Why ChurchRater.com Is A Bad Idea

Over the next 2 days we’ll be looking at and talking about a new website named “ChurchRater.com“. I fear that too often I just share my opinion on this blog without allowing for the opposite side of the spectrum to be voiced. So, today I’ll be posting on why I believe this website and others…

Your Favorite Song

Being a musician, I listen to music a lot. I typically don’t stray into the country genre, or into the classical genre much. I tend to prefer the acoustic driven singer-songwriter style of music. But I do enjoy a wide variety of music. I’m wondering… What is your favorite song right now? If you’re curious,…

Advising Worship Leaders

This is another post in a series I’m doing of questions that some of you asked. If you would like to add your question, go here and do so. Today’s question is from Jeff Patterson. Jeff and I go to seminary together at Multnomah. Be sure to check out his blog. He asked: 1. What…

Fortuitous Bouncing

It probably doesn’t help NBC that Ice Dancing and Curling are two of the sports they have to cover for the Winter Olympics. About the only thing those are good for is a good nap. Add a time delay to Curling and Ice Dancing and you have VERY BAD T.V. šŸ™‚ I don’t want everyone…

Lent For Protestants

Lent has traditionally been focused on by Roman Catholics. But there is change occurring, as more Protestants are welcoming these traditions to become a part of their faith journey. I have never participated in Ash Wednesday or Lent. I didn’t grow up doing so and haven’t felt a push from the Holy Spirit to begin…