It was to many’s surprise to hear Darlene Zschech’s song, Shout To The Lordd on AI Gives Back. Many people have much to say. Some wonder: How much royalties are Hillsong getting from this??

Well, this article sums up my thoughts so very well! By Bob Kauflin on Shout to the Lord on American Idol Have a good read!

and by Josh Harris on Inside Scoop on Shout to the Lord & American Idol, for a thoughtful post as well! (: 

Let’s reserve our ‘outrage’ for the real tragedies in this world…Let his praises rise… Even from hearts as cold as stones… God can command praise from stones—not just the redeemed. - Batsirai

We should welcome any opportunity for media to help spread the good news about Jesus, but I don’t think we should put too much stock in that vehicle. The gospel is going to advance as it always has—steadily as it is clearly proclaimed by believers in their words and modeled by their lives and actions. - Josh Harris

God bless!