Cathedral interior
by Chris Mellon | August 9, 2020 | 9:00 am

Reginald Heber – Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!

Reginald Heber was an English Bishop, poet, and a hymnist.  He went to Oxford, where he gained fame in his poetic abilities.  He was ordained in 1807, aiming is to improve the livelihood and

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Cloud coming over a desert
by Chris Mellon | August 5, 2020 | 11:59 am

Elevation Worship – There Is a Cloud

Elevation Worship is a popular group, taking the world by storm in our radios, congregations, and youth events.  It’s hard to believe that they started in 2007!  They released 17 albums and 8 EP’s,

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Drive
by Chris Mellon | August 5, 2020 | 9:00 am

Lindy & The Circuit Riders – Driven By Love

Missions singer and songwriter Lindy Conant-Cofer is a Contemporary Christian artist, joined by her Circuit Riders.  Living up to their name, these riders minister the Gospel to others through outreaches and music.  Cofer helped

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Heart
by Chris Mellon | August 2, 2020 | 11:59 am

Reuben Morgan – I Give You My Heart

Hillsong worship pastor and songwriter Reuben Morgan started with Hillsong in 1995.  His first contribution was I Give You My Heart, though he did not himself sing when Hillsong released it that year. Most

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Poll
by Chris Mellon | August 2, 2020 | 10:30 am

August 2020 Polls V – Vote for Future Reviews

Thank you for voting on my fourth August 2020 polls! In the regular poll, Leeland/Bethel Music’s Lion and the Lamb and Darlene Zschech’s Worthy is the Lamb blew away the competition, securing placements on

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Hello name tag
by Chris Mellon | August 2, 2020 | 9:00 am

Matthew West – Hello, My Name Is

American songwriter and artist Matthew West began in 1997 with his album September Sun.  I’ve talked about his other eleven albums and one EP release in my review of Day One. I didn’t mention

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Storm
by Chris Mellon | July 29, 2020 | 11:59 am

Casting Crowns – Praise You In This Storm

I don’t remember when I first heard Praise You In This Storm, but I remember enjoying this Casting Crowns hit, occasionally hearing it on the radio to and from community college.  I wasn’t a

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Dove
by Chris Mellon | July 29, 2020 | 9:00 am

Bryan & Katie Torwalt – Holy Spirit

American husband and wife duo Bryan & Katie Torwalt began their careers in 2006.  They released four albums and three EP’s, including: Here On Earth (2011) Kingdom Come (2013) Bryan & Katie Torwalt (2015)

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Wine cellar
by Chris Mellon | July 26, 2020 | 11:59 am

Maverick City Music (Feat. Majesty Rose) – You Keep On Getting Better

Maverick City Music is a Contemporary Christian group that attempts to shake the normalcy of CCM music, including collectives such as Hillsong, Bethel, Psallos, The Porter’s Gate, Red Rocks Worship, and People & Songs. 

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Poll
by Chris Mellon | July 26, 2020 | 10:30 am

August 2020 Polls IV – Vote for Future Reviews

Thank you for voting on my third August 2020 poll! Paul Baloche’s Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) and Michael Neale and Krissy Nordhoff’s Your Great Name were one vote apart, obtaining reviews apiece. After much

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