Back in ’02 while on a solo tour in support of Set on Edge’s “A Story to Cling To” I stopped at a tiny little church in some tiny little town in a big field somewhere out in the middle of nowhere. You see, I believe – unashamedly and unswervingly – in the importance of the local church. And I love to get a taste, on occasion, of those various expressions of Jesus outside my culture and comfort zone. On this unique occasion, I accomplished that. [Read more…]
Double Review: Aaron Keyes & David Walker
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For the sake of honesty, I’m reviewing these two CDs because I am friends with their creators. I admit that – to a degree – I may be biased by the fact that I personally love the hearts behind these songs. That said, I truly believe that – whether or not I knew either one – I would still consider these two of my favorite worship CDs of 2011. [Read more…]
Time to Grow Up?: on idealism and maturity
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(A few lesser loved idealists: Lenin, Stalin, & Hitler)
As many do, I grew up an idealist. It’s a natural part of child development, to see everything “black & white” – a phase we, for the most part, grow out of.
REVIEW: Sojourn – The Water and the Blood
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ARTIST: Sojourn
RELEASE: The Water and the Blood: the Hymns of Isaac Watts Vol. II
LABEL: Independent
I’ve been listening to Sojourn Community Church’s music since 2006, when they were still mostly unknown outside their home-base of Louisville, KY. Upon first listen I was struck by a number of things: these folks are creating music missionally, in a style that connects directly with their community, not following fads or fashions to get radio play or label attention. Secondly, they care about doctrine, and history, crafting songs that express and pay homage to not only where the church may be headed, but where it’s been. Lastly, their music consistently manages to be modern, paradoxically, by being so faithful to crafting genuinely timeless songs. [Read more…]
The Hardest Words to Say
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I’ve gotten rather good at saying “I’m sorry“
Over the years I’ve had to learn an important phrase, and no – it’s not “Goodbye“- as is often rumored. These words have the power to free me of self-centeredness, breaks down barriers between myself and others, demolishes pride in a single blow, and it’s one of the hardest things to say genuinely… “I’m sorry.” [Read more…]
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