As we continue our series "Unshackled: Joy Beyond Circumstances" from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians, I wanted to share a brief video from The Bible Project on joy. This is one of their biblical theme videos and, as with much of their work, I appreciate the wide scope they walk through in a …
What is the difference between joy and happiness?
As we launch into our series "Unshackled: Joy Beyond Circumstances" from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians, I want to encourage us to consider more deeply whether there is a difference between joy and happiness. There are a millions articles about the superficiality of happiness, but Scripture actually does reference happiness as an experience …
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Psalm 134 by Robbie Seay Band
All throughout the Ascend series, I have been posting some musical renditions of the psalms we are preaching on each weekend. While I was Pastor of Collegiate Ministries at Elmbrook, I helped host an even with a number of national speakers and artists. One of those was a worship leader I didn't know much about …
Bethlehem by Over the Rhine
Advent and Christmas always plunge me back into music and poetry, mostly, I believe, because the wonder and mystery of the incarnation cannot be expressed merely in the language of explanation and logic. Instead, this mystery stumbles beyond our words into the leaping artistry of words and melodies to help us enter into the deepest …
Psalm 130 by Sons of Korah
Here is a powerful, reflective rendering of Psalm 130 by Sons of Korah, an Australian band that has been setting the psalms to music for years. This track is from their second album Redemption Songs. You may enjoy delving into their catalogue of music. https://youtu.be/1kND0DcTCOE
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