Two New CD's

All the Lovely Losers by Jason Gray
I am not sure how to describe the genre of this album but the style is similar to Bebo Norman. My personal favorites are Blessed Be, Weak, This Far, The Cut, Into the Mystery, and You are Mercy.

Full Attention by Jeremy Riddle
This album contains many worship styled songs--songs with simple but foundational biblical lyrics. Riddle's style sounds much like Jeremy Camp. So if you like Camp's music, then you will greatly enjoy Full Attention. My favorites are God of All Glory, Hallowed Father, Sweetly Broken, God Moves in a Mysterious Way (new format of William Cooper's old hymn), and Stand in Awe.

Anything Worth Saying

I rarely turn on Christian music radio when I am on the road. Currently, my car's radio is not operational. So when I am driving in the 94 Accord I am listening to music or preaching on my iPod. However, if I am driving in my wife's Quest and I have the radio on, it usually is sportstalk station.

Last week I was on my way to get my wife's van serviced and I decided to try one of the local Christian music radio stations. I had one of those infrequent but spiritual highs upon hearing a special song for the first time. That song is titled My Savior My God, by Aaron Shust. I bought his album, Anything Worth Saying, today and I have not been disappointed with the rest of his work.

Aside from My Savior My God, I really like Stillness, More Wonderful, Give It All Away, Change the Way, and One Day. If you have not heard any of his music, check it out. He is currently on tour with Mercy Me and is about to release his sophmore album. You can find out more about Aaron Shust by visiting aaronshust.com.

Christmas Music

I am one of those who loves to listen to and sing Christmas songs. In fact my entire family loves Christmas songs. We just recently purchased Third Day: Christmas Offerings, and it has not disappointed.

The album contains many classics such as O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, and Away in a Manger. Of course all of these classics are set with a Third Day feel. In addition to the classics Third Day has written some original Christmas music as well.

Born In Bethlehem, Jesus, Light of the World, and Christmas Like a Child are all quality additions to the great extant collection of Christmas songs. Born in Bethlehem will most likely be selected for play in the congregational setting, however my favorite is Merry Christmas. This song addresses the adoption of a little girl, and how the little girl now has a home and a family with whom she can now celebrate Christmas.