2012-01-25T04:31:27-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/music http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6753 2012-01-25T04:31:27-05:00 Here's some sheer musical talent to honor. And yes, Zoe Thomson is only 8. Her Stratosphere guitar is likely older than her. Music is an integral part every culture, throughout history and across continents. We are hard-wired to communicate through music. The study of music in different cultures is called ethnomusicology. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6278 2011-11-21T04:52:34-05:00 When the Bible speaks of King David singing with his harp, or of Temple worship, what did it sound like. Probably not so different to today's synagogue cantors, minus the modern instruments and amplifiers. Listen to them here. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4800 2011-06-22T17:52:01-05:00 Effective communication has many strands. One is listening, asking questions and checking for feedback that the message we communicate is actually understood. A couple in UK arranging their marriage service requested the organist to play 'the Robin Hood theme' for the bride to come up the aisle. This was readily agreed to. No problems. Here's what they wanted... http://truewoman.com/?id=1710 2011-06-17T10:11:12-05:00 I haven't been able to listen to anything else since. This CD so ministers to my heart that I play it from early in the morning until it's time for bed. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/3880 2011-04-07T15:47:18-05:00 Music embeds truth in our minds in a particular way, that’s why it is so powerful. We have a range of links to completely free MP3 downloads and sheet music, for mission challenge to Jesus followers. http://truewoman.com/?id=1600 2011-03-03T13:41:28-05:00 Every time I hear these rich, peaceful arrangements with all Scripture lyrics (can’t beat that!), my heart is calmed, encouraged, and strengthened. http://chitorch.org/index.php/chm/eighteenth-century/bach/ 2010-12-10T13:24:10-05:00 The life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach as described in the pages of Christian History Magazine by Calvin R. Stapert. http://mounthermon.org/adult/professionals/songwriters 2010-08-13T10:56:31-05:00 Join Matt Redman, Tommy Walker, Leeland, Brandon Heath, Charlie Peacock, Brenton Brown, Vicky Beeching, Mia Fieldes of Hillsong United, Ken Reynolds, and many other world-renowned songwriters and instructors for this completely unique, intimate retreat among the majestic California redwoods in the heart of the Santa Cruz mountains. Experience fellowship, instruction, and times of deep refreshing worship with artists and songwriters who are shaping the contour of Christian music. Plus, have your songs evaluated by professionals and share your work with fellow attendees. http://internetevangelismday.com/music.php 2010-08-11T09:16:48-05:00 These songs are useful for missions or outreach-challenge meeting for Christians – these are not evangelistic songs to speak to not-yet-Christians, they emphasize to Christians the challenge of sharing the gospel. Whatever your personal taste in music, they are probably more likely to communicate to younger generations than certain traditional ‘missionary’ hymns written in the 19th century! They are free to use and distribute if not for profit, eg you can burn them all on to a CD – many modern CD players now handle MP3s. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/39 2010-08-08T17:13:39-05:00 Music Quiz: What is the most popular musical of all time? Les Miserables. How many people have watched this musical worldwide? Over 51 million. In how many languages? English, Norwegian, Japanese, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Latvian, Estonian, Czech, German and French.