Charisma Magazine

As believers, we all have signposts for our journey of faith—the day we encounter our Savior, the challenges that uncover our deep need for Him, the moments we experience God's faithfulness.

For Paul Baloche, this spiritual journey is marked by songs—music that has moved from personal touchstones to collective signposts for millions of believers. Intimate prayers that have become global anthems.

"Songwriting is a big part of my spiritual life," Baloche shares. "It helps me go deeper with God. It helps me fix my mind on Jesus, to set my mind on things above. It keeps my own heart fresh and alive, for myself, my family and the church."

"When I'm writing songs," Baloche says, "I think, ‘Will this help the church worship God? Will this help people connect with Him?' I want to make music that they can believe in."

By Steven Curtis Chapman | Sparrow Records

Beauty Will Rise is a collection of 12 songs from Steven Curtis Chapman created in the 18 months since the loss of his daughter Maria in a tragic auto accident. Part lament, part praise, part grief, part hope, part wrestling and part pondering, the tracks resonate as Chapman's "personal psalms." Raw and honest, the recording could be the most important of his more than 20-year ministry.

By Shane & Shane | Inpop Records

Shane & Shane's acoustic music and unmatchable harmony put them in a class all their own. On their newest album, Everything Is Different, Shane Barnard and Shane Everett offer another set of biblically based songs that will help believers celebrate and worship God for who He is and what He's done.

By Plumb | Curb Records

When Plumb released her self-titled debut album in 1997, she perhaps had no idea where her music and songwriting would lead. Now more than 10 years later, her history is peppered with success highlights. She has released five critically acclaimed albums. Her music has been played on Christian and mainstream radio. And her songs have been heard on films and TV shows such as Bruce Almighty, Just Married, ER and Felicity.

The popular worship band Hillsong United, which grew out of the youth ministry of Hillsong Church in Australia, will present the live special Hillsong United: We're All in This Together in 450 theaters nationwide Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, with a time-delayed showing at 8 p.m. Pacific.