Rediscovering Biblical Lament and Christian Hope in a Congregational Context

How can congregations reclaim the biblical practice of bringing both grief and anger before the Lord in prayer and worship? How can these practices ultimately be an expression of Christian hope in God’s promises?

By:: J. Todd Billings
Tags:: lament, symposium 2016, symposium 2019
Audio: posted on April 21, 2016

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In this workshop, Rev. Ann Conklin explores the biblical practice of lament in contemporary worship by interviewing Todd Billings about his book Rejoicing in Lament: Wrestling with Incurable Cancer and Life in Christ.

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