Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Romans 12:19 KJV (*Note: This is the annual "Christmas Letter" blog post. Since I managed to skip this post last year, the post covers more of a two year period.) To some, the passage above is … Continue reading Actually it makes me a little queasy
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Reflections on choir
1 Timothy 4:12Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV) 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. I remember when I was young(er) taking especial note of the passage above. I taught me to be bold, but also … Continue reading Reflections on choir
Why I Favor Church Choirs over Praise Teams
I woke up this Sunday morning thinking about church, and about singing in choir, when a stray thought snapped across my brain linking various data points and observations into a coherent whole: Choirs are more egalitarian and inclusive than praise teams/praise bands, even though the music may be less "populist." I have been a church … Continue reading Why I Favor Church Choirs over Praise Teams
The Holly and the Ivy
The holly and the ivy, when they are both full grown,Of all the trees that are in the wood, the holly bears the crown.Oh, the rising of the sun and the running of the deer,The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir.The holly bears a blossom as white as any flower,And Mary … Continue reading The Holly and the Ivy
At The Rainbow 