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WMB is a series of posts here on my blog.
The Myth of Proposition over Experience in Worship
Why is it that in our evangelical church culture we seem to put the beauty of music, art and other expression of our faith and worship below reason? Where in scripture does this occur? In reading the Psalms and other poetry of the Bible we see imagery and drama as part of our expression of faith and yes, even theology.
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Fridays are for friends, so I wanna try to give some shout outs to some who are creating or serving or making a difference. This week here are my shout outs:
Connor is a blogger/student/musician/techy and beyond that takes great photos. He has a new photography book available. I love his accent, since he is Irish. Gotta love the Irish.
Tony Guerrero is an amazing musician/producer/songwriter/jazzdude and has put up a Facebook Music Page.
Mark Waltz is a hero of mine in ministry since he humbly helps the rest of us out there. Read about his new book offering!
Bill Giovannetti is my former pastor in Redding, CA and has published his first book. Click over to his site to learn more about it.
Anything I missed this week? Please let me know.
Randy Elrod is a friend who has impacted my life in ways he may never know. He has a new book of his water colors out called “Beauty Is Calling” and is offering it at a discount price right now of $19.99 (a $60 value). Besides the enjoyment of this book as a collection of art, you will be supporting Kalien, a center that mentors young artists. Go to Randy’s blog to find out more and purchase the book.
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Ben Saada is a worship leader and blogger friend in the Kansas City area who introduced me to the story of his dad a couple years ago, so when he mentioned that his dad wrote a new book book I jumped at a chance to read this story. Once an Arafat Man: The True Story of How a PLO Sniper Found a New Life by Tass Saada and Dean Merrill.
Taas Saada is an Arab who was a sniper in the Fatah and chauffeur and friend to Arafat, the PLO leader. Mr. Saada’s family was torn from Palestine as a child and returned to fight as a young man. His story of reconciliation is a testimony of the reality of how Jesus changes lives. He and his wife are now committed to reconciling Arabs and Jews and helping the needy Palestinian people with the organization he founded called Hope for Ishmael. (more…)
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