Through everything you read here, listen to, or do the next few weeks, I hope the heartbeat for this season, Jesus Christ, resonates everything that’s experienced…

Exclusive pics featuring your favorite artists—their friends, families, & feats! In this issue: Colton Dixon, MercyMe, Lauren Daigle, Natalie Grant + more!

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.

Another Merry Christmas? In a conversation with Andrew Greer, Amy Grant talks of heartache and hope for this season.

Andrew Greer continues CCM Magazine’s annual tradition, “Christmas & Communion.” Read Andrew’s intro as he sets up Yuletide content featuring Allan Hall, Matt Hagee & Ginny Owens

As part of our special “Christmas & Communion” series, Allan Hall of Selah reminds us sometimes, Christmas dreams do come true!

A part of our “Christmas & Communion” special, pastor-singer Matt Hagee offers this poignant Christmas devotional.

As part of this year’s “Christmas & Communion” special, Andrew Greer asks friend Ginny Owens to answer just 5 Christmas questions!

Modern hymn writers bring home the global joy of Christmas through music and their annual celebrations experienced the world over

After 25 years of leading worship in Russia, this missionary musician brings his passion for worship and people back “home” to the States

“The Light Came Down” by Josh Garrels (Small Voice) releases Nov. 24, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Lead Me Home” by Jill Phillips (self-released) released on Dec. 6, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Exposition” by Skrip (World Renegade Music) releases Nov. 25, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Majesty In A Manger” by Various Artists (Integrity Music) releases Oct. 21, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Celebrate Christmas” by Oak Ridge Boys (Gaither Music) releases on Oct. 28, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“The Silent Night” by Marc Martel (self-released) releases on Nov. 18, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Church Songs EP” by Matt Papa (self-released) releases on Oct. 28, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Different EP” by Micah Tyler (self-released) releases on Nov. 4, 2016. Reviewed in the Dec. 15, 2016 edition, CCM Magazine.

NewSong’s Russ Lee chats with Mike Donehey & David Crowder atop the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville, TN in anticipation of Winter Jam 2017!

NewSong’s Russ Lee chats with Winter Jam 2017 featured artist Colton Dixon about new music and the upcoming Winter Jam Tour

Sandra McCracken shares intimate memories of Christmas in Missouri as a small girl … reminds us that, “God is with us, holding our stories with an ever-present reflection of his own light.”

Chris Tomlin stops by the CCM Magazine & FISH Radio offices in Nashville and sings a few songs. For this #MusicMonday post, we feature Chris performing “Jesus.”

As part of our ongoing Features On Film series, CCM Magazine invites Matt Maher to sit in with Tenth Avenue North front man Mike Donehey as a continuation of their Oct. 15, 2016 cover story conversation, hosted by Andrew Greer.