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for Conversations in the Marketplace' by Pastor Brad Berglund (First Baptist Church) Feb 6, 2009 . At a recent prayer meeting, I was told of a young pianist who is working on a doctor’s degree in performance. According to his professor, the young man has abilities that leave his peers far behind. To…

I collect things from the Internet: videos, music, newspapers, and other media that may help others with some ideas to brighten up the personality of their church.—Editor

Dentist's Hymn...............................Crown Him with Many Crowns Weatherman's Hymn.......................There Shall Be Showers of Blessings Contractor's Hymn..........................The Church's One Foundation The Tailor's Hymn..........................Holy, Holy, Holy The Golfer's Hymn.........................There's…

Being moved by music is secondary to worshiping God. The Spirit is always to be free to direct our worship, whether the music moves us or not. It is only when being moved by music is coupled to a PRECEDING passion for God that we are truly moved. Behind all of this is the Lord’s continuous invitation…

There is a story that Hebrew families tell their children to help them understand the fourth commandment. The fourth commandment reads, "Six days you shall labor but on the seventh you shall rest." (Exodus 20:8-10; Deut 6:12-14) The story is called, "The Sweetest Sound." The main character in the story…

A drummer, tired of being ridiculed by his peers, decided to learn how to play some “real” musical instruments. He went to a music store, walked in, approached the store clerk, and said, “I’ll take that red trumpet over there and that accordion.” The store clerk looked at him a bit funny, and replied…

We will define what worship is but must first define what worship is not. This is because there is a tendency among some Christians to define worship too narrowly and thereby overlook the fullness of what worship is according to Scripture. First, worship is not something done solely by Christians or…

Ed and Barb were browsing in a crafts store when Ed noticed a display of country-style musical instruments. After looking over the flutes, dulcimers and recorders, he picked up a shiny, one-stringed instrument he took to be a mouth harp. Ed put it to his lips and, much to the amusement of other shoppers,…

Am I Double Parked by the Curbstone of Your Heart? I'm Gonna Put a Bar in the Back of My Car and Drive Myself to Drink Welcome to Dumpsville, Population Me If Love Were Oil, I'd Be a Quart Low Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in the Bed If You Can't Be Good, Son, Be Good At It My Phone Ain't…

A great pianist finished his concert and was greeting people as they exited the building. Many had great praise for his performance. One woman said to him, "I'd give anything to play like that." The pianist stopped, looked her in the eye and said "No, you wouldn't." The woman, taken aback, replied, "What…

AMERICAN MINUTE German composer Johann Sebastian Bach died this day, July 28, 1750. He was considered the "master of masters," combining the tradition of Baroque music with harmonic innovations. The majority of his works are religious, including "Passion According to St. Matthew," and "Jesus, Meine Freude"…

The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------…

Joshua Bell emerged from the Metro and positioned himself against a wall beside a trash basket. By most measures, he was nondescript—a youngish white man in jeans, a long-sleeved T-shirt, and a Washington Nationals baseball cap. From a small case, he removed a violin. Placing the open case at his feet,…