Herod’s Song and adventures in missing the point
I watched a performance of Herod’s Song from Jesus Christ Superstar. And it got me thinking about some things.
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Reflections from a `90s church youth group kid
Thinking about youth group in the ’90s got me thinking about what – if any – impact it has on my life today.
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My (somewhat) complicated history with Jesus Christ Superstar
This post about Jesus Christ Superstar contains affiliate links. That means I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on the appropriate links. You can learn more in my Disclosure Policy. As always, thank you for your support. I’ve been a fan of the music from Jesus Christ Superstar ever since I was in…
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Shock the World
In my post about Todd Bussey’s influence on my life, I said that he will probably shock the world in Florida. That was intentional. Here’s why… In high school, my summers were pretty jam-packed. Thanks to Scouting, we had a trek at Philmont and Summer Camp to look forward to. Marching band consumed many days…
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9/11, ISIS, and a different response (aka the post I don’t want to write)
I’m going to be honest here. I’ve been struggling with writing this post for quite some time. I don’t really feel like I have any real answers here. And I like answers. I like to have my posts tied up in a neat little package with a nifty bow to present to you, dear reader….
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My Ultimate Christmas Playlist: Welcome to Our World
Both Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant have recorded their own versions of this song. Chris Rice’s recording of the song that he wrote is still my favorite.
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My Ultimate Christmas Playlist: Labor of Love
Andrew Peterson has an amazing way with words. In Labor of Love, which he wrote for Behold the Lamb of God, he beautifully takes the whole concept of a calm, serene, silent nativity and turns it upside down. Andrew Peterson reminds us that the birth of baby Jesus probably wasn’t as clean and calm as we like…
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Trying to make sense of all this
Heartbroken Angry Sad Frustrated Furious Outraged Confused Afraid Grateful Fearful Worried Dumbfounded Vengeful Infuriated Hateful Heartbroken Heartbroken Heartbroken If you’re like me, these words only scratch the surface of the wide range of emotions experienced in the wake of today’s tragedy. No. Tragedy doesn’t feel like the right word. It isn’t strong enough. But it’s…
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Throwing money at the problem
I went to a seminar yesterday. It was on the other side of Indy and the seminar started at 9 in the morning. That meant I got to drive on 465 through the morning rush. I had forgotten how much I hate driving the Indy Interstates during the rush hours. Don’t get me wrong. I…
