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Music, and then theology
I’ve had the opportunity over the last few years to make several presentations on the intersection of popular music and theology. I’ve decided to write an introduction that explains the “what” and “why” of what I do and to collect … Continue reading
The Cover, Johnny Cash/Depeche Mode, and Meaning
In my last post, which featured the Led Zeppelin cover, In My Time of Dying, I used the “cover” as an analogy for how biblical materials get used anew in different contexts within Scripture itself. The point I tried to … Continue reading
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Tagged covers, Depeche Mode, hermeneutics, Johnny Cash, missional hermeneutics, music
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A little riff on Springsteen
This past October, James Smith led our Streaming conference on worship and the formation of missional communities. He also supplied the title for the conference, “Everybody has a hungry heart,” a Springsteen lyric. We took his title and ran with … Continue reading
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Tagged Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen, cultures, gospel, James KA Smith, memory, music, rock and roll, spirituality
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Dr. Love’s Valentine’s Day Playlist
It’s that time of year again. Valentine’s Day. And speaking on behalf of men everywhere, I’ll just say the pressure to produce the right romantic gesture can be overwhelming. Many of us are working way outside of our genetic wheelhouse. … Continue reading
Saturday Tracks:songs and seasons of life
Today I will run with the Black Keys in my ears. I can’t get enough of them right now. I’ve always liked them, but these days I begin every genius playlist on itunes with either She Said, She Said, Everlasting … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Keys, Bob Dylan, Bradni Carlile, brandi carlile, Chicago, Dan Fogelberg, Dave Matthews Band, Jakob Dylan, music, Spoon, Wilco
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Saturday Tracks: Songs for Tough Times
Last week’s long run came to an abrupt halt right at the two mile mark. Sharp pain just below my left knee. My left knee has bothered me since I dislocated my knee cap as a kid. Five years ago, … Continue reading
Saturday’s Tracks
My old blog had a regular Sunday feature I called Dylan on a Sunday. I started in on a lark one Sunday, just highlighting lyrics from a Dylan song, no commentary. That grew into this huge thing. Dylan provided me … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Running
Tagged Carbon Leaf, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Kenny Loggins, marathon, music, Rolling Stones, running
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New Pages
My life has undergone many changes in the past few years. Some of them exciting, some of them hard and painful, all of them transformative. During this time, there was a season when I lost my appetites. I wasn’t hungry … Continue reading