Christian music

As a Christian, I do not have a problem with Christmas. However, I do not see it as a means of celebrating the birth of Jesus. To me, it is another secular holiday. In my opinion, there is a reason that the Bible does not give any specific dates for events such as the birth of Jesus. A Christian does not need to take a special day to remember the birth of Jesus. His birth should be celebrated by remaining committed to Him and by doing the right thing towards others, every day. Robert Thompson makes a point in saying that “Regardless of nineteenth- and twentieth-century mass culture’s attempts to reinvent Christmas as a secularized, national season of consumption in which everyone in the melting pot can participate, Christmas does remain a…

“What kind music do you like?” is a common question that people hear when they try to get to know one another. Based on different personalities the answers can range from formal classical music to casual rock. However, every genre of music has a reputation, and Christian music is no exception. The music found on most Christian radio stations is known for its peppy pop music with easy lyrics and encouraging messages. While it may have some admirers, others have issues with how Christians are…

too old-school for me.” “I cannot tell if it is about a boyfriend/girlfriend or about Jesus.” Christian music throughout history has gone through a lot of changes. These changes can be either: musical styles, rhythm, theological emphasis, or cultural. A big misconception in life, especially in Christian music, is change is bad. I mean, why fix what is not broken! However, change can be a make or break for a ministry. For example, if a group of musicians decides to serve on a worship team and the…

All over America Christian music has different roles in churches. The music in Christian churches has been affecting Christians since the very first hymns in 1831. Nowadays this genre of music is changing more than ever. Christian music is also becoming a bigger part of people's lives. According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, there are 33,371 people who classify as Christians in the United States. That is about 75% of the people in the United States. If all of those people go…

Where words fail, music speaks; Christian music unlocks the mind of the ones who can’t comprehend the startling wonders of Christ. I listen to Christian music because it fills with me joy and makes me understand the true meaning of Christ in another perspective. The origin of Christian music does not really come from a specific place on earth, it comes from the heart, mind, and soul of a person. There are many individuals that can’t stand Christian music, maybe the tempo is too slow, or just…

Throughout time Gospel music has evolved tremendously. In the past there was not a wide variety of Gospel music to choose from but now there are a numerous amount of choices for everyone to enjoy. For example, Christian Rap, Adult Contemporary, and Christian Rock are some very popular genres of Christian music. Gospel music has always been a very popular type of music listened to all over the world. Now that there is such a broad amount of chooses, the popularity has just soared. One choice to…

Hans Christian Andersen once said, "Where words fail, music speaks.” For a good portion of my adolescence, music was the language I used to express myself. From the time I started middle school, music sparked my interest quite instantly. I became involved in my school’s orchestra program at the beginning of my sixth grade year and from that point on, I was hooked. As time stands, I can full heartedly say that the decision to learn the violin was one decision that I will cherish for a lifetime.…

From the words of Hans Christian Andersen, “Where words fail, music speaks”. Music is a universal language shared between every human on Earth. Since the beginning of time, music has been used as a form of expressing a person’s feelings. Throughout the years, music has evolved and is still currently changing. However, the sound and structure are changed through big influences in the musical world. This is how music develops a new shape and sound. For the Romantic Era, one of these…

Music. The one thing that everyone,no matter the gender,culture, or colour, can connect to and understand. It is the one thing can can change an entire mood of a situation without saying a single word. In my family, my parents love christian music. If it has a christian meaning they can comprehend, they love it.They are moved by it, they cry, dance, and worship to it. To them it is the only type of music that matters. To them Christian music is a lifeline, they tug in times of crisis. My father…

The one thing that defines a person the most, is what they believe and what they value. A persons choices always reflect on their beliefs. As a Christian teenager, the music I listen to, the clothes I choose to wear, and the traditions in my family, all make up the person I am today. Music is a big part of who I am and is something that I love. I do, although, enjoy those silent moments where it’s so quiet that it seems like the whole world is still. Whenever I want to relax and just be in…