A Christmas Story

"We're not that far from Bethlehem, where all our hope and joy began." -- We're Not That Far From BethlehemI picked this up last year and it quickly became a Christmas favorite. Wonderful harmonies and the true spirit of Christmas are marvelously captured here by Denise, Shelly, Heather, and Terry, collectively known as Point of Grace. A real joy comes through the music, even in songs which sometimes take on a somber tone in other's hands. Perhaps it is their love for what they are singing which has this effect.There is a fine mix of traditional Christmas songs sung around a campfire and songs sung on a snowy night in church by a choir. The simple and pleasant productions allow the girls to just sing the songs as they were meant to be sung. Their harmonies make for a happy listening experience. You can truly pop this one in and let it play through, enjoying the entire overall affect of their Christmas joy somehow working its way into you by the last song.If I had to pick a favorite here, it might be Light of the World, in which the girls take the background vocals and somehow manage to make the harmonies more important than the main vocal. Then again, their blending of Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow, with Sleigh Ride is a Christmas potpourri of fun. Respectfully joyous is perhaps the best way to describe this Point of Grace Christmas album.The liner notes are designed and presented in the same manner as the music. Point of Grace having fun in the snow and individual favorite Christmas memories related by each give this an intimate feel. But it is a spiritual light burning within and that joy which comes across even in their thanks to those who helped make the album possible.If you're looking for something pleasant and fun to put on while you trim the tree or cook the turkey, I highly recommend some time with Denise, Shelly, Heather, and Terry. It will keep you in a festive mood for sure.

I had the opportunity to hear Point of Grace perform Christmas music live a few years ago in a concert with Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. WOW! My two daughters (early 20's at the time) and I were blown away. I came home from the concert, sat down and ordered this CD. It has become the favorite Christmas CD for all three of us. It's the first one I play at the start of the Christmas season. The selections are a nice blend of secular and religious music, some new, some very familiar. Point of Grace harmonizes well, the arrangements are familiar, yet innovative and in general this is a fun CD to have and hear.

The best CD to listen to at Christmas time!

Grew up hearing Point of Grace and this is their best Christmas album and one of my favorite Christmas albums to revisit.

Purchased for family friends. This is the BEST Christmas music since it first came out!

I love this CD! I keep giving it away and will probably have to order it again. It is twirling and dancing music to beautiful Christmas melodies. I got the CD before the estimated time I thought I'd get it so that was great! Thank you.

I had previously owned this CD and my daughters and I had played so much we literally wore it out. Was so pleased to find another brand new copy of same one at such a good price. Arrived promptly in excellent condition. THANK YOU

This has been my favorite Christmas album for years!!! I play it over and over again every holiday season and would recommend it to anyone that wants a traditional, faith based, Christmas album that still gives them goose bumps and an angelic melody! You will not be disappointed!