I have been listening to two new CD’s this week that came across my desk.

One of them is by a band called JJ Weeks Band.  It’s not often that I pick up a CD and like almost every song.  This one, I do - except for the last song.  I’m not sure why they threw the last song into the mix, as it seems completely out of place with their sound.

I am impressed by their lyrics - especially on the first two tracks which is a song called Save Us and the second song is Far Away.  This band’s love for God definitely shines through.

The second CD I listened to is the soundtrack for Billy, The Early Years, which is from the new movie coming out about Billy Graham.  You have to have a deep appreciation for country music with this album.  While, I appreciate country music, and have a few favorites, I’m not a diehard fan.  Although, the band 33 Miles, is quickly making me a convert.

Back to the soundtrack from the movie -  I have two favorites on this album, and the rest I can leave behind.  Track #2 by Sarah Evans is called Low and Track #4 by China Edelman is called Shelter Me.   I replayed both songs on the way to a funeral Friday morning.  Shelter Me rang out as I prayed for my friend and the loss of his father.  God does shelter us from life’s storms and the lyrics to this song reach out with this message.

Music speaks to my soul, and I consider it a form of prayer each day.  My husband and I often listen to new CD’s in the car together, and it helps connect our hearts.

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Our passion is to have great Christian music with marriage only content.  A place for your marriage to grow through music .  We want to bring a great mix of various new and old Christian artists to the play lists.   I am involved in many of the music picks. My husband and I do not always see eye-to-eye, as we do have different musical tastes, but I see that as sharing many of the differences we have in our marriage.

Your input would be appreciated.  Let me know which songs speak to your heart and your marriage.