2008-06-14 Truth will set you free

Pinay Devotions: Truth Will Set You Free

We celebrated our Philippine Independence Day last June 12. We celebrate freedom from Spanish rule. In many ways gaining our freedom, whether it be independence from a conqueror, the right to vote, the right to choose who you will marry and the right to equality in the workforce is a triumph over bondage.

In the book written by Rebecca St. James and Lynda Hunter Bjorklund entitled, SHE: Safe Healthy Empowered they gave us ten questions to ask ourselves to gauge if we are truly free from the bondage that keeps us from experiencing the best life God has for us. For today's reflection, let's go over these questions.


1. Do you struggle to let go of the past?

2. Do you have trouble forgiving others, yourself or God for certain things that have happened to you?

3. Do you fear what might happen in the future?

4. Do your goals, possessions or relationships leave you wanting but never finding contentment?

5. Do you allow one or more habits to control you?

6. Do you ever lie or cheat?

7. Do you often feel sad or depressed?

8. Do you stay busy so you won't have to deal with hard issues?

9. Do you resist quietness and alone time?

10. Do you get mad easily?



If you answered "Yes" to any one of these questions, you may not be as free as you think. Try and reflect on your problem areas and what is causing them. Then reflect on Jesus' words.

"You will know the truth and the truth will set you free... If the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free." - John 8:32,36

2008-06-07 Today you can watch Rebecca St. James live from Europe

Today you can watch Rebecca St. James live from Europe | StereoTruth.net

That’s right we just got word that you can watch Rebecca St. James live performance from Europe today. No need to pack your bags for the RSJ European tour—just grab your coffee and your laptop later today when the concert will be an exclusive live international link presentation to our RSJ MySpace community—from The Highland Hall in Scotland—home of one of Europe’s biggest Christian Music Festivals—“Frenzy ’08!”

You’ll have a front row seat as Rebecca performs a full, live one hour set onstage in Scotland before thousands of music fans from across Europe and the globe. With Rebecca, other artists set to perform include David Crowder Band, Leeland, Chris Tomlin, Delirious? Phil Wickham among others.

The concert kicks off at high noon in Edinburgh, Scotland’s Highland Hall—and will be streamed live around the world via GOD. TV (FREE Registration Required) For Rebecca’s global community, link-up times to catch the full broadcast of “Frenzy ‘08”:


USA: Today at 8:00 A.M. (EST)

UK: Today at 1:00 P.M. (BST)
Europe: Today at 20:30 (CET)
Africa: Today at 19:30 (SAT)
Asia: Today at 19:30 (IST)
Hong Kong: Today at 22:00 (HKT)
Australasia: Today at 22:30 (EST)

She’d love to hear your comments on her performance from Scotland. Drop her a note on her special blog spot on her myspace.com page.

2008-06-02 'Forgive Me' Message Is Key To Singer’s Concerts Worldwide

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

Christian rocker,Rebecca St. James will bring a special message close to her heart as a featured highlight of the June Billy Graham TV Special, “Longing ForChange,” which will air intelevision marketsthroughout the U.S.May 31st through June 8th.

Rebecca will be seen on video in a special live edited performance of her song, “Forgive Me” originally recorded last year duringa majorcrusadeappearance with Franklin Graham in Canada.

The June Grahamtelevision special shares the stories of people who havesearched for change in all the wrong places, discovering that lasting change comes only through Jesus Christ. It’s a message the Australian born singer has shared from stages worldwide –and in the past several years, she has seen an outpouring of response to the “Forgive Me” song itself.

Itis, in fact,a song with a message that’s resonating importance toSt. Jamessecured aplace onher 2005 album release, If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something.

2008-06-03 Buy a life-saving net through ERD

Episcopal Life Online - OPINION

Buy a net through ERD
Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD), working in partnership with Anglican and other ecumenical partners, is distributing long-lasting, insecticide-treated nets to the most vulnerable, building awareness about malaria and training community leaders to teach prevention and treatment methods.

