For several days I have the the opportunity to listen to music with three different levels of youth orchestras and hear conductors and composers.  Here is one of many tidbits I’ve learned (and I’m just observing and chauffeuring ).

A Conductor today was explaining Pedal-Points in Bach’s Organ pieces.

A Pedal-Point is a long sustained typically bass …

I don’t know why this issue has been brought to my mind several times lately.  I know it started with a post over at Def.Con. about CCM lyrics.  If you’ve read here for any length of time you would know that the music our youth listen to and are introduced to in the …

Here is a helpful reminder of what discernment is?

While the quote speaks of books, it can apply to so many areas – TV, Movies, Magazines, Music, and even some Preachers.

If I have a joint of meat on my table of which the smell and the taste at once convince me that …

Ezekiel 33:31-32

31  And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain.

32 And behold, you are to them like one who …

I have enjoyed reading several of Scott Aniol’s documents available on his website Religious Affections Ministries.  When I was researching about the Regulative Principle of Worship and also when I was discussing the issue of Rap in worship I benefited greatly from his articles or the external links he provided.  His …

There are several young adult and older teens who were homeschooled that are beginning to make some progress in sharing their faith and their lifestyle with others. Two homeschooled young ladies Jasmine Baucham, daughter of Voddie Baucham, and Abigail of Pearls And Diamonds (shared with her sister-in-law Lauren) are examples of young ladies who are striving to serve …

Does the tune, the music itself, have a message?

Examine the following videos and see what you think.

Orchestra and serious solemn singing of Amazing Grace.

Amazing Grace ( My Chains are Gone) by Chris …