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Rebecca Jean Fink (née Smallbone; born 26 July 1977), known professionally as Rebecca Jean or Rebecca St. James, is an Australian American contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and actress. She began performing in Australia in the late 1980s and released her first full-length studio album in 1991. She was signed to ForeFront Records in 1993, releasing her major label debut the following year. St. James rose to fame in the late 1990s with her RIAA certified Gold albums God and Pray, the latter of which won a Grammy Award in 1999 for Best Rock Gospel Album, and her holiday album Christmas. The albums spawned multiple singles, including "God", "Go and Sin No More", and "Pray". Since then she has established herself as one of the most prominent musical artists in Contemporary Christian music (CCM), with five additional full-length studio albums: Transform, Worship God, If I Had One Chance to Tell You Something, I Will Praise You, and Kingdom Come. Staple songs such as "Wait for Me", "Reborn", "Song of Love", "Alive", "Shine Your Glory Down", and "Battle Is the Lord's" have all been derived from these releases. She has earned nine No. 1 hits on Christian radio and has sold nearly two million albums since starting her career. St. James is also an accomplished author and actress. To date, she has released over a dozen published books, narrated a documentary, and acted in nine films (including lead roles in Sarah's Choice and A Strange Brand of Happy), a musical stage show, and a VeggieTales episode ("An Easter Carol"). She is also an outspoken sexual abstinence and Pro-Life advocate, a spokesperson for Compassion International, the sister of Joel and Luke Smallbone, who comprise the band For King & Country, and the wife of Foster the People's former bassist Jacob "Cubbie" Fink. Early life Rebecca St. James was born Rebecca Jean Smallbone on 26 July 1977 in Sydney to parents David and Helen Smallbone. Career Musical beginnings (1990–1995) In 1990, at age 12, St. James opened shows for CCM artist Carman during his Australian tour. The following year she did an independent album, Refresh My Heart, in Australia under the stage name "Rebecca Jean". Soon after its release, her family moved to Nashville, Tennessee, United States, in 1991, where her father received a job offer. She and her family were in dire financial straits, but they were supported by neighbors who brought them food and their neighborhood Baptist church which gave them furniture after learning they were sleeping on the floor. In 1993, after singing at First Baptist Church of Franklin (now Church of the City), she signed with ForeFront Records and took her stage name at the label's request. In 1994 she released her major label debut: Rebecca St. James. She also released the Rebecca St. James: Extended Play Remixes EP in 1995. God, Christmas, and Pray (1996–1999) On 25 June 1996, St. James released her third studio album God, led by the title track. The album took her music in a new direction, focusing more on rock. It debuted to positive reviews and debuted at 200, and peaked at 168 on the Billboard 200. It also charted at No. 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and No. 6 on Billboard's Contemporary Christian chart. In 1997, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album for God and in 2005 the album was RIAA certified gold for selling over 500,000 copies. To promote the album, St. James released a devotion book, 40 Days with God: A Devotional Journey, in 1996. In 1997, St. James released the sequel to her devotional book: You're the Voice: 40 More Days with God. On 7 October of the same year, she released her fourth studio album and first holiday album, Christmas. The album charted at No. 12 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart and No. 14 on the Top Contemporary Christian chart. On 20 October 1998, St. James released her fifth studio album, Pray, which debuted to mixed reviews. The album managed to chart at No. 168 on the Billboard 200, and No. 5 on both the Heatseekers Chart and the Contemporary Christian Chart. The album won a Grammy in 1999 for Best Rock/Gospel Album, and, in 2006, it was RIAA-certified gold for selling over 500,000 copies. Also in 1998, St. James contributed to the CCM compilation album Surfonic Water Revival with the song "Gold Coast". In 1999, St. James released "Yes, I Believe In God" to radio only, in memory of the lives lost at the Columbine shooting. The song was later released on the album Wait for Me: The Best from Rebecca St. James. Also in 1999, St. James released a video on VHS, No Secrets, featuring interviews of her and her family, behind-the-scenes footage and the music video for the song "Pray". In addition to her own projects, St. James took part in a CD release, Heaven & Earth: A Tapestry of Worship, which featured female Christian artists such as Nichole Nordeman and Jennifer Knapp. The album was released in November 1999 and features two songs by St. James; "As We Wait" and "River of Life". She also contributed a remix of her song "Omega" to the CCM compilation Listen:Louder. Transform, Worship God and Live Worship: Blessed Be Your Name (2000–2004) In June 2000, St. James released a cover of the song "Shout to the Lord" on the CCM compilation album Eterne: Never Be the Same. The song was later made available on St. James' live record, Live Worship: Blessed Be Your Name, as an embedded hidden track. On 24 October 2000, St. James released her sixth studio album, Transform. The album charted at No. 166 on the Billboard 200, No. 7 on the Heatseekers Chart, and No. 14 on the Contemporary Christian Chart. The album garnered positive reviews and featured the songs "Wait for Me" and "Reborn". Also in 2000, St. James made a cameo in the film Left Behind: The Movie. A year later, the devotional book, 40 Days with God was re-released with a new layout and five new devotions. Also in 2001, St. James contributed to the CCM compilation album The Prayer of a Jabez with the song "Lead Me Away", which is a duet with Michael Tait. In 2002, to promote the single "Wait For Me" from Transform, St. James released the book Wait for Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance, which went on to sell over 100,000 copies and spawn a journal and study guide. The song and book promotes sexual abstinence before marriage, and St. James has since become a major spokesperson for the subject. On 12 February 2002, St. James released a cover of the Keith Green song "Your Love Broke Through" on the compilation album Your Love Broke Through: The Worship Songs Of Keith Green. The song is a duet with Phil Keaggy. Two weeks later, on 26 February 2002, St. James released her seventh studio album, Worship God. The album debuted to extremely positive reviews and charted at No. 94 on the Billboard 200, marking St. James' first Top 100 album, and No. 5 on the Contemporary Christian chart. She released a DVD to promote the album 19 November 2002, that featured music videos, i.... Discover the Rebecca James popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Rebecca James books.
