A Choral Reading of Psalm 27
This is a choral reading of Psalm 27 for 4 readers adapted from the NRSV. It has a sung refrain.
A Choral Reading on Luke 12:22-24
This is a choral reading adapted for 5 voices.
A Choral Reading: "I Believe in the Resurrection"
This choral reading was written by Ed Baker and adapted by Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence.
Day of Learning June 19, 2013
A Day of Learning brings together grant recipients and community members to discuss, share, and worship together as well as to consider how disciplined creativity, theological integrity, and healthy leadership practices work together in the worship renewal process.
A Choral Reading of Exodus 14:5-13
This is a choral reading for 8 voices adapted from the NRSV.
A Choral Reading of 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:1, 5-15
This is a choral reading of 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:1, 5-15 adapted for 4 readers.
Coop's Column - Self-Searching and Self-Denial: A Servant Spirit
In this series of meditations on the work of the Holy Spirit in believers’ lives, we are considering seven features about Christians which the English Puritan Christians said are Spirit-prompted and Spirit-endowed and which ought to mark the lives of those who aim to follow Jesus faithfully. Christians who do display these qualities are LUI, Living Under the Influence of the Spirit. This week we consider the fifth of these marks: “Strong self-searching and self-denial, a servant spirit.”
Visiting Scholars Connect Worship and Life
Academic study can be a deep resource used to strengthen faith and ministry. It gives us language and frameworks to respectfully discuss vexing worship issues.
Coop's Column - Longing to Delight and Honor God
In these meditations on the work of the Holy Spirit in believers’ lives, we are considering seven features about Christians which the English Puritan Christians said are Spirit-prompted and Spirit-endowed and which ought to mark the lives of those who aim to follow Jesus faithfully. Christians who do display these qualities are LUI, Living Under the Influence of the Spirit. This week we consider the fourth of these marks: “Deep Longing to Delight and Honor God.”
Singing the Whole Story: A hymn festival in Grand Rapids, MI
This hymn festival took place at the Calvin College Chapel on June 9, 2013.
Coop's Column - Worshipful Intimacy with Jesus Christ
In this series of meditations on the work of the Holy Spirit in believers’ lives, we are considering seven features about Christians which, said the English Puritan Christians, are Spirit-prompted and Spirit-endowed and which ought to mark the lives of those who aim to follow Jesus faithfully.
Kristi Holmberg on Hope for Healing the Earth
Like many young adults, Kristi Holmberg is keenly aware of inheriting an earth damaged by previous generations. However, rather than despair or turn cynical, she began during college to connect with Christians who are working toward a just and sustainable future.