"Why do we need art? ... Because the only way we can approach God is if we're honest through metaphor, through symbol. So art becomes essential, not decorative." That wise reflection came from U2's Bono during a discussion with Eugene Peterson about the role of the psalms in Christian faith. I'm completely sold on that perspective and am convinced God is, too. So much of … [Read more...] about Beatnik Christianity Values the Honesty and Vulnerability of Authentic Artistic Expression
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Who (or What) Are We Worshiping?: A Short-Form Series on Christian Worship
Last month, I wrote about how worship is bigger than music and encompasses our whole life. This understanding is encapsulated in this description by Harold Best: “Worship is the continuous outpouring of all that I am, all that I do and all that I can ever become in light of a chosen or choosing god.” One of the key implications of this description is that we are always … [Read more...] about Who (or What) Are We Worshiping?: A Short-Form Series on Christian Worship
We Are Always Worshiping: A Short-Form Series on Christian Worship
Worship has been a hot topic within American Christian circles for decades. From the worship wars to the proliferation of new songs from around the globe, much ink has been spilled. This subject has been debated and analyzed from many angles. Yet worship is a far more robust subject than mere music. It is a theme that cuts to the very heart of what it means to be human. The … [Read more...] about We Are Always Worshiping: A Short-Form Series on Christian Worship
