The event and this album is a call to Prayer; a call to Worship, a call to Awaken. Michael W. Smith's Awaken: The Surrounded Experience is the recording of that night as it happened. An experience of worship that is intentional and powerful. It is his hope that this album extends the impact of that evening throughout the world. Michael has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 30+ years. During his storied career, he's written 32 #1 singles, been honored with three Grammy Awards, as well as being nominated for Best New Christian Album of 2018 with the release of SURROUNDED. In addition, Michael has received 45 Dove Awards, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums!

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The thought of doing another live worship project has been something I have processed for a while now. The question I have asked myself most is not so much what do I want to do, but what do I need to do. What do we need to do as His church and as His children? What expression of worship does he desire from us . . .Have we missed something? The reality is, it is not the style of our expression He is concerned with, it is the heart. He wants our honesty. He wants our vulnerability. He wants us to come to Him as we are, not as we want to be. I feel God moving through his church and He is calling us together . . . To be one voice and one heart. One bride. Every nation, every tribe, and every tongue. Every social class. Every denomination. Let’s get together and rejoice! In what He has done, what he is doing,and what He has yet to do.

Multi-Platinum artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor Michael W. Smith is proud to announce a new album, “A Million Lights,” set for a February 16th 2018 release.

USA TODAY Online and printed feature on their album announcement day, said “Michael W Smith is shining brighter than ever.” A Million Lights was fueled by the divisive national sentiment of 2017 and the mean-spirited banter on social media. “About half the album was written in response to where we are as a nation,” says Michael. “In the age of social media, people have forgotten how to talk with one another, to be civil.” Eager to experiment with new sounds, Michael enlisted multiplatinum producer and songwriter Brian Todd (Miley Cyrus and Rascal Flatts) and songsmith Kyle Lee to help flesh out his vision for the new songs. “I called a bunch of people I’d never written with because I wanted to push myself and experiment.” The result is a beautiful collection of sweeping, epic new songs that sees Michael exploring new ground with music created to enlighten, mesmerize and touch the soul of listeners. “Until the world ends, music is the most powerful language there is. It can transform your life on every level, not just the spiritual. It can help people reconnect with why they’re here. That’s what I’m doing with A Million Lights.” Michael has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 30+ years. During his storied career, he’s written 32 #1 singles, been honored with three Grammy Awards and 45 Dove Awards, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. He’s also given back to the global community. Michael has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa alongside longtime friend Bono; started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International. On November 11th, Michael will embark on his annual Christmas Tour with Amy Grant. Tour dates below.

It's so hard to fall asleep on Christmas Eve! Lucky for Cole and his sister, Rose, the Nighty Nights have a special Christmas song to have them dreaming and sleeping in no time. This snuggly story is the one parents and grandparents turn to when their little ones are having trouble falling sleep. Merry Christmas, Nighty Night follows the familiar rhythm of the classic Clement Moore poem "The Night Before Christmas" to tell this gentle, musical, heartwarming story that captures the wonder of Christmas Eve while helping little ones settle in for a cozy "Silent Night." This cute (and sleepy) adventure leads Cole and Rose to discover that when you're having trouble falling asleep, a Christmas lullaby might just do the trick. Founded by Michael W. Smith, Nurturing StepsTM is an infant and toddler series of children's music and books with a simple mission to enliven a child's journey with hope and faith through music and storytelling. On the night before Christmas, Cole asked from his bed, "May I wait by the tree for my presents instead?" "No, Cole," his mom answered, as she handed him Bear. Then she kissed him goodnight and helped him say prayers. Merry Christmas, Nighty Night: Is created by Grammy winner Michael W. Smith, who has sold over 15 million albums with 32 number one hits, and VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki and the co-creator of VeggieTales, Mike Nawrocki Is a cute holiday padded board book that sparkles with glitter and will help little ones settle in for a cozy night's sleep Is the perfect stocking stuffer or Christmas gift for the little sugarplum in your life

Recorded live on June 20, 2008 in Houston, Texas with more than 12,000 worshippers in attendance. Artist, composer, author and worship leader Michael W. Smith recorded his third highly-anticipated worship album A New Hallelujah featuring Israel Houghton, the world renowned African Children's Choir, an incredible young worship leader names Coalo Zamorano and a 250 voice choir elevated the songs to amazing moments of praise and worship.

