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More is at stake in the music we listen to or perform than most people are aware. In this vivacious and challenging work, Dr. Peter Kwasniewski—a philosopher, theologian, composer, conductor, and singer—explains why the great classical music of Western civilization is morally and intellectually good for us, as well as why certain other forms of music can actually be harmful.

An intimate collection of fond memories, personal letters, good songs, and bad jokes from a true American legend. "This is your old friend, Willie, sending a note to see how you're doing and to say I'm doing fine." In this series of short letters straight from the heart, Willie sends his thanks...

Long-time vocalist, composer, and recording artist Len Mink examines the origins, power, and potential of music; the role of sound in the universe; and the wide variety of revelations found in a quantum study of the sound we call music. This universal energy affects everything in the cosmos. From the full array of medical benefits to the cross-cultural ability of musical sound to bring people into unity, music saturates our lives with tempo, texture, color, and beauty. Enjoy and experience the supernatural power of music and take a quantum leap into worship!

Lucifer is understood to be God's former angel of music and worship that was once a beautiful, gifted, and powerful angel. Lucifer's pride led to his fall from grace, leaving with his many angels that followed him. Ken Ham explains, "As Christians, we know that the serpent tempted Eve, but we often forget that the devil’s fall from grace was what set the stage for humankind’s fall, both as antecedent and type." Satan uses his musical expertise and deceptive ways to wreak havoc through music and the music culture.

Many aspiring musicians most often don't get the balanced mentorship that they need to be functional away from their music. Most grow up desiring to travel the world and play on the big stage but, they end up neglecting their natural God-given role as just being a good man or woman, husband or wife, and father or mother. Musicians are often told that they have a "musical gift", and end up going through life believing all they are supposed to do in life is play their instrument for a living.

The book features one carol for each day from December first to Christmas Eve and presents both the lyrics and the fascinating stories and interesting facts behind the creation of the songs. Each entry deepens our understanding of the music and enhances our appreciation of why these songs are culturally important and dearly treasured. From popular, familiar carols to lesser known but cherished hymns, author Michael D. Young combines his musical expertise with information specific to each song.