“When we sing songs in church, we’re not just making music—we’re teaching, worshiping, and proclaiming truth. What we sing matters. And if we don’t take the time to weigh the words of a song against the Word of God, we risk confusing emotion with truth.”
(The Dissenter) The Christmas season has a way of draping everything in nostalgia. Familiar carols, the warm glow of lights, and the cozy rituals of family traditions tend to stir something deep within us. But more often than not, I hear a song that makes me stop and think—sometimes not for the reasons the songwriter intended.
For me, Mary, Did You Know? is one of those songs.
I can’t deny the fact that it has become one of these beloved modern “classics.” It was written by comedian, and member of the Bill Gaither Band, Mark Lowry in 1984 and paired with Buddy Greene’s melody in 1991. Its haunting tone and reflective questions have made it a staple of holiday playlists and even church specials. But as I listen to it, I find myself asking, “Do we really think Mary didn’t know?”
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