ed only on what comes
with those who loved
’t entirely about praise
ey were often centered
iscussion. I think a lot
nging to God” part, but
lking to our rabbi, our
ing.
ability and transparency
frame present realities for what they are. And
when we avoid the mess of the present, we
also avoid the blessing that comes only from
engaging it honestly.
There’s a path to walk, but many songs seem
more concerned with where it leads than the
path itself. Still, Jesus’ words and actions show
us a different way. A way of presence. A way
of full embodiment and commitment to here
and now. And we find along this path that it’s a
place where questions are welcome.
Let’s write accordingly.
ional music, and those
arily in answers. We
g in answers, and then
ho loves questions. A
rney, the trajectory, the
sn’t just allow the raw
elebrates it.
[Author’s note: This is a sister piece to my
column from last month, “Making Room
for Lament,” which I highly recommend
reading as an accompaniment to the ideas
expressed here.]
can replace the beauty
latitudes, and thus rob
th. It’s easy to get so
ises that we forget to
Kevin MacDougall
Worship leader, published and recorded songwriter,
musician and podcast producer.
[email protected]
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