Exactly Rick. I have had many discussions with the Church Folk – about “unholy beats” and such. Then we inevitably arrive at the Hymns being “holy”. And then I bring out the fact that a lot of the Hymns were written to the “pop” music of the day, including Amazing Grace. They completely flip when that happens. Martin Luther was simplified for doing this! Now? The Lutheran Church sings those snogs and considers them Holy!
It is the message not the medium – look at Christian TV. If we are to follow that example – then no one can watch it because TV has some very un-wholesome things on it on the secular channels….
Because we work insanely long hours, usually have a lot to do by ourselves, and coffee just seems to be the pick me up we sometimes need. Plus…it just tastes good!
Wonderful article. I am a person who is BOTH analytical and artistic….I am a manager and a leader. I do not know how it works, save for God in it, but that is what it is.
I liked it when you said we end up leading and not even knowing it – it has been my experience that we tend to turn around and see that there are people following. It is truly an awesome responsibility.
Praise God for you and your ministry, and I hope you are near Holland MI soon. I would love to come and worship Him with you!
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December 7th, 2009 at 3:25 pmExactly Rick. I have had many discussions with the Church Folk – about “unholy beats” and such. Then we inevitably arrive at the Hymns being “holy”. And then I bring out the fact that a lot of the Hymns were written to the “pop” music of the day, including Amazing Grace. They completely flip when that happens. Martin Luther was simplified for doing this! Now? The Lutheran Church sings those snogs and considers them Holy!
It is the message not the medium – look at Christian TV. If we are to follow that example – then no one can watch it because TV has some very un-wholesome things on it on the secular channels….
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October 23rd, 2009 at 5:45 pmBecause we work insanely long hours, usually have a lot to do by ourselves, and coffee just seems to be the pick me up we sometimes need. Plus…it just tastes good!
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July 24th, 2009 at 7:00 pmRich,
Wonderful article. I am a person who is BOTH analytical and artistic….I am a manager and a leader. I do not know how it works, save for God in it, but that is what it is.
I liked it when you said we end up leading and not even knowing it – it has been my experience that we tend to turn around and see that there are people following. It is truly an awesome responsibility.
Praise God for you and your ministry, and I hope you are near Holland MI soon. I would love to come and worship Him with you!
John
FOCUS Worship Ministries
Holland, MI
http://www.focuspraise.com