Balladeers shape culture We are witnessing the slow death of Western civilization and indeed whole nations in Europe and North America. Cultural Marxists and their moral and cultural relativist followers celebrate this deconstruction of Western culture and society. Others mourn the loss of the order that made the glory of Western civilization
Recently I had the privilege of teaching at the YWAM base in Puerto Rico. I love being with these folks because of their heart for the message of Biblical worldview, and their readiness to apply DNA teaching in creative art forms. These young people are seeking to be balladeers. For
This is post 3 of 3 in the series “Jesus: The Icon and the Logos” Jesus: The Icon and the Logos (Part 1 of 3) The Logos: That We Might Hear God (Part 2 of 3) The Images of God: That We Might See God (Part 3 of 3) God
Dear Friends, In December 2021, I posted notice here that I would be shuttering this blog but would leave it accessible. One of the main reasons for doing so was to focus my time and energy on completing two important book projects that I was “compelled” to write. One of
I am thankful for the continued strong interest in the Darrow Miller and Friends blog. Your readership is a gift never to be taken for granted. The demands on my time have necessitated what we hope will be a temporary change in the frequency of posts at Darrow Miller and
Is money the primary capital investment in a community or nation’s development? What capital is needed for nations and communities to develop? Who is responsible for communities and nations to be lifted out of poverty? The most common answers to these questions in the modern world is the need is
The horrors in La Pampa, Peru must stop. Recently it was my honor to facilitate an arts workshop, The Call of the Balladeers, in Medellin, Colombia, for 125 young Christian artists from 12 Latin countries. The purpose of the workshop was to equip and encourage aspiring Christian artists to use
In August, the Argentina senate narrowly rejected a bill that would have legalized abortion during the first 14 weeks of pregnancy. The vote was 38 against, 31 in favor, with two abstentions and one absentee. I was in Argentina shortly after this vote and met with enthusiastic Christians who had
When speaking to young people, I often mention the role of the artist in shaping culture. People are curious about what I mean, thus begins a discussion of the concept of the balladeer. I am careful to distinguish between artists who use their art for worship or evangelism and those
This just in from U.S. News: Acceptance of Polygamy Is at a Record High, and TV Might Explain Why. The article credits the popularity of the reality television series “Sister Wives” with changing public mores about polygamy. Google describes the series: “The rarely seen world of a polygamist family is
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