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
Category: Music
A Playlist for Apologists 2022 #3
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 of … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 2022 #3
A Playlist for Apologists 2022 #2
Because 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 the … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 2022 #2
A Playlist for Apologists 2022 #1
Holy, Holy, HolySince the beginning of my Christian life, music has been a part of it. I have served several churches as a music minister and worship leader. It is a great joy and responsibility to lead God’s people in worship.Worshipping God is our highest priority as Christians when we meet together in the corporate … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 2022 #1
A Playlist for Apologists 1
Holy, Holy, HolySince the beginning of my Christian life, music has been a part of it. I have served several churches as a music minister and worship leader. It is a great joy and responsibility to lead God’s people in worship.Worshipping God is our highest priority as Christians when we meet together in the corporate … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 1
A Playlist for Apologists 1
Holy, Holy, HolySince the beginning of my Christian life, music has been a part of it. I have served several churches as a music minister and worship leader. It is a great joy and responsibility to lead God’s people in worship.Worshipping God is our highest priority as Christians when we meet together in the corporate … Continue reading A Playlist for Apologists 1
Questioning and Hope
If you had asked me two weeks ago who Marty Sampson was, I would not have been able to tell you. It was at that time that Sampson, a music leader with Hillsong, burst onto the scene with the declaration that he was “losing his faith.” In a statement on Instagram, he said,“Time for some … Continue reading Questioning and Hope
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