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The Toll House
Carly ReagonDiscover the spinetingling ghost story everyone is raving about:'If you like a good ghost story put this chilling thriller to the very top of your reading list' Sarah Pearse autho...
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The Modern Library
Carmen Callil & Colm TóibínFor Colm Toíbín and Carmen Callil there is no difference between literary and commercial writing there is only the good novel: engrossing, inspirational, compelling. In their sele...
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Ghostly
Audrey NiffeneggerSelected and introduced by the bestselling author of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Her Fearful Symmetryincluding Audrey Niffenegger’s own stunning illustrations for each piecethis i...
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All to Play For
Matt Rogan & Kerry Potter'A timely, engaging and thoughtprovoking read from an ideal guide to explore what the future may hold.' Dan Roan, Sports Editor, BBC News'Matt shows with great insight and wisdom h...
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Greek Fiction
Longus, Chariton, John Penwill, Phiroze Vasunia, Rosanna Omitowoju & Helen MoralesIn this collection of Greek fiction written between the first and fourth centuries AD, 'Callirhoe' is the stirring tale of starcrossed lovers Chaereas and Callirhoe, torn apart whe...
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Stephen Jones
Simon Roberts & Stephen JonesSince making his national debut in 1998, Stephen Jones has emerged from the shadows of the true greats of Welsh rugby, such as Barry John, Phil Bennett, Jonathan Davies and Neil Je...
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Spirits of the Dead
Edgar Allan PoeA unique one volume collection of all Poe's best tales and poems. Full of variety, entries include The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Roget, The Purloined Letter ...
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Unattached
Angelica MalinPowerful. Selfassured. Independent. Unattached.Thirty women, from Megan BartonHanson and Shaparak Khorsandi to Shon Faye and Stephanie Yeboah write on what single womanhood in the ...
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If I Die Before I Wake
Sherwood KingLaurence is a young exsailor who can't resist the lure of the good life, and when he finds a job as chauffeur to the wealthy Mr and Mrs Bannister, his occasional work leaves him fr...
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A Good Bad Boy
Margaret WapplerAn artful and contemplative tribute to the late actor famed for his role as Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills, 90210.Best known for playing loner rebel Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills 9021...
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Life Will Be the Death of Me
Chelsea Handler#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “This will be one of your favorite books of all time. Through her intensely vulnerable, honest, and hilarious reflections, Chelsea shows us more ...
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Silver Apples of the Moon
Rebecca JamesIt is a few days before Peyton Worthington’s wedding in 1994 when a mysterious package arrives from Australia. Peyton’s mother, Angela, is visibly moved by its contents, a first ed...
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A Literary Review
Søren Kierkegaard & Alastair HannayWhile ostensibly commenting on the work of a contemporary novelist, Kierkegaard used this review as a critique of his society and age. The influence of this short piece has been fa...
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The Sweetest Thing
Cathy WoodmanThe third novel in Cathy Woodman's hugely popular Talyton St George series.Each book in the Talyton St George series can be read as a standalone novel, but when Cathy first had the...
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The Historical Figure of Jesus
E. SandersA biography of the historical figure of Jesus. The book studies the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, distinguishing the certain from the improbable, and assessing the...
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Shirley
Muriel BurgessShirley Bassey is one of the alltime greats of the entertainment business. She has sold more records than any other British female singer and still commands massive audiences aroun...
