Along with Carolyn Arends 10thand newest CD - Love Was Here First - she's also authored two critically acclaimed books. Her third, Theology In Aisle Seven—a collection of her Christianity Today columns has just been released as an e-book for the Kindle or Nook. Carolyn talks about both her recording and writing careers.
Canada’s largest book publishing company, Harlequin, publishes over 110 titles a month in 31 languages in 111 international markets on six continents. These books are written by over 1,200 talented authors worldwide and Sandra Orchard, is one of those authors. Writing for Harlequin’s Love Inspired line, her two books Deep Cover and Shades of Truth put faith in God front and centre of the romance novels.
This year marks the 10thanniversary of what has been described as Jacob Moon’s “most seminal and timeless CD.” Moon is celebrating this anniversary with a couple of live shows and a visit back to the studio to re-record the CD for release later this year. Moon talks about Landing and his music career.
On May 1, 1977, Arlen Salte, fellow musician Dean Hedlund and soundman Neil Goetz held a concert that proved to be the beginning of what is now a 35-year-old ministry. With more than 250,000 albums sold, Arlen'ss the top-selling solo artist in Canadian Christian recording history and, in 2010 was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by GMA Canada. One of the pioneers in Canadian Christian music, Arlen has, through New Creation Ministries and its annual Break Forth Canada concerts, encouraged other musicians and artists in their ministries.
Long before a CD hits the airwaves or your CD player, musicians need to step into a studio and record the music. Brad Dugas is an integral part of that recording process as a recording engineer and producer. He was also one of the judges at the May 12 finals for Faith FM’s Shining Star Christian vocal talent search.
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