Life Beyond the Highlight Reel On the surface, Trip Lee has it all together. The acclaimed hip-hop artist has five hit albums under his belt, including two that have debuted …
Living in Exile
There was a time when the church was at the centre of culture and society. Increasingly, however, the church is being pushed to the sidelines, and there’s growing tension between …
The Music of Leadership
Stir Your Soul Through Song I have a confession to make. I actually like a Broadway song. That’s right—I said it. I really dig a Broadway tune. I still love …
Can We Criticize Christian Music?
The Challenges of Critiquing Subjective Experiences I think most Christians can agree, it’s a love/hate relationship with Christian music. Some may remember the CD burning parties in the mid-90s. Spurred …
What It Means To Be A Voice For The Voiceless
We know God’s word calls us to be a voice for the voiceless and to stand up for those who are being oppressed. But sometimes we don’t know if the …
4 Ways Christians Can Stand Out at Work
In Every Good Endeavor, Tim Keller says Christians should be different than nonbelievers at work. This is often easier said than done, of course. But cultivating such “attractively distinct” lives is essential to our …
Men Who Scream
Voice for the Voiceless A few months ago I was on a layover at an Asian airport. My friend and I were standing near the ticket counters when a man …
Where Does That Song Take You?
Understanding the Non-Neutrality of Music Way back when rap music was beginning to garner more mainstream appeal and radio play, I was a really, really white guy. Okay, I’m still …
Joyful Noises
Little Else Can Bring our Bodies to Life I do not have one musical bone in my body—just ask my kids. However, I do love music. Today’s culture reflects a …
Called to Lead Globally
The ‘Explosive’ Message of the Gospel When I was a child, my extended family would gather together for our annual camping trip to the United States. My family were immigrants …