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The Etiquette of Weddings and Worship

If we carry this wedding analogy over into our worship planning, we can employ the same criteria in order to determine if our worship will bring God honour and pleasure.

April 17, 2012 | 7 min read

Finding family thousands of miles from home: reflections on going where God calls

I did not want to go to California. I wanted to stay home. That desire hit me hard over Christmas break as I watched people in the church I had grown up in come forward for communion.

April 17, 2012 | 4 min read
Churches must value the disabled

Although churches have become more intentional about inviting persons with special needs into their buildings, there is so much more to learn about the practical implications of full participation in the life of a church family.

April 17, 2012 | 5 min read

Singing our Theology: Hymn Society conference

For five days I had the opportunity to attend the Hymn Society Conference, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Hymn Society Conference is an annual conference that meets in a different location every year. It draws people who love hymns and the history of hymns.

April 17, 2012 | 3 min read
Visual Arts: Images and the Screen

Where does one begin when planning visuals for projection? Google searching images for a service can be daunting task with so much stuff to sift through.

April 13, 2012 | 3 min read
Understanding Differences in Bible Translations

God designed the gospel to be translated into every language. English speakers have created hundreds of Bible translations, versions, and updates. Here’s help for finding blessings in the bewildering variety.

April 10, 2012 | 7 min read

Blessings of Multiple Translations

Welcoming multiple translations can help you move from your first Bible ever deeper into God’s Word, so it shapes your life and conversations with neighbors.

April 10, 2012 | 3 min read
John F. Hobbins on Bible Translations and Christian Unity

John F. Hobbins is passionate about biblical languages and Bible translations. He pastors First United Methodist Church in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and teaches in the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s religious studies department. He blogs on Ancient Hebrew Poetry. In this edited email conversation he talks about choosing Bible translations and maintaining the communion of the saints.

April 10, 2012 | 5 min read
Face to Face Choir Tour - Rehoboth Christian School Choir Concert

The Rehoboth Christian School choir sings at the Calvin College Chapel on March 27, 2012 as part of their Face to Face tour. They are joined by members of the Grand Rapids Christian Middle School Choir and Maple Avenue's Tabernacle of Praise. This free event is co-sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and is open to the public.

April 10, 2012 | 101 min video