@bobsmietana 2/2 and pull from that for my specific context. I usually determine that there are ‘songs for the moment,’ and ‘staple songs.’ Try to find a balance of things our people need to be saying now (discipleship, sermon series, etc) vs what they NEED to be saying/singing long term.
@bobsmietana I find it difficult to find a balance of theological depth, and artistic/musical creativity in the general these days. But I do try and keep up with new releases, artists, and suggested/similar artist/albums via Spotify/YouTube/Instagram. Listen to everything 1/2.
A competent theologian > A competent musician.
But being a competent theologian should lead you to desire growth and excellence as a musician:
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“To fold one’s hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.” - Karl Barth
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“The day is coming when there shall be a congregation that shall never break up, and a Sabbath that shall never end, a song of praise that shall never cease, and an assembly that shall never be dispersed.” - J.C. Ryle
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“In all acts of worship let us summon our whole nature to the work; let our intellects know God...” - William S. Plumer | My latest #TuesdayRefocus: https://t.co/jrGm8Dqsbw