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02 Jun

The Perfect Father

June 2, 2025
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson is from Gospel Meditations for Fathers (Day 2).“As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.” (Psalm 103:13)Do you marvel that Jesus told us to address the...

29 Apr

Announcements

Legacy of Worship: Publishing James Koerts’ Unheard Piano Settings

April 29, 2025
By Chris Anderson

Over the last fifteen years, it was my privilege to collaborate with the late Christian composer James Koerts on several projects. We first worked together in 2010 on the hymn “Draw Near Through Christ.” He’s also arranged several other Church...

24 Mar

Devotional Thoughts

My Jesus, Fair: A Song for the Easter Season

March 27, 2025
By Church Works Media

The cross work of our Lord Jesus Christ is our theme and anthem all year round. But as we approach the Easter season, it comes into particular and poignant focus. “My Jesus, Fair” is a Church Works Media hymn that...

16 Sep

Devotional Thoughts

The Musical Revolution of the Reformation

October 18, 2024
By Chris Anderson

This post by Chris Anderson comes from Gospel Meditations on the Reformation (Day 2: “Luther and Congregational Singing”).“Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things!” (Psalm 98:1)Martin Luther has been called “The Father of...

20 May

Devotional Thoughts

A Soul Help Kit

January 21, 2025
By Abby Huffstutler

Confession: I find myself emotionally low on a fairly regular basis. And I’ve now lived long enough to know this is not just a female thing or a parent thing or a during-really-busy-times thing. It’s a human experience to feel...

27 Mar

Devotional Thoughts

Abhorring All My Sin

March 28, 2024
By Chris Anderson

We are just a few days away from Good Friday, the time when Christians all over the world remember our Savior’s death. While billions will take note of the day, views on Jesus’ crucifixion vary widely. For some, there is nothing...

10 Jan

Announcements, Devotional Thoughts

Jesus, My Shepherd—and Ours

August 1, 2024
By Chris Anderson

“Jehovah is my Shepherd,” David says in Psalm 23:1. Not a Shepherd or even the Shepherd, but my Shepherd. I love that. What an encouraging concept to consider at the beginning of a new year. It reminds me that I’m...

21 Apr

Perspective

Ron Hamilton Has Come Forth as Gold

April 21, 2023
By Chris Anderson

Renowned Christian songwriter Ron Hamilton is with Jesus. And I’m deeply moved by his passing, his ministry, and his legacy—as though we were dear friends. The truth is, we weren’t. I knew Ron the same way thousands of others know...

02 Jun

Perspective

Why Biblical Hymns Are So Important

June 2, 2022
By Chris Anderson

The following transcript is an excerpt from a recent sermon by Chris Anderson called “Theology That Sticks.” You can listen to the entire sermon here. Chris’ new book by the same title is available here. Hymns Are Powerful “In short, we do...

20 Apr

Announcements

Introducing: Theology That Sticks

April 20, 2022
By Paul Keew

"Why don't we sing less and get on with the good stuff?" "Why are we singing so many new songs?" "Why in the world are we singing this?!" In his new book Theology That Sticks, pastor, hymn-writer ("His Robes for Mine"),...

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