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“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” — U2

“I have climbed highest mountains, I have run through the fields, Only to be with You…”

I know those lyrics aren’t “CCM lyrics” but when U2 released The Joshua Tree in 1987, they captured something special. The album had a sound that felt both earthly and heavenly, and I believe it is timeless and stands the test of time. The album could be released as is today, andhold up.

In addition to being a CCM fan, I am a fan of U2. In my estimation, The Josh...

Hey there! How do you define glory?

Today we’re diving into the theology of Jaci Velasquez’s 1998 song, Glory.

What Does Glory Mean?

In her song, Jaci sings:

I see the glory, there’s glory all around. In the world, and glory has been found. It surrounds me and opens my mind and heart.

Glory is one of those churchy words that can feel hard to explain. I mean, I kind of get it in my gut, but when I try to define it, well, it gets tricky.

In the Bible, glory is a rich and nuanced concept, with layers of ...

Hello, friends! Today, I’m diving into one of my absolute favorite 90s songs—Eric Champion’s 1996 track Droppin’ Nova from the album Transformation. If you’re a fan of creative arrangements, Eric’s smooth voice, and a heavy dose of star symbolism, you’ll love this one.

The lyrics that stand out to me go like this:

A million hearts on the make tonight,

A million hearts are gonna break tonight,

But there’s one who knows exactly where you are.

A nova’s gonna split the sky

And manifest before your eyes,

An...

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. – John 3:16

What does this most famous verse say about God’s mission? And what does it say about ours?

Today, I want to look at a song from none other than Carman—his epic track, Mission 3:16.

Mission 3:16: The Song

If you remember Mission 3:16, it starts out sounding like a movie soundtrack—very Mission Impossible-esque. Then Carman declares:

We can’t contain what’s ins...

As a longtime fan of 90s CCM, sitting down with Denise Jones from Point of Grace felt like a full-circle moment. We talked about the early days of the group, their incredible journey over the past three decades, and the legacy of their music. Denise’s stories are filled with faith, humor, and gratitude—just like Point of Grace’s songs. Here are the highlights of our conversation.

A Dorm Room Dream

It all started in a dorm room at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. Denise, along with original...

Michael Card has spent decades captivating listeners with songs that are both deeply theological and profoundly personal. His music invites us to engage with Scripture in new and meaningful ways. In this conversation I had with him, Michael shares insights into his journey as a songwriter, his reflections on the life of Jesus, and the inspiration behind his work.

A Songwriter’s Journey into the Scriptures

Ashley Mofield: Michael, you’ve always had a unique way of weaving Scripture into your music....

Name this tune:

Every heartbeat bears your name, loud and clear, they stake my claim. My red blood runs true blue, every heartbeat belongs to you.

That’s right—it’s Amy Grant’s Every Heartbeat, a 90s hit from the queen of CCM herself.

Now, if I’m being honest, I hadn’t really put much thought into the theology of this song before. I mean, did it even have theology? But recently, as I was reading a book by Dr. Carmen Joy Imes called Bearing God’s Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, I started to see the s...

Today, we have a special treat for you—another Mixtape Theology Top 10 List!

Setting the Scene

Back in 2020, we did a fun Top 10 List based on 90s CCM lyrics, with a pandemic twist. For example, “We need to get back to the basics of life… due to the pandemic.” You all delivered some hilarious responses!

This time, we decided to mix it up with a new topic: Top 10 Pickup Lines a 90s Christian Might Fall For. These don’t necessarily have to relate to 90s Christian music—just Christian culture in gener...

Today, we have a special treat for you—another Mixtape Theology Top 10 List!

Setting the Scene

Back in 2020, we did a fun Top 10 List based on 90s CCM lyrics, with a pandemic twist. For example, “We need to get back to the basics of life… due to the pandemic.” You all delivered some hilarious responses!

This time, we decided to mix it up with a new topic: Top 10 Pickup Lines a 90s Christian Might Fall For. These don’t necessarily have to relate to 90s Christian music—just Christian culture in gener...

Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Charlie Peacock and his wife, author Andi Ashworth, to discuss their new book, Why Everything That Doesn’t Matter Matters So Much: The Way of Love in a World of Hurt. The conversation left me inspired, challenged, and grateful for their wisdom.

Charlie and Andi bring a wealth of experience from their creative, spiritual, and personal journeys. From Charlie’s iconic contributions to contemporary Christian...