Life

Each step of life is a journey that you choose to walk.

Each moment of life is another line, sentence, paragraph and chapter of the book called your life.

Enjoy all that life has to offer, good friends, good food, good coffee and as always wisdom and a good laugh.

~Jen





23 February 2012

And the Nominees are...

So many!!!! For a full list of the 2012 Dove Award Nominees, go to http://www.gospelmusic.org/Files/Doves/43rd_Dove_Nominees.pdf

I just want to give a recognize a few of the nominees. Congratulations to... Natalie Grant, Francesca Battistelli, Laura Story, Jamie Grace, Dara McClean, Mandissa, Kari Jobe

Chris August, Chris Tomlin, Steven Curtis Chapman, LeCrae

Casting Crowns, David Crowder Band, Royal Tailor, Ashes Remain, NEEDTOBREATHE, Group 1 Crew, Red, Skillet, MIKESCHAIR and Luminate

Congratulations to you and enjoy the 2012 Dove Awards!

~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

21 February 2012

Scott Krippayne on the menu



It's all about the Love! Scott Krippayne is back on the front side of a new project and this is one album that is worth a listen too! Enjoy "Fight for Love" now available online and at your favorite store.

~Peace & Blessings~ Jen

20 February 2012

Chris Tomlin's 1st Grammy

News segment from www.newreleasetuesday.com. Follow the link for the full story.




 



Referred to by Time as "most likely the most often sung artist anywhere," and known for being a songwriter for the generations, sixsteprecords’ Chris Tomlin picked up his first GRAMMY® Award, winning Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for And If Our God Is For Us….

A video of Tomlin's heartfelt acceptance speech can be viewed here:
www.grammy.com/videos/chris-tomlin-wins-best-gospel-album

Tomlin was nominated for three awards, “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album,” “Best Contemporary Christian Music Song” and “Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance,” leading the nominations in categories within the genre. The twice-nominated song “I Lift My Hands,” which was co-written by Louie Giglio and Matt Maher along with Tomlin, is found on the aforementioned GRAMMY® winning And If Our God Is For Us…. This marks six career nominations for the internationally acclaimed worship artist. For additional video coverage of Tomlin's GRAMMY® win, please visit  www.grammy.com/videos/chris-tomlin-at-thank-you-cam.



~Peace & Blessings~
Jen

09 February 2012

Thankful thoughts



As Valentine's Day approaches my heart seems to be overwhelmed by all the people that are in my life. One of my friends on Facebook is posting everyday what she loves about her husband. I love reading her daily posts. It dawned on me this morning that I need to tell my husband how much I love him each day. God has given me the perfect help mate, and I fail to tell him that enough. I am so thankful.



God is wonderful! It has taken me many years to realize when He is speaking to me, but it is getting easier. A few years back my marriage was really struggling. As I prayed for guidance and answers, God began to work on me! In His great wisdom, God has taken our path and put it on a course of success. Right now we are in a series on marriage, and I am in a counseling group to help me to heal in an area of my life that has been untouched for years. I am so thankful.



It has also come to my attention that it's not too late. It's never too late to heal and grow. After all this is a journey. I have shared a portion of my journey with many people, some for a short period of time others it will be lifetime, and I am just overwhelmed by the grace and love that my friends have given. They loved me when I was unlovable, hung out with me when I said I didn't want the company, and those always timely phone calls, emails and letters when I least expect them just to say "I'm thinking of you". I am so thankful.



My greatest blessing, my children. Sometimes they get the worst of me, but they have the best of me. When I look into their eyes I see just how much God's love is poured out. Not just to me, but to everyone. How can you not see God when you look at your children. For someone who was not suppose to be able to have kids (love when doctors tell you that), to now have 3 very fast growing kids, nothing amazes me more than they do. I am so thankful.



One of my greatest joys. My work. To be where I am right now in life is far beyond what I thought I would ever do. I love working in music, in radio, in ministry. God truly uses the unworthy to further His Kingdom. There are many days that I think I should pinch myself to wake up from this dream. I have been reminded, a lot, over the past few weeks that I am not to look at who I was, but who I am and who I am becoming through Christ Jesus. I am so thankful.



~Peace & Blessings~
Jen

07 February 2012

New Release Tuesday for Feb 7



Jaci Velasquez is back with the highly anticipated album, Diamonds, on IPOP Label. After taking some time off for "Mommy"hood and working for a local Nashville Christian station, Jaci has resumed her music career with more than just a new album, she has also been busy on the set of two new upcoming movies,'The Encounter' and 'Jerusalem Countdown', both planned for release this year. And as if that is not enough, Jaci is also writing a new book.

~Peace & Blessings~
Jen