Click on the Image below to play the song God Has Sent To Us One Of His Angels -- Full Of Beauty, Charm and Grace -- Possessing The Voice Of A Heavenly Choir --To Share With Us His Gift Of Music !! Click [ HERE ] to read "Sissel - The Spirit Within" Click [ HERE ] to read an interesting article about Sissel Click [ HERE ] to read an "Open Letter" to Sissel Click [ HERE ] to read, "A Glimpse at Norwegian Society" Click [ HERE ] to read an article based on her song, "Free"

This might be Sissel's reaction after viewing these three fabulous "Limited Edition" DVD Collections by her !!

Firstly, we are pleased to offer this Commemorative "Collector's Edition" of the "Reflections Series" that Sissel released in 2019. It is a four disk DVD set consisting of 51 Music Videos and 51 corresponding "Talks" Videos. Please to be taken to the product page for more information and/or to place an order. Secondly, we are VERY pleased to offer this four DVD Commemorative "Collector's Edition" -- "Platinum Treasures", consisting of: "Sissel w. the Tabernacle Choir", "Strålende Jul w. Sissel", and a collection of "Platinum Favorites". Please to be taken to the product page for more information and/or to place an order. Thirdly, we are IMMENSELY pleased to offer this four DVD Commemorative "Collector's Edition" -- "Sissel's World", including original songs with lyrics written by Sissel herself. Please to be taken to the product page for more information and/or to place an order.

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What Does Sissel Reveal Regarding Her Christian Faith, and How it is Expressed Through Her Life ?? Sissel Kyrkjebø, the renowned Norwegian soprano (often known simply as Sissel), has openly identified with the Christian faith, specifically within a Lutheran context, which aligns with the predominant state church tradition in Norway (the Church of Norway, evangelical Lutheran). Her surname "Kyrkjebø" literally translates to something like "church farm" or "church field" in Norwegian, reflecting historical ties to the church in rural areas, though this is coincidental to her personal beliefs. Public information about her faith comes primarily from Norwegian media interviews and her own statements: In the March 2025 interview (titled something along the lines of "Sissel Kyrkjebø opens up about life and the Christian faith") with the Norwegian Christian newspaper Vårt Land, titled "Nasjonalskatten" (The National Treasure) in their "Min tro" (My Faith) series --- published on March 21, 2025, with updates noted around March 24 --- Sissel Kyrkjebø opened up candidly about her personal Christian faith, its evolution, and how it sustains her amid life's challenges. Key points and direct quotes from her in the interview include: ** She describes God as her anchor in life: "Gud er ankeret" ("God is the anchor"). ** She expresses deep gratitude to God for her voice, viewing and thanking Him for this gift that has defined her career. ** Sissel strives to "holde himmelkanalene åpne" ("keep the heaven channels open"), meaning she tries to maintain an open spiritual connection to God through practices like appreciating silence in the countryside, prayer, and reflection. ** As a younger artist, she felt others placed her in a "Christian box" or "kristenbås" (a Christian pen/enclosure), and that people defined her faith for her to a greater extent than she wanted: "Andre har i litt for stor grad fått definere troen for meg" ("Others have to too great an extent been allowed to define the faith for me"). ** Over time, her faith has become more personal and has evolved/changed ("troen har endret seg"), moving away from external labels toward a deeper, self-defined relationship with belief --- without framing it as a sudden rebirth or conversion event. ** She discusses her relationship to the church (likely the Church of Norway), though she doesn't portray it as strictly institutional or dogmatic in her life. ** She affirms belief in life after death ("livet hun tror på etter døden"), finding comfort and resilience in that hope, especially in the context of personal losses like the deaths of her father and brother, and her mother's Alzheimer's. The interview weaves her faith reflections with broader life topics --- her career spanning nearly 40 years, family (including being a mother to adult children), and personal hardships --- while framing her as drawing strength from a grounding, personal Christianity rather than overt evangelism. She appreciates quiet, nature, and spiritual openness as ways to stay connected to God. Overall, Sissel Kyrkjebø maintains a relatively private personal life but has consistently portrayed her Christian beliefs as an important, grounding aspect --- personal rather than institutional or dogmatic in her public expressions. She appreciates silence, nature, and prayer as ways to stay connected spiritually. Her faith seems integrated into her life and art without being overtly evangelistic. Overall, her comments portray a personal, non-dogmatic faith rooted in Lutheran traditions, influenced by her upbringing and life experiences, where silence, nature, and prayer play key roles in staying connected spiritually The full article is available on Vårt Land's site (vl.no) under their religion/faith section. Does Sissel Identify as a "Born Again" or "Charismatic" Christian ?? There are no public statements nor biographical details indicating that Sissel Kyrkjebø identifies as a "born again Christian" in the specific evangelical or charismatic sense often associated with that term -- as emphasized in some Pentecostal, Baptist, or evangelical circles. This term generally means a dramatic, personal conversion experience - being "frelst" or "born again" through a distinct moment of accepting Jesus as personal savior. This emphasis on being "saved" is in a way that contrasts with cultural or nominal Christianity). To the contrary, Norwegian Lutheranism (Church of Norway tradition) typically involves infant baptism, confirmation, and a gradual faith nurtured in community rather than a required "born again" experience. Her expressions emphasize gratitude, comfort in loss (e.g., deaths in her family), spiritual connection through silence/nature/prayer, seeing herself as part of a larger whole, and integration of faith into her life and music (hymns, sacred pieces, and gospel-inspired songs). Searches for terms like "born again," "frelst," "nyfødt kristen," or "personlig omvendelse" in connection with her yield no matching results from interviews, articles, or her own words. No sources describe a specific conversion story, "born again" testimony, or shift from nominal to fervent faith in that evangelical terminology. There is no evidence or statement from her indicating she identifies specifically as a "born-again" Christian, a term often associated with evangelical Protestantism emphasizing a personal conversion experience. In earlier interviews (e.g., from around 2016 in Swedish media like "Expressen", she has straightforwardly acknowledged being a Christian ("Jag är kristen och det är ju inget att hymla med" – I am a Christian and there's no point in hiding it), mentioning daily prayer as part of her life. Older sources, including fan sites and biographies, quote her drawing "a lot of strength from my faith" during difficult times, without delving into specifics. Her Christian identity is consistently portrayed as quiet, reflective, non-dogmatic, and culturally Norwegian Lutheran --- deeply felt but not evangelistically proclaimed in a "born again" style. She has performed extensively with Christian music - e.g., collaborations with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and hymns like "Amazing Grace", "My Tribute (To God be the Glory)" and "My Heart Always Wanders". This however, reflects her repertoire and spiritual affinity rather than membership in a specific born-again movement. Her expression of faith appears to be a lifelong, personal, and evolving mainline Lutheran (Church of Norway) Christian belief rooted in her Norwegian cultural and family background -- focusing on gratitude, spiritual connection through nature and silence, and drawing comfort from belief during personal hardships - rather than a distinct "born-again" narrative. She rarely frames her faith in "born-again" or highly charismatic terms or explicit testimony - focusing instead on quiet gratitude, resilience, and a sense of being part of a larger whole ("Det er godt å vite at man er en brikke i en stor helhet" – It is good to know that one is a piece in a larger whole). I believe that God is saying to those of us who have "eyes to see and ears to hear" -- "I have placed a small part of My Divine Life within Sissel for you to Experience - to Taste - to Touch. For those of you who will open yourselves up to receive - through her person, her talent and her voice - I will share with you a VERY real part of MY supernatural Joy, Life and Love !!" I believe that through Sissel, God is reaching out to ALL of us with an invitation saying: Come, you who are hungry and thirsty -- Taste and see that the LORD is good. How blessed is the one who takes shelter in Him. ** For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk, but with power (and love). ** Ps 34:8 ** 1Cor 4:20 Please Click [ HERE ] to read a short article on my perspective regarding Sissel's "Gifts and Talent", and the use that she has made of them throughout her life. Click [ HERE ] to read an "Open Question for Sissel" regarding HER "Life Perspective".

