Without Wax
To recover the word sincerity from its current mangled form, we might remember some etymology. The etymology of sincerity is a favorite among preachers, and… Read More »Without Wax
authenticity
As Real As I Feel
An assumption of a generation intoxicated with authenticity is the notion that feelings don’t lie. Given their spontaneous and often uncontrollable nature, emotions are seen… Read More »As Real As I Feel
Sincerity and Profanity
Many pastors and Christian leaders believe they are purifying Christianity and worship when they remove any kind of formality from corporate worship. Formal dress, an… Read More »Sincerity and Profanity
The Colloquial, the Casual, and the Crafted
Those who call for ‘authenticity’, ‘realness’, and ‘sincerity’, are not always sure what they mean, if you press them for a definition. Some mean honesty,… Read More »The Colloquial, the Casual, and the Crafted
What Titus Found in the Most Holy
When Titus attacked Jerusalem in 66-70 A.D., before ordering its destruction, Titus entered the Most Holy Place to see for himself what was really hidden… Read More »What Titus Found in the Most Holy
Sincerely Amused
It’s a supreme irony, or perhaps a sad blindness, that the present generation is supposedly in love with ‘authenticity’, ‘sincerity’, and ‘keeping it real’. After… Read More »Sincerely Amused
Ten Mangled Words – “Authentic”
Few words roll off the modern tongue as readily or as frequently as the family of words associated with authentic. Authenticity, real, sincere and intentional are like newly-minted gold for… Read More »Ten Mangled Words – “Authentic”
Inward affirmation that our worship is acceptable to God?
There is an interesting conversation taking place in response to my post last week about “authenticity” in worship. The question revolves around affirmation from God… Read More »Inward affirmation that our worship is acceptable to God?
Authenticity
There is a cry today for authenticity in worship. This comes in several different forms, but most commonly it relates to worship and music style… Read More »Authenticity