Worship and Mission: A short quote by N.T. Wright

“Worship is nothing more nor less than love on its knees before the beloved; just as mission is love on its feet to serve the beloved” (9). – For All God’s Worth

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Calvin and Use of Language

A large stumbling block for the Church has always been language, especially when discussing the more mysterious doctrines.  In discussing the Trinity, John Calvin humbly submits, “I am not so minutely precise as to fight furiously for mere words” (I.13.5).  Prior to saying this he denounces heretics, and after this he shows how many of [...]

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Mary, mother of Jesus, & Pentecost

A few questions for the online community: Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the women were with the disciples in “the upper room” waiting as Jesus had told them to (Acts 1:12-14).  And in 2:1 Luke writes that “they were all together in one place.”  Did the Spirit fall upon Mary and the women?  Did [...]

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On the Domestic Church (the family)

Here is a short, yet thought provoking post by a friend.

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Going “Green” and Transforming Culture

It has been interesting to see how the language of “going green” is adopted and understood by everyone today.  In referring to everyone, I mean everyone – children to adults.  In fact, those who are in elementary school are probably more familiar with this language than many of our seniors.  First, a warning: This post [...]

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Pentecost and the Church Triumphant

Pessimism surely has a stronghold in the church today.  Yet, it is this season, the season of Pentecost, that should actually provoke us to boldness is working for the Kingdom – that is transforming culture.  It is clear in the entire Scriptures that wherever God is there is victory or success for the Kingdom.  The [...]

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A Prayer for Mothers

I have borrowed this from the PCUSA’s website: Mother’s Day Prayer Eternal God, on this day we lift up mothers to you. You, O Lord, are the one “who, from our mothers’ arms, hath blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.”1 Scripture has prepared us to recognize [...]

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Church Calendar and the Gospel

Despite that there are many that reject using the Church Calendar as a helpful tool for the growth of the congregation in grace.  In reflection, I have noticed that using the Calendar forces the church and the preacher to declare the whole Gospel.  By July 1 I will have preached for a entire year, minus [...]

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Heidelberg Catechism & Christ’s Ascension

Q. What do you mean by saying, “He ascended to heaven”?  A. That Christ was taken up from the earth into heaven before the very eyes of his disciples and remains there on our behalf until he comes again to judge the living and the dead. Q. But isn’t Christ with us until the end of [...]

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