Category Archives: Practical Christianity

Why I am a Christian

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Micah Everett

Earlier this evening I had a nice discussion with my son about some of the ideas covered in this article. It has been several years since it was published and I have not had time to write something new recently, … Continue reading →

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“It Matters to This One:” Why I Still Teach Music

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Micah Everett

My twenty-first year teaching low brass at the university level is beginning in a challenging and fractious moment for our society in general and for higher education in particular. After the COVID-19 event appeared to be petering out over the … Continue reading →

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Because It’s Pretty…Or, The Downside of Musical Competition

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Micah Everett

Once again this week I am finding myself without very much time to write, with the International Trombone Festival coming up in a few days and a new recording project just a couple of weeks after that. So, I thought … Continue reading →

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No Place for Truth

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Micah Everett

Instead of writing something new this week, I am republishing the following post from a couple of years ago. As we approach the Independence Day holiday, I remain convinced that present challenges in our public discourse stem from more than … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Story, Part 2: Why the Right Needs Great Art

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Micah Everett

Before beginning the content of this post in earnest, perhaps I should go ahead and answer one question that might have occurred to some of you: am I speaking about the Right with regard to politics, or with regard to … Continue reading →

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