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.
August 5, 2005
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8 min read
Psalm
A word study on "psalm," calling out the deep historical tradition of not only reading, but also singing psalms.
June 23, 2005
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2 min read
Heaven
Based on the book "Bringing Heaven Down to Earth," this word study attempts to make sense of the separation between heaven and earth.
June 22, 2005
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9 min read
Glory
A word study on "glory" and its divergent connotations in worship and modern culture.
June 21, 2005
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2 min read
Choir and Organ: Their Place in Reformed Liturgy
An article evaluating the place of both choir and organ within the "sequence of actions" in Reformed worship.
June 14, 2005
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44 min read
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.
June 10, 2005
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4 min read
A Reformed Approach to Psalmody: The Legacy of the Genevan Psalter
The Genevan Psalter is the most important source of metrical psalmody in the continental Reformed tradition.
June 10, 2005
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23 min read
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.
June 10, 2005
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9 min read
God Is Sovereign - Ephesians 1
A service plan for October leading up to Reformation Day focused on the Sovereignty of God in a four-week series on truths from the Reformation.
June 1, 2005
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14 min read
My Refuge and Strength - Psalm 46
A worship service plan shaped by Psalm 46. While much of what we observe around us is marked by uncertainty, we find peace in God's protection. This service aims to draw on God's rest and peace for our soul's nurture.
June 1, 2005
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9 min read
Praying Is for Children - Luke 11, HCLD 46
A service plan from the Lord's Prayer teaching that praying is for those who have come to know God as Father in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
June 1, 2005
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15 min read
The Honorable Family - Ephesians 6, HCLD 39
A service plan focused on how to respect, honor and obey those who are given authority over us in a series on the Ten Commandments, as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
June 1, 2005
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11 min read
