Music to my Ears

Since moving to Indianapolis, I have had to find new radio stations to listen to while in the car.  I particularly like to listen to Christian radio.   The current station I am listening to is K-Love (not to be confused with K Love). 

This radio station has what they call their 30-day challenge.  Basically, they are challenging you to listen to nothing but Christian music for 30 days, and to see how it changes you.

Usually, I hear people say they don't like to listen to Christian music on the radio because of how 'cheesy' the music is.  Quite frankly, I think this is a pretty crappy excuse.  

First of all, quite a few Christian songs written are based off of scripture.  Maybe, it's just me, but I don't see the Bible as being a cheesy book.

And secondly, every other genre of music has some pretty cheesy stuff.  Songs about dancing on top of the Hollywood sign, red solo cups, and pretty much anything Lady Gaga sings are pretty much ridiculous in my opinion.

I am not saying music outside of the Christian genre is all crap.  It's not.  I still listen to plenty of it.  I am merely arguing that not listening to Christian music because it's 'cheesy' is somewhat of a lame excuse.


I think we should be striving to be like David writes in Psalm 34 (first 15 verses below).  Blessing God with every chance we get, and letting our lungs expand in praise. 

Anyways, that's my rant on Christian music:)   I put a few of my current favorites below to jump start your 30 Day Challenge.

Psalm 34 (The Message)

¹ I bless God every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise. ² I live and breathe God; if things aren't going well, hear this and be happy: ³ Join me in spreading the news; together let's get the word out.

⁴ God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears. ⁵ Look at him; give him your warmest smile. Never hide your feelings from him. ⁶ When I was desperate, I called out, and God got me out of a tight spot. ⁷ God's angel sets up a circle of protection around us while we pray.

⁸ Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see— how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him. ⁹ Worship God if you want the best; worship opens doors to all his goodness. ¹⁰ Young lions on the prowl get hungry, but God-seekers are full of God.

¹¹ Come, children, listen closely; I'll give you a lesson in God worship. ¹² Who out there has a lust for life? Can't wait each day to come upon beauty?

¹³ Guard your tongue from profanity, and no more lying through your teeth. ¹⁴ Turn your back on sin; do something good. Embrace peace—don't let it get away!

¹⁵ God keeps an eye on his friends, his ears pick up every moan and groan.