What makes This Moment by Steven Curtis Chapman notable?

This Moment debuted at No. 18 on the Billboard 200 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. The album is noted for its exploration of themes such as love, surrender, and faith, solidifying Chapman's position as a prominent voice in Christian music during the mid-2000s. Released in 2007, This Moment was Steven Curtis Chapman's twelfth studio album, following his successful record All About Love. At this point in his career, Chapman was already an established artist in contemporary Christian music, recognized for his ability to weave personal narratives into his songwriting while maintaining commercial appeal.

Who is This Moment for?

This Moment works well if you're into reflective moments of introspection, uplifting melodies for quiet times and steady pacing for focused listening.

How many songs are on This Moment?

This Moment has 11 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

This Moment

Steven Curtis Chapman · 2007

47 min · 11 tracks · contemporary Christian music

An uplifting blend of heartfelt melodies and introspective lyrics that resonate with the themes of faith and personal growth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Miracle of the Moment — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its inspiring message about appreciating life's fleeting moments, showcasing Chapman's lyrical strength.
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Cinderella — A poignant tribute to father-daughter relationships, this track resonates deeply with listeners and highlights Chapman's emotional storytelling abilities.
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Children of God — This song emphasizes community and belonging within the faith narrative, making it a standout anthem that uplifts and encourages unity among believers.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album features strong melodies and thematic depth but follows familiar patterns in contemporary Christian music.

What we noticed

The first three tracks establish a mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track shifts to a slower ballad, creating a noticeable dynamic change.
Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the emotional impact.
The album includes recurring themes of faith and personal growth, with lyrics that often employ metaphorical language to convey deeper meanings.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

reflective moments of introspection
uplifting melodies for quiet times
steady pacing for focused listening
heartfelt connection through lyrics

Maybe skip if you

seekers of high-energy tracks
prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid entry in Chapman's catalog that explores personal themes without being a standout.
Career context: Released in 2007, This Moment was Steven Curtis Chapman's twelfth studio album, following his successful record All About Love. At this point in his career, Chapman was already an established artist in contemporary Christian music, recognized for his ability to weave personal narratives into his songwriting while maintaining commercial appeal.
Stylistic neighbors: Michael W. Smith· Chris Tomlin· Amy Grant