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Aug. 22, 2018

Letting Kids Learn Their Way: Even with Loud Music or Upside Down

By Bethany Weathersby

Several years ago, my son asked if he could listen to music while he did his math. He didn’t want soothing background to muffle other noises or even some upbeat classical tunes to keep him energized—either of which would have … Continue reading →

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Oct. 23, 2013

Hymns, Halloween, and History

By Luke

Amy--of the blog THAT Mom--recently posted about "evil" music in church. She makes some great points. She also mentions that many olde tyme hymns were set to secular tunes, notably bar songs and such. I've heard that before. Google seems … Continue reading →

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Oct. 8, 2013

Why Are People Creative?

By Robert

We appreciate creativity when we encounter it in music, art, literature, film, and other areas of life. But why are people creative? The answer from a Christian perspective is rooted in what theologians call the imago Dei--the image of God. … Continue reading →

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Jul. 19, 2013

Summer Tunes

By Judy

It has been said that Music has charms to soothe the savage breast (William Congreve). The phrase came to mind yesterday evening as I was returning home from our church praise team practice. My week has been full of struggles … Continue reading →

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Aug. 3, 2012

The Urgency of Now

By Luke

I knew the line "the urgency of now" from a Smashing Pumpkins song or two (they released a greatest hits album when I was entering college). But somehow I had missed the fact that the line comes from Martin Luther … Continue reading →

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Oct. 27, 2011

Another reason for children to play an instrument

By Sarita

I originally wanted my children to play the piano. It's so useful in worship services and can be played solo. But I couldn't seem to fit the additional teaching into our schedule. Fortunately, we found another avenue for musical expression. … Continue reading →

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