I'm doing a reference to another blog again. Ponder Anew put up another wonderful ponderment about the word choices, in this case, which person of pronoun -- first, second or third -- is best for worship and why. So go over there, read and contemplate, and then comment here or there about it. Or you can … Continue reading Sing Praise to God — In the third person
Tag: music
The distracting beat of the drummer
Have you ever tried to dance a waltz while polka music was playing? Have you ever tried to sing a madrigal while bongo drums were playing? Okay, my examples might be a little far afield. I thought of the first one earlier today as a sort of metaphor. The second one, though I have actually … Continue reading The distracting beat of the drummer
Pursuing Ensemble
There are some subjects that aren't easy to write about. Not because the opinion isn't strong, but because they are close enough to the self that to talk about them, frankly, can seem to be an exercise in excessive ego or self-aggrandisement, even when the purpose is merely objective analysis. Then too, there can be … Continue reading Pursuing Ensemble
Redeemed
Today's blog is going to be short -- just a couple of links. This is my wife, Betsy, doing special music at both services at church this morning. 8:30 Service 10:50 Service Both are set to open another window and then play. So enjoy -- she certainly did! (in addition to doing a very nice … Continue reading Redeemed
Is it the journey or the destination that is important
Okay, Today is the day people do New Year's Resolutions. They set goals. But usually in a few days or weeks the resolutions and goals are gone. Why? Well, in something I read earlier this week, it is because people concentrate on the goal, the destination, and ignore the process, the journey. Personally I have … Continue reading Is it the journey or the destination that is important
Accepting Compliments
Today I sang special music in church again -- both services -- and received the usual shower of applause and compliments afterwards. To each compliment I gave a warm smile and a thank you, and to the applause I gave a bow of acknowledgement before moving aside to let the order of the service resume. … Continue reading Accepting Compliments
At The Rainbow 