I notice Psalm 23 is the lectionary text for Sunday, May 3. For whatever reason, I’ve come closer to this Psalm in the past year. I’ve been speaking it and praying it almost daily, and I’ve come to experience the …
Archive for April, 2009
Psalm 23 (part 1)
On the Church Year
Jay Phelan, president of North Park Theological Seminary, sends out an electronic newsletter. In his last letter, he reflected on the Church Year, secular holidays and how these days drive our decisions in worship. You might enjoy his reflection, …
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Written on April 23rd, 2009
Filed under: Articles, Dangerous Worship, Formation, Holy Week
Filed under: Articles, Dangerous Worship, Formation, Holy Week
In my years as a worship leader, and in hearing the stories of hundreds of pastors and worship leaders, I understand that most preachers and worship leaders want one thing more than anything else in worship: We want people to …
Discovering and Escaping Liturgy
Ever wonder if it’s really true that the emerging generation likes traditional liturgy in church? Dan Kimball discusses the complications in interpreting the worship preferences of church goers. Check it out.
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Easter Sunday
“Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” This joyful proclamation dates back at least to St. John Chrysostom, a Church Father from the fourth century. It was included in one of his Easter sermons that is still read today in …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Holy Saturday
The drama and emotion of Good Friday is over. The crowds are gone, the cross is empty, and Jesus’ body is in the tomb. It is shabat (the Sabbath). It is a time of waiting, of resting, for no labor …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Good Friday
It is Good Friday, the day we remember Jesus’ walk to Calvary, his crucifixion, and death. It is the most solemn day of the Church Year. It is a day for us to be especially mindful of what Jesus did …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Maundy Thursday
Today is Maundy Thursday, the day that commemorates the Last Supper and the beginning of the sacrament of Communion. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, which means “commandment.” At the Last Supper, Jesus gave his disciples a …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Wednesday
The architecture of Jerusalem is very diverse, from modern office buildings to ancient worship spaces. The structures marking the various Christian sites are beautiful, awe-inspiring spaces. As you observe these photos of the churches that have been built over the …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Tuesday
There are innumerable pieces of art around the Holy City. Art of all kinds: paintings, sculptures, mosaics, stained glass windows, metal work, wood work, on and on. Today I am going to share some of the artistic renderings of Christ …
