This afternoon as we were doing dishes, my wife had a Christian radio station playing in the background. Now my wife still enjoys listening to CCM. I on the other hand have pretty much been off the bandwagon for about 5 years. I still have my select few that I buy their music, I would mention that of the 5 artists only 1 is really considered a big artist in CCM. Other than that, I really tend to avoid CCM, mostly because it has just become another form of pop music... which I despise.
As the radio was playing, the station mentioned about how they had become apart of the Family Life Radio Network(?) and the language was revolving totally around family friendliness. It got me thinking about a message that I heard about 6 years ago. It was mentioned in the message that we (North American Church) have a nostalgia for the 1950's church and even 1950's family life. In short, 1950's church and family has nothing to do with the kingdom of God. Community in Jesus Christ has everything to do with the kingdom of God. I don't expect the ardent CCMers to understand this point at all... they are too immersed in it.
Lastly, I am growing more concerned that the modern church is more concerned with worshiping Jesus (he doesn't mention once) than following him (which he does mention 27 times if my count is right). Think about that...
