beyond a lifestyle

August 2010 Advert

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Name Above All Names by Abundant Life Ministries

2010-08-03T08:24:00.005+02:00

Distributed by Integrity Media AfricaIt has been said that adversity yields great art. And in the life of every believer, adversity yields great faith. So it stands to reason that when adversity shapes together art and faith, the results can be extraordinary. Located in Bradford, England, Abundant Life Ministries is a remarkable testimony to the creative and spiritual power of adversity.

Invisible Things by Joel Auge

2010-08-03T08:18:00.002+02:00

Distributed by Integrity Media AfricaCanadian singer and songwriter Joel Aug Distributor: Brettian Productions Laura Hackett learned to hear the voice of the Lord at a young age by sitting at her piano, singing the Word and listening for the Spirit. Glimpse Laura Hackett’s personal journey with the Lord as she expresses her heart through organic music in her self-titled debut album. Filled with simple, pure worship, this album is a sweet melody of

iShine All Starz Vol.1

2010-06-04T15:52:00.000+02:00

Review: Sharon Malan Artists: Johnnie & Brookie, Mission Six, The Rubyz, Luke Benward, Jasmine, Kelsey Muse, Logan Charles Distribution: Integrity Media Africa This album in essence represents some of the best Christian tween artists for 2009 (from the USA), and includes tracks that will be enjoyed by most in the family. While the beats might be a little on the wild side

Let Me See Your Eyes (Cory Asbury)

2010-06-04T15:42:00.000+02:00

Distributor: Brettian Productions Cory Asbury’s debut solo album, Let Me See Your Eyes, is a collection of indie-pop songs reflecting Cory’s passion to see Jesus clearly and to feel His presence. Cory sings with an ease that invites you to sing along and enjoy the nearness of the Holy Spirit. There are a variety of styles on Let Me See Your Eyes, from soul to rap to

Unshakable (Deluge)

2010-06-04T15:37:00.000+02:00

Review by Titch WildDistributed by Integrity Media AfricaIt seems every 2 years Jonathan Stockstill and the guy’s of Deluge bring out a really great album. Debuting in 2006 with Let the Church Rise and following with Deluge – Live from The Bethany Prayer Centre in 2008, the year 2010 sees the bands new release Unshakeable being released. I must admit I thought the album got off to a bit of a loud

Eternity Invades (Vicky Beeching)

2010-06-04T15:25:00.000+02:00

Review: Titch Wild Distributor: Integrity Media Africa Vicky began writing songs from the age of 11, and leading worship since her early teens. After earning her Theology degree at Oxford University, she trained under the likes of Brian Doerksen and Brenton Brown. Vicky’s dad was the verger (a lay person who takes care of the interior of a church and acts as an attendant during services) for

Organic Family Hymnal (Rend Collective Experiment)

2010-06-04T15:22:00.001+02:00

Distribution: Integrity Media Africa If you’re after something fresh, unique and totally new – look no further. Rend Collective Experiment are a group of 20-somethings from Northern Ireland who took their hearts, hopes, ambitions, questions and frustrations to God and sought after him like true worshippers – in spirit and in truth. Their biggest quest – life, God,

Faithful (Richard Lange)

2010-06-04T15:03:00.001+02:00

Review by Waldo MalanWhenever I pick up CD by an independent artist, I must admit I do so with a certain amount of apprehension. However, from the first track of Richard Lange’s Faithful I was hooked and intrigued. Richard is a part-time lead worshipper at Church of the Holy Spirit in Cape

The Jewish Study Bible (Adele Berlin et.al)

2010-06-04T14:58:00.000+02:00

Oxford University Press South Africa (www.oxford.co.za) PUBLISHER'S RELEASE The Jewish Study Bible is a one-volume resource tailored especially for the needs of students of the Hebrew Bible. Nearly forty scholars worldwide contributed to the translation and interpretation of the Jewish Study Bible, representing the best of Jewish biblical scholarship available today. A

Do Fish Feel Pain? (Victoria Braithwaite)

2010-06-04T14:49:00.000+02:00

Waldo MalanOxford University Press South Africa (www.oxford.co.za) At first I thought the title was a metaphor for something else, or some philosophical slant, but no, Victoria Braithwaite deals literally with the subject of whether fish feel pain. So with my interest piqued I picked up the book and sat down to start paging through. Michael Agger, writer and fisherman

