Category Archives: +The Prayers

Spirituality, Liturgy, Worship

Worry

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

Therefore do not worry, saying “What will we eat?” or “What will we drink?” or “What will we wear?” For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all … Continue reading →

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New (to Me) Worship Blog

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

The Daily Scroll is not strictly “daily,” but it does offer some very thoughtful articles on Christian worship from several contributors. Some recent offerings have been multi-parters on a capella singing (part one, part two) and Trinitarian worship (part one, … Continue reading →

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Please Pray for Cecil Sherman

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

From the Support Cecil Sherman Facebook page: Dear Friends, I received a call just a bit ago from Eugenia Sherman as she was preparing to board a plane to Richmond, Virginia. Cecil suffered a massive heart attack late today and … Continue reading →

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New Church Music

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

Mark D. Roberts tells a story about what happens when a cutting-edge, “praise-and-worship” church pushes the envelope by introducing a new style of church music.

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Devotional Resources for Holy Week

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

Courtesy of some guy at Georgetown College. I especially like the “Scripture-oriented version” of the Stations of the Cross, based on those celebrated by Pope John Paul II nearly twenty years ago.

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Crown Him the Lord of Grace

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

I love Mark D. Robert’s proposed new verse for “Crown Him with Many Crowns”! It is simply beautiful: Crown Him the Lord of grace, Messiah, chosen king, Called as God’s servant to embrace The way of suffering. A thorny wreath … Continue reading →

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Joseph of Nazareth, Pray with Us!

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

To the extent that it is possible for a lifelong Baptist to have a patron saint, Joseph of Nazareth is one of two that I will claim. (The other is Vincent of Lérins, whose feast day is May 24.) I’m … Continue reading →

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Lent is for All Christians

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

The February edition of Baptists Today contained a letter to the editor expressing one Baptist’s opinion of ecumenical catholicity. In his words, BT “really opened a serious can of worms” in its December issue by running an article suggesting that … Continue reading →

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Will the Real "Liberals" Please Stand Up

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

If I were betting I’d bet that Jim Somerville doesn’t practice glossolalia. I’m quite certain, however, that he understands what the Bible says about it.

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My Problem Is, I'm Just too Orthodox

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Darrell Pursiful

Which is only a problem because I grew up in, and continue to identify with, a spiritual tradition that has often settled for homodoxy instead. Fortunately, here in the heart of central Georgia is a Baptist church that is at … Continue reading →

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