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Steven Curtis Chapman, Godliness, and The Death of Squeaky Clean
The church today has a problem. Well, actually, it has many problems, but we’re just here today to discuss one of them, and that is the problem that modern Christians seem to have something against “good boys.” You know what … Continue reading
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How I Wish I’d Responded to Jefferson Bethke
Yesterday I wrote a hastily worded response to Jefferson Bethke’s viral video on Jesus and religion. Now I realize that had I taken more time over my thoughts, I probably would have written that response differently. It might have looked … Continue reading
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Saturday Survey #11: Doug Harrison’s New Book Cover, Tim Tebow, Me Singing Celine Dion, And More…
I’ve decided to give a little added info next to each Saturday Survey to make them a bit easier to distinguish from each other. Assuming readers won’t mind! –A non-SG blogger who happens to be a fan of southern gospel … Continue reading
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Saturday Survey #7
*The Dove Brothers have found their replacement tenor. I think Jonathan had the better voice, but I 100% support McCray in the turnover. I’m sure he’d appreciate your prayers. *Our favorite Southern Gospel Blog contributors, the Garms family, took a … Continue reading
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A Word On Gay Christians in Ministry, or Music Ministry, or Gospel Music Ministry
A lot of discussion has been had about this particular topic recently. There is much to say about it, but instead of saying everything that could be said, let me offer just a word or two. First, the annoying thing … Continue reading
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Watch Your Mouth
In the Church today, it’s apparently becoming narrow-minded to watch your mouth. I’ve seen Christians who look down on other Christians for thinking that language still matters. Some try to claim it’s all “a heart issue,” and the actual words … Continue reading
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P & W and the Wussification of the Church
Increasingly, our culture is refusing to let boys be boys. Comedian Brad Stine calls it “the wussification of America.” The newly prevalent attitude is that if you are a guy, and you have a spine, you must be a Neanderthal. … Continue reading
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A Few Words on Soul Surfer
Unless you’ve been living under a rock in the past few months, you’ve probably heard of the latest inspirational family flick to come out of Hollywood: Soul Surfer. Based on the true story of surfer Bethany Hamilton’s inspiring struggle to … Continue reading
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Focus On the Family: The Beginning of the End?
This is an excellent post on the “new face of Focus on the Family” and its implications for conservatism in America. Specifically, it addresses the recent dust-up over Blake Mycoskie and his organization’s association with FotF—or rather the lack thereof. … Continue reading
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Are Hymns Harder to Sing Than Praise Songs?
A common complaint that I see about hymns is that they are overly complicated musically speaking. The melodies and harmonies are impractical for unskilled musicians and singers. “People need something simple they can pick up easily.” Hence the rise of … Continue reading →
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