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Come Lord Jesus

New Music for Advent 2011

The first week of Advent is quickly approaching! My family and I eagerly await Thanksgiving dinner, then the first day in the Christian calendar beings on November 27th. This coming Sunday marks the new year and begins a celebration of the Incarnation that culminates during the twelve days of Christmas. …

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Reformed Musicians: Return to Form

Ok, I admit it, I prefer the traditional when it comes to music and liturgy in the context of a church service: time-tested tones and minimalist ornamentation. I am most comfortable with historically-rooted and word-laden worship. I also enjoy music…quite a lot. However, in a church setting, I am skeptical …

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True Grit, True Faith?

I just watched the new Cohen Brothers film True Grit…and loved it.  A few weeks back I caught Burn After Reading and find the juxtaposition between these two films most interesting.  In Burn After Reading we find the universe a random assortment of cause and effect. The result is a not particularly meaningful existence.  Not particularly …