Comments on: “Shout To The Lord” on American Idol http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/asides/shout-to-the-lord-on-american-idol/ Thoughts on worship & church life with a northern perspective. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:19:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Fuzu http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/asides/shout-to-the-lord-on-american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-6240 Fuzu Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:25:51 +0000 http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=547#comment-6240 Ooh gosh i just typed a big comment and when i submitted it it came up blank! Please please tell me it worked right? I dont want to write it again if i dont have to! Either the blog bugged out or i am an idiot, the latter doesnt surprise me lol. Ooh gosh i just typed a big comment and when i submitted it it came up blank! Please please tell me it worked right? I dont want to write it again if i dont have to! Either the blog bugged out or i am an idiot, the latter doesnt surprise me lol.

]]> By: Bo Lane http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/asides/shout-to-the-lord-on-american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-2465 Bo Lane Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:03:43 +0000 http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=547#comment-2465 Chris, You need to check out an interview I recently had with Phil Stacey, contestant on American Idol season 6. We asked him about his opinion on the whole Shout to the Lord "controversy." He has some great insight that I thought you might participate. Also, did you happen to get my email the other day? Bo- www.wannabeblog.com Chris,

You need to check out an interview I recently had with Phil Stacey, contestant on American Idol season 6. We asked him about his opinion on the whole Shout to the Lord “controversy.” He has some great insight that I thought you might participate.

Also, did you happen to get my email the other day?

Bo-
http://www.wannabeblog.com

]]> By: Chris From Canada http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/asides/shout-to-the-lord-on-american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-2351 Chris From Canada Wed, 28 May 2008 13:37:49 +0000 http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=547#comment-2351 Alex - Good call on David Cook! Your points - 1. Agreed - it was a trainwreck 2. They DID sing Jesus on the studio version and also the next night, so there was definitely something going on 3. If they were trying to be "contemporary," yeah. Actually I saw on Crowder's blog that someone may have wanted to do one of his tunes. 4. Yeah I'm still not sure on that one but not really spending much time on it, either. Ronnye Jo - I was for sure surprised to see them do it again the next night with the original lyrics. Bo - Interesting, indeed. I'd love to hear the whole story from people on the inside. Faith - I'm not sure who you're addressing so I don't really have much to add to your comment. Alex – Good call on David Cook!
Your points –
1. Agreed – it was a trainwreck
2. They DID sing Jesus on the studio version and also the next night, so there was definitely something going on
3. If they were trying to be “contemporary,” yeah. Actually I saw on Crowder’s blog that someone may have wanted to do one of his tunes.
4. Yeah I’m still not sure on that one but not really spending much time on it, either.

Ronnye Jo – I was for sure surprised to see them do it again the next night with the original lyrics.

Bo – Interesting, indeed. I’d love to hear the whole story from people on the inside.

Faith – I’m not sure who you’re addressing so I don’t really have much to add to your comment.

]]> By: Faith http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/asides/shout-to-the-lord-on-american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-2348 Faith Wed, 28 May 2008 11:34:23 +0000 http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=547#comment-2348 Jesus says that He will raise even Rocks to praise Him. So who are you to determine who has a right to sing about the Lord? for soon every tounge shall confess that Jesus is Lord. its just starting Jesus says that He will raise even Rocks to praise Him.
So who are you to determine who has a right to sing about the Lord? for soon every tounge shall confess that Jesus is Lord. its just starting

]]> By: Bo Lane http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/asides/shout-to-the-lord-on-american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-2002 Bo Lane Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:56:43 +0000 http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=547#comment-2002 Little update from the "evil guy" who started www.idolgivesin.com. Now to continue to stir the pot or beat a dead horse, but I assume you heard that the didn't get permission to change the words. If not, then you just did. Josh Harris, pastor/author, wrote this on his blog: "I know the people from Hillsong who negotiated this deal thru Integrity Music, and the word change wasn’t approved, but while they deal with that, they are quite happy the song was song used." Just thought I'd pass it along brothers and sisters. Little update from the “evil guy” who started http://www.idolgivesin.com. Now to continue to stir the pot or beat a dead horse, but I assume you heard that the didn’t get permission to change the words. If not, then you just did.

Josh Harris, pastor/author, wrote this on his blog: “I know the people from Hillsong who negotiated this deal thru Integrity Music, and the word change wasn’t approved, but while they deal with that, they are quite happy the song was song used.”

Just thought I’d pass it along brothers and sisters.

