Right around the end of November, the discussion in our church worship planning session gets around to the question of “When should we start singing Christmas carols?” People love singing Christmas carols. But is it too early to sing only Christmas carols on the first Sunday of Advent? Maybe we should go with 50/50 at least until weekContinue reading “Our traditional worship songs/hymns and Christmas Carols are not enough – Advent Psalm of Celebration, Part 2”
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Two names for salvation – Advent Psalm of Celebration, Part 1
I recently saw an interview in which a former coach and player talked about the impact playing professional football had on his family around the holidays. He would either have to be completely away from his family, or they would all be together in a hotel because he would have a game on Christmas DayContinue reading “Two names for salvation – Advent Psalm of Celebration, Part 1”
God’s wonderful plan for your life might not be what you think – Helmet of Salvation, Part 2
We need to talk about the other direction of salvation. Jesus does not only save us from terrible consequences, he also saves for something. We are saved for the abundant, flourishing life, filled by the Spirit, so the good things of the Spirit flow out of our lives. We are saved to live according toContinue reading “God’s wonderful plan for your life might not be what you think – Helmet of Salvation, Part 2”
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