Confrontational Jesus
Photo by Anne Voskamp and www.aholyexperience.com. Used with permission. This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Do you think I came to smooth things [...]
Public Platform Well Used
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuBSRC1zpHw What's not to love about this?
To Give You the Kingdom
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Don't be afraid of missing out. You're my dearest friends! The Father wants to give you the very kingdom [...]
Grateful for 19 Years
Lunch out with my bride Lara to celebrate our 19th anniversary So, the rhythm of my two part-time jobs (St. George's and ABC Nashville) is still being established. [...]
Hid with Christ on High
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival, hosted by TheWorshipCommunity.com. Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, [...]
It is Making Me
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you’ve been given. You received Christ Jesus, [...]
Sit at Your Feet
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Martha, dear Martha, you’re fussing far too much and getting yourself worked up over nothing. One thing only is [...]
Sing Like Never Before
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Years ago, I had the opportunity to minister in Hungary with worship leader Rob Still, who would later become a [...]
The Teacher Beckons
Statue of children at St. George's Church, Nashville This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. See what songs other churches played today at TheWorshipCommunity.com. [...]
Lucky One – the songwriter’s notebook
This weekend, I have the opportunity to attend NSAI's Advanced SongCamp. I've been focusing on country songwriting in preparation for this. I wrote Lucky One with my longtime friend Philip [...]
Let the Fragrance Arise
Happy Father's day! Today at The Table we reflected on the story of the woman who anointed Jesus' feet with a mixture of tears and perfume. This was our set: [...]
Closure
Acting is one of the many things that I've been able to do more of since stepping full-time into freelance world. I just love it. I've created a new acting [...]
No Longer Law-locked
Percussionist Chris Lowry at The Table This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. We continued our reflection from the book of Galatians today at The [...]
No Other Gospel
Photo by Anne Voskamp and www.aholyexperience.com. Used with permission. This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and [...]
Trinity Sunday
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. We celebrated Trinity Sunday today at The Table. I won't try to explain the mystery here in this space, but [...]
Thankful for the Beginning of Summer
Doodlebug and I enjoying the spring Happy Memorial Day weekend everybody! I'm looking forward to seeing lots of friends over the weekend. I've missed making this list last [...]
Sung by Flaming Tongues Above
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Today at The Table we celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit to believers at the Jewish festival of [...]
Auditioning
I've been auditioning a good bit over the last several weeks. Auditions are hard. They can feel really important and like a joke at the same time. I know some [...]
Ascension Sunday
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. On this Ascension Sunday we contemplated how the ascension of Jesus gives victory over death. In the ascension of Jesus [...]
A Lesson In Music Notation
This post is a modification of an earlier Sunday Setlist post from May, 2011. with Father Jeff Jones (left) of Holy Family Anglican church I once had the [...]
Peace I Give to You
Aynsley Martindale and I lift Him up at The Table This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Today at The Table we contemplated the peace [...]
Gratitude in the end of April
Doodlebug gives a birthday card to Happy Girl It's been a busy two weeks for me. Busy in a good way, but ready for a little bit [...]
By This Everyone Will Know
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Click here to see what other churches sang today. Today at The Table we reflected on Jesus' commandment to love [...]
Salvation Belongs to Our God
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Today at The Table, we celebrated the fourth Sunday of Easter with a reading from Revelation. Malone spoke of the [...]
Sunday Setlist
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival at TheWorshipCommunity.com. We celebrated the third Sunday of Easter today at The Table by contemplating the conversion of Saul [...]
Why I Run
I'm training for my first full marathon at the end of this month. I have not always enjoyed running, but this training schedule has been great for me. Like many [...]
The Revelation
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. See what other churches did on this day at TheWorshipCommunity.com. Easter season continues today at The Table. In the [...]
For the love
I had the opportunity to see a friend's college recital last weekend. Her name is Shelby Flowers and she is one of the most talented young musicians I've known in [...]
Come Spring, Come
Rehearsing for Palm Sunday This week during my training runs, I would don all of my multiple layers and think "surely, this is the last time I have [...]
Palm Sunday
Preparing for the Palm Sunday processional with Robin Madison and Karlton Scott This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. See, your king comes to you, [...]
Amanda Palmer’s TED Talk: The Art of Asking
I saw this fascinating TED talk last week by performing artist Amanda Palmer. Palmer raised a staggering $1.2 million on her Kickstarter campaign to promote, distribute, and tour her latest [...]
Scandalous Father
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Today at The Table we read the parable of the prodigal son. Leigh pointed out that the word "prodigal" [...]
