Category Archives: Music

Tired of the worship wars (or) Why would they leave?

Posted on December 13, 2010 by admin

Perhaps no issue has generated more controversy at University Baptist Church than worship. By which one means worship style.* Twelve years ago when I began serving here we had two Sunday morning services. One early more contemporary and supposedly the … Continue reading →

Posted in Baptists, Ecclesiology, Ministry, Music, Society and Culture, Worship and Liturgy | 5 Comments

And now something completely different – original Star Wars movies in 4 minutes

Posted on April 8, 2010 by admin

I thought this was just brilliant. It helps to know this is a remix of a rather good song “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z with Alicia Keys. Which itself incorporates an original song “Empire State of Mind” by only … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – “Glee”

Posted on March 30, 2010 by admin

Finally something the entire Wright family enjoys. Yes I admit it. I am addicted to “Glee”. First heard on the radio about this weird quirky show about a show choir at a fictional high school in Ohio. Did not grab … Continue reading →

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"The Gospel According to Puccini" (SERMON – August 30, 2009)

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Rick

Preface (partly for William): I have for months been planning on at least two long posts on “The Gospel According to Puccini”. (Remotely similar to Donald Miller’s Christian interpretation of “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare.) One interpreting “Turandot” terms … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Sermons, Theology | 1 Comment

Toward a general theory of country music (which I am learning to like)

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Rick

How embarrassing. I am starting to like country music. Not only have a set one of the stations in my car to 101.5 FM – I actually turn to it sometimes when I am tired of NPR. This is largely … Continue reading →

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Growing urban-rural tension (or) Random thoughts from trip to Branson

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Rick

My wife threatened to tell everyone at the church that “my husband has gone country”. Nooooooo! Well – sort of. There is a serious point coming. See below. Got back last night – whole trip back on one day – … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Music, Personal, Travel | 3 Comments