“Then I heard voices speak, entreating there The Lamb of God who takes our sins away For peace and mercy; this was all their prayer, For Agnus Dei did they still begin, So that one speech, one measure kept they all, And perfect concord seemed to fold them in. “Master,” said I, “these voices IContinue reading “Angry? Try Singing Together.”
Category Archives: Music
Free E-Book: Pop Psalms
I’ve contributed the first chapter to Think Christian’s latest FREE E-BOOK: POP PSALMS. I’m writing about Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts”: “No one could have predicted it: the summer of 2019 belonged to a rapping flautist. The artist known as Lizzo enjoyed a record-breaking run atop the Billboard Hot 100 as her carefree, boldly embodied persona capturedContinue reading “Free E-Book: Pop Psalms”
Articles at 9Marks, Southern Equip, and Think Christian!
It’s been a busy week! I’ve got posts up at three different platforms online: 9 Marks, Southern Equip, and Think Christian. Whether a church member, a pastor, or a music aficionado, you’ll find something for you. Below you’ll find links to articles on rediscovering the “service” in our worship service, the therapeutic nature of expositoryContinue reading “Articles at 9Marks, Southern Equip, and Think Christian!”
Check Out My Chapter in the New ‘Pop Culture Primer’!
I’m excited to announce a project that’s been in the works for several months. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Josh Larsen, editor of Think Christian, on a chapter for their brand new, free e-book Pop Culture Primer. Josh has drawn together writers to analyze pop culture artifacts from five different categories: music, video games, graphicContinue reading “Check Out My Chapter in the New ‘Pop Culture Primer’!”
New Post at Think Christian: “4:44–Hearing Jay-Z’s Confession”
I’ve done a pretty bad job of keeping you all up to speed on the stuff I’ve been writing on other platforms. So, I wanted to let you know you can check out my latest at Think Christian, a platform I’ve started working with. Today’s piece looks at Jay-Z’s latest album 4:44. You can read it here:Continue reading “New Post at Think Christian: “4:44–Hearing Jay-Z’s Confession””
I Saw Ryan Adams Live…and It Was Incredible
A few weeks ago, Ryan Adams and Band came to the Township Auditorium in downtown Columbia, SC. It was my first live show in…I don’t know how long, and it was well worth it. I’ve listened to many of Ryan Adams’ live albums, and I had always heard he was incredible live. But from theContinue reading “I Saw Ryan Adams Live…and It Was Incredible”
New Articles at CAPC and FTC!
For The Church, the blogging arm of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, picked up an article of mine on the relief expository preaching has been for me in my ministry. I’ve also had the privilege in the past couple of weeks to work with the great folks at Christ and Pop Culture on a piece aboutContinue reading “New Articles at CAPC and FTC!”