Why We Need to Know the History of Our Churches
The fact remains that most American Christians remain startlingly ignorant of critical aspects of their church’s history. Learning this history can help us more faithfully know ourselves, love others, and follow Christ.
August 7, 2017
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6 min read
Jamie Skillen on Creation Care and Sabbath Rest
Christians often talk about the doctrine of creation as mainly about origins and God’s glory. Jamie Skillen goes deeper by looking at God’s purpose in creation and how that applies to creation care.
August 4, 2017
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8 min read
Ten Ways to be More Inclusive and Welcoming in Worship and Church Life
Here are helpful suggestions for congregations who strive to include people across the full spectrum of abilities in their small group settings and beyond.
August 3, 2017
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4 min read
A Choral Reading of John 11: 28-38a
This choral reading of John 11: 28-38a is adapted for 4 speakers.
July 26, 2017
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1 min read
A Choral Reading of Psalm 105
This choral reading of Psalm 105 is adapted for 17 speakers.
July 26, 2017
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1 min read
A Choral Reading of Psalm 126
This choral reading of Psalm 126 is adapted for 2 speakers.
July 26, 2017
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1 min read
A Choral Reading of Psalm 104
This choral reading of Psalm 104 is adapted for 4 speakers.
July 26, 2017
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2 min read
A Choral Reading of Confessions
This is a choral reading of Deuteronomy 8:11-20, 11:13-17, Jeremiah 8:4-7, Psalm 51, and Romans 6:2b-8. It is adapted for 5 speakers.
July 26, 2017
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5 min read
Sport and the Christian Life
Sport has a legitimate place in the Christian life.
July 25, 2017
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7 min read
Ron Rienstra on Liturgical Performance and Improvisation
You might think of performance as totally out of place in Holy Communion. But performance and improvisation can help leaders and worshipers show and tell the gospel with their whole selves.
July 21, 2017
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6 min read
Ron Rienstra on the Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
Christian traditions refer to the prayer before communion as the eucharistic prayer, the Great Thanksgiving, or the Great Prayer of Thanksgiving. If your Lord’s Suppers don’t include this prayer, then
you very well may be missing out on a rich opportunity for faith formation.
July 21, 2017
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7 min read
Medieval Spirituality and Liturgy as a Source for Contemporary Worship
An annotated research guide from the field of history, exploring the relevance of medieval spirituality and liturgy for current worship practices.
June 26, 2017
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1 min read
