What Is Directing Our Worship?
When asked to serve as the Music Minister at his church, Steven gladly accepted. He led the congregation in the great hymns from the church’s history—such as “All Creatures of Our God and King,” “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty,” and “Near the Cross.” An elderly gentleman, strictly accustomed to southern gospel music, approached Steven one morning: “These new songs are nice and all, but I really prefer...
Change Versus Tradition: Must We Choose?
“We’ve never done it that way before.” All of us have heard this expression before. Whether at home, work, or church, this sentiment characterizes many, while irking others. It often functions as a conversation-stopper. After all, if past precedent is the final arbiter of all future decisions, progress ceases. But because unique situations do arise in the course of life, it is often unclear as to how the past informs the present....
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