by Mark J Martin | May 8, 2015 | Music
Last week, I said that we music directors must repeat songs. Why do you think that is the case? One reason we should repeat songs more often is that the impact of a song is affected by its context. Here’s what I mean. A different combination of songs will bring...
by Mark J Martin | Mar 31, 2013 | Devotional
Earlier today, I wrote about what would be true if Jesus had not risen. We often live as if the resurrection power of Christ is non existent. As I pondered these thoughts, I couldn’t help but think of this video that I had seen. Let it impact you. Video Credit...
by Mark J Martin | Mar 31, 2013 | Devotional
Today, we celebrate. We remember. We sing. We rejoice! But take a moment to consider “what if.” What if Christ had not risen again? Paul follows this trail of logic in I Corinthians 15:14. And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and...
by Mark J Martin | Jul 26, 2011 | Music
I know. I know. Choirs are so last Millennium. I should get with the times. But, in spite of the trend away from choirs, I still love them. In high school, choir is where I learned to love singing. It taught me harmony. Choir encouraged in me a heart for praising...
by Mark J Martin | Jul 5, 2011 | Devotional
We think we have to do more. God says, “Ask, and it shall be given.” (Matt. 7:7) Our world tells us that the one who works harder than the next guy wins. God says, “Call Unto me, and I will answer thee.” (Jer. 33:3) The powers of evil give...
