Author Archives: Jeff S
Progressive?
Lately, on multiple occasions, I have been accused of being a “progressive” Christian. I say “accused” because it is definitely a label applied with hostility: “You say [x], [x] is what progressives say, and being a progressive is not real … Continue reading
Go ahead and check it out, and share it if you can!”You Are My Neighbor” is now on Spotify!
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New Release: “You Are My Neighbor”
This song is the reason I started writing again- in a world so divided, it is the cry of my heart to remember that despite real differences and real pain we are doing to one another, that we look for … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian Music, Christianity, Jeff Sylvester, Love, Music, Neighbor, Unity
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“What I’d Rather Do” is now on Spotify!
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New Release: “What I’d Rather Do”
Hot off the presses, this is a song I’ve been working on for several months! If you enjoy it, please share and download. I’ve got another song on the way soon, so make sure to check back here for updates. … Continue reading
Strange Fire
Strange Fire is probably my moodiest song, and I love the atmosphere it creates. It’s dark and foreboding, and also one of my better early uses of electric guitar. When we recorded the first Steady On album I didn’t even … Continue reading
Hating What God Loves
I recently wrote a blog post asking who we are allowed to hate. It is a topic that appears to dominate much of our discourse. But there is one target of hate I did not discuss, and it is a … Continue reading
It Is Well With My Soul
It Is Well With My Soul is my favorite song. Not just my favorite hymn, or my favorite worship song, but simply the best piece of music I have ever heard. I love both the music and the lyrics, and … Continue reading
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Evangelical No More?
In previous blog entries, I mentioned that I no longer consider myself an evangelical, something I’ve also said publicly on social media and to my friends, in person. But really, what does that mean? Am I deconstructing? Have I left … Continue reading
Nothing Less
Of the songs I’ve written, Nothing Less is one of my favorites. Musically it fits nicely into a rock style, and performing it with the electric guitar is a blast. On the recording, I played the electric and acoustic guitars, … Continue reading
Love Without Fear 