Hi folks, i hope you are well, this week we are meeting back at the crescent club, upstairs in the front lounge at 8.00pm.
In the midst of the political shenanigans that we are witnessing, this last week also saw Kanye West release his new album, entitled ‘Jesus is King’. It’s a full on gospel album! Clearly he has gone on some kind of spiritual journey. Its full of scriptural references throughout the eleven tracks… of course its not new for him. Who can forget ’Jesus Walks’ and even last years album ’ye’ had spiritual and religious themes on many of the tracks, we must also remember he has addressed topics of racism, violence, drugs, poverty and prostitution to name but a few.
It’s interesting to read the reviews of the album, which I have to say aren’t a great read… I want though to take it as it is… it echos moments of honesty with lines like “You’re not perfect, but you’re not your mistakes”. On the track ‘Water’ his voice is vulnerable and heart felt and pushes you to believe that he is reaching out…
On its release date, 25th October people searched on bible gateway for verses. For example words from his song ‘Selah’ come from John 8:33-36, this was searched about ten times more than normal. It’s worth a listen for its simplicity and their are moments of genius in it… but ultimately for me it was roar and honest about a guy searching and finding some answers in the person of Jesus… it can’t be bad!
Check it out on Spotify of you get chance!
So what about some questions…
Have you listened to it? What do you think?
Whats your favourite Christian hymn/ song?
Christian music, what is it for you?
What unusual places have you found biblical references?
Celebrity ‘christians’ – what do you think?
How does music allow us to be or not, more honest with ourselves?
Peace, Rob
Rob Wylie is the founder of BeachcomberFX and guides its leadership team. He has worked in the North East for over 20 years and has vast experience from various roles he has held. He has a passion for Fresh Expressions of Church and Pioneer Ministry as well as beer, beaches and Miniature Schnauzers.
