Faith
Jackie Hill Perry’s Bold Return Glorifies Christ
Faith Facts
- Jackie Hill Perry returns to music with her new album Blameless after a six-year break, centered on sanctification and spiritual growth.
- The album draws inspiration from Jude 1:24 and explores the tension between longing for Christlikeness and human imperfection.
- Hill Perry emphasizes integrity and biblical character in her collaborations, using music as a tool for discipleship.
Jackie Hill Perry, a Grammy-nominated author, poet, and Bible teacher, views every creative pursuit as a calling to share God’s truth. Her latest project, Blameless, marks her first album in six years and her debut with Reach Records.
This 16-track album is a transparent reflection on sanctification, spiritual struggles, and the ongoing transformation that comes from following Christ. Blameless is created in partnership with noted Christian artists, blending spoken word and sound biblical insight.
“Even when I wasn’t releasing music, I was still writing, still letting God refine me. Blameless is the sound of that process; it’s messy, joyful, honest and unapologetically rooted in truth.”
Stepping away from music in 2018 allowed Hill Perry to focus on ministry, family, and Bible teaching. She remarks that this season brought both rewarding opportunities and moments of lament over leaving music behind.
Her return to the studio came after a God-led encounter serving in children’s ministry, affirming the importance of following Christ’s direction in every aspect of life. Hill Perry commits her artistry to serve as a vessel of discipleship and gospel truth.
The album’s title is grounded in Jude 1:24, reminding believers that only Christ makes us blameless. Hill Perry’s message centers on longing for Christlikeness amid struggle, trusting God through suffering and sanctifying trials.
“The Lord uses pruning, trials, betrayal, slander, to make us more like Him,” she said. “He’s not going to use you greatly without breaking you first. If He doesn’t, you’ll break yourself with pride. I’ve learned that the hard way.”
Songs like “Pride & Prejudice” process the pain and self-examination that emerge from adversity, offering listeners Christ-centered honesty.
Collaborators on Blameless were chosen for both talent and biblical character, reinforcing Hill Perry’s commitment to integrity. She maintains diligence in partnership, discerning God’s will and clarity in every decision.
Starting out as a spoken word artist, Hill Perry’s journey has expanded to books, teaching, and co-hosting a podcast with her husband, all aimed at discipling others with biblical truth.
“Music, books, podcasts, whatever it is, it’s all the same mission: helping people know God,” she said.
Hill Perry’s focus remains on communicating God’s truth, using each platform as God leads. Her faith-driven approach models a steadfast commitment to gospel impact and Christian living.
Faith Facts
- Shia LaBeouf teared up envisioning Jesus, declaring he’d silently kiss His feet in reverence.
- Amid battery charges, he invoked Catholicism, confessing his actions were wrong and hurtful.
- His conversion stemmed from suicidal despair, redeemed through monastery life for Saint Padre Pio role.
Actor Shia LaBeouf shared raw emotions in a YouTube interview with Andrew Callaghan, blending spiritual reflections with fallout from his New Orleans arrest.
The 39-year-old faces misdemeanor battery charges from a February 17 Mardi Gras clash, where police video captured him shirtless, shoving one man and striking another’s face.
Local performer Jeffrey Klein alleged LaBeouf punched him repeatedly, threatened his life, and yelled slurs about homosexuals.
LaBeouf turned himself in after a new warrant, following his initial hospital visit for injuries.
“I was drunk, and then I felt infringed upon in terms of my proximity.”
“But I wasn’t in my right mind, and so it’s on me.”
“I don’t want to hurt nobody’s feelings. That’s what I mean [when I say] I’m a Catholic. I’m wrong for what I did.”
This echoes his 2017 drunkenness arrest, underscoring a pattern broken by faith.
In 2022, LaBeouf revealed God’s pull from atheism through shame-filled despair and Padre Pio preparation.
“I had a gun on the table. I was out of here.”
“I know now that God was using my ego to draw me to Him, drawing me away from worldly desires.”
True repentance reflects Christ’s transformative grace, calling us to uphold Biblical morality over cultural chaos.
Pray for LaBeouf’s steadfast walk in faith, family values, and freedom in Christ—share this to inspire redemption.
Faith Facts
- Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem’s health institutions endure extreme violence, shortages, and economic collapse in Gaza, East Jerusalem, and West Bank, serving all with compassion.
- Biblical promises like Romans 8:28 and Psalm 23 fortify healthcare workers, teachers, and clergy amid devastation.
- Al Ahli Arab Hospital persists as a lifeline despite airstrikes, using tents for emergency care and treating hundreds daily.
Christian workers in Gaza face immense suffering from restricted aid, spreading diseases, malnutrition, and amputations, especially impacting vulnerable children and their future.
St. Luke’s Hospital in Nablus aids uninsured patients amid West Bank violence and unemployment, viewing surging needs as a divine calling to preserve dignity.
Tourism collapse in East Jerusalem and Bethlehem strains schools and hospitals as families emigrate, shrinking the Christian population below one percent.
Global Church must rally with prayers, advocacy, and support to protect civilians, sustain missions, and nurture hope in the Holy Land.
Join in prayer for peace, donate to diocesan efforts, and advocate for justice to uphold Christian witness rooted in biblical truth.
Faith Facts
- Scottish Christian leaders warn abrupt end of LPWGS severely hampers church building maintenance.
- Labour government halts scheme, slashes budget for replacement, adding new tax burdens.
- Historic churches, vital community hubs for outreach and aid, face closures amid financial strain.
Christian leaders in Scotland decry the sudden termination of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, established in 2001 to exempt historic churches from VAT on repairs.
This Labour decision leaves churches struggling to fix roofs, heating systems, and combat damp, endangering structures central to faith and community life.
The National Churches Trust highlights that the replacement Places of Worship Renewal Fund lacks readiness, shares the reduced budget, and imposes prior nonexistent taxes.
Church of Scotland Moderator Rt Rev Rosie Frew notes over 1,100 listed properties at risk, with some already sold due to demographics and costs.
“We were surprised to learn, via a press release, that LPWGS is being closed at the end of the month and very disappointed that this decision was taken without any formal consultation with religious denominations in Scotland.”
“Listed churches are not simply about curating cultural architecture, they are important centres for the whole community. They are living, breathing spaces at the heart of communities, hosting social action including foodbanks, activities for schools, young people and the elderly.”
Rt Rev John Keenan warns of massive impacts on Catholic dioceses, losing over £100,000 annually in one alone for maintenance.
In declining areas, churches offer solidarity, consolation, and hope amid depopulation.
As faithful stewards of God’s sacred spaces that nurture families and freedoms, pray for divine wisdom to restore vital support and urge leaders to honor our Christian heritage through patriotic action.
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