CCM Magazine: Nov. 1, 2015 table of contents FROM THE EDITOR #OptForEternity CCM Magazine Staff 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. EXCLUSIVE PICS Out & About – November 1, 2015 Andy Argyrakis Pics from the Nov. 1, 2015 edition of CCM Magazine featuring Michael Tait, Willie Nelson, MercyMe, Mavis Staples, Rend Collective, Jason Eaton + more FEATURES Lauren Daigle: In Every Season CCM Magazine Staff Would You Believe That LAUREN DAIGLE’s Journey Toward 2015 GMA Dove Awards New Artist Of The Year Began As A Prayer For Pop Success? Stryper: Round Two Knockout Andy Argyrakis As the tussle of deadline and disorder fuels the fire, front man Michael Sweet explains why STRYPER is far from delivering their final blows. SONG DEVOTIONAL Cody Carnes – ‘Walls:’The Heart Behind The Song Cody Carnes Jesus says in John 13, Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. May the Church in the days to come be a unified church that loves like Jesus. SPECIAL CONTENT The 2015 Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide! CCM Magazine Staff Looking for the perfect gift for the ones you love this Christmas? Let the 2015 CCM Magazine Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide help you find the best in faith-related gifts for everyone on your gift list this year! REVIEWS Jonathan McReynolds – ‘Life Music, Stage 2’ album review Andy Argyrakis “Life Music, Stage 2” by Jonathan McReynolds releases Oct. 18, 2015 (eOne). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. MercyMe – ‘It’s Christmas!’ album review Andy Argyrakis “MercyMe It’s Christmas!” by MercyMe releases Oct. 9, 2015 (FairTrade Services). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Various Artists – ‘Country Faith Christmas’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Country Faith Christmas” by Various Artists releases Sep. 25, 2015 (Word). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Various Artists: ‘O Come Emmanuel’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “O Come Emmanuel” by Various Artists releases October 2015 (Lucid Artists). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. The Getty’s: ‘Joy—An Irish Christmas Live’ album review Matt Conner “Joy: An Irish Christmas Live” by The Getty’s releases Oct. 16, 2015 (Getty Music). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Paul Baloche: ‘Christmas Worship, Vol. 2’ album review Matt Conner “Christmas Music, Vol. 2” by Paul Baloche releases Oct. 2, 2015 (Integrity). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Morgan + Jamgochian: ‘Christmastime’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Christmastime” by Morgan + Jamgochian releases October 2015 (self-released). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Various Artists: ‘WOW Hits 2016’ album review Andy Argyrakis “WOW Hits 2016” by Various Artists releases Sep. 25, 2015 (Capitol/Provident/Word). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Jonny Diaz: ‘Everything Is Changing’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Everything Is Changing” by Jonny Diaz releases Sep. 18, 2015 (Centricity). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Tyler Ward: ‘Yellow Boxes’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Yellow Boxes” by Tyler Ward releases Oct. 2, 2015 (self-released). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Download Issue Click here to download this issue as a PDF JavaScript isn't loading. Sign up here. 8 Responses Roger Brotz October 31, 2015 Is there no longer a way to download the magazine as a PDF? Log in to Reply Kevin Sparkman November 2, 2015 Roger – we had a slight delay on getting the PDF uploaded, it is there now. Enjoy! Log in to Reply lrocco November 3, 2015 I don’t see a download link. lrocco November 5, 2015 Got it. Needed to open a fresh link, I think. Mark Bechtol November 1, 2015 What happened to the download? Log in to Reply Kevin Sparkman November 2, 2015 Mark, the PDF is now available for download. Thanks! Log in to Reply Gary November 3, 2015 There is no place to click where you can download. Kevin Sparkman November 4, 2015 Sorry folks, we had a temporary glitch in the downloads again – it’s back up now! Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
#OptForEternity CCM Magazine Staff 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.
Out & About – November 1, 2015 Andy Argyrakis Pics from the Nov. 1, 2015 edition of CCM Magazine featuring Michael Tait, Willie Nelson, MercyMe, Mavis Staples, Rend Collective, Jason Eaton + more
Lauren Daigle: In Every Season CCM Magazine Staff Would You Believe That LAUREN DAIGLE’s Journey Toward 2015 GMA Dove Awards New Artist Of The Year Began As A Prayer For Pop Success?
Stryper: Round Two Knockout Andy Argyrakis As the tussle of deadline and disorder fuels the fire, front man Michael Sweet explains why STRYPER is far from delivering their final blows.
Cody Carnes – ‘Walls:’The Heart Behind The Song Cody Carnes Jesus says in John 13, Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. May the Church in the days to come be a unified church that loves like Jesus.
The 2015 Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide! CCM Magazine Staff Looking for the perfect gift for the ones you love this Christmas? Let the 2015 CCM Magazine Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide help you find the best in faith-related gifts for everyone on your gift list this year!
Jonathan McReynolds – ‘Life Music, Stage 2’ album review Andy Argyrakis “Life Music, Stage 2” by Jonathan McReynolds releases Oct. 18, 2015 (eOne). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
MercyMe – ‘It’s Christmas!’ album review Andy Argyrakis “MercyMe It’s Christmas!” by MercyMe releases Oct. 9, 2015 (FairTrade Services). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Various Artists – ‘Country Faith Christmas’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Country Faith Christmas” by Various Artists releases Sep. 25, 2015 (Word). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Various Artists: ‘O Come Emmanuel’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “O Come Emmanuel” by Various Artists releases October 2015 (Lucid Artists). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
The Getty’s: ‘Joy—An Irish Christmas Live’ album review Matt Conner “Joy: An Irish Christmas Live” by The Getty’s releases Oct. 16, 2015 (Getty Music). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Paul Baloche: ‘Christmas Worship, Vol. 2’ album review Matt Conner “Christmas Music, Vol. 2” by Paul Baloche releases Oct. 2, 2015 (Integrity). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Morgan + Jamgochian: ‘Christmastime’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Christmastime” by Morgan + Jamgochian releases October 2015 (self-released). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Various Artists: ‘WOW Hits 2016’ album review Andy Argyrakis “WOW Hits 2016” by Various Artists releases Sep. 25, 2015 (Capitol/Provident/Word). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Jonny Diaz: ‘Everything Is Changing’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Everything Is Changing” by Jonny Diaz releases Sep. 18, 2015 (Centricity). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Tyler Ward: ‘Yellow Boxes’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Yellow Boxes” by Tyler Ward releases Oct. 2, 2015 (self-released). Reviewed in the Nov. 1, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Roger Brotz October 31, 2015 Is there no longer a way to download the magazine as a PDF? Log in to Reply
Kevin Sparkman November 2, 2015 Roger – we had a slight delay on getting the PDF uploaded, it is there now. Enjoy! Log in to Reply
Kevin Sparkman November 4, 2015 Sorry folks, we had a temporary glitch in the downloads again – it’s back up now!
