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A feature story exploring Eugene Peterson's view on Christians reading and internalizing the Bible. Feature Story | March 03, 2006 Ephesians: A Model of Integral (Holistic) Worship Paul's letter to the Ephesians demonstrates that worship is an excellent way of expressing the deepest theological teachings and also of integrating them to everyday life. Actually, Ephesians shows that life is an act of worship. This session opened up this compelling book not only for preachers and teachers, but for all who long for a deeper biblical perspective on worship. Audio | January 01, 2006 Worship That is Authentic to God - Paul Ryan A reflection on what it means for worship to truly be "authentic." Article | August 27, 2005 A Book to Treasure A book review on Baird's Eutaxia: "It is a classic and should be on every Presbyterian or Reformed pastor's library shelf." Article | August 25, 2005 Musical Theology: Past lessons, present perspectives Music shapes belief. Even people who've lost other memories or speech often remember songs. That's why it's important to choose worship music that fully expresses your church's theology. A feature story exploring the importance of music theology. Feature Story | August 05, 2005 Psalm A word study on "psalm," calling out the deep historical tradition of not only reading, but also singing psalms. Article | June 23, 2005 Heaven Based on the book "Bringing Heaven Down to Earth," this word study attempts to make sense of the separation between heaven and earth. Article | June 22, 2005 A Potpourri of Tips on Writing and Choosing Songs for Worship Can the world still use new worship songs? Yes. Does their worth depend on how much they sound like other songs or how many people hear and sing them? No. Feature Story | June 10, 2005 Contemporary Worship Music Matures Theologically serious song writers are acknowledging Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in contemporary songs that unite head and heart. A feature story exploring how contemporary music is maturing theologically. Feature Story | June 10, 2005 A Service of Confession and Renewal An introduction to the service of confession in Christian Worship. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Getting to Know Each Other: Pastors from two denominations share stories Christians sometimes think they must water down their identities to find common ground with people from different Christian traditions. Eleazar Merriweather and John Witvliet offer a refreshing alternative. A feature story exploring relationships between denominations. Feature Story | April 15, 2005 Seven Ideas for Helping Worshipers Experience Communion More Deeply Your leeway in celebrating the Lord's Supper will depend on your tradition's liturgical stipulations, doctrines, theology, or church architecture. But chances are that some of these ideas will fit your situation. Feature Story | April 01, 2005 Rejoicing at the Lord's Supper Eucharist, communion, table fellowship. Whatever you call this celebration, ask yourself this: Are you receiving all Christ offers through this meal? A feature story exploring the Lord's Supper. Feature Story | April 01, 2005 Choral Anthems: Fitting great texts to wonderful tunes It feels off to hear a song about suffering-with upbeat rhythms and in a major key. Other new songs use mixed metaphors or trite emotionalisms. That's why choral directors search for anthems that make a meaningful match between words and music. A feature story exploring fitting texts to tunes in choral anthems. Feature Story | February 04, 2005 A Precious Feast, a Tangled Web: A Case for Welcoming Children at the Table An article outlining several arguments for including children at the Lord's Supper in the Christian Reformed Church, including questions for discussion. 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 Theological Reflections on the Meaning of Worship Theological reflections on the meaning of worship by Joyce Ann Zimmerman Article | June 01, 2004 Participation in Worship: More Than Doing Vatican II called worshipers to "full, conscious, and active participation," which leads us from the doing to being the body of Christ, fully conscious of our encounter with the Divine and open to and receptive of the action the Divine takes on our behalf. Article | June 01, 2004 « Previous 2 3 4