I often catch myself giving two extreme examples of something to suggest that Jesus opts for the middle way and implying that Christianity is a journey towards balance. Some things have come to light that has shown that this is a slightly misleading reading of pursuing Jesus. To get there follow me carefully. I still […]
Read More Taking It To ExtremesSo I’m on a little bit of an Andrae kick at the moment, and I’m not sorry about it. He is a pioneer that has blazed a trail to allow so many to share the gift of their brand of gospel music with many. One of those beneficiaries has been Israel Houghton who himself has […]
Read More DMCD Songs: I Didn’t Think It Could Be – Andrae and IsraelOften when I take God seriously at His Word I realise two things. One the sheer impossibility of living to His requirements. Two how that acknowledgement leaves me at a place of desperate need for Him to live up to His demands in me. This total surrender to God is the best thing I can […]
Read More Victory by SurrenderAndrae came out with some classics and this is one of them. I learnt some biblical literacy that way and remember scripture through what these singers put into song. As my youngest born hits number one, I am reminded that her name means life and this Sunday I was reminded that real life is the […]
Read More CD Songs – I Come That You Might Have Life – Andrae CrouchI heard this song when I was growing up and as with many songs of those childhood days, I’d hear them, like them, not know who did them and have them lurk in the background for years. Of course then I get all grown up and I know me John P Kee, Kirk Franklin, Vanessa […]
Read More DMCD Songs – I’m Goin’ Up YonderToday the youngest member of the Dryden Household celebrated her first birthday. We were also able to have her blessed in a memorable and special service. More news on that and the birthday party in her honour in a blog entry near you, soon. Just to state here and now what a good day it […]
Read More The First Birthday Of The Last BornPaul encouraged a church to put all kinds of prayers to God and indeed when you read it there is not just one kind of prayer you can make to Him. Just as there are different kind of approaches in verbal engagements with loved ones, from the pleasant and somewhat grovelling request, to a heartfelt […]
Read More Prayer Points (WE-110409)One of my favourite female vocalists – whatever genre. Gifted is an understatement. So to put that good use in this scenario is just the ticket. Also the song reminds me of the old days back in Wellingborough. It’s a song that would come from my dad’s lips on a Sunday afternoon as he comes […]
Read More DMCD Songs: Because He Lives – Kim BurrellIt’s all well and good enjoying a good spiritual time, but the drive of faith is to motivate us on the same mission as our Lord and Saviour and this song reminds us of that in a vivid lyrical call from the God of Justice. Good stuff from Mr. Keyes. For His Name’s Sake Shalom […]
Read More DMCD Songs: God Of Justice – Aaron KeyesJust the smallest stir took place when Chaka Khan gave this rendition of her R’n’B hit at a Celebration of Gospel. It opens up a lot of interesting questions about what are songs that glorify God? Gotta tell you, there’s a slice of me (rather than a part for a change) that is old school. […]
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