I grew up amid the Great Worship Wars of the late 20th century, when the bravest pastors opened the chancel area to guitars and drum sets. Before long, projector screens and colored stage lights rushed in where angels feared to tread. Early adopters declared organ music, hymnals, and robed choirs to be the enemy. Resisters…
Category: Theological Reflection
Why Constitution Day Matters for Christians
In the United States, Sept. 17 is designated as Constitution Day. The holiday commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on Sept. 17, 1787. The Constitutional Convention, made up of delegates from 12 states, met beginning in May 1787 to draft the document. Why Should Christians Care? The original draft of the Constitution…
Squad Goals
As a Bible scholar, multiple stories from Scripture run through my mind when I think of examples of working together. Perhaps the best example of working together begins in Numbers 27. Here, the story of Zelophehad’s daughters not only demonstrates the power of working together but also highlights the importance of having the right people around…