Beautiful Things – Review & Giveaway
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If you follow me on Twitter you’ve probably heard me Tweet repeatedly about an album called Beautiful Things by Gungor. I fell in love with Gungor’s music (like Wrap Me In Your Arms) back when I was a Youth Pastor and first heard them at Acquire The Fire and Battle Cry events. Back then they were called The Michael Gungor Band.
After the last time I heard them a few years ago they fell off my radar until last month. The newly-renamed band led a worship set at Catalyst that just blew me away. It included songs off their Beautiful Things album that came out in February like the title-track Beautiful Things and a song I especially liked called The Earth Is Yours.
Gungor definitely has a unique sound for a worship album, although I’m not exactly sure that is what genre you would classify this album as. There are definitely some amazing songs that I’ve been worshipping to but it sounds unlike many worship albums you’ve heard. Michael Gungor says that it’s “church music” but with a little bit of Sigur Ros, Muse and Sufjan Stephens style thrown in.
As I mentioned above, one song in particular that I fell in love with when I heard it live was The Earth Is Yours. It’s great on the album but I also enjoy this version I found on their YouTube channel performed appropriately enough, live from the forest.
This album is a breath of fresh air. It tackles issues of environmental stewardship without sounding cheesy and has deep, meaningful lyrics that draw you in. I literally can not stop listening to it.
I love this album enough that I wanted to share it with you. I have 5 copies of Beautiful Things that I am giving away right here on my blog!! I’m so excited to give this away because I know you will fall in love with it like I did.
To enter, simply leave a comment below and tell me a “beautiful thing” God has done in your life.
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Congratulations to our winners!
The the magical randomness of Random.org, the 5 winners of this great album were selected this morning. The winners are: Nathan Duvall, BJ, Amy Bennett, Annie, and Kelly Sauer. I know you will all enjoy this album tremendously. For the rest of you who didn’t win, don’t let that get in the way of you listening to this great album - head over to iTunes and pick it up!
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November 11, 2010
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Oh, this one is on my wish list!
A beautiful thing God has done? Yeesh. How do I share without sounding canned? Gungor does such a good job with their fresh on that!
This year, I didn’t see a chance of doing anything with my photography, and all of a sudden, I’ve got a business license and I’ve been getting real, paying shoots after six years of sitting on the fence. I couldn’t figure out how to do photography and still love God first – the beautiful thing? He taught me about living out on grace, showed me that I don’t have to wedge myself into a “perfect” life to know Him, showed me that I can worship Him in doing the thing I love, the thing He made me to do.
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November 11, 2010
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Also, I tweeted this post.
And I’m gonna follow you on Twitter – I just found you from someone else’s tweet, and I’m liking your style!
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November 11, 2010
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The birth of my two girls – def beautiful moments in my life.
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November 11, 2010
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I was introduced to Gungor back in May while visiting some friends in Ohio. I appreciate the variety in their music style, and their sound — their sound just draws you in.
My fav song is still “Beautiful Things”.
Hmmm, what beautiful thing has God done for me? Glad you kept it to just one, there’s likely a limit to how much one can put in a comment! Right now, it’s the way He strengthened my marriage and my family so that He could lead our family of five to adopt one of His precious lambs. Seeing my husband join me in advocating for this child, going through difficult adoption classes, filling out paperwork, paperwork and more paperwork, and jumping through countless hoops… makes me fall in love with him all over again, and makes me fall to my knees for this “beautiful thing” God is doing in our lives.
Please pray for this process — God’s doing some amazing things — and I pray my husband recognizes along the way that this is evidence of God in his life, and gives the credit to Him. I need him to be the spiritual leader in our home.
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November 11, 2010
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my daughter’s learning to walk. that’s beautiful.
and if she’ll just learn not to touch electrical outlets and eat cleaning supplies, i’ll be able to enjoy her beauty from the couch.
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November 11, 2010
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freedom!
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November 11, 2010
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This is hands down my favorite album of the year. I love the forest video…cool stuff!
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November 11, 2010
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Brett’s comment had me chuckling. Get ready for more!! I am continually amazed by the beautiful wife I have after 37 years together and the 2 adult daughters God has given us.
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November 11, 2010
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We were handed the document finalizing the adoption of our youngest daughter this week. She is beautiful.
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November 11, 2010
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God has restored and redeemed broken relationships in my extended family. Truly a beautiful thing.
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November 11, 2010
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My third baby is 14 weeks along and the Sonogram picture is gorgeous!
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November 11, 2010
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Oh I want this CD SO BADLY!!!
First thing that comes to mind when I think of a beautiful thing is my baby girl, Sage Madison. I knew she had a purpose before she was born. Sage means prophet and Madison means light and warrior. But never in my life would I have imagined the work she (God really) has done this far in the past 10 months. With the birth of Sage unity has been brought back into my family. Sage is an incredible joy to be around and because of that she has brought my sister-in-law and I so close. And now I have a new baby niece Leah Brooke, who I can enjoy and love on because of all of this. Sage Madison is my beautiful thing
she truly does bring light into our lives!
