Music
Nothing Special
Guest Author
Since 1888, people have been singing the joyous strains of “Blessed Be the Name.” The words to the verse of this song were written by William Clark, and the words to the chorus…
A Moment from the History of Hymns
Guest Author
One day, Isaac’s father told him that he would thrash him if he didn’t stop speaking in rhyme. The seven-year-old Watts looked up at his father and said…
All That Is Within Me
Brad Boruff
The psalmist David is speaking to himself here, encouraging himself to give praise to God. He is seeking to give more than mere lip service to the…
The Voice of Triumph
Brad Boruff
We serve an all-powerful, almighty God. He has never lost a battle, and His purposes have never been disappointed. He is victorious, and He wants His people to realize that…
Sing Out
Brad Boruff
“Make a joyful noise!” We often tease one another about the quality of our singing, and we use this expression as somewhat of an excuse for any…
Questions For The Music Director
Brad Boruff
I am a music director, and I have about a month under my belt. From the start I’ve noticed that practice time can be easily wasted. Sometimes I feel like we get songs ready just in time, and we don’t…
All for Show?
Brad Boruff
So, you are involved in special music. Let me ask you a question. Is your music all for show? Now wait. Before you get upset, I must tell you that I have been accused of…
Why Do You Sing?
Brad Boruff
While the Bible has much to say about music and singing is mentioned many times, there is very little about what we would call “special music”…
Can You Hear Me Now?
Brad Boruff
Seven times in the book of Psalms we are commanded to make a joyful noise. On the surface, this is a little humorous. When we think of the word noise, we usually are not thinking…
