Bach's Cantatas: "The Fifth Gospel"

Yuko Maruyama, a Japanese organist working in Minneapolis, was once a devout Buddhist. Now, thanks to the music of J. S. Bach, she is a Christian. "Bach ...

The Blessing of Disability

When asked how he would describe his disabilities, Patrick Henry Hughes replied, "[They're] not disabilities at all—more [like] abilities." ...

Worshiping Like the Tin Man and the Scarecrow

Some churches specialize in generating emotion. The platform people are experts at moving worshipers to laughter or tears. Attenders gradually learn to ...

Master Violinist Goes Unrecognized

Joshua Bell emerged from the Metro and positioned himself against a wall beside a trash basket. By most measures, he was nondescript—a youngish ...

Sheryl Crow Embraces Multiple Religions

I believe in God. I believe in Jesus and Buddha and Mohammed and all those that were enlightened. I wouldn't say necessarily that I'm a strict ...

Song Describes the Father Girls Want

The human need to be well-fathered is illustrated by the enormous response to Bob Carlisle's 1996 ballad, "Butterfly Kisses." The song speaks ...

"American Idol" Finalist Forgives Offense

Mandisa Hundley, gospel singer and one of the 12 finalists on the TV show American Idol, met with judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson ...

"American Idol" Finalists Share Faith

When answering questions for their Internet profiles, contestants on the TV show American Idol were not shy when it comes to their faith. When asked what ...

All Music Is Worship Music

Pastor Louie Giglio writes:

"I think that all music—not just Christian music but all music—is worship music, because every song is amplifying ...

Pop Star Influenced by Madonna

Do pop personalities and movie stars have that much influence on the lives of children and teens? Consider the remarks made by Pink, a popular recording ...