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The Challenge of “Worship”
James Smith hits it out of the ballpark for me on this one. We work hard on this with our church. We are not always successful, but we are trying. I wish the school where I am adjunct would take this to heart as well. I can always hope. 😉
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The great cloud of witnesses
Having finished Robert Benson’s book In Constant Prayer for a book review, there are some powerful thoughts from his work I wanted to share. His admonition is to take up the duty of prayer. Specifically, take up the ancient practice of the “offices.” Pray the daily office. The office is just a collection of words. But words are powerful things.…
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Quit Competing with the Entertainment Industry
Stanley Hauerwas on Liturgy.
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Why I am Sacramental
Really, I’m probably not. I tossed between “Orthodox,” “Liturgical,” “Mainline,” or something else. What I appreciate so deeply in my life is the addition of the meaning of the Lord’s Table. I have a deeper love for liturgy. Public prayers. Reading of Scripture. I have a deeper appreciation for the love of the Church. I believe in the Body of…
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The Search for “Home”
I met with a former student today and we caught up on life. Over the years I have gained a deep appreciation for all the streams of Christianity that have come through the centuries, so when I see people exploring streams other than the one they grew up in, I’m interested. He has reached a point in his life where…
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