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Who Really Killed Jesus: A Lenten Meditation

Who Really Killed Jesus? I did. I’m tempted to stop there because it’s true, but it's not the whole story. I should also add this statement: You did. Some of you are nodding your heads with gratefulness as you appreciate the seriousness of this charge and the wonder that God forgives those who …

5 Reasons Why I’m Glad to be Cross-Eyed: A Lenten Reflection

Are you wondering how to get better perspective on your life? Do you find your conscience plagued by memories of folly and sin? If you find your faith dashed by the presence and memory of sin, there is a remedy available. It doesn't come in a bottle nor with magic incantations. The solution you …

Heartistic Worship: The Role of Biblical Artistry in Worship

Do you wonder about the role of art in worship? Have you wrestled to understand the connection between art and the heart? The Bible reveals many things about the connection between truth and beauty. (Here are some thoughts I shared in a previous article.) In this post, I’d like to briefly explore …

Reforming Our Worship: 95 Ways Our Worship Could Improve

Many churches across America and around the world will celebrate Reformation Sunday this week. We remember with gratitude the bold call to Scripture, faith, grace, Christ and God's glory that came from Martin Luther, John Calvin, Martin Zwingli and others. Nearly 500 years ago, Martin Luther …