Is My Church Feminized?
My favorite hymn is Martin Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” Something must be wrong, because according to an article I recently found on
December 10, 2016
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“Do You Hear What I Hear?” Hearing the Call to Justice in Mary’s Song
I once stood in front of 65 of my students and read Mary’s song from Luke 1:46–55 loudly, with the emotion of protest. I asked
December 10, 2016
Love beyond Romance
From the simple chorus “Jesus Loves Me” to the classic Charles Wesley hymn “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” Christians of all eras have sung about
December 10, 2016
Movie Review: The Nativity Story
Despite the positive reviews I had heard of The Nativity Story, I went to the movie prepared to be a critic. After all, I thought,
December 10, 2016
The Living Language of Worship
Inclusive language—language hospitable to all people and the whole creation—has perplexed the church in our generation. Some people have radically rewritten hymn texts, some have
December 10, 2016
Preaching in the Treble Clef
In a preaching class a male fellow student said, “You sound just like my mother.” His body language and vocal intonation said it all: Bad
December 10, 2016
Rejoicing with the Truth
Worship is at the heart of one of the most beloved passages in the Bible: 1 Corinthians 13. In this familiar passage, Paul describes the
December 10, 2016
Book Review: Resources for Egalitarian Men’s Ministries
Coming of Age is a result of the Young Male Spirituality Project, a joint effort of Lutheran Men in Mission, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in
December 10, 2016
Prayer and Worship in CBE
A wise friend once told me that the best time to take a vacation is when you feel least able to do so. I believe
December 10, 2016
Sister Gertrude Morgan’s Record
Sister Gertrude Morgan made a record. She made it using crayons, poster paint, pens, and even shoe polish on all kinds of surfaces from cardboard
December 10, 2016