We live in a busy world. With technological advances one would think that our lives would be less hectic. However, the opposite seems to be true. Our time seems to be taken up throughout the week with various activities such as family activities, outings, practices, rehearsals, educational pursuits, business meetings, and so much more. We… Continue Reading
There is much to learn from the examples of the Kings in Israelite history. Though 2 Chronicles is not often the book of choice when it comes to our personal devotions, it does offer much to ponder for the life of God’s people today. Here is something God has been teaching me recently, through the… Continue Reading
Unceasing Worship: Biblical Perspectives on Worship and the Arts by Harold M. Best. 2003, InterVarsity Press. I had just finished my review of Best’s first book, Music through the Eyes of Faith, when I decided to go ahead and pick up his next book. Unceasing Worship is a logical continuation of his work, expanding it into the area of worship.… Continue Reading
Much has been written and posted about being a young man in the landscape of fundamentalism. I don’t remember anyone defining what “young” means in that context, but I would consider myself to be in that category, even though I am 38 years old. Perhaps it is those who are in their 20’s-30’s that make… Continue Reading
Donald Whitney, in his book, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life writes, “Watching television is so much easier than choosing a good book, reading words, creating your own mental images, and relating it to your life. Television decides for you what will be presented, speaks the words to you, shows you its own images, and tells you what… Continue Reading
Music through the Eyes of Faith by Harold M. Best (Harper Collins, 1993) is not a heavy read, but it’s not light either; the author is obviously well trained in both music and logical thinking. The book is a little dated (1993), but in terms of foundational philosophy, it is an excellent example of what a… Continue Reading
I was a high school freshman when I first heard Mendelssohn’s “Songs without Words.” Wandering through the back of the music room to pick up my trombone, I noticed Mrs. Nancy Davis at the piano. She wasn’t practicing for a church service or playing through a new orchestra arrangement or preparing for tomorrow’s choir rehearsal.… Continue Reading
Imagine yourself in a nice restaurant with your sweetheart, seeking to impress him/her. The ambiance is nice and romantic, there is soft classical music playing to soothe all customers, and you are looking forward to a wonderful meal together. You order your food and continue your nice conversation. After some time your food arrives and… Continue Reading
In October of 1845, after 33 years away from the United States, Adoniram Judson, the first American missionary to Burma, returned to his homeland in Boston, MA, just days after his second wife died. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by the announcement of a public meeting two days later for the purpose of welcoming… Continue Reading
As a shepherd of the flock of God, one of my most important responsibilities is to be on the lookout for potential threats—those teachings or teachers that jeopardize the spiritual well-being of the flock entrusted to me by God. The author of Hebrews writes regarding shepherds, “They are keeping watch over your souls, as those… Continue Reading
“Where many were gathered together praying” (Acts 12:12) These words are part of the story wherein Peter is imprisoned and then miraculously delivered. It is filled with great and solemn instruction that every Christian should deeply consider 1. The early church believed in prayer. The prayer meeting was a regular feature of the early church. If… Continue Reading