#97 – Strength Of My Life (Leslie Phillips) | 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music
In the CCM Professor countdown of the 100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music, we spotlight #97: “Strength Of My Life” by Leslie Phillips—its story, impact, and why it still resonates.”
#97 — Strength Of My Life Leslie Phillips
One song. One day. One step closer to the top of the greatest songs in Christian music.
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Song in Context
“Strength Of My Life” represents a moment when Christian music wasn’t content to stay in a single lane—it aimed for conviction, craft, and cultural reach.
Whether you first heard it on the radio, youth group mixtapes, or a compilation CD,
This song carries a distinct signature that still sounds like its era while speaking beyond it.
For the purposes of this countdown, I’m not just ranking “hits.” I’m weighing impact,
longevity, and how deeply a song lodged itself into the shared memory
of the Christian music community.
Why It Matters
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| Artist: | Leslie Phillips |
| Album: | Dancing With Danger |
| Year Released: | 1984 |
| Record Label(s): | Myrrh |
| Producer(s): | Dan Posthuma |
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#98 Ready Or Not – DeGarmo & Key
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#96 Sometimes Alleluia – Chuck Girard
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Leslie Phillips: “Strength Of My Life” is available for purchase on Amazon.
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