My prayer is that we move ever closer to Christ and His love versus the things of man—after all, it was He that came to earth that first Christmas, just to be with us…

Let your heart be light this holiday season and take care of your Christmas list in no time with our guide to some of the best gift-giving ideas for all of the special people in your life.

Exclusive pics featuring your favorite artists—their friends, families, & feats! In this issue: Lecrae, Audio Adrenaline, Stryper, Ricky Skaggs, Aaron & Amanda Crabb + more!

Andrew Greer sits down with the man behind “Mary, Did You Know?,” + expected antics & more in this cover story/“Features On Film” special (videos to follow/separate posts).

The intrepid singer-songwriter keeps her heart wide open and attuned to the greatest Love of all.

Having traversed the globe to aid audiences in raising their praise, the Chicago native’s ministerial spirit is as alive as ever.

For this singer-songwriter, it’s always been about God’s revealing love—no matter the circumstance—a truth continued on his first solo, studio release

“The Thrill Of Hope” by Christy Nockels (Keepers Branch) releases Nov. 4, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Unto Us” by JJ Heller (Stone Table) releases Nov. 11, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“A Kenny Lattimore Christmas” by Kenny Lattimore (Motown) releases Oct. 21, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Love Be The Loudest” by Ginny Owens (Chick Power Music) releases Nov. 18, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Secret place: Live In South Africa” by VaShawn Mitchell (Motown) releases Sep. 20, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Split The Sky” by Chris Quilala (Jesus Culture) releases Nov. 11, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Christmas Stories” by Jenny & Tyler (Residence Music) releases Nov. 4, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Adventure” by Matthew Parker (Dream Records) releases Oct. 21, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 1, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

Looking back on an earlier conversation with The Afters, we talk about some of the members most favorite—and, random—things!

From the original writer himself, Mark Lowry performs “Mary, Did You Know?” in an exclusive performance for CCM Magazine.

With an already-impressive and ever-growing holiday resume, the band NewSong shares with us the 5 Christmas songs they wish they had written

Host Andrew Greer sits down with funny-man Mark Lowry to have a serious discussion about the Love of God … and, of course, a few antics notwithstanding! Enjoy this latest “Features On Film” segment…

CCM Magazine is proud to premiere the video for “Jingle Bells” from Sarah Kate Gram from the upcoming Hallmark Channel movie, “A Wish For Christmas”

CCM Magazine contributor Justin Sarachik offers up 5 popular suggestions for bands that we lovingly miss and say, “there’s more in their musical tanks!”