Comments for Brian Lusky :: Worship : Christ : Life : Music

Comment on Song Study: You Won’t Relent by Cyndy Warnier

Cyndy Warnier — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:13:26 +0000

We sang this Sunday for the first time at our church. As a worship pastor for many many years, it troubled me for two reasons: not one mention of the name of Jesus, God, Lord, and yes, “till you and I are one”. As always, I dug into Scripture before I cross something off my list and I, too, followed your path and you gave us even more to think of; HOWEVER–yep, here it comes, we live in a heavy Mormon area and the Mormon mantra is well know, “As God is man will be” so unless the congregation gets educated first about the song it can leave you wondering…and we are a huge outreach church and many were wondering! The other feedback received was the very evident missing names of our Lord. ‘You’ could pertain to a lover! One young man in our congregation spoke with me later; he has come out of drugs and I don’t think he has a place on his body that isn’t tatooed - much to his chagrin now. He really wrestled with the song because it seemed irreverent to him (he didn’t even pick up on the theology); he also said parts of it were something he’d say to a girlfriend!

In the end, I think songs like these have purpose but NOT without some teaching, especially in an outreach church. It harkens me back to the old Amy Grant days “i got the Joy, Joy, Joy” - no mention of God–heck my neighbor won a small amount of $$ at a lottery-he had joy…we know Christian joy is different, but to the newcomer who walks in seeking something, I would err on the side of NAMING that something as Jesus Christ my Lord.

Comment on Song Study: You Won’t Relent by Simon

Simon — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:58:47 +0000

Thanks for the theological background - it really helps.

I do a lot of outreach to New Age people who want to be “one” with the Universe and when I heard the lyrics for the first time I really had a hard time with it. It also reminded of the Buddhists who want to enter Nirvana and be one with their surrounding. So, hearing a worship song that talks about “oneness with God” is kind of hard to take for me.

But I understand the theological take of it. And I really like the song. Anyway, maybe someone can help me here…

Comment on Martin Smith Horror Moment on Keyboard by Amy

Amy — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:34:01 +0000

that was pretty awesome.

Comment on Martin Smith Horror Moment on Keyboard by Chris

Chris — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:26:02 +0000

It still makes me laugh. I love the look on Martin’s face once he realizes that it was him.

Thanks for the plug for my blog!

Comment on Martin Smith Horror Moment on Keyboard by rachel

rachel — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:17:18 +0000

oh my gosh. that was awful and awesome. the good thing is that he laughs it off. LOL!!!

Comment on Why I Use Secular Music In Our Services by Greg Hackenberg

Greg Hackenberg — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:02:44 +0000

This makes me think of Derek singing “Can You Take Me Higher” by Creed back in the day…

Comment on What’s Up Worship Episode 8:show notes by Jen Kerr

Jen Kerr — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:07:13 +0000

This probably means that no one mentioned batteries, which is important for every podcast. hehe

Comment on Song Study: You Won’t Relent by Grace

Grace — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:16:19 +0000

Awesome background on the lyrics- really shows us the heart of god and how passionate He is about pursuing us. If only everyone in and outside the church could grasp this concept.

Comment on What’s Up Worship Episode 5 by Greg

Greg — Tue, 04 May 2010 03:36:33 +0000

Brian, you have always been a great inspiration to me as a lead worshipper, and I frequently read your blogs and try to listen to “What’s Up Worship” when I can find the time. I’m currently playing guitar for my church in Martinsville, and we’re always looking for the most current, cutting edge songs for our worship experiences. I was wondering if it would be possible for you to post the set lists from Grace online to help give us some ideas. Thanks! -Greg

Comment on What’s Up Worship Episode 3 by wally

wally — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:12:41 +0000

Hey Brian, I enjoyed listening to this…makes me wish we’d have played together more @ PSU!