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Some people say I am a very intense person at times. I feel very strongly about saving the lives of the unborn and witnessing to the youth. I have been writing songs since I was 12. God began filling my heart with songs since 2000 and I have been writing and sharing these songs of faith, hope and love with others ever since. I am very family oriented and have been blessed with 5 siblings, 2 children, 2 grandchildren, 4 Nephews, 3 Nieces and lots of Aunts & Uncles and Cousins! I have had a good life, even though I have faced a lot of adversity, I wouldn't change a thing. God has allowed me to write about these things and share them with others that may be going through something similar. That is what my music is all about......telling people the good news, that God loves us and wants to be a part of our lives every day.....every minute..... HE has a wonderful life planned for each and every one of us! This is the place that I share thoughts and invite you to share yours as well!

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Politics, Activism, and the Gospel (By John MacArthur, October 19th, 2008)

A very good friend of mine sent this to me the other day and it really made an impact on me. This piece was written by John MaCarthur

Politics, Activism, and the Gospel

(By John MacArthur, October 19th, 2008)


With the nation focused on the November elections, we thought a post on politics might be appropriate. The point of this article is not that we should abstain from any participation in the political process, but rather that we must keep our priorities straight as Christians. After all, the gospel, not politics, is the only true solution to our nations moral crisis.

We can¹t protect or expand the cause of Christ by human political and social activism, no matter how great or sincere the efforts. Ours is a spiritual battle waged against worldly ideologies and dogmas arrayed against God, and we achieve victory over them only with the weapon of Scripture. The apostle Paul writes: ³For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into capti vity to the obedience of Christ² (2 Cor. 10:3-5).

We must reject all that is ungodly and false and never compromise God¹s standards of righteousness. We can do that in part by desiring the improvement of society¹s moral standards and by approving of measures that would conform government more toward righteousness. We do grieve over the rampant indecency, vulgarity, lack of courtesy and respect for others, deceitfulness, self-indulgent materialism, and violence that is corroding society. But in our efforts to support what is good and wholesome, reject what is evil and corrupt, and make a profoundly positive impact on our culture, we must use God¹s methods and maintain scriptural priorities.

God is not calling us to wage a culture war that would seek to transform our countries into ³Christian nations.² To devote all, or even most, of our time, energy, money, and strategy to putting a facade of morality on the world or over our governmental and political institutions is to badly misunderstand our roles as Christians in a spiritually lost world.

God has above all else called the church to bring sinful people to salvation through Jesus Christ. Even as the apostle Paul described his mission to unbelievers, so it is the primary task of all Christians to reach out to the lost ³to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me [Christ]² (Acts 26:18; cf. Ex. 19:6; 1 Pet. 2:5, 9).

If we do not evangelize the lost and make disciples of new converts, nothing else we do for people--no matter how beneficial it seems--is of any eternal consequence. Whether a person is an atheist or a theist, a criminal or a model citizen, sexually promiscuous and perverse or strictly moral and virtuous, a greedy materialist or a gracious philanthropist--if he does not have a saving relationship to Christ, h e is going to hell. It makes no difference if an unsaved person is for or against abortion, a political liberal or a conservative, a prostitute or a police officer, he will spend eternity apart from God unless he repents and believes the gospel.

When the church takes a stance that emphasizes political activism and social moralizing, it always diverts energy and resources away from evangelization.. Such an antagonistic position toward the established secular culture invariably leads believers to feel hostile not only to unsaved government leaders with whom they disagree, but also antagonistic toward the unsaved residents of that culture--neighbors and fellow citizens they ought to love, pray for, and share the gospel with.. To me it is unthinkable that we become enemies of the very people we seek to win to Christ, our potential brothers and sisters in the Lord.

Author John Seel pens words that apply in principle to Christians everywhere and summarize well the believer¹ s perspective on political involvement:

A politicized faith not only blurs our priorities, but weakens our loyalties. Our primary citizenship is not on earth but in heaven. ¦ Though few evangelicals would deny this truth in theory, the language of our spiritual citizenship frequently gets wrapped in the red, white and blue. Rather than acting as resident aliens of a heavenly kingdom, too often we sound [and act] like resident apologists for a Christian America. ¦ Unless we reject the false reliance on the illusion of Christian America, evangelicalism will continue to distort the gospel and thwart a genuine biblical identity¦..

