I’m a huge fan of Jason Upton. I heard his band member, Bryan Willard tell this amazing, touching and thought-provoking story about a little girl sharing the love of Jesus to an atheist. Jesus loves atheists, Jesus loves homesexuals, there is no one that Jesus does not love. Take a listen when you get a chance.
Archive for the ‘Music’ Category
The Gospel Shared in A World Like Ours
September 14, 2011Prodigal
June 10, 2009
For our next feature in our We Want You series, we’re spotlighting some of our home grown talent from the LaGrange District. Formed in 2003, the band Prodigal was birthed during a few jam sessions in band member Greg’s basement. The band is comprised of members of Cokes Chapel UMC, Cornerstone UMC and Newnan First UMC. Prodigal strives to offer a message of God’s Boundless Love to all of creation through music and witness. All members of Prodigal believe that humanity has fallen short of the life God intends for us; and much like the Prodigal Son, we all need to return home to our Father and ask for His forgiveness. Need a live Christian band? Now you know who to contact! Is there any more talent out there in the LaGrange District? We want to hear from you and give you the spotlight on the blog!! Here are a couple of samples of Prodigal:
Ask A Pastor – Is Secular Music OK? Response
June 8, 2009We are pleased to have Chris Mucha, Director of Youth Ministry at Fayetteville First UMC and LaGrange District Youth Coordinator, to answer the following question that was sent in:
Dear Pastor, I have always been a big fan of music. I have always listened to music all day, every day while driving, doing homework, and everything. Now that I am a Christian, a lot of the secular music I used to listen to doesn’t agree with my spirit. My question is, as a Christian, is it okay to listen to secular music? Thank you.
–LaGrange District Young Adult
Chris Mucha of Fayetteville First UMC
Dear LaGrange District Young Adult, I am a huge music lover! I grew up in a culture of the beginnings of rap and hip hop music and began to face the same concerns you are having. First of all, let me say that it is not my place to define what is ok or not for being a Christian. I will leave that up to Jesus. More specifically, I believe that everything good in this world comes from God, whether secular, or “Christian”. There is secular music that has some beautiful messages and there is Christian music that comes from ill heart. I also dislike the Christian label on music as it infers that we are separate, or “better”, than things non-Christian. It also broods our consumerism to convince you to buy “Christian” goods and services. So I think good music is good music regardless. If the music doesn’t agree with your spirit, that is a different issue. I think as we continue to strive for spiritual growth we need to stay away from things that hinder that growth. Only you can decide what those things are for you. I hope that answers your question!
YIC (Yours In Christ),
Chris
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Ask A Pastor – Is Secular Music OK?
June 5, 2009
Chris Mucha of Fayetteville First UMC
One category on this blog is called “Ask A Pastor.” It is similar to a “Dear Abby” column. District young adults and others can send in issues and questions about life, marriages, work, etc. and a Pastor from our district will offer a thoughtful perspective on the issue from a Biblical point of view. We are pleased to have Chris Mucha, Director of Youth Ministry at Fayetteville First UMC and LaGrange District Youth Coordinator, to answer the following question that was sent in:
Dear Pastor, I have always been a big fan of music. I have always listened to music all day, every day while driving, doing homework, and everything. Now that I am a Christian, a lot of the secular music I used to listen to doesn’t agree with my spirit. My question is, as a Christian, is it okay to listen to secular music? Thank you.
–LaGrange District Young Adult
Stay tuned to KINGDOM MINDED to see Chris’ response! Send your Ask A Pastor Questions in to kingdomminded@ymail.com.
Chasing After You
May 5, 2009I heard this song by Tye Tribbett & G.A. for the first time a few weeks ago. Check it out, it will bless you. It’s called “Chasing After You (The Morning Song)”. The chorus says, “I will go from faith to faith… from glory to glory. And I’ll forever be chasing after you”. Enjoy.