]]> By: Ronnye Jo http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/asides/shout-to-the-lord-on-american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-1913 Ronnye Jo Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:57:00 +0000 http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=547#comment-1913 There is such power in just hearing the name JESUS. I'm so glad the next night the idols sang "Shout to the Lord" using the name Jesus even though we as Christians know that He is our Shephard. I love it that so many Americans heard the song. Some may have heard it for the first time and heard how Jesus is our Savior. That song paints such a beautiful picture of who our Lord truly is. He is our Shepherd, comforter, tower of refuge and strength and we should never cease to worship Him. So many people in our world today believe there isn't a God or think there has to be more than one way to God besides Jesus (as Oprah claims). But it does not matter what the world believes. The truth is that Jesus is the only way to God. He is the way, the truth and the life and no man can come to the Father but through Jesus. So, whether they believe it or not "One day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord" . And those who have confessed their sin and have come to God through Jesus and His shed blood for us on the cross will be singing together "Shout to the Lord". I pray the idols felt the Spirit of God and that a convicting of their hearts took place as they sang that song because there is power in Jesus' name. There is such power in just hearing the name JESUS. I’m so glad the next night the idols sang “Shout to the Lord” using the name Jesus even though we as Christians know that He is our Shephard. I love it that so many Americans heard the song. Some may have heard it for the first time and heard how Jesus is our Savior. That song paints such a beautiful picture of who our Lord truly is. He is our Shepherd, comforter, tower of refuge and strength and we should never cease to worship Him. So many people in our world today believe there isn’t a God or think there has to be more than one way to God besides Jesus (as Oprah claims). But it does not matter what the world believes. The truth is that Jesus is the only way to God. He is the way, the truth and the life and no man can come to the Father but through Jesus. So, whether they believe it or not “One day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord” . And those who have confessed their sin and have come to God through Jesus and His shed blood for us on the cross will be singing together “Shout to the Lord”. I pray the idols felt the Spirit of God and that a convicting of their hearts took place as they sang that song because there is power in Jesus’ name.

]]> By: alex mclean http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/asides/shout-to-the-lord-on-american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-1911 alex mclean Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:20:16 +0000 http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=547#comment-1911 Throwing into the mix (and yes I posted the same thing at other blogs - sue me)... Well, first off - we are HUGE AI fans (David Cook’s gonna win it). 1. Musically, I thought they destroyed the song - no good. 2. Leaving out Jesus - eh, what did you expect? 3. Just the fact that they chose it? Well, they are about 15 years behind (they should have chosen a United, Tomlin, DCB, or Hall song). 4. Was it worship? Who are we to judge? God was surely glorified even if it was indirectly. HE gave the song, HE gave talent to sing/play/produce, HE gave the ears to hear, HE allowed it to happen. Even if the 61 million viewers weren’t worshipping the one true God - he was glorified. So for that, I am thankful and excited… even if it wasn’t that great. Throwing into the mix (and yes I posted the same thing at other blogs – sue me)…

Well, first off – we are HUGE AI fans (David Cook’s gonna win it).

1. Musically, I thought they destroyed the song – no good.
2. Leaving out Jesus – eh, what did you expect?
3. Just the fact that they chose it? Well, they are about 15 years behind (they should have chosen a United, Tomlin, DCB, or Hall song).
4. Was it worship? Who are we to judge? God was surely glorified even if it was indirectly. HE gave the song, HE gave talent to sing/play/produce, HE gave the ears to hear, HE allowed it to happen. Even if the 61 million viewers weren’t worshipping the one true God – he was glorified. So for that, I am thankful and excited… even if it wasn’t that great.

]]> By: Chris From Canada http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/asides/shout-to-the-lord-on-american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-1910 Chris From Canada Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:06:18 +0000 http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=547#comment-1910 Alastair - Bonus points to anyone who writes a song using lyrics found only in the comments on this page. Alastair – Bonus points to anyone who writes a song using lyrics found only in the comments on this page.

]]> By: Alastair http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/asides/shout-to-the-lord-on-american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-1906 Alastair Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:14:03 +0000 http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=547#comment-1906 "Kudos to You Lord" There's a line I haven't seen in worship song yet! I'll have the notebook out tonight and see what I can do. Alastair. “Kudos to You Lord”

There’s a line I haven’t seen in worship song yet!
I’ll have the notebook out tonight and see what I can do.

Alastair.

]]> By: Kelli http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/asides/shout-to-the-lord-on-american-idol/comment-page-2/#comment-1905 Kelli Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:10:50 +0000 http://www.chrisfromcanada.com/?p=547#comment-1905 No one can say Jesus be praised except by the Spirit of God. This was essentially God's idea. I love how He loves the world so much as to reveal Himself where the people hang out. Tonight is was on American Idol. Not surprising to me that the Giver of all givers shows up on a show that is talking about giving. He is full of great ideas. If you are a member of His body I encourage you to rejoice because He is hard at work to love those He died and rose for. Kudos to you Lord!!!!! No one can say Jesus be praised except by the Spirit of God. This was essentially God’s idea. I love how He loves the world so much as to reveal Himself where the people hang out. Tonight is was on American Idol. Not surprising to me that the Giver of all givers shows up on a show that is talking about giving. He is full of great ideas. If you are a member of His body I encourage you to rejoice because He is hard at work to love those He died and rose for. Kudos to you Lord!!!!!

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