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“The TARDIS Awakens”
Journey back to a time when the Doctor returned, when Rose met the Doctor, when the Daleks were thought to be extinct. And all to the sound and tempo of Star Wars- The Force Awakens. (Tip of the hat to … Continue reading
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Singing with a Soul on Fire
“Soul on Fire” by Andrew Osenga (and recorded for “the Wine Box”).
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Peterson on the Specific and the Accessible
Andrew Peterson (who just played a concert in Hawaii) was recently interviewed by CCM Magazine. At one point, he is asked about the assertion that the more specific a song’s content, the more accessible it can be to listeners (which, … Continue reading
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Andrew Peterson in Concert
Tonight I had the opportunity to see Andrew Peterson in concert. This is a pretty cool thing for me. I usually don’t make it to Tennessee for Christmas until after Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God tour is over. In … Continue reading
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Friday Night Light
It’s been a nice, quiet Friday: the nice way to cap off a hectic beginning to the second half of the school year. Because of some personnel shifts, I’m back to teaching five sections (which is a joy), which requires … Continue reading
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Hope in the Night
It’s been a short but packed week. I’m definitely looking forward to the weekend, a real chance to recover from jumping into a new semester. Here’s a song by Andrew Peterson and friends from their time last year at Laity … Continue reading
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The Promise of 2016
There are a handful of things that I’m already looking forward to in 2016. While I’m sure there will be many pleasant surprises, these are five things I’m eagerly awaiting: 1. A bit more Britain. We’re starting the year off … Continue reading
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A Song for Everyone: Be Kind to Yourself
These last few weeks, we’ve been talking to our younger students about expectations. In our wrap-up today, I’ll be playing them this video: “Be Kind to Yourself” by Andrew Peterson. The more I listen to it, the more I am … Continue reading
Our Final Word
I have often wondered if Steven Curtis Chapman would get around to making a “worship album.” When the trend hit years and years ago, I was dismayed. I’m one of that rare breed that sees the praise and worship movement … Continue reading
Songs about the Falling Rain
In a recent post at First Things, Leah Libresco shared three simple ways the church (in her case, Catholic) could strengthen the sense of congregational community without embracing unhealthy practice. Her second suggestion was to bring in more things to connect … Continue reading
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