – a title that
bounced between Jason Dunn (Hawk Nelson), Matt Thiessen (Relient K) and
Jeremy Camp in previous cycles of the awards. Trevor McNevan of
Thousand Foot Krutch placed second.

The Best Female Vocalist
category welcomed its first ever winner from a hard rock band: Lacey
Mosley of Flyleaf. The frontwoman beat out former holders of the title,
Tricia Brock (Superchick) and Alyssa Barlow (BarlowGirl).

(...) Meanwhile, pop artist Rebecca St. James, who placed third in that
category in 2006, moved down to fifth. Any lower than fifth would have
placed her only in the honorable mention list.

2008-04-04 Woman of Christian Music

Christian Entertainment Today: Women of Christian Music

The Christian music scene has seen a rise in popularity and this can be attributed to the talented women singers in this genre. We are very thankful for these angelic voices whose music brings us closer to God. Enjoy the photos.
The women featured above are: Twila Paris, Tammy Trent, Yolanda Adams, Sara Groves, Rebecca St. James. Rachael Lampa, Nicole C. Mullen, Nicole Nordeman, Natalie Grant, Mandisa, Kathy Troccoli, Jami Smith, Jaci Velasquez, Ginny Owens, Erin O'Donnell, Crystal Lewis, Britt Nicole, Bethany Dillon and Stacie Orrico.

Note: the linked posting shows 19 nice pictures of these 19 artists.

2008-03-28 Rebecca St.James: Breathe - by Caxton Muriuki

» Rebecca St.James ; Breathe Ruahflames: a community of like minded bible believing Christians

Rebecca St.James ; Breathe
Posted in March 28th, 2008
by Caxton Muriuki in Devotions, Prayers

Rebecca’s Breathe is a version of the song written by Marrie Barnett. This song has been a real blessing to Ruahflames Radio listeners among other anointed songs. The song calls on us to live lives full of Christ and His presence. We live to breath the Lord, to accept the gift of His presence in our lives.

When you face situations that require to be dealt with, just breathe His Holy presence. (...)

Like David, let us thirst for the presence of the Lord in our lives. Psalms 42:1 As the deer pants for the water brooks,So pants my soul for You, O God. I want to see that kind of testimony in my relationship with the risen Savor.

When we live in His presence, then we enjoy the daily bread. This is manna from above to help us navigate “today’s” challenges. By His daily bread, our Spirits and souls are nourished for eternity, and we are being transformed by the renewing of our minds which is the stronghold of our souls, for eternity. John 6:58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. Your forefathers ate manna and died, but he who feeds on this bread will live forever.

We are then desperate for Him, desperate to see Him, touch Him, do His will, love Him and Just enjoy His presence. Christian living becomes enjoyable and natural. We are able to encourage others and to display the attributes of our lord Jesus in our lives. We become truly Christ like and therefore people who have know Christ can call us Christians.

2008-03-28 Book: Faith That Breathes (for Women)

Jewelry and so much more: newest book

Faith That Breathes for Women: Real Stories, Real Faith (Paperback)by Michael Ross (Author), Tiffany Ross (Author) Product DetailsPaperback: 304 pages Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Incorporated (April 1, 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 1593101945 ISBN-13: 978-1593101947 Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces conditon: looks like new. I can't tell if it was read or not. If it's true that we learn best by example, here are sixty extreme examples of those boldly living their faith in the world. This unique book for young adults uses the real-life stories of contemporary Christian musicians as the basis for two months of devotional reading. Featuring artists such as toby Mac, Jars of Clay, Staci Orrico, Third Day, Michael W. Smith, Nicole C. Mullen and Rebecca St. James, Faith That Breathes addresses issues relevant to daily living. Organized by weekly topics-Dreams, Transitions, Faith Foundations, and Relationships-this book stimulates a radical Christianity. . .an extreme life of service and devotion to God. . .a living faith that walks, talks, and breathes.

2008-03-14 Desperate for You (moving story from a blogger)

Rain Down on Me: it's my party...

'And I...I'm desperate for You; and I...I'm lost without You'
And the Desperate for You song, by Rebecca St. James. I don't think I'll ever hear that song without thinking of a friend who sang it one Sunday; the same day he fell off the deep end into a whirlpool that cost him nearly everything he had...family, job, home...that day when he sang that song, he meant it, he was desperate - I could just hear it in his heart. I wish I could express how much I wanted to help him, but couldn't; how it hurt to see him hurting, how it hurt to see his family hurting. Even today, when I think of him, or when I hear that beautiful song, I feel such compassion for him...it brings me to tears once again...

