When Dreams Don’t Come True, Is God Still Good?
I’m sure you’ve heard someone say “Isn’t God good?” when referring to a favorable outcome in a situation. When someone’s dream comes true…isn’t God good? When someone lands that big…
Beyond Style: Why Young and Old Need Historic Hymns
Over the past few weeks, as I have read from - and listened to - my normal pool of both living and dead theologians, I have noticed a common denominator:…
The Pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and…Beauty? Suggested Reading on Arts and the Christian Life
When someone mentions “the arts,” what do you think of? I believe a typical picture includes an “anything goes” attitude, whether in the artist’s lifestyle or in the art’s production…
Recommended Reading in Worship History
As I am preparing for comprehensive exams, I am constantly reading. Some of these books are new to me, and some I am re-reading books from previous seminars. In an…
The First Hymn of Christmas
One of the reasons I love Christmas is because I get to sing some of my favorite hymns. The triumphant "Joy to the World," where we praise Jesus’ coming to…
Worshiping as a Family during Advent
See amid the winter's snowborn for us on earth below,see the tender Lamb appears,promised from eternal years.Edward Caswall, 1858 I am incredibly thankful that God gives us the season of…
Charismatic Worship in Evangelical Churches
As I have visited in person a handful of evangelical churches in the past couple of years, and watched many more online, I have become deeply concerned about the future…
Submission in Worship
Have you ever thought about submission being an integral part of worship? As Americans, I do not think we are often keen on the idea of submission in any realm…
Worship Is NOT About You
Today's post was born out of a social media post I made a couple of weeks ago. I made the following comment: If the purpose of your worship service is…
Singing in Worship, Part 1
Since this is a website dedicated to the discussion of worship practices, I thought a discussion on the theology of congregational song would be appropriate. This is a two-part blog…