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The Best Christian Albums of 2008
As we went back into the process of selecting the year's best albums, some of the panelists expressed initial concern that there weren't enough great releases in 2008. They quickly changed their tune after ... Continue Reading...
Christmas Music Wrap-Up 2008
Christmas music remains a huge staple in the Christian music industry, with 20 new album releases from a diverse array of popular artists. We have one from the biggest band in Christian pop today, and anoth... Continue Reading...
The DVD Experience (December 2008)
Demon Hunter | Hillsong United | David PhelpsSkillet | Third Day | Tye Tribbett & G.A. | Paul WilburDemon Hunter45 Days (Solid State)The Good: Most music DVDs focus on the concert and relegate behind-the-sc... Continue Reading...
2008 Readers’ Choice Christian Music Awards
Without question, the most impressive thing about the 2008 Reader's Choice Awards was not the winners themselves as the voter turnout. Close to 6,000 participated in this year's online survey, which is nearly t... Continue Reading...
An Attitude of Thanksgiving
Considering our response to the life God has given us by meditating upon one of the greatest of the thanksgiving psalms, Psalm 136.
Preaching and Politics: An Interview with Adam Hamilton
Preaching editor Michael Duduit recently visited with Hamilton to discuss his newest book and the challenge of preaching in a political season.
The 2008 Preaching Survey of Bibles and Bible References
The past year has seen a number of outstanding publications that will be of interest to those who preach and teach.
Writing a Manuscript for the Ear
What I suggest below are basic strategies to improve our ability to communicate with a manuscript, maximizing its benefits and minimizing its weaknesses, so that the sermon manuscript contributes positively to the experience of hearing the Word.