(to the tune of “The Fate of Ophelia” by Taylor Swift) [Verse 1] I heard you whisper on the megaphone You said the shots were all a hoax As legend has it, you were nearly gone But here you are, back in the throat [Pre-Chorus] And if the doctors quit on me We’ll see a nineteenth-century repeat I swore my loyalty to facts (Facts), the vax (The vax), and I (I) Right before the truth got quiet ...
I was recently privileged to see one of my favorite bands, The Oh Hellos, in concert at the House of Blues in downtown Chicago. I love all of The Oh Hellos’ music, but one song, in particular, has remained poignant to me ever since I first heard it. The song is called “The Truth is a Cave,” and I think it provides a beautiful picture of what I’m calling “the theological journey” – the stages one goes through in one’s knowledge of God. ...
Listening to the first episode of the excellent new podcast, LectioCast, helped to orient my thoughts toward tomorrow’s readings for Pentecost Sunday. I’ve reproduced the first lesson, psalm, second lesson, and Gospel reading below, but I’d also like to call your attention to three powerful songs. Song #1: “Dry Bones” by Gungor The first song is “Dry Bones” by Gungor. Read the Ezekiel passage and psalm below, and give it a listen. First Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (NET Bible) The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones – Gustave Dore ...