I always enjoyed reading and listening to Tim Keller. He had a way of taking an abundance of knowledge and distilling it for everyday use. Instead of letting knowledge puff up he would lead it to the heart where it could do some good. He passed away this year after a struggle with cancer butContinue reading “Tim Keller, Death, and Eternal Life”
Category Archives: Theology
A Quick Word From Matt Merker of Getty Music
Hey all, Got something special today! Matt Merker, Director of Creative Resources and Training at Getty Music, has taken a break from writing in Ireland to share a quick word about “The Well That Never Runs Dry”. I had the privilege of co-writing this song with Matt as part of the Getty’s Hymn Writers CollectiveContinue reading “A Quick Word From Matt Merker of Getty Music”
TWS Podcast
Hey all, Jarred and I are finally doing it. We’re going to create the podcast that we’ve been talking about since last year. Now mind you, we’re terrible at this social media thing so you don’t know that we’ve been talking about it, but trust me, we’ve been talking about doing a podcast for aContinue reading “TWS Podcast”
Kickstarter Prelaunch
Hey all, I am excited to announce that Jarred and I are launching a Kickstarter for our upcoming album “Christ The Hope of Glory”. The prelaunch page is up and you can use the link to be notified when we go live. Check it out! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lochandcain/christ-the-hope-of-glory-full-album
A Preacher’s Prayer of Illumination
As I prepare to preach on Romans 15 at the end of this month, I am reminded of our need. If the Holy Spirit does not illuminate God’s word then a sermon is just one preacher stumbling around in the dark trying to tell a blind man where to go. This is a prayer thatContinue reading “A Preacher’s Prayer of Illumination”
Weekly Worship at Calvary (10/23/22)
https://www.calvarybristol.org/post/weekly-worship-10-23-22 Every week we publish our Sunday setlist so that the congregation can prepare to sing together. Hopefully this will help inspire you as well!
Communion at Calvary
While I was down in Nashville for the Getty’s Sing! conference I had the great pleasure of visiting Edgefield Church. We received a warm welcome, met some other conference goers, and joined in some wonderful singing. Mark Dever was the guest preacher that day and he shared Exodus 12 with us, going through the firstContinue reading “Communion at Calvary”
Reflections: What is a Hymn? (Ephesians 5:19)
It’s been a while since I’ve done an entry in the Reflections category but a recent discussion at the Getty’s Sing! conference got me thinking I should try one of these again. During Matt Boswell’s breakout session on crafting better lyrics, one of the attendees asked “what is your definition of a hymn?” and hisContinue reading “Reflections: What is a Hymn? (Ephesians 5:19)”
Reflections: The First Praise Song (Genesis 2:23)
Today we get to reflect on the first praise “song” recorded in the Bible. I put the word “song” in quotes since all we have left is the poetry. I’m sure Adam could have sung these words and there is only a fine line between poetry and lyrics. I am of course referring to Adam’sContinue reading “Reflections: The First Praise Song (Genesis 2:23)”
Reflections: Obedience and Worship (Genesis 2:15-17)
Welcome back to Reflections. Last week we looked at Genesis 1 and how being made in God’s image impacts our worship. I also mentioned that we try to hide the parts of God’s image that make us uncomfortable. We have a tendency to highlight His love while veiling His holiness and justice. This week’s reflectionContinue reading “Reflections: Obedience and Worship (Genesis 2:15-17)”