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2026-01-02T01:23:54-08:00

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Managing Things Differently: Living Christianity In Culture

Last updated on: January 2, 2026 at 1:23 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16–17 NKJV). We start a new year with vigor and personal intent. Seizing the new moments on the calendar to move from past actions, give an honest survey of how we can better ourselves, and delve with enthusiasm into a new direction. “According to a 2023 poll from Forbes Health, the statistics on how long people maintain their... Read more

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2025-12-26T14:51:08-08:00

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Spiritual And Musical Devotion: The Passion Of Arvo Part

Last updated on: December 26, 2025 at 2:51 pm By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

Truth be told, I’m no fan of holiday music. The seasonal time doesn’t matter. I just don’t enjoy music that requires a calendar appointment. There are, however, works by artists, bands, and composers that could qualify or expand the understanding of seasonal music, which I do value. One such composer is Arvo Part. The Seven Last Statements of Jesus “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46 NKJV). “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they... Read more

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2025-12-17T01:13:41-08:00

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Religious Mosh Pit Cousins: Jewish and Christian Punk Rock

Last updated on: December 17, 2025 at 1:13 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!” (Psalm 100:1 NEV). “Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song” (Psalm 95:1–2 NEV). Punk is more than a musical genre; it’s a style, a way of life, and an expression of culture. Often not joined in a conversation of faith, Punk has come to... Read more

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2025-12-13T00:09:22-08:00

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Cuttin’ Christianity And Mixing The Beat In Gospel Hip Hop

Last updated on: December 13, 2025 at 12:09 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord” (Psalms 40:3 ESV). A Blavity article published on December 7, 2025, caught my attention, which discussed the work of the faith-based rapper Miles Minnick. The article went on to present this youngblood as one who is changing the current direction of gospel rap/Christian Hip Hop. “Faith-based rapper Miles Minnick has quickly become one... Read more

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2025-12-04T17:51:29-08:00

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Reading And Hearing Seven Psalms According To Paul Simon

Last updated on: December 4, 2025 at 5:51 pm By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth” (Psalm 46:10 NLT). “A time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak” (Ecclesiastes 3:7 NLT). “But the Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him” (Habakkuk 2:20 NLT). “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from Him” (Psalm 62:1... Read more

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2025-11-27T00:55:01-08:00

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“Heal The Homies:” Sharing Faith Through Christian Hip Hop

Last updated on: November 27, 2025 at 12:55 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Peter 4:10 NJKV). This scripture verse brings to the foreground the calling we all are to endure in discipline, and thanks to the Father. For Christian Hip Hop artists, the gift of rap and Hip Hop musicianship is collected in evangelism and discipleship. A Singular Or Broad Light? Applying Christian Hip Hop I have written extensively... Read more

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2025-11-20T04:27:40-08:00

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When You Think You Know Someone, A Testimony By Alice Cooper

Last updated on: November 20, 2025 at 4:27 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

Any kid in the 1970s knew what song to sing when the end of the school year approached: “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper. The anthem chorus of the track, “School’s Out/ For summer,” held school-aged kids through those drab closing months. Most of those kids may have known Alice Cooper, but, arguably, these same kids may not know his history, least of all his faith-based testimony. Alice Cooper, “School’s Out (2002 Remaster),” from the “Rock and Roll High School” soundtrack,... Read more

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2025-11-12T17:29:59-08:00

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“Houston, We Have A Problem.” Critical Christian Heavy Metal

Last updated on: November 12, 2025 at 5:29 pm By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

The title has come to hold a proverbial location in pop culture. The juxtaposition of Christianity with Heavy Metal highlights what could, at first glance, appear to be a “problem.” Yet, when the veil is pulled back and a look under the hood is made, a juxtaposition gives way to a dynamic faith-based dialectic between sacred and secular identities. Christian Heavy Metal is not a “problem.” Rather, it’s the assigned, knee-jerk stereotype of Heavy Metal that limits any credible analysis... Read more

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2025-11-05T04:14:04-08:00

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A Contemporary Psalm: Reading “Blurry” by Puddle of Mudd

Last updated on: November 5, 2025 at 4:14 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

Complicated days seek comfort, answers, and resolutions. Personal issues are hard to settle alone. Yet, the pride of contemporary life directs most of us to follow this twisted path for reconciliation. The Psalms are full of heartfelt moments that speak to humanity. Pain, angst, frustration, and suffering are balanced and neutralized with comfort, calm, resolution, and hope. It’s a rare occasion in the current globalized post-modern digitally saturated environment to see, or rather hear, a contemporary Psalm which tugs and... Read more

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2025-10-28T04:14:11-07:00

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Love By The Numbers: The Black Eyed Peas And Classified

Last updated on: October 28, 2025 at 4:14 am By Alan Lechusza Aquallo

The inconsistency of the current socio-political climate keeps the populist in check with baited breath on the next evolution. Continuing to question, “Where are we?” by the press and sociologists begins to wear as thin as the culture’s patience. Yet, what other question can one ask at this time? A cursory review of the daily and evening reports contains some aspect of this point: “Where are we?” Attempting to answer is just as futile an action as asking the question... Read more

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