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- 23.Dec
- Redeeming our Visual Culture without Compromising the Gospel
Our culture is visual. We can’t drive anywhere without seeing some kind of billboard, even in the country. Magazines greet us at every checkout lane and television seems to be on perpetually. We can’t pretend that all of the visual things people are used to don’t influence how we retain information - even within a church service. The question is, do we embrace, ignore, or engage these things?
- 17.Dec
- Sojourn Music’s “Advent Songs”
From the very beginning of the first track we feel a sense of anticipation fitting for the Advent season. The rest of the recording delivers fresh takes on Christmas classics, delightful and haunting new music and a sense of musicality like no other.
- 16.Dec
- I am an Offering Gets an Overhaul
Good almost afternoon!
Well, I think this redesign is one that I’ll stick with for awhile. If you’re reading through RSS, what you can’t see is that this blog has been revamped. I found a theme online that I really like, did a little theme-hacking, and now we have a little new life into this blog.
New [...]- 11.Dec
- What You Might Not Know About Christmas Music - Part 3: Of The Father’s Love Begotten
Of the Father’s Love Begotten is a gorgeous Christmas hymn that I didn’t fall in love with until recently. We take a look at its rich history.
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- 17.Dec
- Sojourn Music’s “Advent Songs”
From the very beginning of the first track we feel a sense of anticipation fitting for the Advent season. The rest of the recording delivers fresh takes on Christmas classics, delightful and haunting new music and a sense of musicality like no other.
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- 12.Jun
- Review - Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God
God was kind enough to bless me to be able to be one of the winners in a contest to win Bob Kauflin’s new book, Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God. I am so glad I had the opportunity to read this book. It has shifted my thinking in many [...]
Comments
- bryan russell: Hey matthew I would recommend not using the slash for split measures, but instead doing the more...
- Ryan Egan: @PW - Thanks for your thoughts - I think I’m tending to lead more towards that way. @Fred Very good...
- Fred F. McKinnon: Ryan, Good questions, and good thoughts. Tension .. I think is the key … when you move in...
- Wade Mobley: I love the new design. I don’t know why, but I really like it. I was thinking about the busy-ness...
- Matt Farina: Think of the purpose this way. We shouldn’t use them to do things as the world does or against the...
- Ryan Egan: Excellent perspective, Matt. And very helpful to me. So it’s okay to use the tools - but be sure...
- Matt Farina: My 2 cents… First, we have to think differently. Using the tools of the culture doesn’t mean...
- Ryan Egan: Yeah, Joy to the World is fantastic. Thanks for stopping by! I’m still in “catch-up”...
- Russ: This is one of my favorites this year. I’ve passed on the links to my team as well. I personally enjoy...
- Ryan Egan: Thanks, guys! I really appreciate it!
Music Theory
- Nashville Number System *Update*
Hello all! I just wanted to give a special thanks to Matthew Daniel who so graciously stopped by and added some thoughts and things I was missing and/or mistaken about with the Nashville Number System. In my haste to do a comparison post I didn’t research as much as I should and wanted to give [...]
I am an Offering
I am an Offering is written by Ryan Egan - a volunteer worship leader at Living Word Free Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. I have over twenty years of experience performing music, over ten years of experience writing music, and over seven years of experience as a leader in worship ministry. My hope is to inform, train, and encourage worship leaders who serve regularly in the local church. You'll find articles on leadership, music theory, instrumentation and more. I welcome any of your comments! However, I reserve the right to moderate comments as I see fit. Stop awhile, look around, and enjoy your stay!
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