Monthly Archives: April 2016

On Making Good Shoes

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Micah Everett

The Christian shoemaker does his Christian duty not by putting little crosses on the shoes, but by making good shoes, because God is interested in good craftsmanship. For those interested in the Protestant doctrine of vocation, that tasty little nugget allegedly spoken … Continue reading →

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Why I am a Christian

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Micah Everett

While this blog is dedicated primarily to my teaching and performing work as a brass player, over the nearly four years of writing here I have enjoyed occasionally writing about my views on various aspects and implications of the Christian … Continue reading →

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“Provisionally Happy”

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Micah Everett

This past Saturday we had the spring concert of the trombone ensemble and tuba-euphonium ensemble here at the University of Mississippi. As you might imagine, it was both an enjoyable and stressful event for me. These ensembles depend greatly upon … Continue reading →

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Music: The Last Bastion of Sanity in Public Education?

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Micah Everett

Two caveats before I begin. First, for full disclosure, my son is presently enrolled in a private, Christian school. My wife and I have chosen this for him because we like the curriculum and overall ethos of his school, though like … Continue reading →

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