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Joseph Habedank releases The Great Adventure: A Tribute to Steven Curtis Chapman

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TEXAS GOSPEL VOLUNTEER

Two-time GRAMMY® nominee and Dove Award-winning artist Joseph Habedank has honoured one of Christian music’s most celebrated voices with the release of his new project, The Great Adventure: A Tribute to Steven Curtis Chapman, now available through Daywind Records as of November 21.

The 12-track collection reimagines some of Steven Curtis Chapman’s most beloved and timeless songs, interpreted through Habedank’s signature voice and artistry. The album features fan favourites including “His Strength Is Perfect,” “My Redeemer Is Faithful and True,” and the iconic title track, “The Great Adventure.”

The first single, Habedank’s re-fashioned version of “The Great Adventure,” arrived on September 5, giving listeners an early glimpse of the powerful and heartfelt renditions that shape the full album. Produced by Brent Milligan, the project offers a fresh perspective on Chapman’s classics while remaining true to the heart and message that have inspired generations.

“Steven Curtis Chapman’s music has been a soundtrack of faith for so many of us,” shares Joseph Habedank. “It’s an honour to pay tribute to the incredible songs that shaped my own walk and to share them with today’s audiences in a new way.”

“I’m truly humbled by Joseph’s decision to record this tribute,” says Chapman. “Hearing these songs interpreted through his voice and heart is such a gift. I pray they will continue to encourage and inspire people just as they have throughout the years.”

With a career spanning more than 35 years, Steven Curtis Chapman remains the most awarded artist in Christian music history, with 59 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, 5 GRAMMY® Awards, and countless hits that have left an indelible mark on the genre.

The Great Adventure: A Tribute to Steven Curtis Chapman is more than a covers project, it’s a heartfelt celebration and reimagining of Chapman’s legacy, presented through the lens of one of today’s leading voices in Christian music.

“I’m blown away and incredibly honoured that my friend Joseph has released an entire album of my songs! I can’t wait for everybody to hear it!” – Steven Curtis Chapman

Trusting God to Provide

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JEFF TURNER

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells his followers not to be anxious about food, drink, or clothing, assuring them in Matthew 6:32 that their heavenly Father knows their needs. This promise reflects God’s care for his people, but it does not mean that no believer has ever suffered hunger or exposure.

God’s provision is a general truth seen throughout Scripture. He meets the needs of those who belong to him, yet there have been situations where Christians have faced extreme hardship. These exceptions do not cancel the promise but remind us that God defines and fulfills our needs according to his wisdom.

Jesus also gives the condition for living in this assurance. One must seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness. When believers focus on his purposes and glory, they can rest in the confidence that he will provide what is truly necessary for their lives.

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided to you.

Matthew 6:33

Living Daily in God’s Grace

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FLOYD ROGERS

Have you ever thought about what role you played in becoming part of God’s family? The truth is, none of us had anything to do with it. Our place in God’s kingdom is not something we earned. It is a gift. Every believer is constantly receiving grace, whether they realize it or not.

God’s grace is always present. It comes from all directions. It is surrounding, lifting, and covering us. Everything we have, and all that we are, can be traced back to this grace. It is not because of our strength or effort, but because of God’s kindness and mercy.

When pride starts to rise and we begin to think we’ve made it on our own, it helps to pause and remember just how small we really are. Picture yourself floating alone in the middle of a deep, endless ocean. It’s a reminder of how much we depend on God and how great His grace truly is.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;

Ephesians 2:8

Stepping into a new life shaped by trust

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MATTHEW JONES

Old and new forms of lighting, IRS Images, 2025

Light has always pushed back darkness, but the way people have lived with light has changed over time. Long before electric bulbs, homes were lit with kerosene lamps. They worked, but they were smoky, messy, and at times unsafe. When electricity arrived, some people resisted it because they could not see the power behind it. Others felt it was too bright or unnecessary. Yet once people accepted it, entire communities changed. Electricity did not simply improve the old system. It offered a completely different way to live.

This picture helps explain how many of us respond when God brings something new into our lives. We may ask for change, but when the change arrives, it often feels uncomfortable. We pray for new chances, and God gives new duties. We ask for peace, and old hurts rise to the surface so that healing can begin. We ask for open doors, and God prepares our hearts before opening anything at all. Growth often feels like shrinking and stretching at the same time. Before God expands our life, He works on our pride. Before He sends us outward, He shapes us inward. Every new season calls for a new version of who we are becoming.

We sometimes pray for joy, and God uses discomfort to expose what needs attention inside us. We ask Him to fix situations around us, and He starts by working on our reactions, habits, and patterns. We pray for purpose, and God sends interruptions that pull us out of our routines. We want His work to fit our old rhythm, but His new work does not sit well with our old ways. There is a pull inside each of us between what feels familiar and what leads to growth. At some point, what is familiar can get in the way of what is fruitful.

This tension is clear in the story found in Mark chapter 2. People questioned why Jesus’ followers did not fast like others. Fasting was not wrong, but the timing was wrong. They were trying to fit a good practice into a moment where it did not belong. Jesus used this to teach that He is the one who defines what is new and when it arrives.

He then gave two images. One was a torn piece of clothing. Sewing new cloth onto an old garment makes the tear worse because the new cloth shrinks. The other picture was of wine skins. New wine was still expanding. Old wine skins were stiff and could not stretch, so they would burst. The lesson was simple: new life from God needs a willing and flexible heart.

Have thine own way, Lord!
Have thine own way!
Thou art the potter,
I am the clay.
Mold me and make me
after thy will,
while I am waiting,
yielded and still.

In these images, “old” does not refer to age but to attitude. Old means unwilling to change. New means willing to be shaped by God. Some people who have lived many years remain open and teachable. Their hearts can stretch. Others, no matter their age, can grow rigid. A rigid spirit cannot hold the fresh work of God because His movement brings expansion. His question to us is simple: If He pours more into us, will we stretch?

Many people can look back and see how God has stretched them through responsibility, challenge, or service. These moments push us toward prayer, toward Scripture, and toward deeper love for others. They form new patterns inside us. When God stretches us, He is not punishing us. He is preparing us.

Jesus does not attach new life to old habits. He gives a new heart and a new spirit to those who receive Him. For anyone who has not placed their trust in Him, the first step is to admit the need for Him, believe in His life, death, and resurrection, and confess Him as Lord. This is how a person becomes able to carry what He wants to give.

For those who already follow Him, there is still a warning. It is possible to walk with Jesus for years and still become rigid if the relationship fades into routine. When prayer becomes an afterthought, the heart grows stiff. Prayer keeps us soft, teachable, and ready. It opens the door for God’s shaping work. It keeps us flexible enough to hold what He wants to pour into our lives.

Practicing simple daily prayer can help with this. A short morning surrender. A pause before reacting. A quiet moment to listen. Praying Scripture. The invitation is the same for all of us: to be willing, flexible, and open. To let God shape us so we can carry what He wants to give.

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, this person is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.

2 Corinthians 5:17

The End of Human Conflict Through Christ

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AMY TURNER

Human history is filled with struggle. Stories are never without conflict. We see this in wars, violence, fractured families, and lives marked by loss. No solution created by human hands has ever brought lasting peace.

The Bible explains that this struggle reaches its answer in Jesus. In Colossians 1:20, Paul writes that through Christ, God reconciles all things to himself. Peace is made possible because of the blood shed on the cross.

The cross shows the depth of our brokenness, but it also reveals the gift of reconciliation. By trusting in the name of Jesus, people find peace with God. The long story of human conflict is met with its resolution in Christ, who ends the separation and brings unity with God.

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ

Romans 5:1