Category: Music

A Playlist for Apologists 2025 #2

Joy to the World!My favorite Christmas song is not really a Christmas song. The words to “Joy to the World” were composed by Isaac Watts in 1719. The words were added to a tune by Lowell Mason in 1836. The song was originally published as “The Messiah’s Coming and Kingdom” and celebrates the Second Coming … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 2025 #2 →

A Playlist for Apologists

2025 #1Great Is Thy Faithfulness4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,and his courts with praise.Give him thanks.Praise his name.5 For the Lord is good.His loyal love endures, and he is faithful through all generations.“ (Psalm 100:4-5, NET).“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” is a popular hymn that reflects on the faithfulness of God. The lyrics were written by … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists →

Imagine What?

Americans noted the death of our 39th President, Jimmy Carter, several weeks ago. At his funeral service, musical artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed John Lennon’s song “Imagine.” President Carter loved music of all kinds. He also proclaimed his Christian faith, teaching a local church Sunday School class for many years. During his presidential … Continue reading Imagine What? →

A Playlist for Apologists

2024 #3Jesus Saves!What is the essence of the Christian message? If, as the apostle Paul says, we have been given the “message of reconciliation” as “Christ’s ambassadors” (II Corinthians 5:19-20), then what is the message that we have? What word do we have to this culture from the person we represent?Jesus Saves!Our message and marching … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists →

A Playlist for Apologists

2024 #1Because We BelieveCreeds and confessions have played an important part in the communication of Christian belief. In my own denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention, confessions have played a vital role through the years as statements of belief and practice. Those confessions are literally witnesses to those both inside and outside the church as to … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists →

A Playlist for Apologists

2023 #2Great Is Thy Faithfulness“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For Yahweh is good, and His love is eternal; His faithfulness endures through all generations” (Psalm 100:4-5, HCSB).“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” is a popular hymn that reflects on the faithfulness of God. The … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists →

A Playlist for Apologists

2023 #1 Jesus Saves!What is the essence of the Christian message? If, as the apostle Paul says, we have been given the “message of reconciliation” as “Christ’s ambassadors” (II Corinthians 5:19-20), then what is the message that we have? What word do we have to this culture from the person we represent?Jesus Saves!Our message and … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists →

A Playlist for Apologists 2023 #1

Revive Us AgainIn the past few weeks, the church as a whole has been talking about revival. As many of you know, this was sparked by the continuous chapel service held at Asbury Seminary in Kentucky. Participants spent twelve days in prayer and worship. The events surrounding Asbury and the services brought questions and a … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 2023 #1 →