Music has the power to evoke many things. I love how our particular niche of music, contemporary Christian music, can exhibit elements that are integral to our spiritual journeys. What songs have been influential to you in your walk with Christ, and why?

Pics from the Oct. 15, 2015 edition of CCM Magazine featuring Colton Dixon, Kate Bosworth, Michael W. Smith, Manafest, Newsboys, Cheri Keaggy, Ricardo Sanchez + more

Combining Music With Lyric Is Nothing New For JASON ROY & BUILDING 429, However, With The Release Of Their Latest Album UNASHAMED, They Just Might Have Found Something More

The Switchfoot Front Man Goes Behind The Music, Reveals Rhymes And Reasons Behind The Wonderlands EPs

The classically-trained Annie Moses Band is all grown up and reimagining the musical landscape of American history.

Former Atheist, Amateur Musician/Writer Pens Drama On The Life Of John Newton. By Rebekah Bell, photos by Joan Marcus.

“Fallen” by Stryper releases Oct. 16, 2015 (Frontiers Music). Reviewed in Oct. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Dawn” by Jon Foreman releases Oct, 23, 2015 (lowercase people). Reviewed in Oct. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Reborn” by Manafest releases Oct. 2, 2015 (Self Released). Reviewed in Oct. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Sunlight And Shadows” by Carrollton releases Sep. 18, 2015 (Centricity). Reviewed in Oct. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Brave New World” by Amanda Cook releases Sep. 25, 2015 (Bethel/Provident). Reviewed in Oct. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Walls” by Gateway Worship releases Oct. 2, 2015 (FairTrade). Reviewed in Oct. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Inside Out” by XXI releases Sep. 18, 2015 (Tooth & Nail). Reviewed in Oct. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.

“The Evolution Of Gospel Music” by Various Artists releases Sep. 4, 2015 (Rendezvous Music). Reviewed in Oct. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.

“Love” by Jim Sonefeld releases Aug. 14, 2015 (sontitime Records). Reviewed in Oct. 15, 2015 edition, CCM Magazine.