All On-Your-Feet Guide orders receive FREE SHIPPING! Use code SHIPOYFG at check out. In this brief but comprehensive guide to teaching argument writing, teachers will learn why teaching argument is important, the elements of formal argument, and how to get started with their own students in sections that include planning, assessing, and troubleshooting. Also provided: a semantic differential scale, scenario, and language frames to help jumpstart your first lesson. From this guide, teachers will receive: tools for assessment an If-Then chart that helps teachers troubleshoot common problems coaching to use Toulmin prompts to elicit the elements of argument from students. On-Your-Feet Guides (OYFGs) provide you with the ultimate "cheat sheet" to implement effective change in your classroom while in the moment of teaching. Designed for accessibility, and providing step-by-step guidance, the OYFGs are written by experts who take research-based practices and make them doable for the busy teacher. Each On-Your-Feet Guide is laminated, 8.5"x11" tri-fold (6 pages), and 3-hole punched. Use the On-Your-Feet Guides * When you know the "what" but need help with the "how" * As a quick reference to support a practice you learned in a PD workshop or book * To learn how to implement foundational practices * When you want to help your students learn a specific strategy, routine, or approach, but aren't sure how to do it yourself

You know Michael W. Smith as one of contemporary Christian music's most popular artists. Friends Are Friends Forever looks beyond the musician to present a man who relies on scripture to provide daily guidance. He says, 'I'd like to tell you a few stories from my life, some wrong roads I've traveled, some right decisions I've made, and how God has often taken my mistakes and turned them into something good.

Leave instruction to the experts! Uncommon Core puts us on high-alert about some outright dangerous misunderstandings looming around so-called "standards-aligned" instruction, then shows us how to steer past them-all in service of meeting the real intent of the Common Core. It counters with teaching suggestions that are true to the research and true to our students, including how: Reader-based approaches can complement text-based ones Prereading activities can help students meet the strategic and conceptual demands of texts Strategy instruction can result in a careful and critical analysis of text while providing transferable understandings Inquiry units around essential questions can generate meaningful conversation and higher-order thinking

The long-awaited sequel To The Goldselling instrumental album Freedom. Recorded at the prestigious AIR Studios in London (Andrew Lloyd Webber, Peter Gabriel) this project once again pairs Michael with renowned composer/conductor David Hamilton. Featuring 13 original songs backed by a 90-piece symphony orchestra, the project also includes a symphonic version of Smith's iconic Agnus Dei. Michael comments: "I've said many times that Freedom is my favourite record, so I'm very excited to be releasing my second instrumental record. I think the people that enjoyed Freedom will love this one; and I actually think some of the unique musical twists this project is taking will open it up to a whole new audience as well

How do we engage students and ensure they understand argument writing's fundamental components? How do we take them from "Here's what I think" to "Here's what I think. Here's what makes me think that. And here's why it matters"? This book shows the way, with ready-to-implement lessons that make argument writing topical and relevant. Students are first asked to form arguments about subjects that matter to them, and then to reflect on the structure of those arguments, a process that provides learners with valuable, reusable structural models. Throughout the book, the authors provide helpful instructional tools, including Literary, nonfiction, and author-created simulated texts that inspire different points of view. Complete with guidance on applying the lessons' techniques in a broader, unit-wide context, Developing Writers of Argument offers a practical approach for instructing students in this crucial aspect of their lifelong development.

From Grammy Award-winning artist Michael W. Smith and the co-creator of VeggieTales Mike Nawrocki comes Let's Get Ready for Bed, the second in a series of books in the Nurturing Steps series. This sweet board book will engage your child and help them get to sleep with their favorite stuffed animal characters the Nighty Nights. How does Sleepy Puppy get ready for bed? Well, he takes a bath, brushes his teeth, and puts on some cozy pajamas, of course. And when Sleepy Puppy turns out to be not-so-sleepy after all, his best friends Eddie the bear and Sandy the sheep know just what to do to help him drift off to sleep. As an added bonus, this book includes a link that allows readers to listen to Michael W. Smith singing a lullaby to help your child fall asleep. Founded by Michael W. Smith, Nurturing StepsTM is an infant and toddler series of children's music and books with a simple mission to enliven a child's journey with hope and faith through music and storytelling.

Compilation of 30 Christian pop music videos by artists including Steven Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Natalie Grant, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin, Point of Grace, Jeremy Camp and Third Day.

"Kathy looked at the little gravestone again. Now she could see it clearly. It bore just that one name: Tilly. . . . She couldn't take her eyes away. She didn't want to. She stooped down to look.Only one date. Only one. Nine years ago."

Kathy and Dan Ross are just like any other young couple. No one would ever imagine what secrets lie buried in their souls until Kathy is captivated by that simple name on a tiny gravestone and their lives are changed forever. Originally presented as a radio drama on Focus on the Family, Tilly is a deeply moving novel-an unforgettable story of life, love, and Christ's forgiveness.

"One of the most gripping stories to come out of the shooting at Columbine High School"

She Said Yes is an "intense and fascinating memoir" (Publishers Weekly) of an ordinary teenager growing up in suburban Colorado, and faced -- as all teenagers are -- with difficult choices and pressures. It is only now, when the world knows Cassie Bernall as one of the Columbine High students killed by two rampaging schoolmates, that the choices she made offer a profound relevance for us all. Once a rage-filled young woman who walked a path similar to that of her killers, Cassie found a way out of her personal snares and, through her faith and a family's love, chose to embrace life with courage and conviction.

Told with unflinching honesty by her mother, Misty Bernall, Cassie's story is "a profoundly human story that should be read by every parent and every teenager" (New York Post).