Christians should not be optimists, but they should be full of hope. We should expect to suffer, but we are confident in God's promises of new creation.
Christian Hope, Optimism, and Suffering
Just wear a mask! Service, the Church, and Covid-19
Wearing a mask is an easy and obvious way to love our neighbors in the midst of pandemic.
Ideas for Lenten Disciplines
Some ideas on how to incorporate the Lenten disciplines of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving into your life, as well as other resources on spiritual disciplines.
Worship, Participation, and Music
Fostering participation is a crucial goal for worship music.
“Everybody worships” – Worship as the Moral Pivot of Life
It's just a matter of what you worship.
Worship Doesn’t Always Feel Good
Worship is not about how we feel. Worship is an act of the will.
Be Still: God’s Needed Word to a Chaotic America
In a world full of chaos, Christians must learn to be still and stop being part of the problem.
Music for Holy Week: Fernando Ortega’s “The Crucifixion of Jesus”
Despite my deep love of music, I seldom write music reviews, largely because I listen to classical music 90% of the time, and I just don’t have the corner on classical music reviews. But I also listen to worship music, and every once in a blue moon an album will so impress me that I…
Was there really “no room in the inn” for Jesus?
When Jesus was born, was there really “no room in the inn?” I love this season more than any other, in both its darker Advent shades and its brighter Christmas morning celebration. So I was deeply surprised when a few years ago I had my mental image of Jesus’ birth upended by some fascinating observations,…
