• Song: Hallelujah For The Cross by Newsboys

    As we reflect on the meaning of the Easter Holiday I am reminded of a Savior who sacrificed his life so that I might live.  “Hallelujah for the Cross” because He has defeated death and took my sin on Him.  Love this song and it great reminder of how instrumental Jesus and the cross are in the lives of believers.

    Up to the hill of Calvary
    My Savior went courageously
    And there He bled and died for me
    Hallelujah for the cross
    And on that day the world was changed
    A final, perfect lamb was slain
    Let earth and heaven now proclaim
    Hallelujah for the Cross
     
    Hallelujah for the war He fought
    Love has won, death has lost
    Hallelujah for the souls He bought
    Hallelujah for the Cross
     
    What good I’ve done could never save
    My debt too great for deeds to pay
    But God, my Savior, made a way
    Hallelujah for the cross
    A slave to sin, my life was bound
    But all my chains fell to the ground
    When Jesus’ blood came flowing down
    Hallelujah for the Cross

    And when I breathe my final breath
    I’ll have no need to fear that rest
    This hope will guide me into death
    Hallelujah for the cross
     
    Hallelujah for the Cross

  • Your Love Never Fails by Newsboys

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrc1xHEwtLY

    Nothing can separate
    Even if I run away
    Your love never fails
    I know I still make mistakes
    You have new mercy for me everyday
    Cause Your love never fails

    You stay the same through the ages
    Your love never changes
    There may be pain in the night
    But joy comes in the morning
    And when the oceans rage
    I don’t have to be afraid
    Because I know that You love me
    Your love never fails

  • Song: “God’s Not Dead” by Newsboys

    I am thankful that “my God’s not dead, he’s surely alive”!

    Let love explode
    And bring the dead to life
    A love so bold
    To see a revolution somehow

    Now I’m lost in your freedom
    And this world I’ll overcome

    My God’s not dead
    He’s surely alive

    He’s living on the inside
    Roaring like a lion
    My God’s not dead
    He’s surely alive
    He’s living on the inside
    Roaring like a lion

  • CONGRATULATIONS to Our Autographed “Born Again” CD Winner!

    The name has been drawn for the giveaway!

    CONGRATULATIONS to

    Tanesha

    for winning an

    Autographed Born Again CD by Newsboys!

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  • Giveaway: Autographed “Born Again” CD by Newsboys

     

    I am thrilled to announce a new giveaway on Blessings Multiplied!   The winner of this giveaway will receive an autographed “Born Again” CD by Newsboys!  Jake and I were able to hear them live in concert.  It was so neat hearing them sing then meeting all the members of the band.  They have a lot of great songs on this CD including – Born Again, One Shot, Way Beyond Myself, Impossible, Build Us Back, Escape, Miracles, Running to You, On Your Knees, Mighty to Save, and more (a few links to the songs on YouTube are included for you).   Here’s how to enter the giveaway:

    1. Sign up to follow my blog (if you haven’t done so already) and leave a comment below telling us how you follow Blessings Multiplied.  Sign up to receive Blessings Multiplied via email or like on Facebook.
    2. You can get a bonus entry into the drawing if you leave a separate comment below sharing what type of music you enjoy the most.

    All comments must be made by May 31st at 10:00 PM EST to be entered into the drawing.

  • Song: “It Is You” by Newsboys

    Jake and I were able to attend the Winter Jam 2011 when they came to Greenville, SC and hear the Newsboys in concert that night.  “It Is You” was one of the songs I enjoy from the Newsboys.  It realigns my focus and helps me remember who/what life truly is about.

  • Family Celebrations: Valentine’s Date with My Man!

    Winter Jam 2011 at Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC!

    Jake and I had the opportunity to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 11, 2011.  We had friends swap  babysitting duties with us so we knew the girls would be in good hands while we were out for the evening.   While we were brainstorming fun and unique ways we could spend our Valentine’s Date we realized that it was the same night that Winter Jam 2011 was coming to Greenville.  Since neither of us had ever been to any concerts before we decided to give it a try since it only cost $10 per person to get in.

    After deciding what to do we talked with a couple friends and realized that the concert usually sells out so we had backup plans just in case.  That night Jake picked up Subway sandwiches and we ate while standing in line to get into the Bi-Lo Center.  When we arrived the lines were pretty defined but after only a few minutes it soon became a crowd with standing room only.  I am not a tall person and thankful that I don’t get claustrophobic in large crowds standing because every one was standing close together.

    We made it into the Bi-Lo Center and managed to get front row balcony seats!  When I went to the restroom Jake left a small pretty gold package on my chair……  I hadn’t realized it but he had saved up his money to buy me a necklace that I could wear with the other one he gave me for our 7th Anniversary for dressier events! He is so sweet and thoughtful!  I share will with you in a later post a little more about the necklace!

    We have never been to a concert much less a Christian Concert with so many people and artists!  It was neat hearing their songs and testimonies throughout the night.  The night starting off with Chris Sligh who is from Greenville, South Carolina.  We also heard songs from Chris August, Sidewalk Prophets, NewSong, Red, Francesca Battistelli, Kutless, David Crowder Band and the NewsBoys.  Tony Nolan gave an encouraging and challenging message and KJ-52 was an entertaining MC.  Here are some pictures from our Date Night.  It was a neat experience and moving to see so many people in attendance worshiping together.

    Chris Sligh from Greenville, SC started the Winter Jam 2011 evening.
    Chris August at Winter Jam 2011

    "Sidewalk Prophets" started with their backs to us!

    "Red" had neat fire and smoke shooting through the air at various times. The speakers were blown on our side after their performance, it was pretty loud!
    KJ-52 was a great MC at Winter Jam 2011!
    "Newsong" at Winter Jam 2011!
    Francesca Battistelli at Winter Jam, neat songs and her husband plays the drums in her band!

    Tony Nolan sharing scripture & his testimony with everyone at Winter Jam 2011
    David Crowder Band at Winter Jam 2011
    Winter Jam 2011 - "Kutless" performing!
    "Newsboys" drummer at Winter Jam 2011!
    Newsboys singing at Winter Jam 2011

    Newsboys on risers at Winter Jam!
    Winter Jam 2011 was a sold out crowd at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, SC!