As a young college student, I once had a conversation with both an Old Testament professor and the dean of our humanities department. I wanted to build a research paper around the works of C.S. Lewis. The dean spoke up: “Well, I don’t know.” He looked at the Old Testament professor. “I think Lewis isContinue reading “Introduction to Psalms: The Song Book That Teaches You How to Relate to God. Psalm 23:2.”
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Parades. Nehemiah 12:31, 38-43.
When you think of Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, what comes to mind? Alcohol. To honor the only holiday dedicated to a missionary, the world drinks green beer to excess. There are better ways to honor the saint. But people love a parade—and they love an excuse to imbibe. There are as many reasons for paradesContinue reading “Parades. Nehemiah 12:31, 38-43.”
Make a Joyful Noise.
Church choirs include many skill levels: exceptional singers who can sight-read music, some who follow others and eventually learn their parts, and some who “make a joyful noise,” Psalm 100:1. I have played each of these roles! During one rehearsal I was at the top of my game: reading the music like I’d written itContinue reading “Make a Joyful Noise.”
Better is One Day.
Most days are average. Hum-drum. Boring, even. Most are regular—not great, not awful. We love mountaintop days. Who doesn’t love those greatest days, days of excitement and joy, victory and success, achievement and celebration? Every life has rare days you look back on, islands of excitement in a sea of the ordinary. I look backContinue reading “Better is One Day.”
The Most Amazing Worship Experience. Job 13:15.
Have you had an amazing worship experience? Were you alone in the mountains, or at a camp or retreat? Or in a quiet cathedral? Or perhaps an arena with spotlights, smoke machines, and thrilling music performed by rocking musicians? Job lost more than most of us will ever own. In a single day he lostContinue reading “The Most Amazing Worship Experience. Job 13:15.”
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