Album of the Year Winner Josh Garrels
The multi-talented indie artist made 2011's best CD. And you can have it for free.
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Both Testaments at Christmastime
Andrew Peterson sings of Jesus in his annual tour.
Pat Robertson Repudiates the Gospel
The broadcaster's advice to divorce an Alzheimer's patient is more than an embarrassment.
The Civil Wars - RELEVANT
RELEVANT talks to Joy Williams and John Paul White of The Civil Wars about songwriting, success and their puzzling chemistry.
A History of Christian Rock
Well, sort of. More accurately, the musings of one music fan who was weaned on the stuff.
‘Blessed Earth’ and other Resources
Blessed Earthby Matthew Sleeth, MD (Zondervan, 2010)The Facts: Blessed Earth is a two-part DVD series (two DVDs, 6 lessons each, and two guidebooks) designed to lead small groups through discussions about creation care. Topics include a theology of the arts (Andy Crouch), the role of art in worship (John Witvliet), pastoring artists (Barbara Nicolosi), and even the danger of art (David Taylor).The Slant: Books on art in the church can be heady and abstract. This book asks the right questions—the sort that real live pastors might ask—and ventures some concrete answers.Calvin Institute of Christian WorshipThe Facts: Speaking of art and worship, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is dedicated to promoting “the study of Christian worship and the renewal of worship in worshiping communities worldwide.” The site includes resources for lay worshipers (on topics such as preparing oneself for worship) as well as for worship leaders and pastors.The Slant: It would be unfair to mention a book about worship and the arts without endorsing the work CICW has been doing for more than a decade.
Notable Sacred Music of 2010
Twelve of the best albums in the choral and classical genres.
Kings of Leon's Faith Journey - RELEVANT
RELEVANT talks to Kings of Leon about their upbringing, faith story and why they don't regret being raised in a religious environment.
Like a Sloppy Wet Kiss
While it's easy for me to criticize modern worship, I also criticize my own criticisms, based on what I observed at David Crowder's church music conference.
