This request was one of the most unusual I've had! There is a pizza chain called 'Pizza Ranch' and they were releasing a christian music CD. It sounded crazy to me, but then I thought that if we all did a better job of sharing our faith in our daily life, things would be better!
So - first I'll tell you about the Pizza Ranch. Adrie Groeneweg had a dream that started in Hull, IA, in 1981, when he was just 19 years old. It was simple. Why does everyone have to drive out of town to get a pizza? With just six specialty and single topping pizza recipes developed by Adrie's mother, Lorraine, Pizza Ranch was born. Pizza Ranch's vision and mission is to glorify God by positively impacting the world and to give every guest a legendary experience. They have 190+ locations across 13 states including Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado.
There are 3 locations in Michigan. We'd never been to one, so we decided it was time to check it out.
The yummy pizza buffet...
This is seriously the best dessert pizza ever!
If you don't want pizza, you can have a chicken dinner. There was also a nice salad bar.
The decor is simple, with a western look.
We thought the pizza was very good, the cheesy bread sticks and dessert pizza could win awards! We'll be going back!
Now, about the CD:
From Adrie Groeneweg, President & CEO of Pizza Ranch, Inc.: "This album has a very special meaning for Pizza Ranch. Although Pizza Ranch is not in the music business, many things have been happening, conversations have been taking place and doors have been opening for this album. Through these events, I believe it was obvious that God has been behind this for His specific purpose and putting it on our hearts to collectively create this project. As such, we call this our miracle album, Living Hope."
On June 2, 2015, Pizza Ranch released the
CD which contained twelve songs from many of their
favorite Christian artists. Most of the songs are brand-new and written
exclusively for this CD around the theme of Hope.
Artists include Colton Dixon, Francesca Batistelli, Ellie Holcomb,
Sidewalk Prophets, Kevin Max, Bart Millard, Passion Band featuring
Kristian Stanfill, Michael W. Smith, and Mark Schultz.
I've been listening to the CD for about a week now and have been really enjoying it. A lot of the artists are people I listen to on my local christian music station, but since most of these songs were written for this album they are new to me. One of my favorite singers is Bart Millard, and I really like the song he did.
Here's the Bart Millard song to give you a taste of the album.
They are offering a CD to one of my readers! If you are interested, leave me a comment. Make sure I have a way to get in touch with you if your name is drawn. I'll post the winner on Friday.
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providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions
are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did
receive a sample of the product in exchange for this
review and post.
Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If
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I wish there was a Pizza Ranch in Georgia! The pizza bar and that dessert look so good. What an inspiring story and a lovely opportunity to win a cd. I'd love to be entered. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou picked a good song to share with us! Please put me in for the drawing. I'm sorry we don't have a Pizza Ranch in Florida!
ReplyDeleteGreat song. Please put me in your drawing.
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ReplyDeleteNo Pizza Ranch restaurants here in AZ, that I am aware of, but it sure sounds like a great place. Please enter me in your drawing for the CD. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this giveaway! Our local Pizza Ranch has been a spot for many of my family's get-togethers. It's hard to beat pizza, and they do have nice Western decor. A while back their paper napkins were pretty clever too, covered with funny advice from an "old cowboy." I was disappointed when they switched designs. I did not know about the restaurant's history, so interesting to learn. Just recently we've found a local place that we think has better pizza, so we don't go to Pizza Ranch as often, but their food is still good. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Your photos are making me hungry. I agree with you that their dessert pizza is awesome. Besides the plain one you have pictured, I've seen peach, and I think it was blueberry. And their chicken broccoli alfredo pizza is to die for...the "other place" I mentioned doesn't have it.
ReplyDeleteNow I really fancy some pizza! It sounds like a wonderful restaurant, I wish they had one near me :)
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Pizza Ranch but wish them continued success and opportunity to express their love for our Lord Jesus.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I had hoped to attend our church convention to be held at Resurrection Life Church in G.R. this week. However, a gentleman from our church died yesterday. Supporting his family is one of the privileges of ministry and means we will NOT be traveling to your "stomping grounds".....Maybe we would have TRIED Pizza Ranch...
I also heard about Yesterdogs (hot dog place in GR). Have you ever eaten there?
Andrew just went to a Pizza Ranch with his co-workers for lunch and came home saying that we needed one closer to us! That song was wonderful! I am sure that the cd is great, I like all of the singers you listed.
ReplyDeleteReally liked the song....and know I would enjoy the whole CD. Please do enter me. We dont have a Pizza Ranch but it sounds like a good place to eat and enjoy. God bless you today. We all need Hope!
ReplyDeleteI love this!! I wish there was a Pizza Ranch near me!!! And I would love to hear more of this CD!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Love this beat! I'm always about some music with hope! Too much other stuff around right now. Thanks Mari. Hoping I win!
ReplyDeleteIf I only got here to hear this song, then I've been blessed!
ReplyDeleteI BELIEVE in HOPE! :)
Leigh Ann
We've never been there either, and now I am starving! That all looked so good! We'll have to go soon I guess.
ReplyDeleteI would love that CD. You know where I am. Sherry Schut
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the giveaway - Connie Vugteveen
ReplyDeleteI'd like to be entered too. Thanks! Gerri Kamps
ReplyDeleteWe have a Pizza Ranch a couple of towns over but we've never been, we'll have to try it. Please enter me in the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI would sure go if we had one here, hope there Pizza Ranch makes it to Arkansas.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this.
ReplyDeleteI went to YouTube and a whole new world of music opened up to me.
Pizza ranch is a great place to eat. Please sign me up.
ReplyDeleteEvery once in a while you just need some happy music! I think I could paint to that song! We need one of those pizza places in our town.
ReplyDeleteWe have eaten at several pizza ranches when traveling for hockey (we don't have one locally). Always yummy and nice and easy for taking a team.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love that your giveaway is for something so inspirational and wonderful for our world today! I think you're so right in that it never hurts to share our faith and put blessings out there more. Fun song! ;)
xoxo
i love pizza ranch - their cactus bread is the best. Chicken is good too!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered and would like to try Pizza Ranch.
ReplyDeleteI'd love that CD. Please enter me! Faith Clark
ReplyDeleteWe love Pizza Ranch! Please enter me too. Nancy Wolbers
ReplyDeleteLOVE the song you posted!! Please enter me. Thanks, Leigh Ann Birdsell
ReplyDeleteI would love this CD too! Cheri Battjes
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