Ya know, I've been on these Christian music threads before and there seems to be a huge misunderstanding by some that those of us who enjoy rock music can't appreciate traditional praise music. Or if you listen to Contemporary or "different" Christian music than they, then you are somehow watering down the message or less of a Christian than they are.
I'm soooo thankful that when I'm in the mood for some rock or for that matter, Country, I can reach into my pile of Christian Cds and listen to something that I don't have to repent for later .. lol.
I love lots of different music types and it is WONDERFUL to be able to listen to most of them with lyrics that my kids can even sing along to.
It's also exciting to see a church-going Christian who maybe used to play in a secular band, be able to pick up that instrument, be it bass guitar, drums, or horn, and use their talent to praise the Lord.
Not EVERY song is meant to be a Worship song, per se. Some are songs expressing personal feelings or experiences or just about something totally un-related to the church. At least they are CLEAN.
Rock on, Christian Soldier! You will not be judged by me.
I agree so much with that statement. I have often said that it is pitiful that some of the talents we have nowdays don't realize that they could do so much to honor the Lord. Take someone like Whitney Houstaon. God blessed her with a tremendous voice. She could use it to praise Him and draw others. Even Barbara Streisand has a song out called "On Holy Ground". It is absolutely beautiful. What a waste.
Please see my post #15. Her respone implied I was judging Christian Rock, when that was not the case.
GOD ROCKS!!!
I know a lot of people like this. I became a Christian in 1987, but I've sung professionally (R&B/Pop mostly) since 1975. There are a lot of us out there. Many of my friends are accomplished jazz musicians who do sessions and secular gigs to make a living, but strap it on to play in church on Sunday. The church is blessed when they use their craft in ministry.
FRegards,