Music: Commentaries

Woody Guthrie's God and Country
New projects, timeless ideals, and the junction of heaven and earth.
The Passion of George Harrison
The 'quiet' Beatle was driven by spiritual pursuit while living in the material world.
Jars of Clay: Why Tour? Why Now?
Frontman Dan Haseltine gives a thought-provoking reply to what may seem like a simple question.
77's Still on the Edge
A 'Christian' band? Maybe. But the Sevens—and their album 'Sticks and Stones'—were one of the best ever.
Bruce Springsteen: The Stations of the Boss
The singer, the sinner's prayer, and my spiritual journey.
Untangling the Gramophone
It's nice to feel the love of a Grammy nod, but it's hard to keep it in perspective.
Standing in Babylon
Musician and visual artist Sam Cintron's stage production compels viewers to consider faith in Jesus.
Death Cab: Existential Contentment
How a band progressed from nihilism to hope ... but hope in what?
Contemporary Music: The Cultural Medium and the Christian Message
What kind of Christians do contemporary services produce?
A Variety of Religious Composition
The music we sing, in and out of church, is more varied and interesting than we've been led to believe.
Dylan at the Foot of the Cross
Longtime disciple? Converted soldier? Secular prophet? The questions linger as the troubadour turns 70.
A History of Christian Rock
Well, sort of. More accurately, the musings of one music fan who was weaned on the stuff.
Rhythms of Resurrection
Peter Gabriel's 'Passion' and John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme' make the perfect Easter soundtrack.
The End of Worship Wars
But we're still learning from one another.
The Trajectory of Worship
What's really happening when we praise God in song?
Worship in Black and White
Racial reconciliation happens when we not only sing each other's songs but learn the stories embedded in those songs.
Whatever Happened to Amazing Grace?
Why John Newton's famous hymn failed to win, place, or show.
The Hymns That Keep on Going
The 27 worship songs that have made the hymnal cut time and again.
A Sweet, Sweet Sound
I was a legalistic religious hypocrite before I started learning the 'true' spirit of worship.
The Beatles, Vivaldi, and God
How the Fab Four and a classical composer inspired me to do something bright and beautiful.

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