NetsforLife is an ERD-supported partnership to prevent malaria in 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. By the end of 2007, NetsforLife had distributed 664,117 of the nets and reached more than 1.3 million people with malaria-prevention messages.

To learn more about this effort, visit http://www.netsforlifeafrica.org/. To purchase a life-saving net for a family in need, visit ERD's Gifts for Life online store at http://www.er-d.org/. Mosquito nets cost $12, with $6 paying for the net and $6 supporting training and malaria prevention.

-- Rebecca St. James is a Christian recording artist and supporter of Compassion International's campaign against malaria.

2008-06-01 Longtown Sound 366, with Rebecca St James (Here I Am)

WLSO.FM » Blog Archive » Longtown Sound 366 Matt and Sherry McPherson, Jake Hess, Instrumental Praise, Adams Crumpton, Selah, Rebecca St. James, Gold City, Perry Como

Planet Music, with up and coming artist interviews and their music with the sparkling host, Michelle Reyes.
Longtown Sound 366 Matt and Sherry McPherson, Jake Hess, Instrumental Praise, Adams Crumpton, Selah, Rebecca St. James, Gold City, Perry Como



Longtown Sound 366 - The Sunday Edition

Romans 1:16-17- (KJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Matt and Sherry McPherson - Every Day
Jake Hess - Faith Is The Key To Heaven
Instrumental Praise - It Is Well With My Soul
Adams Crumpton - Gloryland Medley
Selah - How Great Thou Art
Rebecca St. James - Here I Am
Gold City - A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Perry Como - The Lord’s Prayer

2008-06-01 SHE Event, Hannah Montana, ...

Life is a Highway...in "Voke"ville: The SHE Event...&...Happy Anniversary, Baby Cakes!

WOW! Last night I was blessed to be able to go see Rebecca St. James and Evie Karlsson in Lansing. (...)

What we went to was called "The SHE Event": Safe, Healthy, & Empowered- A special mother, daughter and friends event. There were women of all ages...tiny babies through great grammies. You could just see the estrogen flowing! :+)

Both women (Rebecca and Evie) were very dynamic. I was especially moved my Rebecca St. James and her call to purity and modesty for all single women and girls. Since there were so many young girls there, I pray that they were moved, too. At one point, they turned the lights on and opened up the floor for a Q&A session. One mother in particular expressed her graditude for Rebecca being such a great role model for girls and asked her to address the "Hannah Montana" craze. For those of you living on planet Mars (or maybe you don't have younger girls), Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus is the daughter of country music star Billy Ray Cyrus. Rebecca's first words were "Pray for her. Pray for her. Pray for her. She needs massive prayer". She then went on to say that the Cyrus family attends the same church that her family does in Nashville and so she does know the family to be "dedicated believers who love the Lord" but that Miley in an industry that is full of lies and deceit...Satan's forte. She also said that often times, Miley feels very lonely because there aren't many children her age that can relate to her level of stardom. I imagine she has a hard time leaving her house with much peace and quiet.

So, I encourage you, with your Hannah Montana crazed daughters, to pray for this precious young soul together. And lift her up so that she "may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil" Ephesians 6:11.

2008-05-29 High school ladies compete for scholarships

St. Clair Times - High school ladies compete for scholarships

The 2009 St. Clair County Jr. Miss program will be held June 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Springville Middle School. Six young ladies from across St. Clair County are competing in the event.

The six contestants are Chelsea Ellis, Casi Crews, Mary Beth Harrison, Alisha Edwards, Kelsey Adams and Ann-Marie Riley.

(...) Riley's sister is friends with the reigning St. Clair County Jr. Miss Laura Hornsby. That's how she found out about Jr. Miss.

Her life statement is, Jeremiah 29:11-13 says, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope in the future. Then you will call upon Me and I will listen to you. Then you will seek Me with all your heart." That means when I seek God with all my heart, He will reveal himself to me.

For her talent, Riley will be signing Song of Love by Rebecca St. James.

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.