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Our language not only describes a given reality, but in some ways, also designs it. Article | March 10, 2011 Spiritual Gifts and Worship - Christine Jerrett GraceWorks aims to provide opportunities for artists and theologians to work together to create art that bears the imprint of the Holy Spirit and allows worshippers to engage the scriptures in new ways so as to ‘voice creation’s praise’, deepen faith and renew worship. The project hopes to participate in the Spirit’s renewal of culture through the interaction of theology and art. Article | February 24, 2011 Ash Wednesday Meditation An Ash Wednesday Meditation by Debra Rienstra Article | February 22, 2011 Ears That Hear and Eyes That See Do you ever remember a time, walking in the woods or just looking out your kitchen window, when you saw the sun’s rays filter through the mist, casting a shadow between the branches of a pine tree? And you sensed hope in and through that light? Article | December 01, 2010 Reading Scripture in Public Worship In all of our worship planning the principle that the Word of God is central must guide us. Since worship is our engagement with God, our group conversation with God, the Word must figure prominently. Article | October 26, 2010 The Role of Prayer in Public Worship The prayers in a worship service constitute a very sacred time in which the corporate voice of God's people is lifted heavenward. Such efforts should never be done unthinkingly, and such prayers should never be written carelessly. Indeed, in some ways, corporate prayers require more thought than personal prayers because they must address the needs and concerns of many. Let there be careful forethought to the prayers we offer, regardless of whether we offer them extemporaneously or through written form. Article | October 26, 2010 Enter the Drama of God's Story Entering the biblical narrative requires looking at the story you actually live by and pondering why God gave the Bible as a sprawling story. Feature Story | July 09, 2010 Parables: Reflecting their multiple meanings in preaching and music Jesus told parables that were far more than simple stories with one heavenly meaning. Here's how preachers, musicians, and worship leaders can plan parable-based worship that lingers in people's lives. Feature Story | January 08, 2010 Text Message Worship This article shows an interesting way to incorporate text messaging and worship. Article | December 12, 2009 Crucified—by My Hand Readings for Nicodemus and the Centurion, along with a service plan for the Centurion. Article | December 01, 2009 Psalms in Worship: God knows we need help praying Discover why more congregations are following Christ's example of praying the Psalms in worship. A feature story exploring the use of the Psalms in Christian Worship. Feature Story | July 24, 2009 Praying the Psalms In our worship we enter into a dialogue between God and God’s people—a dialogue that neither begins with our entrance nor ends with our exit. More accurately we are joining in a conversation that started long before we ever showed up. Indeed, worship is a cosmic gathering in which we are privileged to participate. Article | March 01, 2009 A Litany of Hope A Litany of Hope based on Ezekiel 37:11. This litany came from an article in Reformed Worship magazine. It offers prayer for restoration and salvation, and gives thanks for the promise of new life. Article | March 01, 2009 Worship Words Too Important to Neglect In Worship Words, Debra and Ron Rienstra show why and how to give more attention to your church's worship language. Feature Story | September 30, 2008 Interview with C.R. “Kees” van Setten about the Power of Musical Lament to Reconcile Jews and Christians In this email interview from spring 2008, van Setten tells how the music of lament has helped heal European Christians ashamed of how they’ve treated Jews and helped Jews feel God’s presence. He explains how combining lament and praise can enrich evangelical worship. Feature Story | June 20, 2008 Bringing Our Pain to God: Michael Card and Calvin Seerveld on biblical lament in worship Lament is an essential ingredient of honest faith, but what does biblical lament look or sound like in real congregations? A feature story exploring how Christians can bring their pain to God in worship. Feature Story | June 20, 2008 Todd Farley on Embodied Preaching Todd Farley shows preachers how to use body communication to preach lively sermons. His embodied preaching ideas spring from a theology of restoring arts to ministry. A feature story exploring body communication in preaching. Feature Story | December 21, 2007 Liturgical Footwashing This service was designed to be a full service of Word and sacrament. It was also designed to allow worshipers to share in the intimacy Jesus experienced with his disciples through foot washing and during the meal in the hours prior to his arrest and crucifixion. Article | December 01, 2007 Vertical Habits: Relational words that expand worship language Focusing on simple phrases helps develop worship habits that affect our whole lives. Vertical habits expand how people talk with God during church worship and school chapels. A feature story exploring relational words that expand worship language. Feature Story | September 14, 2007 Adapting Vertical Habits to Your Church or School Focusing on simple phrases helps develop worship habits that affect our whole lives. Vertical habits expand how people talk with God during church worship and school chapels. 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