Food Pharisees?
Kevin T. Bauder There’s a lot of talk about gluttony out there. I mean a lot. Billy Graham wrote a Q&A about it. Joe McKeever… Read More »Food Pharisees?
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Repentance Hymns
This weekend I am speaking the the National Center for Family Integrated Churches Conference in Asheville, NC. The theme of the conference is “Repentance: The… Read More »Repentance Hymns
Drawing Near to God as the Essence of Worship
In order to grasp the essence of Christian worship, we must start in the beginning. Creation provides the foundation for understanding not only the nature… Read More »Drawing Near to God as the Essence of Worship
Facing Our Mortality
Don Odens My father found it necessary to address end of life issues from time to time but could not bring himself to discuss his… Read More »Facing Our Mortality
Music through a sinless lense
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… Read More »Music through a sinless lense
What was Cain’s problem?
I’ve often said that from creation to consummation, people have had problems with proper worship. The first sins were ones of false worship, and so… Read More »What was Cain’s problem?
Isaac Watts was kind enough to write me a letter (with a postscript)
I received this letter from Isaac Watts a couple years ago, and published it on my blog. Watts gave me permission to publish it so… Read More »Isaac Watts was kind enough to write me a letter (with a postscript)
Is the Bible Enough?
I continue to receive e-mails concerning seemingly more and more common explanations of Sola Scriptura that in effect strip it down to nothing more than… Read More »Is the Bible Enough?
Godly men are sometimes wrong
The Bible encourages Christians to look for and respect godly examples. Hebrews 11 includes a list of faithful saints whom believers should imitate (Hebrews 6:12).… Read More »Godly men are sometimes wrong
A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 4
In this series, we are establishing a theological foundation for conservatism, specifically the objective nature of aesthetic judgments. See part 1 here, part 2 here, and… Read More »A Theological Basis of Conservatism, Part 4
Risen! Jesus Christ Has Risen!
Risen! Jesus Christ has risen! Shout the news with cheerful voice. Sin’s dominion now is broken; He has payed the ransom price. Alleluia! Alleluia! Jesus… Read More »Risen! Jesus Christ Has Risen!
My Song is Love Unknown
My song is love unknown, My Savior’s love to me; Love to the loveless shown, That they might lovely be. O who am I, that… Read More »My Song is Love Unknown
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 6: Change Your Taste
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 6: Change Your Taste
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 5: The Judgment of Beauty
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 5: The Judgment of Beauty
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 4: The Redemption of Beauty
The following is take from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 4: The Redemption of Beauty
Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 3: The Marring of Beauty
The following is taken from Sound Worship: a Guide to Making Musical Choices in a Noisy World. Part 1: Introduction Part 2: The Source of… Read More »Is Beauty in the Eye of the Beholder, Part 3: The Marring of Beauty