An observation and follow-up question: In our efforts to give authentic voices to the praises of modern people, we have, I think rightly, attempted to write modern worship songs. However, it often seems to me that much of the “modern” […]
This is a previous post from my blog. Brothers, any other thoughts about singing covenants? What about other ways to utilize them in worship gatherings? At Grace Church, we see the great value in, not only holding to a confession […]
Although it’s doubtful I’ll be using “Draw Me Close to You” in the near future (we use tons of Indelible Grace, Getty, and Sovereign Grace), I think it’s dangerous to make the kind of statements Colson makes. First, how dare […]
Eric raised a great question. How should we consider unbelieving guests as we plan our Easter gatherings? Here are five fairly obvious thoughts: 1) As Eric stated, we should be proclaiming the gospel and Christ’s resurrection all the time. 2) […]
Well, I started this discussion, so perhaps I should answer my own question: Good Friday Songs (taken from our Good Friday gathering song list): Thy Mercy My God is the Theme of My Song (Indelible Grace) There is a Fountain […]
Let me keep this going. Each of us will soon be planning Good Friday and Easter services soon. What, in your opinion, are the top songs our churches should be doing for each meeting?
One thing great about starting a church is that you can set the “tempo” from the beginning. This applies also to worship music. Most of the songs we have sung have been new to our group. Here are a few […]
Brothers, what new hymns are you using in your church (not including your own)? What songwriters are really blessing you as of late?
Neglected song themes? How about… Eschatology (last things)? Pneumatology (Holy Spirit)? The Fatherhood of God? (think of all the great truths there) Ecclesiology (so many great things that could be said about the church and what she is to be) […]
Since the Reformation, the church has noted two characteristics of a true church– first, the right preaching of the word of God, and, second, the right administration of the sacraments or ordinances. In addition to everything else I said below, […]