Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. In February, this Column bust the myth that “worship” = “singing in church”. In March we learned that, though singing itself is not worship, singing is […]
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WATCH: Matthew West premieres powerful pro-life song for ‘Unplanned’ movie
Originally published in Christian Headlines Four-time Grammy Nominated Christian singer and songwriter Matthew West premiered his new song on Friday, and it packs a powerful pro-life punch. West’s song Unplanned is expected to appear in the new pro-life movie by the same namesake. As Crosswalk.com reported, the R rated Christian […]
How does singing relate to worship? — Hugh Wetmore
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. Singing is not the main expression of worship. We learned that from The Song of Moses, in the February 2019 column. The main purpose of congregational […]
WATCH: Katy Perry joins in Gospel Hymn with American Idol contestant
Originally published in Charisma News High school senior Drake McCain is fighting for his chance at stardom in this season’s American Idol. While most contestants choose their favourite pop songs to sing for their auditions, McCain chose to turn his performance into a quick worship service. McCain stood before judges […]
Lauren Daigle dazzles on another US talk show as she belts out two of her Christian songs
Originally published in The Christian Post Grammy-nominated singer Lauren Daigle continued to share her Christian music with the world, appearing on The Jimmy Kimmel Mercedes Benz concert series. Daigle made her debut on Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday night on ABC. She sang two of her Christian songs from the album […]
WATCH: Lauren Daigle Praises Jesus after winning Grammy Award
Originally published in Charisma News Lauren Daigle won the award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. During her acceptance speech, she said: “This record, I’ll tell you, it just came out of a season of realising we’re just supposed to look up. With […]
Is singing the same as worship? — Hugh Wetmore
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. As 2018 swivelled into 2019, I was gripped by my devotional reading in Deuteronomy 31, 32. These chapters challenge the popular idea that congregational singing is […]
WATCH: Texas worship leader releases moving song in response to New York abortion law
Originally published in Faithwire Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) signed the Reproductive Health Actinto law, allowing women to abort their unborn babies up to birth. The pro-abortion legislation received kudos from the pro-choice side of the aisle, while the pro-life community was in an uproar. Among those angry […]
Pat Boone’s wife Shirley dies at 84; shined for Jesus in Hollywood
Originally published in CBN News Shirley Boone, the wife of legendary entertainer Pat Boone, died last Friday morning at the age of 84. People Magazine reports she passed away at the Boone’s home in Beverly Hills, California. She had been suffering from vasculitis for less than a year. The Boones […]
Gospel artist Donnie McClurkin says two human angels rescued him from car crash
Originally published in CBN News Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin is praising God after surviving a serious car accident last week. “Was in a serious accident at 12.50am this morning … passed out while driving on the highway. Totalled the car … hospitalised, going through a myriad of tests…. But I’m […]
