Six Sad Christmas Songs in 2023

We all know “Blue Christmas” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” but there are plenty more where those came from. Of course, I’m talking about sad songs. The song that inspired this list, well, I’ll just say I’m pretty obsessed with it… in a play-it-7-times-in-a-row kind of way. The harmony between Brandon Flowers and TaylorContinue reading “Six Sad Christmas Songs in 2023”

These disappointing Super Bowl commercials…

To be perfectly honest, it seems like every year the highly-anticipated commercials become less and less exciting to watch. Don’t get me wrong, there are always a few that are ‘Super Bowl worthy’ but for the most part in the last decade or more the game ends and I wonder, “What happened to the commercials!?”Continue reading “These disappointing Super Bowl commercials…”

National Anthem Super Bowl LV – total length of the song featuring Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan

Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan did such justice to the Star-Spangled Banner. Clocking in at 2:17, what did you think about their stripped-down performance? And just for the good feels, here are two more great performances of the Star-Spangled Banner from Whitney Houston and OneRepublic. Thanks for stopping by! -Out of the Wilderness

Music that lasts forever and ever, amen

Quick note: All the links in this post are to other posts I’ve written, take a look! This past weekend I went to an Elvis festival in Nashville. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved his music. Being among all those Elvis fans reminded me of my nieces. The oldest is 16 andContinue reading “Music that lasts forever and ever, amen”

10 signs your church is trendy

Thought I’d post a lighthearted list of signs your church might fall on the side of super trendy, hipstery, and/or cool. Have a laugh, and feel free to add your additions in the comments below – Out of the Wilderness 10 Signs Your Church is Trendy Forget hymns or anything by Hillsong. The worship teamContinue reading “10 signs your church is trendy”