"A sense of humor in the face of evil is one way we anticipate the power of the resurrection, in which all the sorrow and suffering of this world will (somehow) be dissolved in the laughter of God." Matthew Lee Anderson

The Triumphal Entry before Jesus, by Matthew Westerholm open.substack.com/pub/matthewwes…

My kids make me laugh. Owen: "Why is 6 afraid of 9?" Levi: . . . Owen: "because it's BIGGER!"

"The digital thus evokes the EXPERIENCE of total attention while tending to empty it of SUBSTANCE beyond the moment; the SATISFACTION of being connected overwhelms the SIGNIFICANCE of its contents. The more we are REWARDED, the less we are FULFILLED.” (Barba-Kay, 70).

Exciting news from Boyce College: Dr. Ryan Lister is joining us as our new Dean of Students! A seasoned professor and trusted pastor, Dr. Lister brings decades of experience in theology and student formation. We're thrilled to welcome him back to Louisville! #BoyceCollege

Last month, some smart friends and I had conversation about the "State of Worship," hosted by Robbie Seay and the good folks at The The Worship Initiative. They are broadcasting the convo today at 1pm. community316.com/state-of-worsh…

"For Nicaea, the Son was not an example of how to climb up to God. The Son is God himself come down." — Michael Reeves

Mercy, that shining attribute, The sinner’s hope and plea! Huge hosts of sins in their pursuit, Are drowned in thy Red Sea. —John Mason

WARNING TO CHURCH MUSICIANS. “Whoever sings songs to a heavy heart is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, ...” (Proverbs 25:20). Proper lament lightens the load of a mourner, wrapping a warm coat around a cold person (cf. Romans 12:15).

🎶 Worship. Grow. Lead. The Kentucky Student Worship Camp is a weeklong experience designed to equip middle and high school students for faithful worship leadership, musically and spiritually. 📍 June 30–July 4 | Boyce College 🎤 Hands-on training in vocals, instruments,

I love these tips for encouraging congregational singing. My favorite is selecting songs with singable ranges. Few things discourage me more than songs I couldn’t have sung even in prepubescence. Thank you, Matthew Westerholm! open.substack.com/pub/matthewwes…

“The congregation that sings together grows together.“ Matthew Westerholm open.substack.com/pub/matthewwes…