Beautiful Poetry Anthologies for Children
In honor of national poetry month, here is a list of my favorite poetry anthologies to use with children. A Child’s Garden of Verses by… Read More »Beautiful Poetry Anthologies for Children
Articles
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Pastors – Become Literate in Christian Culture
When the topic of music and worship comes up, a favorite slap-down argument against thoughtful discrimination of music is that pastors need not study music… Read More »Pastors – Become Literate in Christian Culture
A Quick Biography of Timothy
Raised in Lystra (Acts 16:1–5), “from childhood,” Timothy had “been acquainted with the sacred writings” (2 Tim 3:15), thanks to his grandmother Lois and his… Read More »A Quick Biography of Timothy
Thine Be the Glory
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son; endless is the victory Thou o’er death hast won. Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, kept… Read More »Thine Be the Glory
Fate or Providence?
Jon Pratt One of our local sportswriters described Sergio Garcia’s recent victory at the Masters golf tournament as a triumph of fate. Similar attributions to… Read More »Fate or Providence?
Good Friday
AM I a stone and not a sheep That I can stand, O Christ, beneath Thy Cross, To number drop by drop Thy… Read More »Good Friday
Review Article: You Are What you Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit
For several years now James K. A. Smith has been helpfully speaking and writing on the subject of liturgical formation in education and worship. His… Read More »Review Article: You Are What you Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit
Authority – Its Origin
The English words authority and author come from the same Latin root, auctor – an originator. Strange how far we’ve come from older ideas, where… Read More »Authority – Its Origin
The Call of God unto Salvation
In 2 Timothy 1:9, God is the One “who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but because… Read More »The Call of God unto Salvation
Caring for the Caregiver
Don Odens We stood before family members and friends on the evening of July 24, 1965. My father asked, “Do you take this woman to… Read More »Caring for the Caregiver
A Homeschool Mom Reads: February and March 2017
Here are my noteworthy reads from the last couple of months: Augustine’s Confessions, translated by Maria Boulding–Our church ladies’ book group finished… Read More »A Homeschool Mom Reads: February and March 2017
A Resurrection Psalm
Paul commands us to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. We can (and do!) debate the identity of hymns and spiritual songs, but we know… Read More »A Resurrection Psalm
Beautiful Baby Books: A List of Recommendations
I got a great question recently, and it’s one I’ve given a lot of thought to since Christopher was born last June. The question was… Read More »Beautiful Baby Books: A List of Recommendations
How many songs can one church sing?
Have you ever thought about how many songs your church can sing in a year? If you consult the average transdenominational hymnal published today, you… Read More »How many songs can one church sing?
Authority
The popular consciousness has knee-jerk reflexes when it comes to authority. Play the word-association game with the average person, show him the flash-card “Authority” and… Read More »Authority
Did the Holy Spirit Dwell in Old Testament Believers? Or Should We Be Asking Something Else?
If one were to do a bit of reading, he would see that many who have historically asked the first titled question really intend to… Read More »Did the Holy Spirit Dwell in Old Testament Believers? Or Should We Be Asking Something Else?
Judging Matters of Freedom
Modern Christians are in the habit of labelling all sorts of things as ‘matters of Christian liberty’ or ‘areas of preference’. We do not doubt… Read More »Judging Matters of Freedom
The Promise of Life That Is in Christ Jesus
In 2 Timothy 1:1, Paul identifies himself as “an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life… Read More »The Promise of Life That Is in Christ Jesus
Facing Our Mortality
Don Odens My father found it necessary to address end of life issues from time to time but could not bring himself to discuss his… Read More »Facing Our Mortality
Matters of Conscience and Freedom
Scripture devotes two sections of the New Testament to explain how certain choices in the Christian life are not explicitly or implicitly forbidden or prescribed:… Read More »Matters of Conscience and Freedom