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Hymns in the Spotlight
Navigating fame—and faith—on NBC's 'The Voice.'
Yes, Jesus Has Always Been Our Boyfriend
The biggest difference between old and new hymns isn't Trinitarian theology.
The Best Worship Music You Won't Hear on Christian Radio
It's like finding needles in a hymnstack.
There's Still Power in the Blood
Remember when we used to sing about how awesome it is?
Wishing You Neither a 'Traditional' nor 'Contemporary' Christmas
How hymns (and a little bit of hip hop) can aid our worship. Plus a new Christmas hymn from High Street Hymns.
'Wrath of God' Keeps Popular Worship Song Out of 10,000-Plus Churches
(UPDATED) The hymn's controversial lyrics are now making waves among Southern Baptists.
Our Almost National Anthem
The 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' has marched its way through American history. But does it do justice to Jesus?
Remembering George Beverly Shea
Singer's most lasting achievement was introducing "How Great Thou Art" to America.
"How Great Thou Art" & the 100-Year-Old Bass
The story of George Beverly Shea's signature tune.
Notable Sacred Music for 2012
From ye olde classics to African-American spirituals to more modern fare, a versatile mix.
Giving My Kids a Safe Place to Fall
My goal is not to dictate what they believe or to think that if we do it right they will conform to our desires. I just want to lay out a net for them, in hopes that later in life, when they discover suffering or betrayal or heartache, they will have a safe place to fall.
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.
Pop Goes the Worship
Religion professor T. David Gordon says Muzak has shaped singing in church.
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.
Finding Christ Throughout — and Beyond — Scripture
We need both J. I. Packer's and the Orthodox Presbyterians' approaches to hear Christ speak.
Who Owns Your Christmas Carols?
No, Kim Hill didn't write 'O Holy Night.' But she holds a copyright for it.
A Middle Way
There's a third side in the worship wars.

Top Story April 26, 2024

After Schism, United Methodists Vote to Restructure Denomination
After Schism, United Methodists Vote to Restructure Denomination
The plan would organize UMC churches in four global regions, with each given more leeway around same-sex marriage and other theological issues.

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