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they think He is. We want to make Jesus famous because He’s the only one who can change us, and the only way He can change us is through His love. I know that, and I experience it daily; but it’s so hard to retrain your brain and heart. Your heart is imprinted through your belief system and experiences, but if you’re constantly renewing your mind to the truth, you can experience that freedom a lot easier. We have a hard time not giving into our emotions, so we have to retrain ourselves: listen to music, spend some time with a good friend, listen to a sermon… that’s what we’re trying to do with this album. It’s a resource to renew your mind, to encourage you to believe the truth of God’s love for all of us.” And as for Joanna’s relationship with Jesus? “He’s made me fall in love with Him even more, which I continue to feel is impossible, but each day I keep realizing how good He is. Each day, I start feeling the love He has for us toward other people and that’s been so cool; I see how my heart’s changed and I love that. I love hanging out with people, love who they are, see so much good and beauty in people and really care about them and I know that’s the Lord. I see that growing in my heart, that I’m becoming more patient, loving, understanding, giving, and I have grace for people – it’s His love for me that’s changed my heart to be able to do that.” That’s the good news, and it’s available to each of us, every day of our lives. It’s time to share that news with others, and Loud Love is a great stepping stone on that path. For more information on Joanna Beasley and her newest album Loud Love, visit www.JoannaBeasley.com! Photo by: A Love Worth Telling 10