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Read reviews on albums of Rock, Worship, AC, Gospel, Indie, and more. This month: Sanctus Real; Kirk Franklin; The Afters; Children18:3; Leeland; Natalie Grant; Stellar Kart; Pillar; A Dream Too Late; Sevenglory; Arrested Development; and more...

(FEBRUARY 2008) Serving at the largest church in the nation, Israel Houghton is passionate about balancing his dual roles as worship leader and touring artist.

(FEBRUARY 2008) Nothing is more mysteriously absurd nor stunningly enticing than the prospect of seeking and finding the living God and linking our hearts with His. Yet knowing God is the most costly and difficult thing we can do with our lives. To doubt and struggle is to be human...

Read the reviews of a few books that were published this year. In this issue: NO OTHER GODS / CHARACTER MAKEOVER / CULTURE SHIFT / WHAT CAN BE FOUND IN 'LOST' / HOLLYWOOD NOBODY.

(FEBRUARY 2008) If you haven't heard After Edmund, you're in for a pleasant surprise...

(FEBRUARY 2008) CCM reader Sarah Choate of Louisville, Ky.,puts The Almost's front man Aaron Gillespie to the test this month. Fresh off tour, see what Aaron has to say…

(FEBRUARY 2008) The Myriad was announced as the final winner of the 2007 "MTV2 Dew Circuit Breakout." The Top 3 finalists were flown to New York City to perform during the Dew Circuit Breakout Finale, live from MTV's "TRL" studio in Times Square."

(FEBRUARY 2008) Last month, they graced our cover (five times over!). This month, they're sharing from the heart. Family Force 5's own Chap Stique shares the tall tale of the band's hit radio single "Never Let Me Go.""

(FEBRUARY 2008) A growing number of churches aren't just embracing the arts in a big way—they're also recording and distributing them, too. Artists like Sarah Macintosh help nurture gifted people in their churches.

(FEBRUARY 2008) The members of Rush Of Fools were just humble guys serving God — until a hit single got the attention of the nation.