Now that GMA Week is over and the Dove Awards have been handed out, I can finally announce the winners of the Backseat Writer 1st Annual Raven Awards. Here’s the thing with the Raven Awards, if you’re nominated, you win! Of course, our winners don’t get a cool looking-trophy (maybe next year). Heck, half ofContinue reading “The BSW Raven Awards:: Where Everyone Wins!”
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Christmas UnWrapped:: Part 2, What strikes you about Christ’s birth this year?
Our Un-Rappers reflect on the miracle of that we celebrate—when Jesus was born on earth. God Himself in the fragile body of an infant entrusted to the clumsy hands of humanity. EVERY TIME I READ THE GOSPELS REGARDING JESUS’ BIRTH, DIFFERENT THINGS STRIKE ME ABOUT THE ABSOLUTE BEAUTY OF THE EVENT. WHAT HAS STRUCK YOUContinue reading “Christmas UnWrapped:: Part 2, What strikes you about Christ’s birth this year?”
Amy’s Favorite Things (Take that, Oprah!)
By Amy Sondova Every year, Oprah Winfrey features a few of her favorite things on her daytime talk show (“Oprah’s Favorite Things“) and then adorns the audience with each and every one of her favorite things. Well, I’m not Oprah, and therefore, cannot give all Backseat Writer’s readers samples of everything that I adore. ButContinue reading “Amy’s Favorite Things (Take that, Oprah!)”
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Because we love Christmas, Backseat Writer is celebrating the season all month long. Not only are we decking our sidebars, but we’re introducing special coverage from November 28 through January 2. Starting on Black Friday, we’re kicking off 12 Days of Christmas Music Reviews. Nothing but solid reviews of new albums by Casting Crowns, ShaneContinue reading “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”
This Beautiful Republic :: The Reality of Perception
By Amy Sondova If it wasn’t for their audience, This Beautiful Republic would cease to exist. Of course, that could be said of all bands since it is the listeners who purchase the albums, attend concerts, and load up on fan gear. However, connecting with their audience isn’t just business for the guys in ThisContinue reading “This Beautiful Republic :: The Reality of Perception”
So much to say, so much to say!
This week I’m “unofficially” on vacation, which means I’m backing off from writing a bit to step back and consider the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. Or it could be that Sarah has off all week and we’ve got great plans like an overnight beach trip with two of our pals! Well, whatever,Continue reading “So much to say, so much to say!”
This Beautiful Republic: Youth Ministry’s New Venue
By Amy Sondova Imagine five guys in their 20’s, a bit punchy from being in a van too long, standing at a scenic overlook at the Grand Canyon. In the past few days, they’ve traveled from Ohio to Arizona and now were headed back east again. A fledging rock band, This Beautiful Republic’s lead singerContinue reading “This Beautiful Republic: Youth Ministry’s New Venue”
She is Beloved 