Overworked? Overcommitted? Overtired? Underappreciated?

Sound impossible? Sheila Walsh thought so – until God proved himself again and again through his Word, his people, and her life.

In her new book, Let Go, Sheila walks readers through the journey to freedom in Christ. Along the way, she tackles some of the toughest struggles that weigh women down. Now she wants to help you with your personal questions.

Visit GospelMusicChannel.com/SheilaWalsh and let Sheila know what is burdening you or the questions you might have on how let go and live fee. Sheila will soon be providing answers by video to a select number of questions from those received.

Michael Tait to Join Newsboys

For Immediate Release

MICHAEL TAIT TO JOIN NEWSBOYS

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) March 9, 2009— After 22 years and more than 2000 shows, newsboys frontman Peter Furler will no longer front the band in concert. Michael Tait will be touring with the band as lead singer with Peter making special appearances throughout the year.

Peter will continue with the band and his trademark songwriting and production will remain as he focuses his professional career toward future newsboys recordings.

Michael has been on the road with the band over the past weeks working alongside Peter in what has been a positive and enjoyable experience for both parties. It has been a graceful process that both Peter and Michael have worked through as they prepare to make the change in the coming weeks.

Peter states “newsboys to me has always been a mission, and I entrust Mike, Jeff, Jody and Duncan to continue all that is in store for us as a band. I’m looking forward to focusing on the band’s studio career and spending time in my own bed after many years in a tour bus and hundreds of thousands of miles on the road.”

Wes Campbell, newsboys manager explains, “While the decision to replace Peter on the road was a painstaking one, when the idea of dc Talk vocalist Michael Tait was presented it was a no-brainer to all of us. No one can replace Peter, but we know Michael will bring a new attitude, energy and vocal style that will thrill our audience. To be able to continue a world class show and still have Peter behind the scenes guiding the career and making of newsboys music is a huge opportunity for all of us. It’s amazing that after many years of touring with dc Talk in the 1990s that in 2009 our paths would cross once again. It’s an exciting time for all of us.”

“For years, dc Talk and newsboys have been family and thus shared the same loyal and adoring fans, says Michel Tait. “When I received the initial call from newsboys to consider joining the band as lead singer, I was speechless! I immediately sought wise counsel and flooded the heavens with endless prayers for insight and vision, and I soon received a clear and definite peace. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to perform my first show as newsboys’ frontman to an audience of 12,000 people. I was completely wrapped in love and support by newsboys’ fans, who are clearly the best fans on the planet. Now I know this is exactly where I belong in this new and wonderful moment in my life’s history. This is a definite highlight of my career and for my 20+ years of walking with Jesus, and I am humbled, proud and privileged to call myself a newsboy.”

In the coming days Peter will be releasing a personal statement on the band’s website in more detail.

The band has recently finished recording its new studio album, In The Hands Of God, which features Peter as lead vocalist on the entire album. Street date for this record is May 5th.

With five gold albums, sales exceeding six million units, more than 20 No.1 radio hits, and a mantle of Dove Awards as well as Grammy nominations, newsboys has achieved phenomenal success in its two decades together. Known for its amazing live performances and groundbreaking tours, the band continues to sellout festivals and concerts worldwide, satisfying diehard fans and winning new ones in the process.

Founded in 1999, Inpop Records is home to a variety of artists including newsboys, Superchick, Shane & Shane and Mat Kearney, among others. For more information, visit www.inpop.com.

Coming Soon from Ted Dekker

Product Description
A Texas serial killer called BoneMan is on the loose, choosing young girls as his prey, His signature: myriad broken bones that torture and kill - but never puncture.

Military intelligence officer Ryan Evans is married to his work; so much so that his wife and daughter have written him out of their lives. Sent to Fallujah and captured by insurgents, he is asked to kill children not unlike his own. The method: a meticulous, excruciating death by broken bones that his captor has forced him to learn.

Returning home after the ordeal, a new crisis awaits. A serial killer is on the loose, and his method of killing is the same. Ryan becomes a prime suspect, which isn't even the worst of his problems: Ryan's daughter is BoneMan's latest desire.

In a story that is devaststing in its skill and suspense, - Ted Dekker brings to bear his ability to terrify and compel in BONEMAN'S DAUGHTERS.

About the Author
TED DEKKER is the author of twenty-two novels, with more than 3 milllion copies of his books sold to date, 1 million of them sold in 2007 alone.

Known for adrenaline-laced stories packed with mind-bending plot twists, unforgettable characters and confrontations between good and evil, Dekker has earned his status as a New York Times bestselling author.

