01511 – Christians and the Powerful

Christendom adjusts itself far too easily to the worship of power.Christians should give more offense, shock the world far more than they are doing now.Christians should take a stronger stand in favor of the weak rather than considering first the possible right of the...

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01127 – Where is Beauty?

Composers know how to use harmony and melody like a net to catch beauty's colors and radiance. And when we like what we hear, we open our pores to take in more--just as we close them against what seems ugly or offensive. Isn't that why we remember so vividly the hours...

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00746 – Should Worship be User-Friendly?

Another misconception frequently touted is that worship should be user-friendly. I am certainly not advocating worship that alienates or is totally inaccessible, but Scripture helps us see that being confronted by God is not always comfortable or comforting. God is...

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