Sissel Kyrkjebø, the international singing sensation and national treasure of Norway, is established as one of the world's leading crossover sopranos. Her angelic and powerful voice has made her a national institution. She has contributed haunting vocals for the soundtrack to "Titanic" and "The Lord of the Rings", as well as selling over ten million solo albums. In 2006, her album, "The Spirit of the Season" with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir went to number one on the Billboard Classical Charts, and received a Grammy nomination. She captivated the whole nation of Norway in 1986, when she sang during the break at the Eurovision final in Bergen - only 16 years old and dressed in a white bunad (traditional Norwegian folk costume). Since then, her fame and success have just continued to soar. She has been praised and acclaimed at home and abroad, and masters both the small and the very large formats -- everything from American TV shows to film music. Her singing knows no bounds - she masters all genres - from opera to rap! She has sung all over the world, and has performed duets with singers like Charles Aznavour, Andrea Bocelli, Jose Carreras, Placido Domingo, Mario Frangoulis, Josh Groban, Brian May, Neil Sedaka, Bryn Terfel, Russell Watson and rapper Warren G. Her list of achievements makes you dizzy -- ranging from Schubert to Deep Purple - "O mio babbino caro" to "Udsigter fra Ulrikken". Truly a very remarkable talent and voice that only comes once in our lifetime! It is difficult to say anything that hasn't already been said about Sissel, but "National Treasure" and "Norway's Joint Voice" are two of the terms used about the "girl from Bergen". In 2005, she was knighted by the King of Norway, being the youngest ever to receive this honor. On June 28, 2025, Sissel finally performed with the Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra - on the island of Stangholmen - during the Risør chamber music festival. This was her first appearance at this six day festival. On September 4, 2025, she (along with two other contestants) was awarded the "Anders Jahres Culture Prize". This is Norway's largest honorary award for outstanding cultural efforts. The prize was awarded for the first time in 1990, and this year's edition is the 36th in a row. The prize winners are honored with an awards ceremony that takes place in the University Hall in Oslo, followed by a gala dinner at Hotel Continental. The prize consists of an amount of NOK 500,000, a hand-calligraphed diploma and a beautiful watercolor by Håkon Gullvåg. WEB site, CLICK [ HERE ] **** Facebook page, CLICK [ HERE ] **** Instagram page, CLICK [ HERE ] CLICK here for the: Music Brainz -- Discography -- List of Songs For Biography Sites, click: [ HERE ], [HERE], [ HERE ], [ HERE ], [ HERE ], [ HERE ], [ HERE ], [ HERE ].

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