Can We Trust the Gospels?

Recent Posts


Past Posts Archived by Date


Search this site


Topics


Search this site


Syndication

Christmas Carols

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” – The Carol That Shouldn’t Exist, Part 2

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Part 3 of series: Christmas Carol Inspiration
Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series
In yesterday’s post I explained that the beloved carol, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” was originally penned with a different opening line, “HARK how all the welkin rings.” The author’s original was changed and published by a friend, though without his […]

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” – The Carol That Shouldn’t Exist, Part 1

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Part 2 of series: Christmas Carol Inspiration
Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is surely one of the most popular and beloved of Christmas carols. Each year, it is sung in thousands upon thousands of churches at Christmastime, not to mention being played in countless stores across the world, […]

Christmas Carol Inspiration: An Introduction

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Part 1 of series: Christmas Carol Inspiration
Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series
For several years I have wanted do a series on Christmas carols, one that would include some interesting bits of history as well as a theological examination of the lyrics. And for several years I have found myself distracted by other […]

Favorite Holiday Songs (Section 2)

Friday, December 28th, 2007

Part 4 in the series: More Christmas Carol Surprises
Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series
Three years ago I posted the list of the top 25 Christmas songs according to ASCAP (The American Society of Composers and Publishers). This list reflects the songs that have been performed the most in the past five years. […]

Favorite Holiday Songs (Section 1)

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

Part 3 in the series: More Christmas Carol Surprises
Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series
I can still remember the moment many years ago when my youth leader at church said, “You know, ‘Jingle Bells’ really isn’t a Christmas carol. It’s more of a winter song.” I was stunned. This had never occurred to […]

Favorite Christmas Carols

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Part 2 in the series: More Christmas Carol Surprises
Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series
What are your favorite Christmas carols?
From one perspective this is an easy question. My guess is you already have some answers in mind: “Joy to the World,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “White Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,” and, perhaps […]

More Christmas Carol Surprises

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

Part 1 in the series: More Christmas Carol Surprises
Permalink for this post / Permalink for this series
Three years ago I did a blog series called Christmas Carol Surprises. As we draw near to Christmas, I thought it might be good to revisit and add to this series. What follows will be an edited and expanded […]