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| Vol 16 No 22 |
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May 11, 2009 |
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Bart Millard Looks Back at MercyMe's Last 10 Years
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Ten years ago Bart Millard, then the lead singer for a successful worship band, sat down and wrote a little song inspired by the death of his father. He called it "I Can Only Imagine." Today his band, MercyMe, is one of the most successful Christian groups in the world, and his "little" song has become a massive crossover hit, having sold nearly 3 million units. Last month MercyMe released a greatest hits CD-DVD celebrating the 10th anniversary of "I Can Only Imagine." We talked with Millard about his last decade—everything from his family to his friends to his father.
New Man: How does it feel to be releasing a greatest hits album?
Millard: We were actually kind of against it at first. You know, it kind of seems like it's the end of your career when you release one, and we don't think we're anywhere near being finished yet. ...Read More
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 In Poor Taste
By Dave Meurer
Although many women appreciate husbands who help with the cooking, my wife, Dale, gets rather territorial and even kind of twitchy when she sees me pull out the flour, sugar, olives, sardines, chocolate chips and beets. (She knows nothing about adding a little excitement to a church potluck.) ...
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 In Their Own Words...
Fellowship of Christian Athletes President Les Steckel on 'Service'
I’m married to the most wonderful servant I’ve ever known on planet Earth—my wife, Chris, who absolutely loves to serve. For me, serving is a little difficult at times, I confess; but it’s so simple for her. She would rather serve somebody ...
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New Man Trivia
(Be a man; don't look it up!)
1) Who beat out Ted Williams for the American League's Most Valuable Player award in 1941, when Williams hit for a .406 average?
2) How many of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still exist?
3) Which of the following wars claimed the lives of the most U.S. soldiers?
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30 Rock Rocks
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MercyMe: 'Finally Home'
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Black Ministers Arrested on National Day of Prayer
May 7—Although President Obama did not host a National Day of Prayer observance, two African-American ministers prayed outside the White House Thursday, even though it led to their arrest. ... Read More
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