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Sticking Up for Crossover Artists
In an ongoing discussion/debate regarding Christian artists who "cross over" to the mainstream, many readers added their two cents worth—and more—to the conversation.
Extreme Makeover—from the Inside
I had hoped our "Christian Music Makeover" would make me look a little more like Lindsay Lohan. I did lose 25 pounds, but I learned a whole lot more about true transformation.
Finding the Real Africa
On a recent tour of Africa in conjunction with the release of their debut album, Christian band Chronos found the heart of the continent in the form of an infant orphan boy.
Farewell, Larry Norman
The man known as the Father of Christian Rock, whose health has been failing in recent years, played his last U.S. concert Friday night in his hometown of Salem, Oregon.
Brave New World
The title of Nichole Nordeman's latest CD, Brave, says much about her journey the last two years—motherhood, an extended maternity leave, and reinvesting in relationships.
Singin' the Blues
Veteran singer/songwriter Glenn Kaiser, he of Resurrection Band fame, has been focused on playing and singing blues music in recent years. A Christian, singing the blues? You bet, says Kaiser. Here's why.
The Bell Tolls
Award-winning singer/songwriter Steve Bell says the modern worship trend represents "one of the low points in the history of music writing." And he's just getting started.
Jesus Music Goes to ... Morocco?
The recent Friendship Fest featured some of Christian music's top artists playing their songs for a crowd of some 85,000—mostly Muslims—in the North African nation of Morocco.
Petra Calls It Quits
One of Christian music's most enduring rock bands decides to hang it up after 33 years, according to an exclusive news story at PetraRocksMyWorld.com.
An Optimistic Agnostic
That's how Green Day bass player Mike Dirnt describes his beliefs in this fascinating interview about faith, rock 'n' roll, Star Wars, and the claims of Christ.
The Gospel Truth
In the last 20-something years, black gospel music has experienced phenomenal growth, even becoming a big part of the mainstream scene. But is all that growth necessarily a good thing?
A Passion for the Christ
Thousands of college students attend Passion worship conferences annually. We talked to the guy behind it all, Louie Giglio, a former campus pastor with a heart on fire for God.
On the Horizon
Looking ahead to some of the most anticipated Christian albums for the rest of this year.
No Stones for Stapp
When a few of our readers bashed Scott Stapp for his recent alleged bad behavior, many other readers came to his defense. And no one seems to want to cast the first stone.
God of Infinite Worth
Whatever Happened to Steve?
For 20 years, We haven't heard any new music from Steve Taylor in a decade, but the guy has been plenty busy—running a studio, writing, producing, and now working on a feature film.
A Two-Way Street
When Rebecca St. James needs guidance, she turns to her mentor—Christian music pioneer Evie Tornquist. But their relationship goes both ways, forming a rich mutual friendship.

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A Renewed Invitation to Seek the Kingdom
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