Posts by Cameron Pollock
The Fruit of the Womb
A few weeks ago, my wife and I welcomed our third daughter, Lucy Virginia, into the world. It was an excruciating yet thrilling experience, and the joy never diminishes with each child. I think it increases. I cannot tell you, though, how many people have asked us, “Is this your first one?” We usually smile…
Read MoreIs Peace Even Possible?
Words cannot do justice to the tragedy and devastation our nation has experienced over the past month. Within the pressure-cooker of the Coronavirus pandemic we continue scraping at the festering wound of sinful racism. My heart breaks for my fellow black neighbors and for every police officer out there. Yes, the Christian heart pulses with…
Read MoreEntertained or Edified?
Recently I watched an intriguing YouTube video by bass player and composer Adam Neely called “Learning to Like Contemporary Christian Music (the music I hate).” Adam takes us on a interesting journey as he studies the style and form of some of the big names in modern contemporary worship. I agree with much of what…
Read More“We” or “Me” in Church?
Americans have always placed a premium on individualism. But, in the Coronavirus pandemic, we have carried individualism to a new level. To avoid going out, some people are trying to get “off the grid” by generating their own power, planting their own gardens, or doing anything else imaginable. We see this same problem in our…
Read MoreGive Us This Day Our Non-Perishables
My wife Emily just got back from the grocery store this morning. Considering the Coronavirus pandemic, we weren’t sure what to expect. We prayed with our two little girls before mommy left for the store, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Then she returned with an embarrassment of rations. Don’t get me wrong—we need…
Read MoreThe Harvard Reformers: Learning to Sing Again
You’re standing to sing in a new church. The worship leader gets up to lead the first song, with the words on the screen behind him. Then you realize you can’t sing the song because you’ve never heard it. Did the worship leader write it? Who knows. But you’re left standing there, with about a…
Read MoreWhat Happened to the Singing?
In 1640 the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Colony printed the Bay Psalm Book. It was the first printed book in North America. The original title was The Whole Booke of Psalms Faithfully Translated into English Metre. That title highlights the Puritan desire for a psalm book that clearly reflected the original Hebrew poetry of the…
Read MoreChristmas in Light of Eternity
Last year, about this time, news came that a beloved member of my extended family passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack. My heart aches for my uncle, for my cousins, and for all who loved my aunt Debbie dearly. It’s not what we expected. Unmet Expectations The unexpected loss of my aunt stands out…
Read MoreCompeting with Christmas?
Emily and I have a deep-seated desire raise our 4 year-old daughter with Christ at the center of our family this Christmas. However, it can be hard to compete with the excitement of presents, the glow of lights, and the taste of treats. I have confession to make — it’s not just my daughter who…
Read MoreThe Perfect Christmas Present
Do you have a wishlist? Recently I began the arduous task of sifting through various wishlists to pick out just the right present for each person. But, to me, the best gifts are not the ones found on a list, but the ones discovered in the little moments of life. Perhaps it’s happened to you-…
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