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Psalms & Hymns Teach the Faith and Encourage Worship. Psalm 132.

Maybe I watched too much television as a child. In fact, I’m sure I did. I even watched the commercials. And I still remember so many TV commercial jingles: My bologna has a first name, it’s O-S-C-A-R … Gillette, the best a man can get! Raise your hand if you’re Sure! Be all that youContinue reading “Psalms & Hymns Teach the Faith and Encourage Worship. Psalm 132.”

Lullaby and Goodnight: What’s Your Bedtime Routine? Micah 2:1.

My childhood music minister Gerald B. Ray died at 92 recently and I was pleased to be able to attend the service celebrating his extraordinary life. His daughter Kristy shared that her father was in the habit of reciting the 23rd Psalm each night as he went to sleep. While he was in hospice care,Continue reading “Lullaby and Goodnight: What’s Your Bedtime Routine? Micah 2:1.”

GOD-IS-MY-GIRLFRIEND MUSIC. Daniel 7:9-10.

Does your music help you grow in Christ? Christian pop and many worship songs emphasize our intimate friendship with God. He is our loving, intimate friend. Those who scorn such music have called it “God-is-my-Girlfriend Music.” But I don’t scorn it—it beats regular-girlfriend music. We are the Bride of Christ; intimate friendship is His desire.Continue reading “GOD-IS-MY-GIRLFRIEND MUSIC. Daniel 7:9-10.”