The Avian Symphony in D Major
(Author’s Note: In July of 2020 we were visiting our daughter and her husband at their home in North Carolina. I was processing the culture […]
Transfer of Faith
“Make His Praise Glorious”
A Theology of Worship Administration INTRODUCTION Worship and the Mission of the Church We are here for a reason. When we set about to form […]
Truth, Beauty, and the Gospel
Working with Creatives in the Church INTRODUCTION Understanding the Artistic Spirit Artists, even those who just have artistic temperaments but do very little creative work, […]
The Cult of Personality
God Never Calls Us to Surrender Our Minds to any other Human Being. (Author’s Note: Since I began work on this essay, the term “Cult” […]
The Folly of Force
The Folly of Force What Will It Be, Force or Strength? Genesis 26:18 NKJV And Isaac dug again the wells of water which they had […]
The Crooked Road
Exclusive Worship Turns away from the Heart of God. The Wisdom of the Lord’s Plans God has a plan. It is the most comforting of […]
My Fathers’ Music Part One
What is the Role of the Family in Public Worship? Psalm 145:4 NKJV One generation shall praise Your works to another and shall declare Your […]
Elder at the Gate
Worship: The Generations Elder at the Gate (Author’s Note: In 2022 I turned 73 so let me adjust the numbers in this essay.) These were […]
Worship Seminar: A City on a Hill
For the Creative Ministry Team Artistry and Ministry “The church should be the most creative organization in town!” With these words […]
The Instrumental Imperative
Ministry: Vision The Instrumental Imperative When Culture and Scripture Clash Psalm 150 NKJV Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His […]