One question I like to occasionally ask myself (and our lead team) as we lead the musical portion of our worship services comes from theologian, John Frame, who asks, "Does what we sing help our people think more - or less - theologically?" After all, I have no interest in our folks leaving thinking, "Wow! … Continue reading A Very Brief Theology of Christian Worship Music
Month: August 2014
“Follow Me,” Said the Blind Man To His Blind Friends
Atheist, Richard Dawkins, Has Walked Off a Philosophical Cliff (and the masses just keep blindly following). Like the British atheist-turned-deist, philosophical giant, Antony Flew, I try and abide by the Socrates, described in Plato's "Republic": one who "goes where the argument/evidence leads." Nowhere is this mindset more vital than in regard to all that is … Continue reading “Follow Me,” Said the Blind Man To His Blind Friends
The Unforced Rhythms of Grace
I love this rendering of Matthew 11:28-30 from the Message Bible. I've taken this "prescription" for my various "maladies"many times over the years..... [Jesus asked them], “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to Me. Get away with Me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real … Continue reading The Unforced Rhythms of Grace
A Literal Picture of Amazing Grace: How I Forgave My Dad
The date was November 22, 1998, just south of Stamford, TX. After going for 10 years without having heard from my dad or knowing where he was, the Lord brought us together at my granddad's (his dad's) funeral where I had the opportunity to tell him something very important: I'd forgiven him. Next only to … Continue reading A Literal Picture of Amazing Grace: How I Forgave My Dad
What Would Life be Without Music?
Blood
My son, Jordan, played the drums like a man possessed.... ....possessed by the Holy Spirit. Below are two pics. The second pic is of the members of his rock band: Alexander Gates, Johnny Olvera, and Cory Morrow. They rehearsed in our basement. I swear on everything holy.....the floor vibrated underneath our feet - and Michelle … Continue reading Blood