All articles by Derek Walker – Page 2
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TestimoniesWhy I walked away from Christianity – and why my dad stayed
A father and son share their respective reasons for staying and leaving the faith
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Reviews‘Here I am to worship’: the story behind Tim Hughes’ chart-topping worship song
Inspired by a Stephen King story, the song that Matt Redman famously said was "not that strong” was written by Hughes when he was just 19. Despite a slow start, it went on to win multiple awards and be covered by a host of famous Christian artists
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ReviewsThe story behind the song: ‘What a beautiful name’
The popular Hillsong worship track has won awards and been sung by thousands across the world. Derek Walker explains how the song was born
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Reviews‘Cornerstone’ - the meaning behind Hillsong’s worship anthem
’Cornerstone’ is a modern take on an old hymn, written by Reuben Morgan in the midst of a gun shooting. Derek Walker explains more
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Reviews‘10,000 Reasons’ - the meaning behind the popular worship song
Matt Redman wrote his most popular worship song in record time. It’s enduring appeal lies in encouraging Christians to worship God in the pain of our everyday realities, says Derek Walker
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Reviews‘In Christ Alone’ - the meaning behind the popular worship song
The writing of the classic hymn 'In Christ Alone’ by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty shows how teamwork and grabbing the moment can change lives
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ReviewsAwake & Alive to Truth - John Cooper
The frontman and bassist of the Christian hard-rock band Skillet has aimed this book at those who are confused about what is true. John Cooper describes a culture driven by postmodernism, relativism and fake news, drawing attention to the dangers of identity politics and cancel culture. His ...
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ReviewsRevisiting This Planet - Kevin Max
This is what happens when one of the biggest-selling artists in Christian music reworks the genre’s first landmark album. Dealing with whether to re-record it straight or reinvent it, the former dc Talk singer Kevin Max walks a fine line. He respectfully keeps the original spirit of ...
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OpinionNew worship song aims to help Christians make a difference, wherever they are
A new worship song has been released that encourages Christians to reimagine how God can bring his kingdom in every sphere of life. It makes a change from singing about ourselves, says Derek Walker.
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Magazine Features50 years of CCM: Why the glory days of Christian music are over
As Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) turns 50 years old, Derek Walker says the genre has lost its way
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OpinionWildwood Kin: Meet the Christians making music for the masses
The alt folk trio, composed of sisters Beth and Emillie Key and their cousin Meghann Loney, are wowing both Christian and mainstream audiences, says Derek Walker
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Magazine FeaturesHow does faith survive the death of your 11-year-old son?
Martin and Rachel Riddall share their view of the valley of the shadow of death
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Archive content6 lies our worship songs tell us
Derek Walker explains what’s wrong with our typical worship services, and how to fix them
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ReviewsRhythms of Grace
The Remission Flow could either take off or sink without a trace. In its favour, the seven-piece band has an appealing sound, thanks largely to Darren Mulligan’s distinctive Irish voice.
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ReviewsShadow Weaver - The Choir
The Choir is a band to listen to when you want Christian lyrics free of glib predictability.
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ReviewsEdge of the World (Live In Europe) - Iona
Most Christian artists can only dream of performing Iona’s range of material: melodic rock, Celtic jigs, soaring instrumentals, jazzy interludes, ambient spaces, prog epics and lilting ballads.
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The Question That Never Goes Away - Philip Yancey
Fuelled by honesty, pithy stories, well-selected quotes and interesting touches (such as comparing first-century Palestine to Sarajevo), this vivid book condenses observation and theology into a wise, sensitive and practical aid to understanding the brokenness around us and responding as God’s presence in the lives of the hurting.
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