by Kevin Burton There has been some shuffling and backpeddling, some twisting, prancing and jiving over the years about Christians and dancing. You could maybe add waltzing and tap dancing. Just so you know, I hate dancing, at least formal dancing. So to those who want to condemn it outright, I may …
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God’s Word Can Break Through Blindness
by Kevin Burton “Those who have been reckless with their lives are usually reckless with their deaths,” writes Christian singer/songwriter and speaker Christine Wyrtzen in her blog on WordPress. Her topic is spiritual blindness, which has been a Page 7 focus on recent Sundays. “While the end of life should be sobering, …
Finding Joy In The Everyday Journey
by Kevin Burton One of my English as a Second Language students once asked me, “Can I say ‘enjoy your joy?’” She and I both laughed. Peeling apart the quirks of somebody else’s language is great fun and can give you some insights into your own first language. I wonder though if …
“Easter Song” Celebrates The Resurrection
by Kevin Burton Easter songs are not nearly as ubiquitous as Christmas songs. But here’s a shoutout for an absolute gem of a song associated with Easter. The Contemporary Christian group 2nd Chapter of Acts recorded Easter Song in 1974. It was written by band member Annie Herring, composed in three-quarter or waltz …
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The Christian Poetry Of Susan Ashton
by Kevin Burton In college, I was the guy arguing that rock and roll is poetry. I was probably saying it is the real poetry. No, not the “Shake Your Booty,” kind of rock. We’re talking the “Sounds of Silence” or “Both Sides Now,” that kind. Real poetry, as opposed to someone …
First Call Soars In Message And Harmony
by Kevin Burton Even people unfamiliar with the Bible are aware of Lazarus, the man Jesus raised form the dead after four days in the grave. You see it in articles about unlikely sports victories, “greatest comeback since Lazarus!” Imagine the amazement and joy of Lazarus’ family and friends to see him …
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