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Currently on a mission in Rwanda in her role as a global spokeswoman for Compassion International, REBECCA ST. JAMES will return to the U.S. from Africa in late January–literally in time to re-pack her suitcases for the launch of her ambitious If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something Tour which begins a forty-plus concert schedule on February 2nd.

The tour, which celebrates the release of St. James’ critically acclaimed latest CD of the same title, might have the sub-title “chicks that rock!” The Australian born Grammy and Dove Award winner has chosen BarlowGirl to share the stage with her on the tour which is set to run from February through early April.

BarlowGirl’s dramatic impact in Christian music over the past several years has brought them multiple Dove Award nominations, #1 singles for the Fervent label, and like Rebecca, a strong voice as role models for their audience. Barlow sisters Becca, Alyssa, and Lauren have again connected powerfully with their audience by way of their latest album release “Another Journal Entry,” which showcases their affinity to rock for God. The tour will also introduce audiences to BEC recording artist Jadon Lavik whose recent Top 5 single “What If” and current single “Changing Happy” have given him wide exposure with Christian radio. His sophomore album, “Life On The Inside” is scheduled to be released on March 7th.

The tour will focus on that same energy built around Rebecc’a passion for the message of her new music. The “something” eluded to in the title is a theme that resounds throughout the presentation for CD buyers and tour goers alike. The message: You are extravagantly loved by God.
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Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

“We do not build godly faith by reading Christian books or even by listening to sermons. Faith has to be experienced. Those who walk with the Lord do not await His commands in the comfort of their easy chair. All throughout Scripture, we see individuals act after placing trust in God. Deborah and Gideon each led their nation to war (Judges 4); the apostle Paul went to the mission field. (Acts 9:20) These people were putting their belief to work, strengthening their trust daily. We can stumble through our days with only our limited sight to guide us, or we can slip a hand confidently into our Lord’s grasp and walk confidently. The choice is left to each believer. Give God just one area of your life, and you’ll experience His trustworthiness. Give Him everything, and you will walk triumphantly every day.” - Charles Stanley, In Touch Ministries