First, we looked at what (little) the bible has to say about church music styles. Then, we explored what the word “worship” means in the bible and what (little) music has to do with it. Today we answer an important worship related question I was asked recently by a minister… Read More
Magonus was born in Scotland and carried to Ireland against his will by pirates when he was a teenager. He was sold there as a servant, spending the next several years tending sheep on a mountain, learning the Irish language, and praying to God. One day God spoke to him… Read More
I’m sitting in the Chicago airport waiting to board my flight to Oregon (check out where I’m headed). And I just pressed “send” on an email that only a few people will see. My producer, Gabe Scott, and I spent the week in his studio choosing songs for my Christmas… Read More
I put a nativity set out on the piano, hung a few lights, grew a beard. And it’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Sure, it’s July outside – kids in flip-flops and tank tops munch on popsicles just beyond my window. And sure, it’s as hot as July… Read More
It’s a simple list of suggested gifts – one for each day – prompting me to consider what I have to offer and what someone else might need. Pushy inspiration stashed between the pages of a friend’s book. Today’s assignment – “Something you need too” – was harder than most.… Read More
If your church is like mine you guys probably sing one kind of song. Everyone together. To God. Probably with instruments playing along. At our church a “solo” is rare. And a capella? Never. I started wondering why that is… So I did some learning. And now I have a… Read More
Shaun Groves