How To Represent Christ On Earth Well – Kristen Gilles
I was recently stirred by King David’s instructions to his son Solomon in preparation for crowning Solomon as king in his place. I began to consider how these instructions apply to me and to all believers, as we’re all called to steward well the work of building God’s kingdom here on earth. These words are also valuable instructions for believing parents to give to their children…
How Certain Worship Decisions are Relative – Zac Hicks
This post isn’t from or for the ivory tower. It’s from and for worship pastors who have their boots on the ground.
In a message given by Tim Keller at the Advance the Church Conference, he pointed out that one of the results of the gospel taking root in a person’s life was “a general unpredictability of thought.” I believe this is also what is at play for us worship pastors who have to make certain calls about our worship practices in the local body. In one context, I would make one decision, and in another context, I would make the completely opposite decision. This “relativity” is where theology’s tires actually hit the road of practice…
Playing Better as a Band – Stephen Miller
Every musician has his or her particular style preferences and bents. It’s what makes us who we are. Funk bassists. Jam Band acoustic guitar players. Gospel drummers. Arena Pop Rock electric guitarists. And yet, in the midst of our own unique stylistic identities, there is a greater, overarching force that determines the precise stylistic parameters that we ought play within. This force is called “the song”…
How to Write a Worship Song in 5 Minutes – Blimey Cow (Humor)
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