Originally published April 2011. I was recently removed from a Facebook discussion after I challenged a cherished axiom of social/political/theological juncture. (And no, it wasn’t about immigration.) I have also noticed that when I blog about anything that hints at…
Let the Reposting Begin
I’m trying to follow Michael Hyatt’s advice on using social media, as he seemed to have things pretty much together. He recently linked to Is Reposted Content the Secret to More Page Views? and while I don’t have access to…
A Brief Reflection on Psalm 103
The morning Psalm yesterday was one of my favorites, if one should have favorites. Some months ago when Psalm 103 was my morning Psalm (and it has always been used as a morning Psalm in the Church) it inspired me…
Transforming Worship
When we stand in the presence of God we cannot help but be changed. This can be an emotional experience. Or not. As a worship leader, I often look into the congregation to see who is “really worshiping.” I am programmed…
I’m Not Religious – I Just Love the Soundbite Theology
If you say something long enough and often enough, people will believe you. If you juxtapose two things constantly, people will assume that those things are, in fact, in opposition to one another. Surely not, you say. Surely if you…
Getting Rid of Our Crackle and Buzz
I spent a long time today with a sound consultant. It was time and money well spent. I found out all the ways that our church sound system had been installed incorrectly. The people who installed the system seven years…
Two Steps Forward and One Step Back
There is nothing in the Bible about abortion. That may surprise some pro-lifers, but it is true. To be anti-abortion, you have to go through a two-step reasoning process. First, you have to look at what the Bible says about unborn…
Bringing It All Together
I have been blogging off and on – and much more off than on – for a long time. I’ve also had a website for a long time. It hasn’t been doing much of anything, other than forwarding to my…