Listen (Rene Gutteridge)

2010-06-04T14:34:00.000+02:00

Review by Patricia Kruger Tyndale (Christian Art Distributors) Once I opened this novel I found it difficult to put down as Rene Gutteridge's talent for suspense keeps the pages turning from its captivating prologue to its powerful ending. It tells a story of a model town called Marlo where you would like to raise your family until someone posted private conversations

90 Minutes in Heaven (Don Piper)

2010-06-04T14:32:00.000+02:00

SPECIAL EDITION FOR TEENAGERSReview by Joshua Werner Dörfelt Christian Art Publishers 90 Minutes in Heaven is a true story about a preacher, Don Piper. He tells how he was involved in a head-on collision with an eighteen-wheeler semi-truck. He died on impact and then went to heaven for an

Lifestyle Changes To Beat Addiction (Ray Eberlein)

2010-06-01T16:50:00.000+02:00

Review by Sharon MalanKnowRes Publishing (011 880 8540) This is a book that together with a Facilitator Guide, Workbook, Visual Aids and Handouts (these are downloadable from the net) forms a teaching-learning package that will help the recovering dependant and co-dependants in the process of healing. It aims to identify and understand the extent of the substance abuse

The Reason for God (Timothy Keller)

2010-06-01T16:42:00.000+02:00

Review by Waldo Malan This book has been listed on the New York Times Top10 bestseller list, and addresses the issue of having belief in an age of scepticism. The age-old questions that is always asked by people the world over, such as “Why does God allow suffering in the world?” and “Why isn’t Christianity more inclusive?” are dealt with in a straightforward way. Keller

The Magnificent Obsession (Anne Graham Lotz)

2010-06-01T16:35:00.000+02:00

Review by Natasha Videler Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton / Distributed by Jonathan Ball This is simply a must-read for anyone desiring to grow in intimacy with the One True God. With transparent examples and a clear delivery of the Word, one is passionately extruded into hungering after Him. She takes you on a journey where Abraham, the father of our faith and the friend

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June 2010 Editorial

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The United Nations (I am not sure who specifically to blame or congratulate) has decided that 2010 should be known as The Year Of The Forest. It seems apt especially in light of the growing awareness and alarm concerning global warming and the steady destruction of earth’s natural resources. I am a firm supporter and believer that we are to protect and nurture our environment, not only because I

June 2010 TV Advert

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Karen Kingsbury

2010-05-24T12:32:00.000+02:00

Shades of Blue Karen Kingsbury Publishers: Christian Art Publishers In SHADES OF BLUE the author examines what real forgiveness is all about and what forgiveness looks like in the world we live in today. The characters are amazingly true to every day life, readers will be able to identify with their heartaches, anxiousness and joy. This novel explains the emotional and

Christina Hutchins

2010-05-24T12:28:00.000+02:00

Climate Change – Our Warming WorldChristina Hutchins Publisher: Sawday’s Fragile Earth / Distributed by Jonathan Ball Publishers Christina Hutchins founded Our World Foundation, a non-profit organization established to raise awareness about climate change and to stimulate people's support for the solutions. Jonathan Dimbleby writes, “Climate Change presents in a clear and unique way the

Author: Trevor Berry

2010-05-24T12:15:00.000+02:00

Evidence – the Mystery of the Jezreel Scroll Trevor Berry Publisher: Self-Published I really enjoyed reading this novel, a first from the pen of Trevor Berry. The characters throughout (both historical and fictional) remain true and believable and contribute to keep the story together. From the historical perspective I especially enjoyed the characterization of David and

May 2010 Editorial

2010-05-24T12:07:00.000+02:00

It seems to me that the longer I live the more secular and humanist our society is becoming; and let me add that by society I really mean our 'global village'. Wherever I look or travel the evidence of people searching for meaning and truth is clear in the way they choose to spend their time, money and efforts. The reality is that none of us live on a deserted island and

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Welcome

2010-05-24T11:42:00.000+02:00

I have recently decided to migrate our current blog from blat to blogger to make our posts more accessible. All the older posts will still be available at http://vision.blat.co.za and will serve as an archive.All new posts will appear here![WALDO - Editor]