I had the unique privilege to write a review of Sandra McCracken’s latest album (out yesterday) for The Gospel Coalition. You can read the whole review HERE, but here’s the introduction: — As many as 40 percent of the Bible’s psalms could be categorized as psalms of lament. Their words pulse with protest, indignation, complaint,…
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Best of 2017
While history will likely remember 2017 for mass shootings, protests, hurricanes, floods, and the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, here’s a few other things that deserve mention from this past year. Best Album **Listen to my “Best Albums of 2017” Playlist on Spotify below (or find it directly HERE)** I believe…
A Guide to the Advent Season
Advent is nothing new, even though all the cool kids are talking about it now. Here’s a great in-depth summary of what Advent is. Advent comes from a latin word meaning “coming.” Advent covers the 4 Sundays (starting a few days back) leading up to Christmas, followed by a celebration feast for twelve days, ending in…
My Frustration with Sunday Morning Worship
I’ve been leading worship for about a decade on a week to week basis. Over half of that time the worship leading has been part of my vocation and calling as a pastor. During this time of leadership I have advocated for and led what are often called contemporary worship songs. I often think of it…
What I’m Feasting On
Back when I first started blogging I shared my favorite links each week in a post titled Fortuitous Bouncing. How many of you remember those days? Life has gotten busier and I don’t have the time to put together a great list each week, but every few months I’ll put together a post highlighting what…
What I’m Feasting On
Back in October I shared a post highlighting what I’d been consuming, with the idea behind this being that what we take in shapes who we become. Whether positively or negative the things that we spend our time engaging with have a powerful influence. Several years ago Donald Miller spoke at a men’s retreat I…