A Soccer Mom's Take on House

A Soccer Mom's Take on House
From http://www.christiancinema.com/catalog/article_info.php?articles_id=5785

I never allow my children to watch R-rated movies, after all, I know what to expect-vulgar language, sexually explicit scenes, and in the case of horror movies, buckets and buckets of blood. So when I was asked to review the movie House, adapted from a book written by Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker--a Christian R-rated movie-an oxymoron? I was very curious. First off, what could possible be in it that mandated the restricted rating? The movie does not contain foul language, nudity or drug abuse…but violence? Well, it depends on how you define violence.

The violence in House never rises to the level of that found in the "Saw" franchise with its graphic torture and sickening brutality, but the continuous jump scenes and run for your life scenarios do keep you on the edge of your seat, and may prove to be far too intense for younger children, or even older ones that don’t like to be scared.

The movie begins with a murder in a house (not graphically shown) as a foreshadow of things to come. In the next scene we are introduced to Jack (Reynaldo Rosales) and Stephanie (Heidi Dippold) a couple struggling in their marriage after the tragic death of their daughter. After a car accident the two end up seeking refuge from the rain at Wayside Inn, also know as a big scary house. They meet another couple staying at the Inn, Leslie (Julie Ann Emery) and Randy (J.P. Davis) who are lovers, and by coincidence also had car issues. Since there are no working phones, cellular or land, to call road service, the three creepy innkeepers offer them respite for the night.

Eventually the house traps the group inside forcing them to run for their lives from a killer called Tin Man and the innkeepers. Tin Man’s twisted game demands one dead body before sunrise in order to redeem the others. Meanwhile the house taunts each person by dredging up past sins in disturbing and poignant ways. Leslie has bitterness regarding sexual abuse in her childhood; Randy has hatred toward his father; Jack and Stephanie deal with both guilt and blame regarding the death of their child.

The four start to turn on each other despite the voice of reason introduced by a child named Susan, who tells them, “He (The Enemy) is a liar, and he breaks his own rules. You don’t have to listen to him.” And ”The light overcomes the darkness,” Eventually Jack and Stephanie repent of past mistakes, each offering his or her own life for the sacrifice.

**Spoiler Alert**
Susan ends up laying down her life in Christ-like fashion-minus the cross, and saves Jack and Stephanie, the two remaining survivors. In a surprise ending, not found in the book, Stephanie and Jack return to the scene of the car accident where they learn all four of them have actually died, and were living in their own personal hells. Since Jack and Stephanie found “the way” as taught by the Christ figure, who by the way is resurrected, their lives were spared and they return to their bodies, unlike the other unrepentant couple that burned up in the car accident.

Cinematography
The film itself is very impressive thanks to veteran director Robby Henson’s interpretation of the book. The actors were amazing, especially the female innkeeper played by Leslie Easterbrook. If there were Christian academy awards for creepy portrayals, she’d win hands-down. The visuals and special effects were just what you’d expect in a horror movie, and the background music was fantastic. The only technical complaint I have is the voice quality. I had to replay a few scenes on my advance DVD copy in order to figure out what was said. Overall though the movie is a contender with anything else you find in the suspense/horror genre, but again, nowhere near as graphic.

Parent’s Choice
Now the question remains, would I allow my children to see this R-rated movie? It really depends upon the child. One of my children loves to be scared, the other not at all. Is there a redeeming message in House? Absolutely. All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory. We are all guilty and deserve death. The lifestyle of fornication and murder chosen by Leslie and Randy led to their eventual death. And the only hope is to reach out for the truth found in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are shown that evil is really bad, yet can be overcome by the light of God. Was all that actually “said” in the movie, well no.

My friend commented that she wouldn’t know House was a Christian movie unless someone had told her. I think that’s a good thing. Sure there are times for overt preaching like that found in Left Behind or Fireproof, but if we want to reach a fallen culture we might just have to take the advice of Jesus who told his disciples, “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.” In case you haven’t looked up the definition of shrewd lately it means, “keen” or “piercing”. And that’s just what House is. A movie that pierces the heart and mind, forcing viewers to think about the afterlife--and what House they’ll end up in.

Post Movie Talking Points

In the beginning of the movie Jack and Stephanie had a decision to make as to which direction to take. Who do you take directions from?
God promises to give good directions. (Psalm 73:24 and 119:133)

What can bitterness do to a person?
Bitterness can be like a prison. (Acts 8:23)

How important is it to forgive?
Jesus told this story. (Matthew 18:21-35)

How powerful is Satan?
He’s wimpier than you thought. (1 John 4:4)

In what ways did the movie show that Susan (who represented Christ) was more powerful?
Now here’s some real power. (Revelations 3:21, Romans 14:11)

What does, “Light overcomes the darkness mean?
What can beat darkness? (Psalm 139:12, John 8:12)

Did you know Christians are promised a house?
Remember God never breaks a promise. (John 14:2)