How should we spend our final week of Lent and prepare for Palm/Passion Sunday? I propose that we get out of our comfort zone, and listen to something completely different. If we are going to be able to engage in the unexpected surprise of resurrection, then we need...
If you’ve ever had a conversation about scripture and worship, you’ve heard or used the phrase “the Psalms are the hymn book of the Bible.” Although we all know this phrase, the reality is that most churches never sing the Psalms . . . well, except for maybe Ps 46 (Be...
Anton Bruckner lived in the hinge between the romantic and the modern eras. As an Austrian in the 19th century, Bruckner had access to the broadest experience of contemporary, classical music. He was a devout Catholic, and he played the organ extraordinarily well,...
The church I attend has a wonderful practice during Lent – a Wednesday evening service of songs and stories. It is a structured service, using the Holden Evening Prayer as the foundation, interspersed with extended scripture readings and a question (or two) for...
Over the next few weeks, Sound Theology will provide listening resources for your Lenten journey. Knowing this Lenten story, and how it all turns out, is both a benefit and a hindrance to our travels. On one hand, we know that there is a great rejoicing to be...
When we listen to music, as with all listening, we are hearing a number of layered elements that come together. When we hear a person’s story, we primarily listen to their words. But, implicit in the telling, is their body language, their tone of voice, and their...
