My first Christian concert was by a hip hop group which, at the time, was known as DC Talk.
I got to see them at Kentucky Christian College (now a university), and was wise enough at my young age to position myself ten feet from the subwoofer.
(They use a lot of bass. Ouch.) (more…)
Once upon a time, there was a handsome music minister…
(Now, see, I’ve started this post badly. My fault.)
I once took a meeting with someone in a church I served that wanted some time with me to voice some concerns. I welcome meetings like that. There is never a guarantee of complete agreement, but at least concerns are voiced and addressed directly.
This person, during the course of the conversation, related to me that neither they nor their spouse participated in choir anymore. When I asked why, they told me it was because the style of music had changed over the years, and they did not feel they could worship with the style of music as is. So, they didn’t.
After our conversation, I grieved for them. Not for the music ministry. Not for the choir. Not for the church in general. For them. (more…)
I am fascinated by my God. Whenever I am going through a particular struggle, He regularly brings scripture to mind to help me reconcile my thoughts against His Word.
But then, I have to go to work. And if I’m not careful, I can lose my spiritual bearings in the busyness.
So, what to do?
I use my smartphone’s lock screen as a reminder. (more…)
Not a Camouflaged Soul 