This post is part of a devotional series based on our 2019 Bible Reading Calendar. "For the Church has been, is, and always should be and can be a joyfully singing Church. In a sense, singing is part of what we exist to do," so proclaim songwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty.[1] And so they are… Continue reading Sing to God!
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Sunday 03.06.16 (why do we sing?)
This Sunday we'll take a look at Isaiah 12 and answer the question, "Why do we sing?" Then Sunday evening at 6pm we kickoff our first night in our Revive! series with JP Williams from FBC Archie bringing a message on God's Word. You can click here for more information. Hope to see you there!… Continue reading Sunday 03.06.16 (why do we sing?)
Good Reads 02.17.16 (on: play, singing, marriage, and more!)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On singing together as a church: What's So Special about Singing? by Bob Kauflin People sing. Everywhere. In their cars. In the shower. In choirs. At football games. At birthdays. At weddings and funerals. At rock concerts. In musicals and… Continue reading Good Reads 02.17.16 (on: play, singing, marriage, and more!)
Merry Christmas!
We hope you, and your friends and family have a wonderful Christmas and safe travels! https://youtu.be/wO8qluGa-tM?list=PL2S4hScXPQwHVngKf46D9WW6tuBp1Wtro
What Child Is This? (an advent meditation)
Christmas in our culture seems a mix of the sacred and the secular. As much as some people lament the idea of a “holiday tree” being sold in stores they frequent, let’s not forget that Santa Claus, songs that have nothing to do with Jesus’ birth, and Christmas movies about family get togethers and little… Continue reading What Child Is This? (an advent meditation)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (an Advent meditation)
Imagine that you were among the shepherds in Luke 2. There you sat in the field at night, possibly chilled by the air and maybe tired from either ending a long day or beginning a long night. You probably gathered around a fire with the other shepherds, the flames to keep you warm and the… Continue reading Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (an Advent meditation)
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (a meditation on advent)
A lot of Christians have been celebrating Advent throughout December leading up to that time of Christmas. Now while we don’t know the exact day of Jesus’ birth (or really, actual time of year), for centuries many Christians have set aside December 25th as a day to commemorate his birth. While not an event that… Continue reading O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (a meditation on advent)
Good Reads 11.18.15 (on being cultural weirdos, singing, and more!)
Here is a collection of good reads gathered from across the internet this past week. Enjoy! On living as a faithful follower of Jesus, no matter what our culture says: Winsome Weirdos by John Piper The apostle Peter is calling for a special breed. Not the kind of conservative who gives all his energy to… Continue reading Good Reads 11.18.15 (on being cultural weirdos, singing, and more!)
The Music that God Loves (a meditation on worship through song)
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. ~ Colossians 3:16 Music is powerful. If I were to ask you to memorize a list of items, you might struggle; but if I… Continue reading The Music that God Loves (a meditation on worship through song)
Good Reads 07.08.15 (on music, killing fear, how you think about God, and more)
On killing fear and anxiety: The Woods, Swords, and Foxes by Andrea Burke (click here for more) In some ways, I’m reminded of the old Cherokee legend — the wolf I feed is the one that wins the fight. Except within me are not two wolves. Anxiety is the ravenous wolf, and the wolf needs… Continue reading Good Reads 07.08.15 (on music, killing fear, how you think about God, and more)
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