Tag: MUSIC

WHAT SHOULD CHURCH MUSIC LOOK LIKE?

WHAT SHOULD CHURCH MUSIC LOOK LIKE?

I once wrote a post titled "What should Church Music Sound Like?" The natural sequel to such a discussion, to my mind, has to be concerned with what worship should look like... This may seem like an odd question to some, but it's pretty straightforward really. When we all sit or stand in our churches those of … Continue reading WHAT SHOULD CHURCH MUSIC LOOK LIKE?

MUSIC IS A LOVE LANGUAGE FROM OUR CREATOR

MUSIC IS A LOVE LANGUAGE FROM OUR CREATOR

If you’re a music lover you may have experienced at least one of those sublime moments while listening to a piece of music when you sense the presence of God, and when you're convinced that the music must have been inspired... (Apologies to my long-term readers: this is a version of a post I wrote a few … Continue reading MUSIC IS A LOVE LANGUAGE FROM OUR CREATOR

MY TEN GREATEST EXPERIENCES 3: PLAYING MUSIC

MY TEN GREATEST EXPERIENCES 3: PLAYING MUSIC

Believe it or not...it’s time to discuss music again! As this subject really has little to do with apologetics-the main focus of my blog (but see my last paragraph) I’ll try to keep this post short… I’ve played in many bands over the years-none of them famous-and in professionally produced musicals, such as the Rocky … Continue reading MY TEN GREATEST EXPERIENCES 3: PLAYING MUSIC

MY TEN GREATEST EXPERIENCES 4: LISTENING TO MUSIC

MY TEN GREATEST EXPERIENCES 4: LISTENING TO MUSIC

As millions of you readers out there (yes I am joking) may have already noticed, music features highly in my list of favorite things, and yes, I am rather obsessed...   This may be the most self-indulgent selection for my "ten greatest" yet. For that I apologize (I think). But the subject matter is undeniable: … Continue reading MY TEN GREATEST EXPERIENCES 4: LISTENING TO MUSIC

A SPIRITUAL DEFENSE STRATEGY

A SPIRITUAL DEFENSE STRATEGY

All of us who are people of faith have times of testing, do we not? It’s for such times that we need a spiritual “defense strategy” ready. Also we're called upon to  "always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15). Faith does not … Continue reading A SPIRITUAL DEFENSE STRATEGY