How did you learn to sing harmony?

Did you learn to sing harmony “by ear” or through learning to read music? Take this poll:

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Earliest memories of church songs?

For those of you who grew up around singing, what are the earliest memories of hymns and spiritual songs? We can’t help but laugh at the way children hear songs like “Andy walks with me, Andy talks with me,” and...
January 30th, 2010 | Spiritual Topics & Discussion | Read More

Impact of International Mission Trips

Have you participated with an international mission trip? I’m hearing of more rank and file Christians choosing to cross borders for the purpose of ministering to others. In most cases, the mission trip seems to positively...
January 20th, 2010 | Spiritual Topics & Discussion | Read More

Poll: Duration of Sunday morning assemblies

Photo by Michael Clark – How much time is regularly devoted to your Sunday assemblies? Take this poll and leave a comment on this article with your thoughts. Does the amount of time feel adequate? Would you like to have more time allotted for the combined worship time? What about the specific elements: More message?...
January 15th, 2010 | Spiritual Topics & Discussion | Read More

Christmas and over-commercialization?

I saw Christmas decorations being displayed well before Thanksgiving this year. Do you think Christmas has been hyper-commercialized? Or, are you just happy that deep within all the hub bub, even non-disciples seem to acknowledge...
December 7th, 2009 | Spiritual Topics & Discussion | Read More

Inter-Congregational Unity Sunday morning?

Here is a photo I captured of one of the many bridges in Charleston, West Virginia. This shot made me think about building bridges of unity with other Christians. I’m highly encouraged about our workshop with the Kanawha City church of Christ. One reason is the fact that more than one congregation will be joining together for the Sunday morning...
November 21st, 2009 | Spiritual Topics & Discussion | Read More

Grocery shopping in Capetown

Yami, our South African promoter did an outstanding job of coordinating this trip, including this service project. Here’s a photo of the guys at a new grocery store, collecting items requested by a Capetown retirement home. ...
November 7th, 2009 | Spiritual Topics & Discussion | Read More

Poll: How often do you gather with Christians?

On average, how often do you meet with an official gathering of your local church on a weekly basis? Sunday assemblies? Home fellowship groups? Mid-week Bible studies? ...
October 18th, 2009 | Spiritual Topics & Discussion | Read More

Singing through the pain

Three weeks ago, I taught a class at the Mid Atlantic Evangelism Seminar in Raleigh on the topic of “Singing through the pain.” Seemingly, few Christians...
October 9th, 2009 | Spiritual Topics & Discussion | Read More