The Chapter of a Great Lord - The Ascension of Christ Sunday - Revelation 1
A worship service for Ascension Sunday based on Revelation 1. The entire structure of the worship service is derived from the structure of the passage/chapter of Scripture that is in focus.
The Visit of the Magi - Epiphany Sunday - Matthew 2
A service for Epiphany Sunday based on Matthew 2 and focused on the double-sided story of the visit of the Magi.
Observed Glory - Second Sunday of Epiphany - John 1
A service for the second Sunday of Epiphany based on John 1 and focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ who was the Word from the beginning.
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! (Easter)
A weekday chapel service for the season of Easter.
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.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me
A service for Epiphany built around Isaiah 61, Luke 4, and I Peter 1
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.
Preparing to Hear the Word This Week at Worship
A short prayer and reflection for preparing to hear the word in weekly worship.
Our Help Comes from the Lord - Psalm 121
A weekday chapel service of comfort based on Psalm 121.
Kinesthetic Prayer: An Example with the "Prayer for the Holy Spirit's Illumination"
An idea for making large-group prayer more meaningful.
God Is With Us! - Fourth Sunday after Pentecost - Zephaniah 3
The theme of this service for the fourth Sunday after Pentecost, based on Zephaniah 3, is the assurance for God's people that "God is with us!"
Treasures of Heaven - Sixth Sunday of Easter - Matthew 6
A worship service for the sixth Sunday of the Easter season based on Matthew 6.