Opinion

In a recent news story, recreational retailer REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), announced that they will officially close their doors during the upcoming annual “Black Friday” shopping frenzy. I love the notion of consciously making a decision to go outside the boundaries, beyond our walls—REI is taking it, well, literally—and as Christians, I think we should, too.

Music has the power to evoke many things. I love how our particular niche of music, contemporary Christian music, can exhibit elements that are integral to our spiritual journeys. What songs have been influential to you in your walk with Christ, and why?

Letter From The Editor—Oct. 1, 2015 edition of CCM Magazine

Like many of you, I have asked myself this question many times—for many reasons. For the longest, I would throw about this phrase almost as often as the easily misused “I love this” or “love that...” However, I realized that I was getting this completely wrong.

Letter From The Editor—Sep. 1, 2015 edition of CCM Magazine