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Remembering Dianne Wilkinson
Dianne Wilkinson's family has confirmed that she passed away earlier this week. She was one of a kind. I don't know if I've ever known someone with a bigger personality or a bigger heart. It was such an honor to work with her to create her autobiography. Her songs...
Learning Hymnwriting from Modern Hymnwriters
When today's leading modern hymnwriters are interviewed on radio or podcasts, the conversation often turns to their techniques and how and why they wrote their greatest songs. Here are some of their most useful podcast interviews. Stuart Townend (How Deep the Father's...
Bent and Dent Groceries in North Central Ohio
Last updated: 5/29/21, removing two stores that have closed. Shortcuts Ashland Bent and Dents Mansfield Bent and Dents Bellville Bent and Dents Danville Bent and Dents Western Holmes Bent and Dents Eastern Holmes Bent and Dents Southeastern Holmes Bent and Dents...
Six Stuart Townend songs worth revisiting
Whether or not you know Stuart Townend by name, chances are you know some of his songs: "In Christ Alone," "How Deep the Father's Love For Us," and "Power of the Cross." But he has written other hidden gems; if you don't already know these, they're worth another...
The New Testament Context of Romans 13
How should Christians relate to civil government? Romans 13:1-7 says: 1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority...
Amazing Grace and Providential Timing
John Newton was the author of "Amazing Grace," "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken," and "How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds." William Cowper was the author of "There Is a Fountain" and "God Moves in a Mysterious Way." They lived in the same small town in England in...
I Am a Sheep
I am a sheep. In John 10, Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own.” And He said: “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” Our culture celebrates the powerful: Lions. Sharks. Alpha dogs. It doesn’t...
CD Review: Pure Love (Legacy Five)
Pure Love is one of Legacy Five’s all-time most anticipated releases. The group recently saw a substantial vocal transition, with acclaimed songwriter Lee Black replacing outgoing tenor Josh Feemster and baritone Bryan Walker replacing founding member and twenty-year...
The Songs of Phill McHugh
Legendary songwriter Dave Clark’s Instagram account, @daveclarkwrites, is a must-follow for Christian songwriters. Several weeks ago, he posted about the impact that Phill McHugh’s lyrics had on his life and his songwriting career: Phil’s writing became a new standard...
A More Certain Glory
There is a certain glory to freedom of speech. In a sinful world, it is better that truth and falsehood both spread than that truth be restricted. But there is a more certain glory coming. In the Kingdom of Heaven, freedom of speech will end. There will be no more...
CD Review: To The Kindness of God (Michael Card)
Michael Card has indicated that he expects To the Kindness of God to be his final record. As he said in one interview, I think that's going to be my last album - I think we're done. The world is done with 10-song records - those days are over. Michael Card retiring...
Listening Deeply #1: “Grace” (CityAlight)
Our ancestors sang sagas. They memorized songs hundreds or thousands of lines long. Some of our ancestors were illiterate, but the feats of memory through which they preserved their culture put us to shame. Today? We can barely pay attention for five seconds. In fact,...