This issue we highlight some of the most recent releases in Christian music...                 Touching the Face of God “Two ordinary young men embarked upon an extraordinary project endeavoring to pursue the presence of God” – so begins the notes on the freshly cut “Touching the Emotions of God “, a new album filled with beautiful spontaneous worship music. With only the nuances of a baby grand piano and lilting sounds of a saxophone providing the live recording’s tenor, this album makes excellent background music for anybody’s personal time with God, be it in prayer, Bible reading, or worship. New artists Joey Fulfer (saxophone) and Len Ballenger (piano) have struck gold their first time out. This cd will be available from our website in the next few weeks, contact us before then for purchasing options..

Word on the Street would not be complete this issue without a review of Passion’s new album – “The Road to Oneday”. Released this past March, there is something on it for everyone’s taste. Watermark’s duo of Nathan and Christy Nockels lend their touch throughout the album, from the rocking initial cut “Salvation” by music maestro Charlie Hall, to Shelly Nirider’s soaring voice in “Jesus, Lover of My Soul”, every song on the cd brings you one step closer in worship to the living God.

Soundtracks usually attempt to push artists and genres together into one moment that would never fly on your favorite radio station, creating a hit and miss listening experience. But when an album like Music from and Inspired by Jesus, The Epic Mini-Series (airing in May on CBS) comes along featuring a rare alliance between top mainstream artists and Christian performers, you hope for the best from the magnificent opportunity. All one can really do is forget the odds and examine the content at hand: