Bluegrass, Orchestras, and the Body of Christ

For the past two years, I have been on a bit of a bluegrass kick in my music-listening tastes. What I think makes this genre well worth listening to is the blending of instruments. In bluegrass music, there is typically a guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and banjo (or additional instruments, such as an upright bass) all … Continue reading Bluegrass, Orchestras, and the Body of Christ →

Rest in the Cross

In my hometown, the First Baptist Church sits at the center of the city. I have noticed on numerous recent occasions that a bird (or birds) likes to sit on the cross of this church’s steeple. This bird takes a break from its flight by sitting perched atop the cross. Although this bird does not … Continue reading Rest in the Cross →

The Naughty List

One year, in the midst of the Christmas season, I read a church sign that prompted a great deal of thought. I don’t remember the exact wording, but the sign said something along the lines of, “Don’t worry about Santa, God also has a naughty and nice list.” Friends, this simply is not true. This … Continue reading The Naughty List →