Category Archives: Music

Seeing the handwriting on the wall.

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Two years ago I published a post about a CCM entertainer’s comments that he gave to a Roman Catholic organization in which the entertainer, David Crowder, admitted: “Much of the Catholic traditions and writings have been influential in my formation … Continue reading →

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Left-leaning Christians to rally around ‘Wild Goose’

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

From USA TODAY: By Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images “Michelle Shocked will play at the Wild Goose Festival in Durham, N.C., next week, a venue for 20-somethings who love God but aren’t thrilled with institutional Christianity. That must mean it’s time … Continue reading →

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Worship Songs Compared.

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

DefCon touches on the issue of music and the Church from time to time; thanks to a recent article from The Watchman’s Bagpipes, this is one of those times. Yesterday in church we sang some contemporary “worship” songs at the … Continue reading →

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A refreshing perspective from a Christian musician that gets it!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

Of the many Christian artists in the world, there are some that actually understand their calling: By the 2005 release of his third CD “White Flag,” based on his study and teaching of the Beatitudes, Shaun was questioning what his … Continue reading →

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Jesus, thank you.

Posted on January 20, 2011 by
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Quotes (843)

Posted on January 4, 2011 by

I blush today to think about the religious fodder that is now being handed out to children. There was a day when they sat around as the fire crackled in the hearth and listened to a serious but kindly old … Continue reading →

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Did you know that Poison was a Christian rock band?

Posted on September 3, 2010 by

I bet you didn’t know that, huh? That all those songs they sang about drinking and sex and partying and all other kinds of debauchery were actually declaring the gospel? Well, that’s because you weren’t blessed with the same kind … Continue reading →

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An attendee reports on the Cornerstone “Christian” music festival.

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

When you think of a summer-time Christian music festivals, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Well, if you said zombies, you hit the nail on the head (sadly). For those of you who would have never guessed zombies, … Continue reading →

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Another CCM star comes crashing to earth.

Posted on April 14, 2010 by

As we’ve reported on numerous occasions in the past, the rot that is underlying in the Contemporary Christian Music industry seems to keep oozing to the surface as time marches on. We’ve seen numerous examples of this and it appears … Continue reading →

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David Crowder’s crowded theology.

Posted on February 28, 2010 by

The latest pockmark to appear on the already scarred face of CCM comes from one of evangelicalism’s favorite “worship leaders,” David Crowder of the David Crowder Band. Crowder, who is the author of the contemplative-promoting book, Praise Habit (referring to … Continue reading →

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Sacred or secular?

Posted on January 21, 2010 by

Can you identify which of the following three lyric excerpts come from Christian musical artists and which are from secular musical artists? I admit it won’t be easy, but differentiating between Christian lyrics and worldly lyrics shouldn’t be that difficult, … Continue reading →

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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.

Posted on December 4, 2009 by

I suppose I’ll be the first to start this season’s music off with my all-time favorite Christmas song. This is a beautiful rendition by Christina Sonnemann. O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile … Continue reading →

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Quotes (661)

Posted on December 4, 2009 by

Far too much of today’s evangelical world has been swept up in the powerful magnetic field of the secular popular culture. Thinking they’re doing God’s work behind enemy lines of the atheistic popular culture, they’ve gradually and inadvertently taken on … Continue reading →

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Gaithers enter “The Shack”

Posted on June 16, 2009 by

  Sadly, Bill and Gloria Gaither–names almost synonymous with Southern Gospel music–have joined the apostasy that is “The Outhouse” “The Shack.” A couple weeks ago, they held a “Family Fest” (hat tip: Apprising Ministries) in Gatlinburg, TN (pop: 3800. pop … Continue reading →

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Quotes (535)

Posted on May 26, 2009 by

In the ordinance of singing, we must not make noise, but music; and the heart must make melody to the Lord. Augustine complained of some in his time, that “they minded more the tune than the truth; more the manner … Continue reading →

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Joy to the world, He is risen!

Posted on April 12, 2009 by
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He’s alive!

Posted on April 11, 2009 by
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Music lyrics quiz: Christian or secular?

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

Are you ready to take a fun little quiz to see if Christian music is distinguishable from the music of the world? Let’s see if you can tell the difference between the lyrics of songs performed by Christian musicians and … Continue reading →

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The Almost-Christian.

Posted on January 31, 2009 by
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Quiz for 1/26/2009

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

OK, here is another quiz for you. The question this time is, what kind of worship is the following quote describing? And, as usual, no fair Googling. “The emphasis [is on] psychophysical relatedness and subjective experience…The transcendence of the deity … Continue reading →

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Guitar Praise: Another attempt at mimicking the fleeting fads of the world.

Posted on January 8, 2009 by

Only in an environment of prolonged comfort, safety, security, and prosperity could this be possible. I wonder if our Christian brothers and sisters being tortured in prisons around the world are secretly coveting this latest installment from the Den of … Continue reading →

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Another church sanctuary turned into a stage for a worldly dance exhibition.

Posted on December 29, 2008 by

You’ve seen the two young girls performing a Spice Girls song in church in this post, and the youth dancing to Michael Jackson in church in this post. Now here’s more teen girls dancing to N’Sync beneath an illuminated cross … Continue reading →

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Asleep in the light.

Posted on December 28, 2008 by
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Angels we have heard on high!

Posted on December 20, 2008 by

A beautiful rendition.

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1 Sabbath, 3 wolves in sheep’s clothing, and 4 golden calves.

Posted on December 7, 2008 by

I was not entirely surprised to see Tony Campolo, Brian McLaren, and Rick Warren in support of a ecumenical movement but I was a little surprised to see such CCM golden calves as Natalia Grant, Michael W. Smith, Switchfoot’s lead … Continue reading →

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A brief look at Contemporary Christian Music.

Posted on November 25, 2008 by

This is a great two-part piece examining contemporary Christian music. I also recommend the post Christianity: It’s All About The Music? HT: Berean Wife

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The lighter side of Reformation Day

Posted on October 31, 2008 by

When I was just ein junger Mann I studied canon law; While Erfurt was a challenge, it was just to please my Pa. Then came the storm, the lightning struck, I called upon Saint Anne, I shaved my head, I … Continue reading →

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Music – The Golden Calf – Conclusion

Posted on September 24, 2008 by

The more I have studied this matter of worship in music, I believe it is necessary and right to put forth a warning cry. The church today has chosen to separate itself from the Biblical meaning and principles of worship. … Continue reading →

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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 9

Posted on September 20, 2008 by

For a long time, I was not willing to acknowledge the slope of worldliness was slippery. I felt that as long as we were careful in what we allowed in to the church I pastured, that it could be fully … Continue reading →

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Music – The Golden Calf – Part 8

Posted on September 15, 2008 by

I agree that there has been venom in many circles on both sides of the music equation for too many years, and two wrongs never make a right. However, I am convinced that both sides cannot be correct. If this … Continue reading →

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