Note: The mentioned song is not written by Rebecca St James but by Marie Barnett. But Rebecca's version is probably most remembered by a lot of Christians.

2008-03-12 Disney Announces Night Of Joy 2008 Lineup

Disney Announces Night Of Joy 2008 Lineup | NETCOT.com

Disney has released its lineup for the 2008 Night of Joy concerts that will take place September 5-6 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is the first time the event is at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after being at the Magic Kingdom for the past 25 years. Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, March 14 for $44.95 for one night or $75.95 for both nights.

The 16 act lineup includes:

* Sept. 5 – Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Rebecca St. James, BarlowGirl, Matthew West, Rush of Fools, Brandon Heath and Britt Nichole.
* Sept. 6 – Casting Crowns, tobyMac, Fred Hammond, Marcos Witt, Mandisa, Aaron Shust, RED and Pure NRG.

2008-03-14 Yes, there are music artists you can look up to

Yes, there are music artists you can look up to- al.com

Role models are hard to come by in these days, but Superchic[K] is among a handful of artists you can lean on for music, faith and family.

The details of the custody battles in the life of Britney Spears and of her sister's teen pregnancy feel like a flashback to a Jerry Springer episode and certainly not behavior for other teens to emulate. On other stages, we have baseball heroes using steroids.

Where do we go to find hope for tomorrow's "idols"?

One such live concert favorite for Huntsville fans is
Superchic[K]. The main sister duo, Tricia and Melisa Broch,
often have their mother backstage, on tour and hanging out
with the band.

Superchic[K]'s own role models, BarlowGirl, is managed
and held accountable by their own parents in every aspect of
their music, appearance and reputation. Both groups offer
good music and responsible living in their personal lives.

(...) The band is also very fashionable and hip in how they dress
- so don't let it be said that you can't look cool
and love God at the same time. Superchic[K] proves that just
because you go to church doesn't mean that your
wardrobe has to be frumpy.

Faith-based music has a history of artists who are rooted in
purity and family. Dove Award-winning vocalist Rebecca St.
James as been managed by her father since her teen pop days
in the late '90s. Stacie Orrico also has had her family
woven into the fabric of her career. After crossing over to
mainstream radio with the hits "(There's Gotta Be)
More To Life" and "Stuck," Orrico stayed
grounded thanks to her family while being pressured by
others to "wear this kinda outfit" or "sing
this kinda song."

2008-03-02 Rescue The Perishing

lkyouths: Rescue the Perishing

Here's the contemporary version that is beautifully sung by Rebecca St James [not!]. Enjoy ....
(I've included the other verse from the original hymn in "white")

Note: apparently this blogger has mistaken this song for a Rebecca St James song. But this is not really a surprise, as the voice of Cindy Foote is quite similar to Rebecca's in a couple of ways, and the user who posted this video on youtube is nicknamed RebeccaStJamesRockz. On top of that, a girl sitting on the ground at the beginning of the video is like a perfect Rebecca-lookalike... So there are a lot of great excuses here for the mistake. By the way: when I'd heard the song, I posted it as a hot tip to Rebecca - for her planned praise album. (Rescue The Perishing isn't a praise song strictly speaking, but it is sung as such, and I guess praise could indeed mean much more than we usually understand by it).

2008-03-01 Larry Norman died last Sunday

toledoblade.com -- Norman blazed trail for Christian rock

Larry Norman, the long-haired singer-songwriter whose 1969 Capitol Records album 'Upon This Rock' was widely considered the first Christian rock album ever recorded, died Sunday of heart failure at age 60 at his home in Salem, Ore.

He was a pioneering and influential artist and also a complex and controversial one. Among the artists who have cited Mr. Norman as an influence are U2, Paul McCartney, dc Talk, Van Morrison, Clay Crosse, and Frank Black of the Pixies.

(...) Mr. Norman was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001 and his songs have been covered by artists ranging from Sammy Davis, Jr., and Petula Clark to dc Talk and Rebecca St. James.

And from another source:
Christian Rock Pioneer Larry Norman of Salem Dies - Salem-News.Com

Larry Norman was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001 and artists that have covered versions of his songs range from Petula Clark and Sammy Davis Jr. to DC Talk and Rebecca St. James.

2008-02-06 Power 88

Allison's Place - Power 88

I listen to 88.1, one of the BEST Christian contemporary radio stations around! They play a very wide variety of styles. Some of what they play is: rock (Third Day, Audio Adrenaline, reliant K, Pillar, Newsboys, MercyMe, etc.) alternative rock (Rebecca St. James, Jaci Valesquez, Jars of Clay, Rachel Lampa, etc.), pop, praise and worship (Chris Thomlin, David Crowder Band, Jars of Clay, etc.) and sometimes even some of our older classic rock Christian hits from people like Petra, Whiteheart, etc., etc.

