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Turning the Gospel Ship Around
Lenny and Daniel Smith founded a new record company with the intent of celebrating creative, intelligent, and meaty worship music.
Joel Hartse | posted 10/12/2009 04:07PM

Vacationing with the Pagans
Watching the Beatles in fast-forward reminded me of just how far we've come in four decades.
Eric Miller | posted 9/04/2009 09:31AM

Music in Recession
Can the Christian music industry survive the economic storm?
Mark Geil | posted 6/02/2009 08:32AM

To Swear or Not to Swear?
Our recent commentary about Derek Webb's battle with his record company over the use of a bad word sparked quite a reaction from readers.
posted 5/20/2009 01:33PM

Is the Fight to Swear a Noble Battle?
With Derek Webb's announcement of a battle over his newest album, some may applaud his apparent stand for the right to swear. But is it really worth the fight?
Todd Hertz | posted 5/13/2009 02:30PM

Secular or Sacred?
Or neither? We should stop trying to define a dividing line, because when it comes to music, it's all spiritual.
John J. Thompson | posted 5/05/2009 08:51AM

SPEAKING OUT
Memo to Worship Bands
Five sound reasons to lower the volume.
John G. Stackhouse Jr. | posted 2/02/2009 10:41AM

CT Classic
Fruit Pies, Popcorn, and Music
The Pilgrim legacy goes beyond Thanksgiving to a love of music still with us today.
Richard D. Dinwiddie | posted 11/24/2008 02:50PM

2008 Music Awards: Our Suggestions
An examination of the year in Christian music, highlighting the artists and songs most likely to earn nominations, along with some other worthy contenders.
Russ Breimeier | posted 10/09/2008 12:00AM

After the Storm
A fan at a recent Atlanta concert is profoundly affected by Steven Curtis Chapman's moving testimony, sharing his grief over his daughter's tragic death.
Mark Geil | posted 8/11/2008 12:00AM

Modern Worship Is Going Nowhere
After ten years, modern worship music has become an established genre that's likely be a part of Christian music for generations to come, though it's in serious need of creative spark.
Russ Breimeier | posted 7/29/2008 12:00AM

Modern Worship Turns 10
A list of the ten most influential modern worship albums from the last decade, offering new songs that changed the way we worshipped the Lord through music.
Andree Farias | posted 7/29/2008 12:00AM

EXCERPT
All Shook Up
Experience in Pentecostal churches fired a love of music many early rockers couldn't shake
Randall J. Stephens, excerpted from The Fire Spreads | posted 5/29/2008 10:11AM

EXCERPT
A Christ-Haunted American Original
Cash had a sometimes constructive, sometimes tortured relation to his faith and his native land.
Rodney Clapp, excerpted from Johnny Cash and the Great American Contradiction | posted 5/29/2008 10:10AM

Eric Clapton, In the Presence of the Lord
The bluesman has been haunted by God through his early years, his born-again period, and his recovery.
John Powell | posted 4/09/2008 08:00AM

No Egos Required
11 of today's top Christian artists and songwriters put aside their egos—and royalties—at the Compassionart songwriting retreat, united in their effort to make a tangible difference in poverty-ravaged countries around the world.
Christa Banister | posted 3/03/2008 12:00AM

Speaking Out
Larry Norman, Coffee Shop Evangelist
How a chance meeting with a selfless Christian star changed my life.
Susan Perlman | posted 2/28/2008 09:11AM

Idol Worship?
Christians continue to shine on American Idol even as Christian alternatives to the popular show crop up. Can they co-exist? Can both bring glory to God?
Russ Breimeier | posted 12/17/2007 12:00AM

Defining? Or Discerning?
When trying to define "Christian music," perhaps it's best to look beyond simple labels and look instead to individual discernment.
Russ Breimeier | posted 8/20/2007 12:00AM

Bruce and the Almighty
Springsteen's religious imagery getting sharper.
Mark Moring | posted 8/06/2007 09:14AM

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The Green Baptist
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'A Voice for Sanity'
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Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:11PM

Modern-Day Mordecai
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Sarah Pulliam Bailey | posted 11/23/2009 01:06PM

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Trees Of Life
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Deann Alford in the Dominican Republic | posted 11/20/2009 10:56AM

A Grounded Faith
Mexican ministry branches out beyond tree planting to bring healing to souls in a barren land.

Jeremy Weber in Oaxaca, Mexico | posted 11/06/2009 01:56PM

Will Abortion Derail Health Care Reform?
The Senate moves closer to a vote on health care reform, groups argue over presidential appointments, and the Family Research Council issues a correction.

Tobin Grant | posted 11/20/2009 11:05AM

Cleaning Up After Others
A&E's The Cleaner is about tough love and redemption.

Todd Hertz | posted 11/19/2009 10:19AM

'O, Evangelicos!'
We need not abandon our name—just live up to it.

Philip Yancey | posted 11/18/2009 10:31AM

An Edwards-ian Thanksgiving
In November 1739, Jonathan Edwards preached not freedom from want, but freedom from demons.

Elesha Coffman | posted 11/27/2009 02:14AM

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