American evangelicalism is now covered by layers and layers of historically shaped attitudes that obscure our original biblical core. (The Evangelical Pulpit [Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993], 106-7)

By means of faithful preaching and godly living, believers are to be the conscience of whatever nation they reside in. You can confront the culture not with the political and social activism of man¹s wisdom, but with the spiritual power of God¹s Word. Using temporal methods to promote legislative and judicial change, and resorting to external efforts of lobbying and intimidation to achieve some sort of ³Christian morality² in society is not our calling--and has no eternal value. Only the gospel rescues sinners from sin, death, and hell.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

DIANE KAY FEATURED ON MOODY RADIO SOUTH

EXCITING NEWS!

Diane will be the special guest and featured on the Moody Broadcasting South, tomorrow morning at 9:40 a.m.Eastern (8:40 a.m.Central) for the Program "ARTIST SPOTLIGHT". They will be playing "Help Me Decide" , Diane's song and personal testimony of an unplanned pregnancy when she was 19. They will also be playing segments from the interview. The show will be airing on 4 stations in Alabama and Mississippi! YOU CAN TUNE IN ON YOUR COMPUTER -STREAMING AUDIO!

In light of the DARK anniversary of the first PLANNED PARENTHOOD CLINIC that opened in this country on this day- October 16, 1916, Diane feels blessed to have the opportunity to share her personal testimony about her unplanned pregnancy and how Jesus helped to do what was truly in her heart- TO GIVE LIFE!.

***TUNE IN TOMORROW MORNING TO THE FOLLOWING LINK:

www.moodyradiosouth.fm


****CLICK ON ANY OF THE 4 STATIONS LISTED AND THEN CLICK ON "LISTEN LIVE" !!!!

Lets us know if you heard it and your comments!

Saturday, August 9, 2008

DIANE KAY ON THE "POWER PRAISE RADIO" SHOW

Diane Kay and her song "LEAD ME" are featured on this week's POWER PRAISE RADIO SHOW!

Diane Kay and her song "LEAD ME" are featured on this week's POWER PRAISE RADIO SHOW! Power Praise Radio is a new and exciting two hour radio show that features the best of independent Christian music, hosted by Ray Gauthier and Adrian Scott.

The show starts off with the Indieheaven Top 10 and counts down the top ten singles voted on by the staff of Indieheaven and you their fans.


This week, after the "TOP 10", Diane and her song "LEAD ME" from her "HELP ME DECIDE" album are featured! Check out the show weekly and find out what's happening!

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

CONCERT IN THE COURTYARD-AUG 2



COME AND JOIN DIANE AND THE NEW BAND FOR A CONCERT IN THE COURTYARD AT COOL BEANS COFFEE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 AT 7:30 PM! COOL BEANS IS LOCATED AT 31 MILL ST., MARIETTA, GA, 30060, IN THE MARIETTA SQUARE ADJACENT TO HEMINGWAYS!

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

DIANE KAY TO MAKE GUEST APPEARANCE ON "ATLANTA LIVE"

Tune in to Channel 57 (Comcast Channel 2) on Thursday, July 31 from 7-9 pm to see Diane Kay interviewed and perform some of her songs from her new CD! Log onto http://www.watc.tv for the cable listing in your area!!

Thursday, July 3, 2008

WHAT IS THIS MINISTRY ALL ABOUT?

It's about life..............the every day struggles that we all go through........
It's about my life.................and how God is always with me to help me get through every day.......

It's about the songs of faith, hope and love that God has given me to share with others who may be going through the same thing............
To show them how.....with Him.....ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE...

It's about purpose.................
How God has a PURPOSE and a PLAN for all of our lives................

It's about how God wants to have a personal relationship with ALL OF US.........

It's about LOVE.......A LOVE GREATER THAN ANY OF US CAN EVER COMPREHEND...........

