A good and bad way to use Lent
It’s that time of year again, a time when Evangelical Christians debate whether or not it is a good thing to observe Lent. My answer… Read More »A good and bad way to use Lent
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When are the Twelve Days of Christmas?
You can’t escape them. There are 12 Days of Christmas contests on the radio, 12 Days of Christmas sales at the mall, 12 Days of… Read More »When are the Twelve Days of Christmas?
Today is why Christmas is on December 25
Have you ever wondered Christians celebrate the incarnation of Jesus Christ on December 25? A common answer is that Emperor Constantine decided to celebrate Christmas… Read More »Today is why Christmas is on December 25
Ashes, ashes, we all fall down
In many Christian traditions today is Ash Wednesday, beginning the season of Lent. Over the past several years, there has been an increasing interest in… Read More »Ashes, ashes, we all fall down
Liturgy is cool
Carl Trueman recently addressed the phenomenon within Millennial evangelicalism that is increasingly regarding ancient liturgical practices (especially Ash Wednesday and Lent) as cool. He’s right:… Read More »Liturgy is cool