High and Lifted Up
The lyrics of this anthem are simple, but important. They convey the vital truth about who God is, and what our response to this reality is to be. The great tragedy of our world boils down to the fact that…
Majesty and Glory
This classic anthem is so rich in Scripture and imagery that it’s a disservice to treat it with a broad brush, so let’s focus in on a detail, and one which has implications for our times. The lyrics say that…
God Is Here
God Is Here is my all-time favorite choir anthem. I never tire of it, and it transports me to worship every time I hear or sing it. As I came to write this devotional, I was trying to grasp just…
Breathing Anew
While watching shows like Hawaii 5-0 I had heard the term “haoles,” when the Islanders would refer to white folk, but I just found out what the terms means. In Madeleine L’Engle’s book, Walk on Water, she relates that the…
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
Don’t let the King James English put you off this Christmas Hymn; it is a feast of worship, and a clear call to examine our own lives. The lyrics remind us of what it cost Jesus to come to earth…
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