The Writings of Dr. D.J. Bulls

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Hymns Day @ Granbury Church of Christ

I had the pleasure of joining the Granbury Church of Christ on February 22 to talk about hymns, about the importance of singing, and about our hymns tour in 2027!
Hymns Day @ Kaufman Church of Christ

It was an absolute joy and pleasure to be with my PiKappa brother and friend Chris Dowell and the Kaufman Church of Christ this last Sunday! We did a special “hymns day” and of course, I had to talk a little about the Hymns Tour we’ll be leading June 3-13, 2025. Here’s my message from…
Join Me On A Life-Changing Hymns Pilgrimage

Join Me On A Life Changing Hymns Pilgrimage, June 3-13, 2025. For more information, email me: djbulls@mac.com. You can find more information in this brochure!
Rejoice

I wanted to share a wonderful arrangement of a modern hymn by the Getty collective. This song is a few years old, but it captures an important and foundational thought straight from Scripture. This is not often expressed in modern hymns… You can find resources for this song at Fearless4You.com “With each breath we’re given…praise…
Singing Faith…Lyrical & Truth (A post from Walter Brueggemann)

Walter Brueggemann is one of the most trusted voices in Christian Theology. His Old Testament expertise has blessed me and many others hundreds of times over. He has written a helpful and thought provoking piece at Church Anew that anyone who loves the songs and hymns (and all the styles betwixt and in-between) would benefit…
I Think A Change Would do You Good…

Well, its time for some long-overdue renovations around my site! I’ll be adding a landing page for my Hymns & History Tours of the UK as well as some information if you’re interested in joining us in one of these life-changing pilgrimages that we’ll be doing every other year. Our 2025 Trip is almost full!…