“The Christians’ choice of a cross as the symbol of their faith is the more surprising when we remember the horror with which crucifixion was regarded in the ancient world. … Continue reading
God models perfectly every virtue that the Spirit is trying to bear in us as we are slowly being reformed in Christ’s image. Humility is one of those virtues. Philippians … Continue reading
95 would be a nice number. Luther wrote 95 theses and nailed them to Wittenberg Church door. No one does that anymore, and who would read them? Alas, here are … Continue reading
In the midst of the so-called worship wars in the church culture of the 21st century, I wonder what we’ve lost on both sides. On the one side, I see … Continue reading
Silence is one of a number of “s” words that we are seeming to lose in conversations on worship and church service planning: seriousness, solemnity, soberness, and the sacred. This … Continue reading
It seems that in almost every church circle, organization, denomination, and fellowship the issues of worship and music continually stir up trouble, strife, and division. Why? It seems that if … Continue reading