Recent content by rickMac

To put it simply, CCM is not bland and boring. It's not "7 words repeated 11 times" I have been looking through many songs and artists and really thinking through what the lyrics mean. The result 1,310 songs so far from 40 artists. How can I find so much meaning and significance in this gift of...

I wouldn't say the people of DC talk were a "gimmick." Tobymac and Michael Tait (current lead of Newsboys) are going very strong in their faith right now. Hearing this about Kevin's beliefs is disappointing, but God turns lives around.

Backseat Driver Move (Keep Walkin') Like a Match Horizon (New Day) See the Light Overflow Edge of My Seat Help is On the Way (Maybe Midnight) Love of My Life Home Speak Life Lose Myself Tonight Get Back Up I'm For You Changed Forever One World Hey Now

Suggestions: Unspoken, For King & Country, tobyMac, Lauren Daigle, Mandisa, Tori Kelly (her album Hiding Place is Christian), Mercyme, Cain, Aaron Cole, Crowder, and Tauren Wells. Hope it's diverse enough for you!

I've listened to k-love a lot because I go on road trips a lot -- it's somewhat painful and very repetitive. If that's your source, mostly everything will be bland. There is so much good stuff out there though. Some recommendations would include Unspoken, Colton Dixon, and Micah Tyler. If you're...

I love that one a lot too! Do you like "Letting Go" by Francesca Battistelli?

I like a lot of stuff! Probably a mix of every genre in CCM. Pop, acoustic, Irish, a little bit of rap, light rock (Newsboys, Citizen Way), and Spanish.

Great artist! Listened to her stuff (really listened) and just felt amazed at the lyrics and how much they applied to my life.

@1ofthem Christian music is not just people who imitate secular music, stick the word God in their a few times, and call it Christian. A lot of it is truly freeing and encouraging. Since I started listening to Christian music regularly in 2020, my life has changed and I have been very...

Music is God's gift to us. It's not inherently good or evil. It is a tool for people to use either for good or for bad. As a huge fan of CCM (but not heavy rock), I think it's the lyrics that count. So, they I might not be a fan of heavy metal, someone who's lost might be. That lost person may...

Hi, I'm Rick Petersen (prefer the name rickMac, shoutout to tobyMac fans out there!). As you might be able to tell by my username, I love Christian music. I am very excited to talk about a variety of topics on this Christian forum. Have a blessed week!