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Wright Based on the speaker's book, this presentation explored the foundations of our spiritual longing and the basics of the Christian faith. Audio | February 05, 2007 Eschatology: Our hope for a new heaven and new earth How does your story fit into God's story? The way you answer this question likely influences what you believe about heaven. And your view of heaven makes a big difference in how you live and worship. A feature story exploring Eschatology: our hope for a new heaven and a new earth. Feature Story | July 07, 2006 How to Include More Heaven in Your Worship Music Songs often sink into worshipers hearts and influence how they understand and experience life. As you include more songs that mention heaven, pay attention to the beliefs that permeate them. Feature Story | July 07, 2006 Uncovering the Blessing of Fixed-Hour Prayer Whether you call it the divine office, praying the hours, or common prayer, this ancient treasure of Christian heritage is hidden in plain sight. A feature story exploring the blessing of fixed-hour prayer. Feature Story | April 17, 2006 Three Prayer Veterans tell why they’ve stuck with fixed-hour prayer Meet three people who feel called to fixed-hour prayer, admit it has its ups and downs, and can’t imagine not doing it. As important as common prayer is in their lives, all also advise practicing other forms of prayer as well. Feature Story | April 17, 2006 Eugene Peterson on God's Standing Invitation: Eat This Book Whether translating the Bible from original Hebrew and Greek or writing spiritual theology, Eugene Peterson says he has one aim--getting Scripture into the hearts, minds, arms, legs, and mouths of men and women. A feature story exploring Eugene Peterson's view on Christians reading and internalizing the Bible. Feature Story | March 03, 2006 The Burden on the Crucifix: What the Sweetbrier Pastor did instead of writing Lenten sermons A story by James Schaap about a pastor debating the meaning of the Crucifix and what it means. Article | March 01, 2006 The Belgic Confession in Q&A Format page 1 of 3 - from Reformed Worship The Only God What do you believe about God? We all believe in our hearts and confess with our mouths that there is a single and simple spiritual being, whom we call God. Article | March 01, 2006 Peer Learning Groups: Putting your heads together to change hearts Several Christians learning together as peers will accomplish far more than one enthusiastic reader can do alone--especially when these study groups look for the Holy Spirit's guidance. A feature story exploring the benefits of Peer Learning groups. Feature Story | November 11, 2005 Worship Responses to the Tsunami A list of thoughts, suggestions and resources compiled in response to the tsunami tragedy of 2004--these are posted in the hope they will guide you in crafting some manner in which your group or congregation can appropriately respond to such events in worship. Article | June 01, 2005 Lessons and Carols An index of service outlines from past Lessons and Carols services, performed by Calvin University ensembles. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 God's Countercultural Invitation to Sabbath Rest Do you use the words busy, tired, and stressed more than the words peace, rest, and refreshed? If so, Dorothy Bass invites you to receive God's gift of Sabbath. A feature story exploring the need for a Sabbath. Feature Story | May 13, 2005 Voicing God's Psalms: How to hear God talking, live, to anyone who will listen Calvin Seerveld says that Christians take the Psalms for granted. He urges believers to fall in love again with the Psalter. A feature story exploring the importance of the Psalms. Feature Story | March 04, 2005 Preparing to Sing This Week at Worship Two short reflections for preparing to sing this week in worship. Article | June 01, 2004 Theological Reflections on the Meaning of Worship Theological reflections on the meaning of worship by Joyce Ann Zimmerman Article | June 01, 2004 Preparing to Hear the Word This Week at Worship A short prayer and reflection for preparing to hear the word in weekly worship. Article | June 01, 2004 Paschal Mystery In worship, especially in the sacraments, we make Christ's paschal mystery present in the here and now; we do the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and we are transformed into being more perfect members of Christ's body. Article | June 01, 2004 Silence's Scintillating Divine Speech Silence in worship aids our recollection, meditation, and our praise. Since silence is so rare in our noisy culture, worship can help us recover silence as sacred. Article | June 01, 2004 Preparing for the Lord's Supper Several resources for preparing to celebrate the Lord's Supper. Article | June 01, 2004 Preparing to Go Out to Serve Some reflections and exercises for preparing to go out and serve: "worship as 'soundtrack' and 'rehearsal'." Article | June 01, 2004 « Previous 3 4 5 6 Next »