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Why I Sing
I recently joined a choir. Yes, another one (that makes three, including the one I direct). This particular choir asks their members to write about why they sing. Throughout the season, the director reads them to the chorus, to help us get to know one another. Today was my turn, and I felt like sharing…
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Trinity Psalter Hymnal: An Appraisal, Part Two
Finally, the blog post you’ve all been waiting for! After 3 years (!), it’s time to appraise the hymnal portion of the now-not-so-new Trinity Psalter Hymnal. I love this hymnal and wish that every church used it. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t without its faults. So here we go! The Hymnal: The Best of…
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Psalms in Worship
Psalmody has fallen on hard times. Here are some brief reasons why I believe the practice is important and ought to be revived in our churches. This is specifically geared toward the OPC, but can apply to other communions (and even independent churches) as well. I. The Superiority of Inspired Praise A. The Psalms and…
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Psalm 15 is a Good Psalm. You Should Read It.
Last night, the fam and I read and reflected on Psalm 15, which is quite short yet packs a punch. I commend it to you for reading and study. O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent?Who shall dwell on your holy hill? He who walks blamelessly and does what is rightand speaks truth in…
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The Strange Spirituality of Whitacre and Silvestri’s “The Sacred Veil”
I have long been a fan of Eric Whitacre’s music. In fact, it was the discovery of his virtual choirs that drove me to pursue music composition in high school, such that I chose that as my major in college. His music has an otherworldly quality at times and its capacity to move me deeply…
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Encouragement from Paul
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 ESV I quote this not because I am suffering. I have no reason to count myself among the sufferers. By all accounts, I am a rich man. I live in…
Jay Nelsestuen 