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North and South
Elizabeth Gaskell & Patricia InghamMargaret's safe existence is turned upside down when she has to move to the grim northern town of Milton. Not only does she have her eyes opened by the poverty and hardship she enc...
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The Marshmallowist
Oonagh SimmsDiscover decadent marshmallows in grownup flavours like Earl Grey, Passionfruit & Ginger and even Campari let The Marshmallowist share the secrets of today's coolest confectio...
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A Love of Eating
Lucy Carr-Ellison & Jemima Jones'Nourishing, delicious, healthy, original food' VogueLucy CarrEllison and Jemima Jones are the inimitable pair behind Tart London the peerless boutique caterers, popup kitchen pro...
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The Lady Vanishes
Alison Sandy, Bryan Seymour, Sally Eeles & Marc WrightA muchloved mother, teacher and friend steps on a plane for an overseas adventure and is never seen again.Australia's most extraordinary missing persons case is examined by the jou...
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A Load of Old Tripe
Gervase PhinnFor elevenyear old James Joseph Johnson (or Jimmy for short) life is not always straightforward. In fact, things can be quite complicated, and don't always turn out as he'd planne...
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The Woman in the Mirror
Rebecca JamesRebecca James unveils a chilling modern gothic novel of a family consumed by the shadows and secrets of its past in The Woman in the Mirror.For more than two centuries, Winterbourn...
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The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance
Trisha TelepYou never forget your first time with a vampire.Whether reaquainting yourself with some of your favourite, sexy creatures of the night or getting bitten by the vampire romance phen...
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James Arnold and Rebecca Paugh v. Heidi L.
United States Courts of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit1. The legislature amended W.Va. Code, 5576 and 5577 in 1989. The amendments deleted provisions which specified relatives and dependents who were entitled to share in the damage aw...
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New York Scandal
Rhyannon Byrd'I was on the edge of my seat from page one all the way to the end. You must read this book!' Susan Stoker, New York Times bestselling author'A steamy read, with a dash of intrigui...
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Reflections
Marcia Willett'Riveting, moving and utterly feelgood' Daily MailCara, Cosmo and Sam learn that for everything lost, there is something to be gained . . .After her husband dies, Cara no longer wi...
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The Dandelion Seed
Lena KennedyLike a dandelion seed adrift on the wayward winds, Marcelle de la Strange is an innocent in the decadent and dangerous London of James I.When her mother's violent death leaves Marc...
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Mrs Dalloway
Virginia Woolf & Stella McNichol'One of the most moving, revolutionary artworks of the twentieth century' Michael CunninghamClarissa Dalloway, elegant and vivacious, is preparing for a party and remembering those...
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Caravan
Laura Harper-Hinton, Miles Kirby & Chris AmmermannCaravan is London's awardwinning, hugely popular collection of restaurants. Caravan is about living and eating well.With Dining All Day, Caravan has the whole day covered. It begin...
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The Matter of Black Lives
Jelani Cobb & David RemnickA collection of The New Yorker‘s groundbreaking writing on race in Americaincluding work by James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, TaNehisi Coates, Hilton Als, Zadie Smith, and morewit...
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No Time At All
Susan SallisTwo disabled children love their new bungalow by the sea. It even has its own spectral steamtrain which only they can hear each night. The train holds many mysteries which will cha...
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Rebecca A. Lepper v. James W. Lepper
Supreme Judicial Court of MassachusettsIn this custody modification case, the Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of the trial court. Lepper v. Lepper (1986), Ind.App., 495 N.E.2d 820. Among the various issues addres...
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The Gifts of Reading
Robert MacfarlaneFrom the bestselling author of UNDERLAND, THE OLD WAYS and THE LOST WORDS an essay on the joy of reading, for anyone who has ever loved a bookEvery book is a kind of gift to its r...
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Essays and Letters
Friedrich Hölderlin, Charlie Louth & Jeremy AdlerOne of Germany's greatest poets, Johann Christian Friedrich Hölderlin (17701843) was also a prose writer of intense feeling, intelligence and perception. This new translation of se...
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Travelling Light
Alastair SawdayA charming and beautifully written account of the pleasures of slow travel for readers of Patrick Leigh Fermor, Colin Thubron and Eric Newby.'Lawrence Sterne once suggested that w...
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The Jewel of Seven Stars
Bram Stoker & Kate HebblethwaiteA mysterious attack on Margaret Trelawney’s father brings young lawyer Malcolm Ross into the Egyptologist’s bizarre home, and the couple soon find they are battling ancient forces ...
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Mister Teacher
Jack SheffieldIt's 1978, and Jack Sheffield begins his second year as headmaster of a small village primary school in North Yorkshire. There are three letters on his desk one makes him smile, o...