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Ok Friends. Let's start the week with a little fun. How about a caption contest for this one? Look closely. ;-)
And there's more where this one came from!
Labels: many faces of worship
posted by John David Walt | at 6/28/2009 10:19:00 PM | 9 comments
Monday, June 22, 2009
Is your worship reaching God?
How would you know?
Seriously. . . . . what would be the signs? Please respond in the comment field.
*This is not a right-wrong answer kind of question, but one that is searching for some pondering and reflection. Take a stab at it.
*This is not a right-wrong answer kind of question, but one that is searching for some pondering and reflection. Take a stab at it.
Labels: worship
posted by John David Walt | at 6/22/2009 08:31:00 AM | 17 comments
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Internet Monk laments the state of worship in Evangelical church Michael Spencer over at Internet Monk posted a stinging critique of the present state of affairs in the Church as relates to worship and music. It generated quite a storm of comments, mine being #144. imagine that. I like what he is trying to say here, but I think the polemical nature of his post provokes the wrong conversation. Here's an excerpt to give you an idea:
Does anyone- I mean, really, seriously- have any idea what is actually happening within the worship culture of evangelicals?
We have, within a matter of 50 years, completely changed the entire concept of what is a worship service. We’ve adopted an approach that demands ridiculous levels of musical, technical and financial commitment and resources.
We have tied ourselves to the Christian music industry and its endless appetite for change and profit. We have accepted that all of our worship leaders are going to be very, very young people. Traditional worship - a la Tenth Presbyterian in Philly- is on the verge of becoming a museum piece.
The reformed- of all people- have led the way in this revolution. I attended a seminar last week where a room full of reformed were instructed in why the optimum worship leadership option was “the band.” Not the choir, the worship team, etc. But “the band.” Does anyone realize what that means for public worship?
Check the whole post and comment battle here-- and see what you think. I'd love to see your takes here.
Labels: music
posted by John David Walt | at 6/14/2009 09:17:00 AM | 7 comments
Friday, June 12, 2009
Worship Star. A satyrical commentary in song on the rise of the Celebrity Worship Leader
The views portrayed in this video do not necessarily reflect the views of this blog or commentator. (thanks to Neil Smith for the link)
But let's be honest-- isn't there something a bit oxy-moronic about "Famous Worship Leader."
One more thought. It's not so much the present day "Worship Stars" that I'm concerned about. Most of the ones I know didn't seek out fame nor do they exploit it. My concern lies in what I think this video is all about-- the thousands of persons who follow and imitate these so called "worship stars." It's amazing how God exaltation can so quickly become self exaltation in the name of God. How can this be avoided? posted by John David Walt | at 6/12/2009 12:31:00 AM | 6 comments
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Practicing Pentecost: The Curriculum for Summer
Hurry, then, to have a share in the Holy Spirit.
He is present when you call on him,
and if you call on him it is because he is present in you.
He is the rushing river that brings joy to the city of God.
He will show you what God the Father keeps hidden
from the learned and the wise of this world.
God is Spirit and those who adore him must adore in spirit and in truth,
so too it is fitting that those who long to understand him and to know him
must seek in the Holy Spirit alone
the insight of faith and the meaning of Truth pure and simple.
In the darkness and ignorance of this life, to the poor in spirit,
he is light that enlightens,
he is love that enraptures,
he is gentleness most moving,
he is our access to God,
he is the love of the one who loves,
he is dedication, he is devotion.
William of St. Thierry
In the days following Pentecost (i.e. summer) I try and give my attention to learn more about and contemplate the Gift of the Holy Spirit. I am finding that about 90 days a year (that's the idea anyway) of that kind of focused reflection and practice helpful and meaningful. How have-do-are you learning about the Spirit (i.e. reading, practice, stretching.)
Labels: Come Holy Spirit
posted by John David Walt | at 6/09/2009 08:11:00 AM | 1 comments
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