Reviewed by Alan & Angeline Chesters

Released in the US for Christmas 2004, this third album from the growingly popular Central Florida-based worship leader entered the top five of the Billboard Top Gospel chart. Martha's voice, on a par with Amy Grant and Darlene Zschech, together with her song writing and interpretation, are bringing her deserved recognition and awards. Not just another Christmas album, this offering contains her own songs, including a re-use of the title "White Christmas" and the standout title track, as well as putting her own stamp on five traditional carols. The arrangement of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" has a flamenco feel and she takes the brave (or mistaken!) step of having her three children do guest vocals on "Silent Night".

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