This post continues the wonderful lecture by Robby Bell called Lament for a Wounded Faith. 2 Areas where our theology needs refinement: Theology of worship and the church Why is our worship so antiseptic? Is the purpose of worship to forget our problems and sing happy songs? Lamenting is about honesty in our worship. We [...]
The final session of the Where Are the Psalms? Conference was presented by Robby Bell, professor of counseling at Erskine Seminary. I took so many notes during this session that I’ve divided them into two posts. In a conference that was rich on every front, this session probably impacted me the most, especially considering what [...]
I have just finished reading and have posted a book review for NT (Tom) Wright’s latest book Justification: God’s Plan and Paul’s Vision. Here is the first paragraph: Reading a book by NT Wright on Justification and then hearing his critics is like listening to a majestic symphony and then hearing someone complain about the [...]
Here is an arrangement that I’ve been working on today: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] It still needs a little work, especially in the realm of dynamics, etc., but I’m happy with a lot of it. (It’s also in F Major which is much more singable than the G Major arrangement found in [...]
Mark Ross, professor at Erskine Theological Seminary‘s Columbia Campus and dean of the Institute for Reformed Worship, spoke on “What Place Should Psalm-Singing Have in Christian Worship?” Below are a few notes from his lecture. The question of whether we should sing psalms is not simply a practical question but also a theological and ethical [...]
This project looks and sounds great (and it’s free). Great hymn arrangements with an indie-rock vibe. Very well done. Page CXVI / Hymns. Page CXVI
