"The hymn highlights Christ’s role as humanity’s Savior and the light breaking through spiritual darkness. "
Day Five: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
" Our Savior humbled himself, setting aside his heavenly glory to redeem us and bring us into God's family. This incredible truth is the very heart of Christmas."
Day Four – Silent Night
"During this Christmas season, we exalt and worship Christ, who set aside his glory to dwell among us and bring us back to the Father. "
Day Three – Joy to the World
"This babe in the manger came to conquer sin and death forever “to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found.” Joy indeed has dawned upon the world!"
Day Two – O Come All Ye Faithful
"Though He came humbly to dwell among us, this baby in the manger is still the glorious Son of God worthy of the angel's heavenly worship."
Day One – Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
"The incarnation ushers in the promise of mankind being raised to dwell eternally with Christ when we worship at His "glorious throne."
Recapturing Rich Hymns Requires Robust Sermons and Ready Hearers
"we must recover the lost art of immersive, meticulous preaching that stimulates response across all spheres of life. Like Wesley and Lowry’s congregations, our souls and songs would again be saturated in the Word, reminding us of our hope in Christ."
Gratitude is Great, But Thanksgiving is Better
It’s not enough to feel gratitude. To fully experience thankfulness, we need to turn it into an act of the will, not just an emotion. We need to move beyond gratitude and give intentional, concrete thanks.
Worship Changes Culture When Politics and Policy Disappoint
"We focus on principles more than politics. We make arguments rather than attacks. We listen intently, seeing opponents as people to understand, not enemies to conquer."
Me, Myself and I: The Problem with Privatized Faith
Scripture makes it abundantly clear that we need each other to live the Christian life God designed. According to the Bible, trying to go it alone is not only unwise but impossible.
Josh Cehulik 