There was a time when hymns were used primarily to drive home the message that came from the pulpit. But then came the praise songs. Matt Redman's song " Our God" is the most popular piece of music in ...

Keith and Kristyn Getty are an influential duo in contemporary Christian music, known for writing modern hymns with a focus on deep theology and powerful melodies. Their songs, including In Christ ...

This is sort of a religion blog / rant (but it will touch on other things). Whilst I suggest it is about Northern Irish culture, for those who object to the misuse of slugger, here is Mick’s email ...

Sing on, with hymns uproarious, / Ye humble and aloof, / Look up! And, oh, how glorious / He has restored the roof! (John Betjeman, Mount Zion, “Hymn", 1931) At the church where I play the organ, I ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) Most songwriters in Nashville want to get their songs on the radio. Keith and Kristyn Getty hope their songs end up in dusty old hymnbooks. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) Most ...

In recent decades, churches have moved to rocking praise songs made popular by Christian radio. Now, some modern hymn writers are looking back to... Modern Hymn Writers Aim To Take Back Sunday There ...

At a glance … this reverent collection may not break new ground in hymnology, but it does add a new twist to the lyrically and theologically starved modern worship scene Other classic renditions are ...

%27In Christ Alone%27 a favorite new hymn with youth Gettys write songs as lasting testament They want their music to connect with souls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Most songwriters in Nashville want to get ...