The word shake is versatile. It can be a noun or a verb. Its range of meaning run from horrifying to sublime. Shaking in my shoes Shaken not stirred. (No, I have no personal knowledge of this one.) Shake and bake. Shaken baby. He’s got the shakes Chocolate Milkshake Shake it, baby, shake it. (No,… Read More
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Turning away from ‘bad’ news not an option
For the first time in my life, I want to turn away from the six o’clock news. Or any news, period. It’s so tempting to avoid the images of war, terrorist attacks, murders, and the daily dose of political egocentricity from both sides of the aisle. But I can’t. And I would argue neither should… Read More
Whether faith music or hymns, worship is personal
A couple of weeks ago my friend Laura Mick posted a “Ponder Anew” blog by Jonathan Aigner criticizing modern church worship (sometimes called faith) music and bands. I found it, as I commented then, a bit snarky. But I ignored my feelings and moved on. Or so I thought. It’s been eating at me ever… Read More