Christian Devotionals & Songs
- Christian devotions can have targeted audiences.holy bible image by Masquearader from Fotolia.com
Devotions are religious texts that inspire worship and study of the scriptures. Calendar devotions are sold annually and feature an inspirational message for each day of the year. Messages in devotional books can be targeted to professions or to specific groups, such as women, men and teens
Christian songs range from old chants to rock. One of the oldest hymns still popular today is Amazing Grace, published in 1779. Contemporary Christian music often includes the oldest religious songs from the book of Psalms. - Christian devotions have progressed with the changing times. The daily scripture devotion offers a message concerning a particular scripture and sometimes a prayer for every day of the year. For people looking for something a little different there are humorous devotions that can start the day with a laugh. Topical devotions cover illness, grief, loneliness, pain, and a variety of human emotions. Devotions can be found for teens who are starting high school or young adults leaving home for college. Mothers and fathers can find devotions that address their roles in life.
Professionals who deal with groups in the church, teaching field, business world and counseling field can find devotions written specifically for their lifestyles. - Christian music has emerged from the traditions of the first century, when Christians were primarily Hebrew and the style of music was derived from Hebrew scripture. As Gentiles became Christians, the music began blending the cultures. The oldest hymn recorded in history is Shepherd of Tender Youth, written by Clement of Alexandria in 200 AD. Christian hymns in movies that won awards include "Old Time Religion," "In the Garden" and "Onward Christian Soldier"
Messianic Jewish songs, as well as modern tunes taken from the Psalms, are popular today. You will find southern gospel, rock, scripture songs, and old hymns from European and American song books of the 1930s through 1960s being sang in churches throughout the country.
Christian music can be heard across the airways in almost every city in America. Each year, the Dove Awards holds a ceremony to recognize the best of Christian music. The song "Jesus Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood was a hit in the Christian and country genres. - Christian songs for children teach and inspire. Many Americans remember the songs "Jesus Loves Me" and "This Little Light of Mine." A new wave of Christian music that includes themes connected to biblical characters has been introduced for children over the last few decades
Christian music that has inspired the Christian and secular genres has included such songs as "You Raise Me Up" and "The Prayer" by Josh Groban. This trend became popular in the 1970s with the onset of the Jesus movement and music from the Broadway show "Jesus Christ Superstar."
