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Unwrapping the Gift of Music from Other Cultures

Have you noticed all the clues that God loves diversity? Iona Community members can help you introduce music that reflects the gifts of Christians from "every tribe and language and people and nation."

April 2, 2004 | 6 min read
What Makes Songs So Powerful They Won't Disappear?

What makes some songs so powerful that they never disappear? David and Asaph wrote them. Through the work of many Christians we have them around today.

March 5, 2004 | 5 min read

Interview with Visky Andras

In 1944, the Communists liberated Eastern Europe from Nazi oppression, but by 1948, the Communists had imposed complete tyrannical rule. They tried to forcefully silence Christians, because Christianity was a threat to the regime

March 5, 2004 | 4 min read
Members of One Body?

Though it grieves and puzzles people in communities where Catholics and Protestants regard each other as members of Christ's body, tension and persecution mar relationships between Catholics and Protestants in Mexico.

January 24, 2004 | 3 min read
Why We Still Need Hymns in a Postmodern World: The Formative Power of Worship

An article evaluating the importance of using hymns in a postmodern world.

January 21, 2004 | 22 min read

Worship Service: When God Breaks In: He Calls Us for Life - 1 Samuel 3

A service plan for Advent focused on how God "broke in" to call Samuel to a life of service and Samuel's response of readiness and willingness for committed Christian service. Part of an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives.

November 1, 2003 | 6 min read
Worship Service: When God Breaks In: Conflict Breaks Out - Matthew 2, Revelation 12 (Sunday After Easter)

A service plan for Christmas bringing strong touch of realism into the celebration. Spiritual warfare goes along with Christmas. Evil is determined to destroy the work of Christ. The final service in an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives.

November 1, 2003 | 6 min read
Worship Service: When God Breaks In: We See Glory - Luke 2, John 1 (Christmas Eve, Day)

A service plan for Christmas focused not merely on Mary and Joseph, or even on the miracle of Christ's birth, but on the glory of God that is revealed. Part of an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives.

November 1, 2003 | 8 min read

Worship Service: When God Breaks In: He Stretches Us - Jonah

A service plan for Advent recounting how God "broke into" the story of Jonah, calling him to a task and stretching him until he was willing to be obedient. God also broke into the life of Nineveh through Jonah. Part of an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives.

November 1, 2003 | 6 min read
Worship Service: When God Breaks In: He Reveals Himself - Exodus 3

A service plan for Advent focused on Moses' experience of God "breaking in" to him at the burning bush and preparing him for the next big steps God was about to take. The first in an Advent series, beginning the period of anticipation, focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives.

November 1, 2003 | 8 min read
Worship Service: When God Breaks In: He Accomplishes Great Things - Luke 1

A service plan for Advent focused on Mary's angel encounters, part of an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives.

November 1, 2003 | 5 min read