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Yearly Archives: 2015
Early-bird registration almost up for CIVA’s biennial conference
There are just four days left to register for this year’s CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts) conference, “Between Two Worlds: Contemporary Art and the Church,” at the early-bird rate of $235. Consisting of keynote presentations, panel discussions, exhibitions, workshops, … Continue reading
Who was Saint Patrick?
St. Patrick’s feast day is tomorrow, March 17. Here’s a short clip from the video curriculum Christian History Made Easy that explains why the church commemorates him every year. For more on St. Patrick’s outreach to the Irish, read the … Continue reading
Posted in History, Pop Culture
Tagged the real saint patrick, true meaning of st. patrick's day
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In Song and Picture: Lightness of Being
Listen: “I Lay My Sins on Jesus.” Words by Horatius Bonar, 1843. Music by Justin Ruddy, 2010. Performed by Castle Island Hymns (featuring Kevin Burtram), 2010. Look: ____________ The hymn “I Lay My Sins on Jesus” by Horatius Bonar … Continue reading
Confessing our role in oppression
“For self-righteousness that will not compromise, and for selfishness that gains by the manipulation of others, forgive us, O God. For the lust of money or power that drives to kill, forgive us, O God. For trusting in the weapons … Continue reading
Posted in Theology
Tagged corporate confession, oppressive attitudes, seeking reconciliation
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In Song and Picture: The Color of Christ’s Passion
Listen: “Deep Were His Wounds, and Red.” Words by William Johnson, 1958. Music by Vito Aiuto, 2008. Performed by The Welcome Wagon, 2008. Look: ____________ Presbyterian minister Vito Aiuto and his wife, Monique, make up the duo known as … Continue reading
Book Review: Take Me to the Water, compiled by Jim Linderman and Steven Lance Ledbetter
Take Me to the Water: Immersion Baptism in Vintage Music and Photography 1890–1950 (Atlanta: Dust-to-Digital, 2009) is one of the most unique book products I’ve ever engaged. A collaboration between Americana collector Jim Linderman and Dust-to-Digital front man Steven Lance … Continue reading
In Song and Picture: Light for the Way
Over the next month-plus leading up to Easter, I’m going to publish a series of song-and-picture-group pairings based on different themes. My hope is that the music, lyrics, and visual art will combine to call you into deeper reflection on … Continue reading
“Life, a Bubble” by William Drummond (1585-1649)
This Life, which seems so fair, Is like a bubble blown up in the air By sporting children’s breath, Who chase it everywhere And strive who can most motion it bequeath. And though it sometimes seem of its own might, … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry
Tagged boy blowing bubbles, memento mori, mortality, poem for lent, scottish poetry
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Three upcoming observances in the church year
This Wednesday the church will be entering the season of Lent, a time of spiritual preparation in which we journey with Jesus in his passion, reflecting on the depth of his love and the meaning of his sacrifice and renewing … Continue reading
The Jesus Question 