Kindness Leads to Repentance (a Sunday Setlist)
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Today is the third Sunday of Lent. The subject of repentance often comes up during this time. Many people have [...]
Receiving Generosity
See you in the Funny Papers One thing I'm learning how to do is to receive generosity – to graciously accept another's graciousness. It's a humbling experience, but [...]
And Who Are You? (A Sunday Setlist)
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival of TheWorshipCommunity.com Today we read the story of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness. Our speaker pointed out that the [...]
Lessons from Taylor Swift
Credit: Hollywood.com One of my favorite things about last night's Grammy Awards wasn't a performance and it wasn't an award. It was watching Taylor Swift in the audience. [...]
Altogether Lovely (a Sunday Setlist)
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival Today at The Table we sang the classic worship song "Here I Am to Worship." My favorite lyric in this [...]
Thankful for the First Week of February
Scooter Man and Doodlebug enjoy sledding in the snow I was home today working on some music for Sunday. My six-year old son has a hard time understanding [...]
Body Language and Stage Fright
Singing is extremely psychological. Yes, it's also physical and there are biomechanics involved with the vocal cords, diaphragm, and ears. But when it comes to deciphering pitch, tempo, and making [...]
Get Used to Good News (A Sunday Setlist)
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. – Apostle [...]
Effective Worship Leadership Summary
Photo by Anne Voskamp and www.aholyexperience.com. Used with permission. The ultimate goal of leading worship is that others worship God. This goal is practically impossible to qualify. In [...]
Today This Scripture is Fulfilled (A Sunday Setlist)
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. [...]
First One in the Water
When my children were first learning to swim, we'd play a game. I bet you know it. In this game, my children would stand at the edge of the [...]
He Makes the Ordinary Extraordinary
Photo credit: Ann Voskamp and aholyexperience.com. Used with permission. This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. The lesson at The Table this morning was [...]
Baptism Day at The Table
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. Today is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord for churches that observe the Church calendar, like St. George, [...]
Grace for Mistakes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p_eKV3SzwE (from the Walt Disney movie, Meet the Robinsons) In filling out a worship leader application a few months ago, I was asked, "What's the most important thing you need [...]
Welcome to the New Site
I'm excited to launch my new blog today: ThatJonathanRiggs.com: In Every Season. I moved my existing blog to the more robust self-hosted version of WordPress and the Standard Theme (this is [...]
Best Christmas Songs You’ve Never Heard
This post originally appeared on LifeWay Worship's blog. Well, it’s that time of year again and I know that many of you are swimming in last-minute choir rehearsals and church [...]
An Audition Tale
Well, here's something you don't see every day. At least not from me. Cirque du Soleil is having auditions in Atlanta this month. You have to apply and be selected [...]
Love – a Sunday Setlist
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. I had the privilege of playing at Nashville's Church of the Redeemer today, this third Sunday of Advent. It was [...]
Singing Sick
Today I'm starting a new series called The Vocal Workshop. In this first video, I discuss some steps that I take when I'm under the weather and have to sing. Let [...]
Joy – a Sunday setlist
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. The second Advent candle was lit this morning, traditionally symbolizing joy. And it was my joy to play at St. [...]
Lessons from 30 years with Thriller
It's hard to believe it, but Michael Jackson's history-making album Thriller is now 30 years old. Billboard magazine had a very interesting write-up about the happenings in the music industry before and [...]
The Lovespies Project
Lovespies session I sang for my first recording session as a child. It was for Steve Elkins' Traveling Car Tunes record. I remember it. United Artist building on [...]
Murphy’s Laws of Songwriting by Ralph Murphy
Author, guitarist, and my friend, Chad Jeffers introduced me to this book. Ralph Murphy is a songwriter / producer / publisher and an executive for ASCAP. I've been reading [...]
Sunday Setlist for November 11, 2012
This post is part of the Sunday Setlist blog carnival. I was back at The Table at St. George's today on vocals and acoustic guitar. Aynsley Martingdale was our leader [...]
Thankful Thursday
Anyone else as tired as I am? I feel like the whole country needs to take a deep breath and a good nap. The highlight of the whole political season [...]
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
I was reminded this morning that today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. There are many Jesus followers who are regularly harassed, tortured, and put to [...]
Calling All Worship Leaders
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Thankful Thursday
Fall is one of my favorite seasons in Middle Tennessee and this year is no exception. On the home front, my wife and I are adjusting to new realities and [...]
