Jacques Barzun (1907-2012)
The common grace of God is His acts of love to all men, whether those men be good or evil (Mat 5:43-45). This common grace… Read More »Jacques Barzun (1907-2012)
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An argument for weekly Table observance
We are having some enjoyable discussions this week about the meaning and significance of the Lord’s Table in Christian worship. I have been suggesting that… Read More »An argument for weekly Table observance
Christian fellowship as part of corporate worship
Yesterday I suggested that some kind of expression of union between brothers in Christ should be part of corporate worship, particularly as part of the… Read More »Christian fellowship as part of corporate worship
A biblical defense of the handshake chorus
OK, so I’m not really going to defend the handshake chorus as it’s practiced today. But I did want to address the importance and tradition… Read More »A biblical defense of the handshake chorus
From Palestrina to Pino
I think you should watch these. Set aside a few hours, and enjoy. . If you hunt, you might find most or parts of the… Read More »From Palestrina to Pino
Contextualizing in Blaséburg
Picture being called to live out your Christian life in Blaséburg. Blaséburg is a materialist’s paradise. Food is abundant and cheap, clothing and housing affordable, and labor-saving… Read More »Contextualizing in Blaséburg
Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
Yes, I mean it. You need to read this book. Not only that, you need to read it in a particular way, which is, out… Read More »Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
Why “Subjective” Doesn’t Get You Out of Jail Free
I was one of those who used the word ‘subjective’ to defend my own prejudices. My approach was to enter into debate with someone on… Read More »Why “Subjective” Doesn’t Get You Out of Jail Free
Evaluating Tozer’s Views
We’ve gathered much of what Tozer wrote on music and hymnody. Having done so, some reflections on his writings might be helpful. I notice three… Read More »Evaluating Tozer’s Views
The Christian Book of Mystical Verse
(From the Introduction.) This is a book for the worshiper rather than for the student. It has been carefully and lovingly prepared for those God-enamored persons… Read More »The Christian Book of Mystical Verse
Similarities and differences between Hebrew worship and pagan worship
There is no doubt that some of the practices of ancient Hebrew worship bear remarkable resemblance to the worship practices of the pagan nations around… Read More »Similarities and differences between Hebrew worship and pagan worship
Simpson’s Hymns
Simple truth requires us to state that A. B. Simpson does not rate high as a writer of hymns. The effort on the part of… Read More »Simpson’s Hymns
Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
What is the best book ever written on America? What is the best book ever written on democracy? Amazingly, at a well-seasoned 177 years old… Read More »Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
Why do we think new is better?
New and improved! Fresh! The latest! Exciting! You don’t have to go far in our society today to witness claims of having the newest, latest… Read More »Why do we think new is better?
Two Beautiful Works
In the poetical works of Frederick Faber I have found a hymn to the Holy Spirit which I would rank among the finest ever written,… Read More »Two Beautiful Works
What was Cain’s problem?
I’ve often said that from creation to consummation, people have had problems with proper worship. The first sins were ones of false worship, and so… Read More »What was Cain’s problem?
Worldly Worship
Because the Bible tells us that we must worship God acceptably (Hebrews 12:28), there is by necessity the possibility of worshipping God in an unacceptable,… Read More »Worldly Worship
We Sing Junk
Compare the Christian reading matter and you’ll know that we’re in pretty much the same situation. The Germans, the Scots, the Irish, the Welsh, the… Read More »We Sing Junk
Worship euphoria?
Matt Costella notes here a recent study that finds megachurch worship to create similar physiological responses to that of drug use: The University of Washington just released a fascinating… Read More »Worship euphoria?
Relevance is irrelevant (Part 9)
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 According to 1 Corinthians 1, Christian ministry centers on the declaration of the gospel of… Read More »Relevance is irrelevant (Part 9)