CCM Magazine: December 15, 2015 table of contents From The Editor There’s A Place For You At The Table CCM Magazine Staff Many of our favorite Christian artists have responded to the meaning of Christ’s birth in their lives with music. How will you respond this year? Will you casually glaze over the singing of hymns and carols, or will you return a heartfelt praise to Him? Exclusive Pics Out & About – December 15, 2015 Andy Argyrakis Pics from the Dec. 15, 2015 edition of CCM Magazine featuring Natalie Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Fireflight, Jaci Velasquez, + more FEATURES Christmas & Communion, Part 2 Andrew Greer Songs are a part of our collective conscious each December. Everywhere we go—school, church, the movies, the mall, even Walmart—yuletide tunes playlist over public speakers, chorusing strains of peace on earth and good will toward men. Yes, the seasonal shuffle is inevitable. Chris Tomlin – Christmas & Communion Andrew Greer Praying for an awakening. Andrew Greer interviews Chris Tomlin as part of our ongoing “Christmas & Communion” series in December. Keith Getty – Christmas & Communion Andrew Greer Hymns—Gifts of Grace. Andrew Greer interviews Keith Getty as part of our ongoing “Christmas & Communion” series in December. Jon & Valerie Guerra – Christmas & Communion Andrew Greer From the living room to “John & June’s Room.” Andrew Greer interviews Jon & Valerie Guerra for our ongoing “Christmas & Communion” series in December. Kirk Franklin – Willing To Lose? Andrew Greer Kirk Franklin always plays to win—like he’s got everything to lose. These days, he’s actually thinking a little more about losing, but not in the way you might think. Special Content TobyMac – Concert Review Justin Sarachik TOBYMAC Continues To Set The Standard For Christian Music’s Live Show—Performs Poignant NYC Tour Date Hours After Paris Attacks 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! Music Reviews Kirk Franklin – ‘Losing My Religion’ album review Matt Conner “Losing My Religion” by Kirk Franklin releases Nov. 13, 2015 (RCA). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Kutless – ‘Surrender’ album review Matt Conner “Surrender” by Kutless releases Nov. 13, 2015 (BEC). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Casting Crowns – ‘A Live Worship Experience’ album review Matt Conner “A Live Worship Experience” by Casting Crowns releases Nov. 13, 2015 (BEC). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Trans-Siberian Orchestra – ‘Letters From The Labyrinth’ album review Andy Argyrakis “Letter From The Labyrinth” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra releases Nov. 13, 2015 (Lava/Republic). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Mutemath – ‘Vitals’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Vitals” by Mutemath releases Nov. 13, 2015 (Wojtek Records). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Phillip LaRue – ‘You’ album review Matt Conner “You” by Phillip LaRue releases Nov. 13, 2015 (Razor & Tie). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Alache – ‘The Chronicles of the Mrs.’ album review Andy Argyrakis “The Chronicles of the Mrs.” by Alache releases Nov. 6, 2015 (MADE, Inc./Elevate). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Mark Lowry – ‘How We Love’ album review Andy Argyrakis “How We Love” by Mark Lowry releases Oct. 9, 2015 (Spring Hill Music Group). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine. Download Issue Click here to download this issue as a PDF JavaScript isn't loading. Sign up here. Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
There’s A Place For You At The Table CCM Magazine Staff Many of our favorite Christian artists have responded to the meaning of Christ’s birth in their lives with music. How will you respond this year? Will you casually glaze over the singing of hymns and carols, or will you return a heartfelt praise to Him?
Out & About – December 15, 2015 Andy Argyrakis Pics from the Dec. 15, 2015 edition of CCM Magazine featuring Natalie Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Fireflight, Jaci Velasquez, + more
Christmas & Communion, Part 2 Andrew Greer Songs are a part of our collective conscious each December. Everywhere we go—school, church, the movies, the mall, even Walmart—yuletide tunes playlist over public speakers, chorusing strains of peace on earth and good will toward men. Yes, the seasonal shuffle is inevitable.
Chris Tomlin – Christmas & Communion Andrew Greer Praying for an awakening. Andrew Greer interviews Chris Tomlin as part of our ongoing “Christmas & Communion” series in December.
Keith Getty – Christmas & Communion Andrew Greer Hymns—Gifts of Grace. Andrew Greer interviews Keith Getty as part of our ongoing “Christmas & Communion” series in December.
Jon & Valerie Guerra – Christmas & Communion Andrew Greer From the living room to “John & June’s Room.” Andrew Greer interviews Jon & Valerie Guerra for our ongoing “Christmas & Communion” series in December.
Kirk Franklin – Willing To Lose? Andrew Greer Kirk Franklin always plays to win—like he’s got everything to lose. These days, he’s actually thinking a little more about losing, but not in the way you might think.
TobyMac – Concert Review Justin Sarachik TOBYMAC Continues To Set The Standard For Christian Music’s Live Show—Performs Poignant NYC Tour Date Hours After Paris Attacks
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!
Kirk Franklin – ‘Losing My Religion’ album review Matt Conner “Losing My Religion” by Kirk Franklin releases Nov. 13, 2015 (RCA). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Kutless – ‘Surrender’ album review Matt Conner “Surrender” by Kutless releases Nov. 13, 2015 (BEC). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Casting Crowns – ‘A Live Worship Experience’ album review Matt Conner “A Live Worship Experience” by Casting Crowns releases Nov. 13, 2015 (BEC). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – ‘Letters From The Labyrinth’ album review Andy Argyrakis “Letter From The Labyrinth” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra releases Nov. 13, 2015 (Lava/Republic). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Mutemath – ‘Vitals’ album review CCM Magazine Staff “Vitals” by Mutemath releases Nov. 13, 2015 (Wojtek Records). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Phillip LaRue – ‘You’ album review Matt Conner “You” by Phillip LaRue releases Nov. 13, 2015 (Razor & Tie). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Alache – ‘The Chronicles of the Mrs.’ album review Andy Argyrakis “The Chronicles of the Mrs.” by Alache releases Nov. 6, 2015 (MADE, Inc./Elevate). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
Mark Lowry – ‘How We Love’ album review Andy Argyrakis “How We Love” by Mark Lowry releases Oct. 9, 2015 (Spring Hill Music Group). Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.
