Monday, December 17, 2007
Last week, our online poll asked about your favorite print-only features in Ignite Your Faith magazine. Fifty-four percent of respondents said, "I have never seen the print mag."
It's cool that we have so many loyal online and e-newsletter readers, but we also believe that the print magazine has so many other great things to offer as well: music reviews and comparisons, rocking design, poetry, devotions, faith-igniters and more. We don't want you to miss a thing.
And so, I'm proud to announce a special deal for the print magazine. When you sign up for a year of the magazine (or give it as a Christmas gift), you will get three free CDs. So not only do you get 5 issues of IYF and four more of our Christian College Guide, but also music from artists like Jeremy Camp, Newsboys, Thousand Foot Krutch, and Skillet. To subscribe, or to check out the CDs that every new subscriber will get, click here.
Speaking of free music, I have a special giveaway for our newsletter subscribers. And it's a big one. I have one Songs 4 Ever special box set from Time Life. This set includes 10 (yes, 10!) CDs of Christian music (that's more than 150 songs!) including the best from Chris Tomlin, Michael W. Smith, TobyMac, Third Day, and more. Because I have the Christmas Spirit, I'll also throw in Bebo Norman's Christmas CD. It'll all go to one randomly drawn winner (ages 13-18) who e-mails me their name, birth date, and address before December 21. Use the subject line "Big Music Giveaway!"
Online this week, we begin our Christmas stories with "What a Horrible Friend!" about Christy, a girl who discovered a friend gave away the gift she'd worked so hard to pick out. We also have two new advice questions: One about Ugly Betty and one about responding to a friend who's no longer following God.
Have a good week.
Todd Hertz
for IYF
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 What a Horrible Friend!
I felt betrayed when Jennifer gave away my perfect Christmas gift.
by Christy Heitger
The bell rang loudly.
It was the sound I'd been waiting for all day—the bell that not only symbolized the end of the school day, but also the start of Christmas break.
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 MEDIA Q&A
Ugly Betty's World
Q. What do you think of Ugly Betty?
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Read Mark Matlock's answer |
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 GOOD ADVICE
She's Happy Without God
Q. My friend told me she isn't a Christian anymore and "I'm happier without having to believe in anything." Any advice?
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 Win a $10 Arch Card!
Ignite Your Faith and McDonald's want to treat you to lunch! Three randomly drawn winners will receive a $10 Arch Card, good at participating McDonald's nationwide.
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 A Young Woman After God's Own Heart
Elizabeth George guides you in understanding and following God's perfect plan for your friendships, your faith, your family relationships, and your future. |
 The Altar and the Door, CD
Even with 12 Dove Awards and a Grammy to their credit, ministry remains the focus of Casting Crowns—and their new album. Includes "East to West," "Every Man," and more. |
 Facing the Giants, DVD
Created to evangelize non-believers and encourage believers, this is an inspiring story about a losing high school football coach with a whole new game plan. |
 PAYING FOR COLLEGE
How to Win Scholarships
Discover the strategies that helped these students find big money.
by Rebecca Mayer
One of the toughest questions college-bound students ask is how to win scholarships. To find answers, we talked to four students at Christian colleges to see what they learned in their scholarship searches.
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As Christmas approaches, what's your attitude?- Stressed out by school
- Stressed out by gift-buying
- Stressed out by family issues
- Excited for family time
- Excited for gifts!
- Excited for time off school
- Excited to serve others
- Generally content
- Generally discontent
- Praise-filled
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| Results of Last Week's Poll |
What is you favorite Ignite Your Faith print-only feature?- I have never seen the print mag: 54%
- We Recommend Music Chart: 20%
- The Devotional: 7%
- Reflections (poetry): 7%
- Letters to the Editor: 4%
- Comparisons to Mainstream Rock: 2%
- Print-Only Contests: 1%
- Random Notes: 1%
- Picture This: 1%
- Photo Essays: 0%
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