(man, it is to early to be crying! Thanks brad
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November 11, 2010
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Would love a copy of this CD – I’ve heard you and countless others rave about it for months now.
So many beautiful things God has done for me – my beautiful, selfless and loving wife who puts up with me. My little boy he’s blessed me with. His grace and mercy in my life though is the most beautiful thing of all – how he forgives me and loves me despite my constant failures.
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November 11, 2010
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Also tweeted this post. Thanks Brad.
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November 11, 2010
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I bought it right after Catalyst as they were incredible. It was hard to focus on getting images of the band as I was so transfixed by their music.
I don’t want to enter the contest since I own it, I just wanted to say that ‘Dry Bones’ is an absolutely AMAZING song. Check it out here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJWHZnZ9E6k
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November 11, 2010
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The most “beautiful thing” God has done in my life is bless me with an amazing, godly, and beautiful wife. That, and Chic-fil-A…
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November 11, 2010
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The most beautiful thing God has done is rebuild my life following loss and pain. He has strengthened, deepened and made more true, my life….. and I am forever thankful for His grace.
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November 11, 2010
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God has done a “beautiful thing” by giving me a beautiful wife and 2 beautiful, healthy children.
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November 11, 2010
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So many beautiful things God has done for me lately. Probably the most profound the past several months is how He is changing me. Through being obedient in praying for a couple of friends consistently over many months, in teaching me to be still and listen, so many ways. I’ve always believed in Christ, but I have never felt his presence like I have over the past few months. It’s changing me and that is a beautiful thing.
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November 11, 2010
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God led me to seminary.
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November 11, 2010
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God gave me a beautiful daughter to enjoy! I just spent the best day off with the family. God is good!
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November 11, 2010
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I must say my wife said it perfectly about how God blessed us with our little girl Sage. He is so good.
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November 11, 2010
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I am a pastor’s wife. I have recently realized that it is a beautiful thing that I love the church and love Jesus in spite of the church. Make sense? I am sure it does
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November 12, 2010
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I’d love a chance to hear this CD!
God has allowed me to see the truly global nature of His redemption & His church in placing me in Cambodia. His spirit working here is beautiful.
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November 12, 2010
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Beautiful! In my life, God has made good on his promise to make all things well. In the mess of infertility he has given us one bright shining light and I know there are more to come!
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November 12, 2010
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loved them at catalyst! extreme talent!
a beautiful thing in my life: my wife and four kids. bring me joy each day. thankful.
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November 12, 2010
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I’m a new fan of them from Catalyst this year!
God’s beautiful thing is my family! Just posted on them this morning!
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November 12, 2010
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God’s beautiful thing in my life is Him allowing me to serve Him and others. I am blown away at what He is doing in my life and those I serve. It’s a major high!
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November 12, 2010
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I had never heard of them until I saw your blogpost. I like the reverence and the uniqueness of their music. Out of the Box.
Refreshingly different, postive, and heartfelt.
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November 12, 2010
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Yes please.
I’m seeing lives transform daily in inner-city Detroit. Former addicts, prostitutes & homeless now FREE in Christ! BEAUTIFUL!
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November 12, 2010
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i’d love a copy! thanks for the giveaway. one of the beautiful things God is teaching me is learning how to live in this season of my life when not a lot is going on. typically i’ve like change equals purpose. God is showing me that purpose is only in Him and that even though i may not feel change, that doesn’t mean i’m not being used. ahhhh it’s beautiful! and my friends are a beautiful gift too
– thanks again.
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November 12, 2010
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In a time of high unemployment rates, God has blessed me with job in cross-cultural ministry that uses every strength I have (teaching, administration, drama, etc.) Only He could have composed such a beautiful chain of events that led me from Nashville, TN to serve in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. I’m so thankful!
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November 12, 2010
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4 Years a ago I went ski-jumping and by all accounts should have had some serious damage. I landed on my spine… but here I am; Walking and running anytime I want to. God protects. God heals. That’s beautiful.
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November 12, 2010
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I actually have 3 beautiful things – my wife and twin 1 year old girls.
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November 12, 2010
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He had brought me back into contact with old friends I wasn’t sure I would ever see again after a church split that sent people in all different directions years ago.
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November 13, 2010
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Wrecked my 10 year plan and set me on a much different, more free, far more beautiful life adventure!
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November 13, 2010
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We just finalized our third adoption this week! That is beautiful.
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November 14, 2010
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God healing bitterness in my heart. that’s beautiful!
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November 16, 2010
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I first heard them at Catalyst and was blown away. I purchased the album on itunes and play it all the time. My kids LOVE “God is not a white man.”
Meeting you at one of the booths (you were signing up to win an ipad) was one of my highlights at this year’s conference as well.
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December 1, 2010
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This sounds like it would be awesome!
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April 26, 2011
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Great web site – like it.
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December 13, 2011
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