ReverendRockstar

Moses, the greatest prophet of the Old Testament, is mentioned 37 times in the Gospels.  His life bears witness to the coming Christ.  Moses is the deliver of God’s people Israel in Exodus, Moses is the giver of God’s Law to the people, and Moses is the mediator of the God’s covenant with the […]

In My Grandfather’s Son, Clarence Thomas writes of his family history, struggles and triumphs of faith and ambition, and his experiences of seminary and law school.  Admitedly, I tend to gravitate more toward books on theology or history and not so much biography or memoir.  I first heard of this book on the Laura Ingraham […]

Composer Gustav Holst, most famous for The Planets Suite, arranged a beautiful Christmas piece entitled Christmas Day, which incorporates various Christmas songs (including The First Noel and Good Christian Men Rejoice).   Several years ago, I attended a Christmas concert of the Augusta Choral Society who performed Bach’s Magnifcat as well as Holst’s amazing piece.  […]

Genesis 22 is one of the most intense heart-wrenching stories of the Old Testament. Abraham, Patriarch of both Jewish and Christian tradition, is tested by God for the proving of his faith: the obedience to willingly sacrifice his son. Abraham trusts the proven character of God- the God who promised through Abraham’s family […]

(thanks Andy for the pic)
Today is my 30th birthday.  Many things happened in my 20’s: rockstardom, college, grad school, overseas ministry, marriage, house, baby…I’m thankful for my 20’s, and I’ll miss them.  But there are many more good things in store, right?  So, happy birthday to me (my favorite gifts in all of life are […]

This concert is truly amazing- I caught it in Greenville, SC last year and I am thrilled that it is being performed in Augusta this year (on my birthday, no less) and that the WELL could be a sponsor. The show displays great musicianship and a solid presentation of the the Old Testament “back […]

Since the beginning of time, mankind has looked to the skies.  Many cultures look to the skies in worship and philosophy, astronomy and astrology- since ancient times, the stars have been a source of direction for travel. Even as kids we sing “twinkle, twinkle little star” or “star light, star bright first star I see […]

Tonight is First Friday, and tomorrow is the downtown Christmas tree lighting, and “open house,” so join us for a free concert at the WELL!

THE CARR’S
November/December Newsletter

The holidays take on a new richness as our family grows. Melody and I are enjoying the blessing of Emaline, and are settling in to family life (there’s even talk of a white picket fence…) As we hang a new stocking over the fire place, we’d like to share with you […]