“They’re renters.” That’s how my husband and I were introduced. “So and so, meet Kelly and Emanuel, they’re renters.” Yes. We are. We’ve been renters off and on throughout our lives. God’s called us left and right, North and South, East and West — we’ve gone everywhere. We’ve been called to do certain things, no matter the cost. I try not to be ashamed about who I am, our calling or our present situation… …but the way this person introduced me, unsettled me. Not only this, the woman seemed to avoid saying hi to me after finding out we were “renters.” I wondered why she didn’t stop to talk at…

Faith’s Checkbook by C.H. SpurgeonDevotional for Thursday December 20, 2018 Men as Men; God as God I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass; and forgettest the Lord thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor? (Isaiah 51:12-13) Let the text itself be taken as the portion for today.…

The year is coming to a close, which means in the case of Out & About, it’s only natural to look back at some of the most memorable performances and also a few of the iconic artists we lost, all captured through the lens of Andy Argyrakis. Remember late great soul/gospel stars Aretha Franklin and Dennis Edwards (The Temptations), plus the diverse likes of the still going strong CCM superstar Kathy Troccoli, classic rock hitmakers Kansas, Motown legend Smokey Robinson, red hot rapper NF, faith-based bluesman Jonny Lang and symphonic rockers Trans-Siberian Orchestra (just in time for Christmas!)

Matthew West performs his song ‘Mercy is a Song’ for CCM Magazine at his recent filming of ‘Features on Film with Andrew Greer‘

Mark Schultz stopped by the CCM Magazine studio yesterday and performed ‘Letters From War,’ dedicating it to the many families who will be separated by the military this Christmas.

CCM Magazine teamed up with Make-A-Wish to grant a young girl from Arizona’s wish to meet Hannah Kerr this weekend in Nashville. Click the play button above to watch the video. BONUS PERFORMANCES:

Building 429 has made a career of writing and performing overcomer anthems. But for their new record, Inspired by shifts in their personal lives, the band recorded songs that sound less like battle cries and more like prayers of surrender. Frontman Jason Roy sits down to share the story behind the new songs for the latest CCM Magazine ‘Features on Film with Andrew Greer.’