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

CHRISTIAN MUSIC ARTIST DIANE KAY TO PERFORM FOR MCDOUGAL FAMILY BENEFIT AT CHARLIE DANIELS PARK

For more information, contact:
Jeff Coons
Diane Kay Music Ministries
4805 Chelsea Way
Acworth, Georgia 30102
770-591-6412
dianekaymusic@comcast.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CHRISTIAN MUSIC ARTIST DIANE KAY TO PERFORM FOR MCDOUGAL FAMILY BENEFIT AT CHARLIE DANIELS PARK

MOUNT JULIET, TENNESSEE, APRIL 18, 2008- A Benefit Concert will be held on April 26, 2008 in honor of the McDougal Family at the Charlie Daniels Park Amphitheater in Mount Juliet, Tennessee FROM 12 NOON UNTIL 8:00 PM. Performances and Proceeds from CD Sales will be donated to the McDougal Family from Diane Kay and over 17 other artists INCLUDING Greg McDougal, The Whites, Irene Kelly, Mike Cowart, Jennie Matson, Kate Carlson, Michael Vance & Rodney Indigo who will be performing throughout the day from 12 noon to 8:00 pm. The City of Mt. Juliet has declared April 26 "The McDougal Family Day". Diane will be performing at 2:00 pm.

The benefit concert will be held in honor of the McDougal Family for three of their four children who suffer from Cystic Fibrosis with the oldest son who has developed a resistance to Aspergillus, a common mold in homes. The McDougals need a home that is allergen free. Greg McDougal, the father of the children is a former songwriter for EMI Nashville and was pursuing a record deal. He even had a song recorded by Atlantic Recording artist John Michael Montgomery. Greg soon learned that God had other plans for him that changed his family's life. Greg will be performing after Diane Kay.

Christian Singer-Songwriter and Pro-Life Advocate Diane Kay is a resident of Acworth, Georgia which is a northern suburb of Atlanta. Her new CD "HELP ME DECIDE", produced by Creative Soul Records of Nashville, was released in March of 2007. The album features Diane's original material and is a compilation of 70's style rock, alternative, a little country flair and ballads. The new album is described by CD BABY as "Emotional, real life songs of Christian faith and some rocking praise as well". SOCKSPIDER ALBUM REVIEWS quotes,"Diane Kay's "Help Me Decide" is many things....fragile, deep, Christ-led, intricate, skillfully written, well produced, and soulfully sung; but most importantly, it was meant-to-be".

The title song "Help Me Decide" is Diane's personal testimony of an unplanned pregnancy in her young adult life and how Jesus gave her the strength and courage to give life to her son, despite the great adversity she faced at that time. She hopes to reach many through her music with songs of her faith, hope and love for Jesus Christ. She currently serves as a volunteer counselor at Cobb Pregnancy Services in Marietta, Georgia and is a member of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church also located in Marietta, where she serves in the adult choir as well as a 3rd Grade Choir Director.
Diane Kay's music is available in the "i-Tunes" store and can be heard on www.thespiritradio.net.

To learn more about Diane Kay and her Music Ministry, please visit some of her websites:
www.dianekaymusic.com
www.shoutlife.com/dianekay
www.cdbaby.com
www.myspace.com/dianekaymusic

To learn more about the McDougal Family, please log onto:
www.ahouseformykids.com

Monday, March 3, 2008

DIANE KAY FEATURED IN MARCH ISSUE OF COMFORT CAFE MAGAZINE

DIANE KAY is featured in the March issue of the Comfort Cafe's "Coffee Shop Concert"

COMFORT CAFE' QUOTES, "Diane Kay Coons is an artist with a lot of heart who shares how God used an unplanned pregnancy in her life. Enjoy her music on our Coffee Shop Concert page". www.comfortcafe.net

INFORMATION ABOUT COMFORT CAFE' MAGAZINE: The mission of Comfort Café is to offer hope, help, and healing to women facing physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges. Through personal stories, practical resources, and inspirational articles, Comfort Café offers encouragement, support, and comfort to hurting women. We believe that Jesus Christ has the power to heal, restore, and redeem broken lives and use them for His glory. We pray that you would experience God's comfort, restoration, and redemption as you browse through this site.

