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Highly recommended reading – two articles on using music in gathered worship by Scott Mackay: Stating the obvious about church music (Scott Mackay) http://t.co/jTdyK09VAx — the kiwifruit blog (@kiwifruitblog) March 4, 2013 Deconstructing church singing (Scott Mackay) http://t.co/Pc4yJbWTFp — the kiwifruit blog (@kiwifruitblog) March 5, 2013 In the first piece, “Stating the Obvious About …
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Just came back from young adults bible study, where among other things Joe pointed out that one of the reasons God brings trials into our life is to reveal our sins, so that we might put our trust in God, and grow in faith and love and purity. I needed this reminder several times over …
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Eye-catching online reads: How to make a can of Coke – What do you get when you use bauxite, cryolite, urethane acrylate, coca leaf, and kola nut? Kevin Ashton explains how the world’s most popular soft drink comes together in an homage to technological progress, global supply chain, human ingenuity. “A can of Coke …
Twitter often seems like an ever-clanging cymbal for narcissists. But the medium does produce spontaneous, pithy moments. Rather exciting to see John Key, NZ PM receiving a copy of Godzone – Luke's Gospel w/ a rugby theme #GoodNews pic.twitter.com/tbvgRuhcmm — Ben Carswell (@bcarswell) February 24, 2013 The man who truly preaches Christ cannot be your …
Quite a thought-provoking opening paragraph (and rest of article) from WLMag’s Feb issue: “Worship leaders are hymnal editors. Whoever chooses the people’s song for their congregation is not only a hymnal editor but also is a primary shaper of the way their congregation understands and expresses faith.” – C Michael Lawn The author never gives …