Thankfully, most Americans don’t live in a daily reality where we have to think about our spouse in the context of life or death—at least, not yet. But Christ came to earth, and each day He lived, knowing that the cross was on the horizon. This act of love cost Him something (everything), allowing each of us to receive a most awesome gift…

Pics from the Mar 15, 2016 edition of CCM Magazine featuring Newsboys, Chris August, John Tibbs, Anita Wilson, Sir The Baptist + much more

With 48 No. 1’s to his credit, it’s hard to imagine a songwriting feat Steven Curtis Chapman can’t conquer. Yet, the iconic artist recently surmounted his biggest musical challenge to date, spurred on by a little help from his friends

With such an impression on retail and culture, it’s hard to believe we’ve only been WOWED for just the past twenty years. Since 1996, the WOW franchise has been the definitive model for compiling the best in Christian music—now that’s what we call, impact.

Though Hollyn is a new face in the CCM world, she’s already developed an impressive range of musical experience. A quick resume: singing in church from childhood, winning her first music competition at nine years old, and almost making the American Idol cut at 15. And her story is just getting started…

“Youth Revival” by Hillsong Young & Free releases Feb. 24, 2016 (Capitol/Sparrow). Reviewed in the Mar. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“20th Anniversary” by WOW Hits releases Mar. 18, 2016 (Capitol/Provident/Word). Reviewed in the Mar. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Giving Over” by Consumed By Fire releases Mar. 25, 2016 (Inpop). Reviewed in the Mar. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“No Judgement” by Tracy Randall releases Mar. 25, 2016 (Lavish Records). Reviewed in the Mar. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

Oceans Of Grace’s self-titled album releases Feb. 12, 2016 (Self-released). Reviewed in the Mar. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“We Won’t Be Silent” by Pearl City Worship releases Mar. 18, 2016 (Radiate). Reviewed in the Mar. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“The Journey” by West Of Here releases Mar. 18, 2016 (Self-released). Reviewed in the Mar. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

In our latest Getting To Know You feature, we profile the beautiful music from husband-wife duo Chris & Jenna.

From time to time, we ask our favorite artists about The Last Time they did several things in an effort to get to know them better. Here’s our take with Jody McBrayer.

Twenty years after it was first released, the Newsboys’ classic Take Me To Your Leader still holds up as a great album. Read here the CCM Re-Review.

This month, we thought it would be fun to take a trip through Steven Curtis Chapman’s decorated archives and revisit some of our favorite deep cuts.