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Tuesday February 9, 2010

Tween group pureNRG to call it quits in 2010

pureNRG.jpgTween pop/dance group pureNRG has decided to call it quits in 2010.

The trio - Jordan, Caroline and Carolyne - have racked up quite an impressive resume, considering they've only been a group since 2007 and they're still barely into puberty. (Well, Jordan is probably almost 17 now, but Caroline and Carolyne are close to 15 and 14 respectively.)

Their self-titled 2007 made them the Top Selling Artist At Christian Retail in 2007; their sophomore project, Here We Go Again, landed them at #2 on the Christian Soundscan chart and in the Top 10 Christian Albums at iTunes; and their last album, The Real Thing, debuted at #20 on Billboard's Top 200 Chart and #1 on the Christian Soundscan chart. They've shared the stage with Casting Crowns, tobyMac, BarlowGirl, Mercy Me, Brandon Heath and Skillet, and enjoyed coverage from Billboard magazine, Barnes & Noble.com, PowerSource magazine, About.com, JCTV, Daystar TV, JesusFreakHideout.com, CBN.com, NewReleaseTuesday.com and airplay on Disney radio.

As a farewell and thanks to their fans, the pop trio will be releasing a Best Of CD/DVD collection on July 20, which will be available exclusively through Family Christian Stores, along with one final tour before the end of the year.

For more about pureNRG's upcoming album and tour, visit pureNRG's official website.

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Tuesday February 9, 2010

Categories: American Idol

American Idol Season 9 Hollywood Week - Blogging live!

Tonight's episode of American Idol is one many of us have been waiting for: it's Hollywood Week! And tonight, new judge Ellen DeGeneres joins the panel.

Join me here while I blog live during the show!


Tuesday February 9, 2010

Categories: Bible in a year

Bible in a year: February 9, 2010

Today's reading in Matthew focuses on the parable of the talents, which always makes me feel ... well, guilty. Sometimes I look at my life and think, Have I squandered what God has given me? I know in the parable a talent is money, but I think figurately it applies to whatever blessings God has given me. I don't want to hide away anything God's given me. But I'm sure that I do.

How about you? Do you ever feel like you've hidden your talents - literal or figurative?

Here are the readings for February 9, 2010:

Monday February 8, 2010

Categories: American Idol

Will Howard Stern take over for Simon Cowell on American Idol Season 10?

howardstern2.jpgAh, the American Idol rumor mill. It's as much a favorite pastime as watching the show itself.

And to make things even more interesting, last week The NY Post reported that shock jock Howard Stern was being pursued to replace Simon Cowell when he leaves at the end of Season 9.

All I can say to that is ... WHAT???

Monday February 8, 2010

Categories: Bible in a year

Bible in a year: February 8, 2010

The Old Testament readings over the last few days have probably been mind boggling with their detail. Don't fret. We're not doing an indepth Bible study with this little challenge. You can't expect to understand everything you're reading. Our goal is to be disciplined to meet with God every day and hopefully read the Bible from cover to cover.

What I would recommend (again) is that you keep a notebook so every day you can jot down notes about things that you might like to study more. Like I've said, if you're reading in the hopes of hearing God, don't be surprised if he speaks to you!

Here's what I've been thinking about as I read:

Sunday February 7, 2010

Categories: Bible in a year

Bible in a year: February 7, 2010

Here are the readings for today, Sunday February 7, 2010 (don't skip reading just because you went to church today! LOL): Exodus 25:1-26:37 Psalm 19:7-14 Proverbs 6:32-35 Matthew 24:1-28 You can find all of the passages at BibleGateway.com. And if...

Saturday February 6, 2010

Categories: Bible in a year

Bible in a year: February 6, 2010

Here are the readings for today, February 6, 2010: Exodus 23:1-24:18 Psalm 19:1-6 Proverbs 6:30-31 Matthew 23:23-39 You can find all of the passages at BibleGateway.com. And if you've missed some readings, here are the lists: February 2010 January 2010...

Friday February 5, 2010

Categories: Bible in a year

Bible in a year: February 2010 readings

If you're joining me in the challenge to read the entire Bible in a year, here are the readings for the entire month of February. Remember that the daily readings will also post every morning on this blog, along with...

Friday February 5, 2010

Categories: Bible in a year

Bible in a Year: February 5, 2010

Here are the Bible readings for today, February 5, 2010: Exodus 21:1-22:31 Psalm 18:46-50 Proverbs 6:26-29 Matthew 23:1-22 You can find all of the passages at BibleGateway.com. And if you've missed some readings, here are the lists: February 2010 January...

Thursday February 4, 2010

Categories: Bible in a year

Bible in a year: February 4, 2010

So how are you doing with your readings? I've been reading at night, and sometimes my little brain gets stuck on the weirdest things. Yesterday, it was this line from Psalm 18: V29 - For by You I can run...

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Award-winning freelance writer and columnist Joanne Brokaw covers entertainment for The Christian Examiner newspapers, The Minnesota Christian Chronicle, and The Ozarks Christian News. Her other writing credits include Breakaway and Brio Magazines, OnCourse Magazine, ChristianMusicPlanet.com, BuddyHollywood.com and AGreaterFreedom.com. Her humor column, A Big Slice of Life, appears monthly in the Christian Voice Magazine and she pens a regular humor column on The Writing Life for ByLine Magazine. Joanne lives in Western New York with her darling husband David, their Border collie Scout and their cat Murphy. Their almost adult daughter Cassie drops by often. Find out more about Joanne at JoanneBrokaw.com.

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