Praise and purity by marti paradee the 700 club lisa ryan reporting. Rebecca does more than talk the talkshe walks the walk. Most recognized for her role as a christian pop rock star, by which her album, pray, earned her a grammy award in 1999, st. The message of purity and abstinence in todays culture that is saturated by sexual. In this revised and updated version of the 2002 release, rebecca shares the same desires as other young people as her resolve to remain sexually pure until marriage is not common in our. Stories of women who gave up everything for god, and wait for me. She felt cheated and hurt as she watched other girls her age enjoy their relationship with their dad. Jennifer grew up in a christian home, but her parents divorced when she was young. Be inspired by rebeccas passion and discover practical ways to wait in a sexconsumed society. Australianborn, americanbased christian singer rebecca st. Rebecca st james challenges believers to stay pure. Everyone longs to be loved deeply by someone, and rebecca st. Rediscovering the joy of purity in romance, and more on. Everyone longs to be loved deeply by someone, as rebecca st.
Rebecca st james challenges believers to stay pure josh kimball, christian post sat 18 oct 2008 7. Purity, abstinence and prolife issues are all hot topics in which rebecca has been very vocal and active for many years. She was signed to forefront records in 1993, releasing. Rediscovering the joy of purity in romance 9781400312870 by rebecca st. She listened to christian music, wore christian tshirts, and read christian books. The wait for me journal is a place to collect the prayers, thoughts, hopes, and dreams a young woman has for the man she will one day marry. James about her wedding, new book, new album, purity and prolife. The pressures on young people today to live promiscuous lives is overwhelming.
Dale reeves everyone longs to be loved deeply by someone, and rebecca st. James chats about her signature song wait for me and her husband, jacob. Shes written books about waiting, hit songs about waiting, and even a book about married life after waiting. James challenged young women to hold fast to their purity and to their hope of a husband worthy of that gift. Sexual purity is one of the greatest gifts teens can give their future husband or wife. James addresses the questions christian teens have about where purity begins, modesty, relationships, sex, datingcourting, marriage and how they are all gifts from god that should not to be abused with. James is a grammy award winner and a multiple dove award recipient, with international success that has driven her record sales into the millions. But in todays society, they are told that it is worthless. It was released on 24 october 2000 and debuted at no. Wait for me study guide sexual purity is one of the greatest gifts teens can give their future husband or wife. Sep, 2011 about the tour presentation of rebecca st. Yes, it is possible to wait, she says, through gods word, her experiences, and the experiences of others.
James sat down with us at gma week 2008 to discuss her break and whats next on her plate. James encourages singles to commit to gods plan for sexual purity until marriage, keeping the dream of true romance alive. But in todays society, they are told that it is worthless, although christian musical sensation rebecca st. James just celebrated her tenth anniversary in music and ministry. In this daily devotional, she shares messages about abstinence, modesty and living for jesus. After taking some time off to relax, recharge, and refocus, christian pop singersongwriter and voice of purity rebecca st. Thats why i was thrilled with the new 90 day devotional book coming soon by rebecca st. James is one of the most powerful and beloved figures in christian music, and is well known for her decision to wait until marriage for sex.
Stories of women who gave up everything for god, 2005. James talks about sexual purity in a world where sex before marriage is almost normal. Her passion for purity led to the creation of one of her most celebrated songs, wait for me, which was nominated for song of the year at the. Jennifer even signed a true love waits pledge to stay sexually pure until. James this little devotional is written by rebecca st. Aug 07, 2008 purity is so much more than saving yourself for marriage. Wait for me a call to young people to remain sexually pure until marriage. Sep 01, 2008 rebeccca st james talks about purity, during a concert. One thing she cares about is encouraging teenage girls to be pure. Even if you have already had premarital sex you should still read this book, its full of. But while rebecca shares the same desires as other young people, her resolve to remain sexually pure until marriage is not as common in our society. Transform is the sixth studio album by christian pop and rock singer rebecca st.
