Monthly Archives: October 2012

A Worship Leader’s letter to his congregation

Posted on October 30, 2012 by phillee4840

Dear church family, Most of you know that I lead the singing at Church.  Often, we refer to this act as “worship.”  It’s sort of an unfortunate thing that this word has become so closely associated with the songs we … Continue reading →

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A Theology of Boredom

Posted on October 12, 2012 by phillee4840

The prophet Elijah was fleeing for his life from a vicious queen Jezebel (who I always imagine to resemble Cruella Deville) after he righteously owned some prophets of the false god Baal in 1 Kings 18.  Scared for his life, … Continue reading →

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My ongoing struggle with contemporary worship leading…

Posted on October 8, 2012 by phillee4840

Every Sunday morning all throughout our country, thousands of twentysomething guitarists in thick rimmed glasses fashion their hair to look like they just got out of bed, slip into some skinny jeans, deliberately neglect to shave, strap on their Taylor … Continue reading →

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