Author Archives: Barbara

In our last blog we covered a historic overview of Christian music through the ages and ended with that music making a journey to America. We learned that as Isaac Watt’s music began to spread around England many Christians utterly … Continue reading →

Controversy surrounding church music may not have been prevalent in biblical times but it’s not new. Because as people became more mobile and exposed to different cultures, a variety of ideas began to be introduced into churches. The evolution of … Continue reading →

In our last blog we discovered that music has a powerful impact on people. God created music and it is good. It seems so sad that this wonderful creation of God has caused so much division in his church. When … Continue reading →

Music can be powerful. Studies show that music can… Affect your mood Alter buying habits Make you work more efficiently Relieve pain Reduce stress Increase stress Affect your eating habits Increase athletic performance The list goes on and on. Music … Continue reading →

Last time we discussed the concept of a Christian being in the world but not of the world. We cited the example of Paul being able to discuss literature and philosophy with educated men and still maintain his loyalty and … Continue reading →

Shortly before his crucifixion Jesus told the disciples that though they were in the world, they should not be of the world (John 17:14).  Jesus prayed, “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world, but that … Continue reading →

I get a little flustered when it looks like scriptures contradict each other. Certain scriptures indicate that God loved the world. John 3:16 says He loved the world so much that he sent his son to die for it. Jesus … Continue reading →

Many would have us think that all we need is to believe – or all we need is love – or all we need is faith to be a Christian, but it really doesn’t work that way. Some scriptures might … Continue reading →

Most would agree that sometimes churches make changes to reflect society. This can be a good thing or this can be a bad thing. It can be good because as society changes churches might need to update and adapt their … Continue reading →

Every day ministry leaders of all denominations face transitions. A transition is a passage or movement from one state, stage or place to another. All transitions involve change. Change is not easy. Even change for the better can be uncomfortable … Continue reading →