A slew of my church musician friends have been scrambling to meet the deadline for this songwriting competition. A few of these friends have sent me demos of their contributions. This one is my favorite. It was written by Bobby Krier and Justin Ruddy from Citylife Church in Boston. You …
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. …
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 …
William Cowper was born in England on November 26, 1731. His father was a minister and his mother died when he was six years old. As a child, Cowper rarely lived at home except for a brief stint of nine months when he was eighteen. His early years were spent …
Spiritual depression has always been a part of the Christian experience. It seeks to overwhelm some more than others. I too, struggle with the dark cloud. Some call it depression, spiritual depression, or Acadia. Whatever you want to call it, it feels horrible. It’s like that feeling you get right …
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 …