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Whatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 5: Musical Factors
Are worship songs too complicated these days? How does the key of a song affect its âsingabilityâ in church? What lessons can we learn about worship songs from Chris Tomlinâs âHow Great is Our Godâ? These are some of...
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Whatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 4: Leadership Factors
How has the role of the worship leader changed over the last 10-15 years? Is the struggle between authentic worship and entertainment a new development, or an old one? And how do you choose between a worship leader...
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Whatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 3: Environmental Factors
How do sound, lighting, and video impact peopleâs participation in worship? Why is it important for a church to invest in good equipment and training for tech staff and volunteers? And why should you treat them like...
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Whatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 2: Cultural Factors
How do art and music programs in public schools affect worship in the church? How does pursuing excellence in worship impact those who arenât musicians? And how do visitors feel when they come to church and see people...
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Whatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 1: Foundations
One of the most important ways that we express ourselves creatively is by worshiping in song with a faith community. Singing is the oldest, and still the most widely practiced, way that Godâs people worship together....
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How to Be Content in the Midst of the Struggle
If youâve ever traveled in a car with kids, you have probably heard the question, âAre we there yet?â But itâs not only kids who have trouble waiting. We adults are just as impatient, especially when weâre in the...
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Great Artists of the Bible, Part 1: God
Do you ever feel like your art is in a separate âboxâ from the rest of your life? Maybe you feel a disconnect between your art and your church ⌠between your art and your faith ⌠or your art and the broader culture. ...
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What âHamiltonâ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Taught Me About Valuing People
I am a huge fan of âHamilton,â the smash Broadway musical created by Lin-Manual Miranda. âHamiltonâ won 11 Tony awards in 2016 and has been the most talked-about musical in decades. Itâs one of the greatest works of...
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Book Review: âSave the Catâ Will Make You a Better Storyteller
As creatives, itâs important for us to understand why and how stories work. A great place to begin is by studying screenwriting. You may not consider yourself a writer, or donât plan on writing a screenplay. Even so,...
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3 Ways âLa La Landâ Will Ignite Your Creativity
La La Land was one of the most well-known movies featured at this yearâs Academy Awards. Itâs a bright, inventive film that takes place in modern-day Los Angeles and hearkens back to the days of old movie musicals. La...
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5 Steps to Declutter Your Workspace
Most of the time, we donât give a lot of attention to organizing our workspace. But itâs worth setting it up for maximum efficiency since this is where you create your art and do your work. When you work in an...
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An Open Letter to Artists Struggling with Jealousy
When we see other creative people who are successful, itâs difficult not to feel jealous. The question foremost in our minds is, âWhy do they have ______, and I donât?â In this episode, youâll learn to ask better...
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