Rediscovering the joy of purity in romance rerelease, 2008. In her groundbreaking book wait for me, rebecca st. James has written a new book in which she stands up for sexual purity, and she has recently defended christian morality in general and tim tebow in particular on foxs hannity tv show. She calls her grandmother and asks for advice on stage names. But man, this actually exceeded my expectations spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally to fully have a real break. Jacob is cubbie fink, the bass player for the grammy awardnominated band foster the people. James song wait for me rebecca says on her web site that it is the lyrics that she looks for in a song. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Her grandmother immediately suggests james, confirming rebeccas impulse. Passionate about purity she felt cheated and hurt as she watched other girls her age enjoy their relationship with their dad. Her grandmother immediately suggests james, confirming rebecca s impulse. That is not to take anything away from the aforementioned groups but rather to give credit to the 28 year old young woman from australia who has been taking a stance for sexual purity before marriage when others were still talking about more traditional themes during. James, christian artist and spokeswoman for purity among todays youth. The book, like the song, is about the values of remaining a virgin until marriage.
James will show you the path to purity, or help you find your way back to it through gods forgiveness and grace. James, david santrella, president of salems radio division, notes. Rediscovering the joy of purity in romance rebecca st. Though many are succumbing to temptation, many others are not including awardwinning music artist rebecca st. Using scripture, pop culture, and her own experience as a point of reference, rebecca paints a relevant and appealing picture of the value of waiting. James, since james was the name of her grandfather who recently passed away. In january 2008, she was named favorite female artist in contemporary christian music by readers of ccm magazine for the seventh consecutive year. James, is an australian christian pop rock singersongwriter and actress. James is also a highly accomplished songwriter, actress, and author.
But in todays society, they are told that it is worthless, although christian. Even after a full day of interviews, 21 to be exact, grammy awardwinning artist, rebecca st. Rebecca st james became the role model for the modern young woman long before there was a zoegirl, barlowgirl or superchick. A call to young people to remain sexually pure until marriage. Pure is written as a journey through purity of mind, soul and body. Christian life articles, prayer rooms and much more. Purity is so much more than saving yourself for marriage.
In this revised and updated version of the 2002 rele. The wait for me journal is a place to collect the prayers, thoughts, hopes, and dreams a young woman has for the man she will one day marr. James is no different, as demonstrated by her hit song wait for me. But while rebecca shares the same desires as other young people, her. She began performing in australia in the late 1980s and released her first fulllength studio album in 1991. Rediscovering the joy of purity in romance rebecca st james book cross rhythms. Rediscovering the joy of purity in romance is a 2002 book written by christian pop and rock singersongwriter rebecca st. She brings forth the very godly ideals that each of us should follow when we are single no matter what our age. Jamess messages of abstinence and modesty reflect her passionate love for jesus and her commitment to living for him. A 90day devotional for the mind, the body, and the. The second newsworthy item also has to do with tebow.
The new edition of this bestseller includes a fresh introduction from rebecca, journaling sections throughout the book and a study guide for personal or group use. Releases her first major label album, the selftitled rebecca st. The album spawned two singles, wait for me and reborn. It was inspired by her popular song, wait for me from her album transform which was also the title of her 2000 46city concert tour.
And it is the lyrics in this song that drew me to feature it. She knows what it takes to live a life of radical purity. Rediscovering the joy of purity in romance hardcover july 2, 2002 by rebecca st. And in this daily devotional, she offers young women the encouragement they. Jamess messages of abstinence and modesty reflect her passionate love for jesus and her commitment to livin. Im an idealist and im a romantic and all that, and so i dream stuff to be better than it turns out to be a lot of times. James was as delightful as ever, perhaps because love was in the air. In this revised and updated version of the 2002 release, rebecca shares the same desires as other young people as her resolve to remain sexually pure until marriage is not common in our society. James s messages of abstinence and modesty reflect her passionate love for jesus and her commitment to living for him.
And in this daily devotional, she offers young women the encouragement they need to join her in living a life of allout purity. Rediscovering the joy of purity in romance by rebecca st. Rediscovering the joy of purity in romance wikipedia. James is a brilliant musician, writer, and worship leader. She was signed to forefront records in 1993, releasing her major label debut the following year.
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