Category Archives: Singing

Singing through the worship wrangling

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Tim Archer

One of the silliest phrases that came into vogue the last few decades was the term “worship wars.” There have been people at times in history who have been killed for choosing to worship a certain way. Those are worship … Continue reading →

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Music in our time and place

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Tim Archer

Singing has a strong tradition in the United States. There was a time when singing was one of the most common pastimes. There was a strong tradition of gathering around the piano in someone’s parlor, singing folk songs, church hymns … Continue reading →

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In praise of singing

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Tim Archer

I’m a singer. I took almost 10 years of piano lessons, but never took it seriously, so I remember very little. (Sorry Mom!) I played violin for one year and cello for three years, but that’s not enough to say … Continue reading →

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What Christian lyrics especially speak to you?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Tim Archer

We’ve been discussing music a bit lately. I asked the other day about songs or parts of songs that you refuse to sing. Then yesterday I was talking about Keith Green and the impact he had on my life. That … Continue reading →

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Choosing silence over song

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Tim Archer

As I’ve said before, I take singing seriously. I don’t believe in singing to get the congregation quiet. I don’t believe that talking during a song is any more acceptable than holding a conversation during a prayer. (especially since many … Continue reading →

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