top 10 Christmas songs

i have a deep, deep love for Christmas music! I absolutely love the classics but my absolute favorites are usually songs that my favorite artists have written themselves or classics with a twist. So here's my list of my top 10 Christmas songs this year (in no particular order)!

1. Oh Light by Gungor - ok, i already talked about this on the blog but it's just SO good i have to share it again! It's an amazing mixture of worship and Christmas music with Gungor's stunning voices! 
2. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Golden Youth - i adore Golden Youth and this song is no exception! It's a mixture of the famous Charlie Brown Christmas song and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. i wish it was socially acceptable to listen to it all year!
3. Still Still Still by Future of Forestry - this is my favorite classic Christmas song and one that not many people have heard! Future of Forestry does an amazing job with it!
4. Light of the World by Lauren Daigle - this was the first song that i heard Lauren sing and it made me a fan after one go-through. Now this one is solidly on repeat because of her powerhouse voice and fantastic lyrics!
5. Into the Silent Night by For King & Country - so sweet and cutesy and a little bit more upbeat than others on the list! These guys basically can't go wrong in my books!
6. I Celebrate the Day by Relient K - an oldie, but such a goodie! Classic Relient K through and through, while showcasing their faith!
7. Emmanuel by Love & The Outcome - a catchy melody, awesome lyrics and killer vocals make this one that i come back to every Christmas season! This duo is fantastic!
8. Winter Snow by Audrey Assad - this song is stunning. The lyrics aside, Audrey is unreal in this! 
9. Kiss Me Babe, It's Christmas Time by Owl City - i love all things Owl City and this cute Christmas tune is a perfect balance to some of the deeper more melody driven songs of the season
10. Hey Moon by Sidewalk Prophets - i've said it here before and i'll say it again - i LOVE me some good piano! And this unique view of Christmas day is awesome!

BONUS! Owl City just nailed it with his latest Christmas single! So cute, honest and catchy :)

Lists - Inspirations

i love lists and i've been feeling a little uninspired lately so i thought i'd write down a few things that i've found particularly inspiring in the past few days.

- Future of Forestry's album Pages
- "Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground." (Teddy Roosevelt)
- "Normality is a paved road. It's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow." (Vincent Van Gogh)
- This Relevant Magazine article on why Christians ruin dating
- This photo of what looks like the best breakfast/snack ever
- This silk flower wall decoration idea

Okay, so it's a little ragtag of a list but who cares? What's inspiring you these days?

pages

They're left with her
Some heavy, some light
But honest and true

They're black on white
They're time pieces left
That none could undo

While the memories could hide
All the pages could
The pages would say enough

They're part of her
They're given in trust
A world to reveal

From stones unturned
A mystery told
With ink from a quill

They told me how lovely it was
And they show me the beauty of us

- Pages // Future of Forestry