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He gave this interview while visiting Calvin College in September 2011. Conversation | November 04, 2011 Martin Tel on Psalms for all Seasons Martin Tel is C. F. Seabrook Director of Music at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. Here he talks about the forthcoming Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship, which is one of the most comprehensive resources ever published on using the Psalms in Christian worship. Tel collaborated with Joyce Borger and John D. Witvliet on this psalter. Conversation | October 26, 2011 Psalms in Worship The Psalms are a font of inspiration, encouragement, and instruction in the life of both public and private prayer. Topic Showcase | October 17, 2011 Bob and Laura Keeley on Lament Psalms and Children Robert “Bob” Keeley teaches education at Calvin College. He and his wife, Laura Keeley, direct children’s ministries at Fourteenth Street Christian Reformed Church in Holland, Michigan. They write books, curriculum, and plays. Here they talk about making lament psalms accessible to children. Conversation | September 20, 2011 Coop's Column - Spirit at Work: Illuminator In order for God’s Word to achieve its Divinely intended purpose and effect, such an “Aha! That’s me!” response must happen within the hearts of those who read and hear it. Reflection | July 18, 2011 Vertical Habits: Relational Words for Worship In 2006, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship commissioned 23 congregations and schools to explore the theme of Vertical Habits, to learn how the words we use in our relationships also shape our worship. Article | May 01, 2011 The Wings of God: Psalm 91 - Sermon Notes This service explores the secure protection that the child of God discovers in the loving care of God. Article | February 24, 2011 I'll Show You the Path to Take - Psalm 23, John 10 - sermon notes This sermon emphasizes that Jesus Christ as our Good Shepherd always guides us on his paths. Article | February 24, 2011 Come to Me and Rest - Psalm 23, Matthew 11 - sermon notes Sermon notes about rest, renewal and restoration. Worship Service | February 24, 2011 Psalms of Ascent: songs for the journey Immersing themselves in these psalms helped worshipers view their lives as people journeying together on their way home to God. Feature Story | January 31, 2011 From Sin to Trust A service plan based on Psalms Worship Service | December 10, 2010 All Nature Sings A look at what the psalms have to say about creation’s unique capacity for praise, as well as the psalms’ implicit critique of any attempt to stifle creation’s song. Article | December 10, 2010 Singing Our Way Through the Bible's Prayerbook This article explores prayer and the book of Psalms. Article | December 10, 2010 Affirmations and Professions (Bible Study) One significant element of worship renewal in our generation is that congregations are finding their voices. Previously, most worshipers were silent in worship, except when they participated in congregational singing. Increasingly, worshipers use their voices in worship for spoken expressions in addition to songs. Article | October 19, 2010 Congregational Song (Bible Study) In the dialogue of worship in the Reformed tradition, congregational song has primarily had the role of the people's response to God. And that role has been shaped by Scripture, as shown through a study of the Psalms as the songbook of the Bible. In our discussion on congregational song, we will examine closely the nature of the Psalm songs and how that can serve as a model for our songs today. Article | October 19, 2010 The Service of Renewal in Grace (Bible Study) Vital worship, like a healthy marriage, requires honesty and openness in order to thrive. God longs for our honesty before him. We are deeply in need of his renewing pardon. Article | October 19, 2010 The Opening of Worship (Bible Study) We are called into the presence of God. We are exhorted to come with joy, thanksgiving, music and song. We affirm that he is the "great God," our maker and our shepherd. We can expect to be welcomed into his presence because we are the "flock under his care." What a rich spirit in which to begin worship! Article | October 19, 2010 Preparation for Worship (Bible Study) This Bible Study looks at preparing for worship and that it is possible to "come to church" and still miss worship. And good preparation will likely be the key that makes the difference. Article | October 19, 2010 The Pattern of a Worship Service (Bible Study) We do not find that the Bible prescribes a specific liturgy for worship, we do find that our understanding of the Scriptures and the guidelines that it provides will be very helpful in discerning the pattern of worship and understanding the freedom for variation and flexibility in our worship life. Article | October 19, 2010 The Uniqueness of Reformed Worship (Bible Study) This Bible Study explores the questions: What really is worship? And what is the unique perspective that the Reformed faith can bring to our thinking about worship? Article | October 19, 2010 « Previous 5 6 7 8 9 ... Next »