For prayer support, see our recommended Prayer Room.

www.comfortcafe.com

Monday, February 25, 2008

UPCOMING CONCERTS-2008

APRIL 4, 2008-FRIDAY- THE JOSHUA CUP, 1090 WASHINGTON AVE., MACON, GA. 31201. DIANE WILL BE PERFORMING AT LUNCH AND DINNER

APRIL 26, 2008-SATURDAY- CHARLIE DANIELS PARK/AMPHITHEATER. A BENEFIT CONCERT WILL BE HELD FROM 12 NOON TILL 8 PM WITH VARIOUS ARTISTS PERFORMING. THE BENEFIT IS BEING HELD FOR THE MCDOUGALL FAMILY WHO'S 3 OF 4 CHILDREN SUFFER FROM CYSTIC FIBROSIS. DIANE'S PERFORMANCE TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER......STAY TUNED.........

SATURDAY, MAY 3- COBB PREGNANCY SERVICES ANNUAL "WALK FOR LIFE" AT GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, 700 KENNESAW AVE., MARIETTA, GA. 30060. WALKERS ARE SPONSORED TO HELP THE CENTER SUPPORT SAVING THE LIVES OF THE UNBORN!! THE WALK BEGINS AROUND 8:30 AM AND AFTER THE WALK THIS YEAR, THERE WILL BE A "PLAY FOR LIFE" WHERE INFLATABLES AND MUSIC WILL BE PROVIDED; DIANE WILL SING SOME SONGS FROM HER CD

Saturday, February 9, 2008

DIANE KAY IN CONCERT TONIGHT-FEB 9

Come join us tonight for JESUS, JAVA AND JAMS at the THREE J CAFE located at Corinth Baptist Church, 398 Corinth Rd., Jonesboro, Ga. 30238! Diane and band will be performing from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Saturday, January 19, 2008

DIANE KAY SITES

VISIT DIANE AT HER OTHER SITES AT:

www.shoutlife.com/dianekay

www.indieheaven.com/artists/dianekay

www.myspace.com/dianekaymusic

www.thespiritradio.net

http://www.imuzic.com/artists/dianekay/

http://cdbaby.com/cd/dianekay

http://payplay.fm/dianekay

http://www.greatindie.com/ipnmusic/store/list.php?item_number=659696147928

http://musicishere.com/artists/Diane_Kay/Help_Me_Decide


READ DIANE'S ALBUM REVIEW WITH SOCKSPIDER AT:
www.sockspider.com

DIANE ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE "i-TUNES" Store

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

INDIEHEAVEN'S MOMENTUM AWARDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –

Local Christian Music Artist, Diane Kay (Coons) Nominated "Contemporary Artist of the Year”, “Inspirational Artist of the Year” and “Female Vocalist of the Year”

IndieHeaven’s Momentum Awards
Acworth, GA., January 4, 2008 – IndieHeaven.com, the leading organization supporting Independent artists in Christian music, is pleased to announce that Diane Kay has been nominated as “Contemporary Artist of the Year”, “Inspirational Artist of the Year” and “Female Vocalist of the Year”
in the 3rd annual "Momentum Awards". This prestigious award will be handed out at the upcoming IndieHeaven CIA Summit2008 conference March 29, 2008.

IndieHeaven founder and CIA Summit director Keith Mohr states, "It's important to recognize and applaud the efforts made in recent years by artists who are independent. By providing them the recognition they have earned, we hope to increase their platform and awareness. There are many independent artists who are doing an incredible job with their music and most importantly their mission. We look forward to the awards being a part of our annual artist’s conference." Visit www.ciasummit.com for more information about the Christian Independent Alliance Summit.

SOCKSPIDER CHRISTIAN ALBUM REVIEWS QUOTES:
“Diane Kay's Help Me Decide is many things....fragile, deep, Christ-led, intricate, skillfully written, well produced, and soulfully sung; but most importantly, it was meant-to-be…….. “Why do independent artists write albums and produce magnificent CDs when so few get a chance to sit down and listen carefully? It's really a simple answer, it's all for Him and for those people who do get to listen and are positively affected. “Help Me Decide” is such an album. It's destined to make an impact on all those who hear it.”

http:sockspider.com

Diane Kay’s new album, “Help Me Decide”, produced by Creative Soul Records in Nashville, TN was released in March of 2007 and has made a huge impact on those who have heard it!

To register your vote for Diane Kay as the “Contemporary Artist of the Year”, “Inspirational Artist of the Year” and “Female Vocalist of the Year” in this year’s Momentum awards, please visit {http://www.indieheaven.com/momentum_awards.php}


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