I teach rhetoric to high school students. Whenever there’s confusion about evidence or arguments (and there’s a lot these days), I always take it back to the text. Analyzing, paraphrasing, and interpreting are all great skills, but nothing cuts through the mire quite like quoting verbatim from the source. I […]
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“There Is A Cloud” Devotional by Elevation Worship
“And now, God, do it again— bring rains to our drought-stricken lives so those who planted their crops in despair will shout hurrahs at the harvest, so those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of ble ssing.” (Psalm 127:4-6 MSG) One of the most […]
“Alex’s 20 Great Albums Over 20 Years Old: The Choir, ‘Chase The Kangaroo'”
The Choir And The Art Of Sadness “A sad face is good for the heart / Go on cry, does it seem a cruel world? A sad face is good for the heart of a girl / A sad face” […]
“Alex’s 20 Great Albums Over 20 Years Old – ‘This Beautiful Mess’ by Sixpence None The Richer”
Sixpence None The Richer And Life’s Beautiful Mess Messiah / I know you are there Within, without me / Holding me Messiah / I know you are there Catching, carrying / This beautiful mess – From “Within A Room Somewhere” If there is one idea that keeps drawing me towards […]
“Confidence In Christ,” by Ayiesha Woods
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” Philippians 1:6 KJV This text breathes life into me. Particularly during such a crucial time in my life, career and ministry. I’ll admit there is […]
“Find You Here” by Ellie Holcomb
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again; Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all, the Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, and the peace of God which surpasses all […]
“God’s Bigger Than Star Wars?” by Mark Bishop
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… So begins a story that has enraptured millions and millions of fans around the world, to the point that the mythical universe created in that story has transcended mere movie-making and for many, has become the passion of their very […]
Trip Lee’s Behind-The-Song for ‘The Waiting Room’ Mixtape
Check out this behind-the-song look at Trip Lee’s new mixtape, The Waiting Room, written by Trip himself! Clouds This song is about the roller coaster process that comes with big dreams. You might wake up in the morning feeling like a million dollars, only to have your dreams dashed as the […]
“Looking For America – On A Spiritual Journey Through 2016 With The Best Albums Of The Year”
Looking For America – On A Spiritual Journey Through 2016 With The Best Albums Of The Year A look back at the past year is what we journalist and writers do. Trying to “get a handle” on what just happened is an age-old task that is always just beyond the […]
“Innocence In The Music Industry” by Chris Sligh
10 years ago, I was an independent artist, working a full-time job while working part-time as the worship pastor at my church. I was playing 2-3 shows a weekend, hustling with my band to get our name “out there”, sometimes getting no sleep on a Saturday night because we were […]