Time for another music post. Here are a few songs that I have been enjoying lately.

1. [1] Praise You In This Storm Casting Crowns

Here is the first verse of this song which never fails to encourage me.

I was sure by now God you would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say amen
that it’s still raining
as the thunder rolls
I barely hear your whisper through the rain,
I’m with you
and as your mercy falls
I raise my hands and praise
the God who gives and takes away.

Chorus:
And i’ll praise you in this storm
and i will lift my hands
that you are who you are
no matter where I am
and every tear I’ve cried
you hold in your hand
you never left my side
and though my heart is torn
I will praise you in this storm

2. [2] When Did You Fall In Love Chris Rice

My dh, Tim, came in from work one day and said he had just heard a great love song on the radio. Turned out it was by Christian artist Chris Rice. I miss you, Tim.

3. [3] Stranger to Holiness Steve Camp

Recently [4] Carmon linked to the song He Covers Me by Steve Camp. When I clicked on it took me to the album that had this old favorite of mine Stranger to Holiness. [5] He Covers Me is also a great song from this group of songs.

4. [6] Let Everything Else Go Phil Keaggy with Randy Stonehill

While I was searching around iTunes I ran across this old favorite of Phil Keaggy’s only this time it is a duet with Randy Stonehill. This is one of Phil’s prettiest songs. The duet isn’t the cleanest version of it but it is great to hear the guys singing together.

5. [7] One Voice Wailin’ Jennys

We recently heard the Wailin’ Jennys on [8] A Prairie Home Companion. Not that I recommend that you listen to Garrison Keillor. Poor guy, he can get quite antagonistic towards Christians sometimes but lately he seems to have toned it down a bit. I immediately loved the sound of this group from Canada. Call it folk music.

6. [9] Long Time Traveller Wailin’ Jennys

7. [10] Always On Your Side Sherly Crow with Sting

Pure pop but this is a great duet.

8. [11] Gravity Vienna Teng

I also like her [12] Harbor and [13] Lullaby for a Stormy Night. I got all 3 of these free and they also came loaded on my husbands new laptop.

9.[14] Holy is His Name John Michael Talbot

I know, I only like really old Christian songs. But this is a timeless rendition of Mary’s Song from Luke 1.

10. [15] Who I Am

Ok, to keep this mostly inspirational and to show that I am not hopelessly stuck in the late 70’s, here is another encouraging song from Casting Crowns.

I am always in the market for good Christian music. Suggestions welcomed.