Resurrection Story as Told by Martha Nored Quietness descended over our group like a thick fog in spring. Laden with spices and heavy hearts, each of us retreated to our own private thoughts as we neared the tomb. It was a time for reflection—Jesus! What did all of this mean? Something was new this year. …
Daily Archives: April 13, 2025
Commentary: Music Style Adaptation and Decline or Growth
Commentary: Music Style Adaptation and Decline or Growth I sometimes use AI to obtain data and carefully check sources given for any validity. So, as an experiment I asked OpenAI ( the original AI site) two questions about music in the Churches of Christ. Question 1: Does the style affect attendance Question 2: If Changing …
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Essay: Reading the Bible Anew: Part Three What Is It About Music From the Restoration Split to Churches of Christ Today Includes the Top Songs Sung on Easter in All Churches
Reading the Bible Anew: Part Three What Is It About Music? From the Restoration Split to Churches of Christ Today Includes the Top Songs Sung on Easter in All Churches As some urban congregations (especially post-Civil War) introduced instruments, rural congregations doubled down on a cappella worship as a mark of New Testament authority. This …