Whether your song selections in December will reflect the theme of Advent or not, the analysis which Bobby Gilles provides of Charles Wesley’s hymn Come Thou Long Expected Jesus is informative and instructional about what makes an effective song for corporate praise and why. What is Advent? It’s the season of preparation for Christ’s coming …
Shai Linne’s latest album, The Attributes Of God has been released. The concept behind all the tracks is the character and nature of God. Lyrically dense (of course) the album is an expansive musical exploration that always remains centered in Linne’s hip-hop roots. It is an ambitious and well executed piece of work. Here’s an …
The trend in Australian Presbyterianism seems to be toward longer tenures for pastors serving parishes. Thom Rainer offers some observations about the US situation. Weird that over ten years seems to be ‘off the chart’ in terms of his evaluations. Rainer asks for feedback which is forthcoming in the comments section of this post at …
Westminster Shorter Catechism – Lord’s Day 45 Q & A 99 Q What rule has God given for our direction in prayer? A The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer;*1 but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called the …
