What I'm thankful for: January 17

Today I'm thankful for...

Christian radio stations!

This has the same name as one of the stations I listen to. Close enough, right?

I live near Nashville, which is in the Bible Belt and known as the capital of Contemporary Christian Music. I haven't always listened to Christian music. There were a few bands that I kind of sort of knew of in junior high and high school (Jars of Clay! DC Talk!), but I didn't listen to the local Christian stations on any kind of regular basis.

Fast forward to about 8 or 9 months ago. By then, I had been attending church regularly for the first time in my life and wanted to take some steps towards getting some of the junk out of my life. Part of that junk was the music that came into my bedroom and car every morning when I got ready for and drove to work and every evening when I drove home. I started listening to two local Christian radio stations (Way FM and The Fish), and I've noticed that it really does make a difference in how I act on my commute. I've still got a few tiny road rage issues (ha!), but it's hard to think really, really mean thoughts towards someone when you're listening to a song about Jesus' love. So thanks Christian radio stations. You guys have probably saved me from getting a couple of tickets!