2008-02-07 Funny quote: Rebecca concert better than microbiology

Amy's Random thoughts: Union- the memories

i had to go to summer school because the night before my microbiology exam, my RA took a few of us to see Rebecca St. James in concert

by Amy christopher.

2008-02-26 Jadon Lavik: Roots Run Deep

Roots Run Deep - Jadon Lavik ::: BREATHEcast.com ::: Broadcasting Christian Music Artists and Interviews to the world!

After releasing two critically acclaimed discs—Moving on Faith (2004) and Life on the Inside (2006)—and touring alongside nationally known acts like Rebecca St. James and BarlowGirl, Lavik's latest effort represents a considerable change in direction musically and thematically. "It’s definitely a departure from the first two records," he says. "I hope people dig it. It’s not super polished or overly produced, but it’s really raw, acoustic and real."

Lavik says he’s always wanted to do a hymns project, especially since he grew up in a traditional church in the state of Washington where he developed a love and appreciation for the standards of the faith. “I love old hymns,” the 29-year-old troubadour confesses. "For me, this is not about making a strategic career move. I wanted to do it because I have a deep reverence for the songs."

2008-02-01 If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something (blogger Jed McClurg.)

The Bluemont Line » If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something

Rebecca St. James’ 2005 album If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something is pure genius. There are very few albums that I enjoy listening to from start to finish, but this is definitely one of them — all the songs are great.

After listening to Rebecca’s aLive in Florida album (which contains live versions of many of these songs), I was a bit disappointed when I first heard the opening song “God Help Me” on this album. The bass is pretty weak when compared to the live version! There is some synthesizer bass stuff, but the electric bass just isn’t “present” in the mix. So that’s the only problem with the album — the bass track could be turned up a bit on all of the songs, in my opinion.

But that’s easily overlooked due to the awesomeness of Rebecca St. James’ singing and songwriting skills (and the hard-rocking guitar riffs that show up quite frequently).

My favorite song from this album is probably “Shadowlands.” It nicely demonstrates Rebecca’s vocal range. I also enjoy “Alive,” which has a great message about the joy that comes from giving one’s life to God.

2008-02-02 Wait For Me by Rebecca St James (blogger sakal-woman)

Living A Life After David: Wait For Me by Rebecca St James

I have been listening a lot to that song lately and it reminds me of me and T. Almost a decade of friendship and the last time since we've met. It seems that i don't feel connected to him anymore and i just feel like letting go. After listening to that song, i asked God if i should still hold on to him. I am not asking God for an opportunity to be with him just yet. At least not this year. Maybe just a chance to meet him would be a great thing this year. And i should wait, hopefully he'll wait for me too.

2008-02-02 Rebecca quoted: Faith (blogger Cassie)

'The Hour Is Coming' » Lazzeo

"Faith wouldn't be faith without having to trust what is unseen...God wants us to put one foot in front of the other and just step out on faith." - Rebecca St. James

2008-02-02 Edinburgh prepares for this year’s Frenzy

Edinburgh prepares for this year’s Frenzy :: Inspire Magazine

Frenzy, the one-day Christian music festival, is to return to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre this summer with promises of a top line-up.

Delirious? David Crowder Band, Chris Tomlin, Rebecca St James, Phil Wickham and Leeland have been confirmed so far, with other acts joining as 7 June approaches.

New for Frenzy this year is onsite camping, a full day Kidz programme, a crèche for 0-5s, stage 2 battle of the bands and a second YFC cage.

2008-01-12 Looking Ahead with Rebecca o he Sar of a Grea '08!

Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, January 2008: Rebecca St. James NEWS

LOOKING AHEAD WITH REBECCA TO THE START OF A GREAT '08!

March 11th Release: New CD Release-- "Rebecca St. James: Ultimate Collection" from EMI/Forefont.

March: Book Release - Rebecca's best selling "Wait For Me" book releases from Thomas Nelson in new, revised format. Over 100,000 have already reached readers around the world!

Spring '08 : National tour of Rebecca's SHE concert event. Dates coming!

Summer '08 : European Tour ýmore information coming!

Summer '08 : Festival/concert schedule ýdates coming!

September Release: Rebecca's new book, "Pure" coming from FaithWorks publishers!

September : Disneyworld "Night of Joy" RSJ super concert - more information comin