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I’m sure we all know the sound. The thunderous blast of the organ as stops are pulled out, the manuals are played, and the pedals are pressed. There’s nothing quite like it, and it’s the only instrument that can rival the volume of an entire orchestra—the sound it was meant to imitate, actually. But, how … Continue reading “Why Is the Organ Going Away?”

By Ashton Harat — July 4, 2023 Well friends, if you live in the United States, we all know that today is a very special day. Today is the day that our great nation came into existence, some 247 years ago. On that stormy day in 1776, delegates from all over the colonies came together … Continue reading “Thoughts on Christian Patriotism”

Ideally, song schedules should be assembled with great care and attention to detail. And doing it well in advance is usually best. However, that is not to say that an effective service cannot be selected last minute. Let me show you a method of choosing songs that can be done in mere minutes, yet result in a meaningful time of worship for a congregation.

By Ashton Harat — March 29, 2021 The other day, I was getting in the car to take a drive, and I put on a pair of new sunglasses. I had never worn these before—they were a gift. The effect was pretty cool, and it made my surroundings more bluish than they actually were on … Continue reading “Salvation and Sunglasses”