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his column’s title is based on a small booklet written in 1981 in the wake of the Jesus Movement (not the one in the first century, but the one in the 20th century). And looking at it there are things that bear a return visit. I’ve spent my adult life studying sung prayer across history, and all things related to worship, communication, and technology. I've tried to create spaces and places for people who love Jesus to tell their worship stories in print, on tape, vinyl, CD, video, LIVE, and every other medium and means of distribution known to man. What I’ve tried to do is to learn from the learners of the past— and present—and create opportunity for others to do the same. Though I said the following 40 years ago, it is more true now that it was then: “It has been said that ‘those who do not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them’ At this juncture in history—when crucial choices are demanded of all Christians—repeated lessons are not only a waste of time, they are an irresponsible waste of resources and potential. Today, the outcome of Christian involvement in modern media is hovering between victory and disaster. Now is the time when the utmost clarity, determination and courage is required of us all…
