As we enter a new year, we want to say thanks you to, our readers. We are grateful for our consistent and growing readership around the continent and the world. Here is a list of the top ten most read articles on iAt in 2019.
Articles published in December 2019
Advent: The Father’s Love Begotten
“Of the Father’s Love Begotten” ends with a shout and a whisper and a promise. First the undeniable joy of hymns and chants and high thanksgiving, a fellowship of worship that invites us all into this moment—no, this eternity—of jubilee. It’s a no holds barred, throw the doors wide, raucous celebration of the Father’s love perfected in the sacrifice of his son and fulfilled in the sanctification of his bride.
2019 Top Books
Compiled by iAt’s Editorial Board, this diverse list of books gives a variety of topics and genres to consider as you discern what to read in 2020.
Book Review: Singing the Congregation: How Contemporary Worship Music Forms Evangelical Community
Church musicians are prompt to assert that the musical practices of communal Christian worship shape us: What we sing and how we sing together forms us powerfully. Given the wealth of resources available on the topics of congregational worship and the music heard in our churches today, it is easy to be overwhelmed with new trends, new technologies, and new innovations.
Advent: Joy in Spades
Honestly, Joy seems like too much to ask for right now. It is the most difficult of the Advent virtues: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love. It feels like an unlikely indulgence for the privileged, unconscionable in light of today’s news.
2019 Top Podcasts
As we wind down the year, iAt will take a look back at 2019: our favorite podcasts, books, and articles. Here is a list of some of our favorite podcasts.