Tag Archives: liturgical

A Tale of Two Churches

Posted on August 16, 2009 by me

I went to two churches this morning, one at 9:00 and the other at 11.  One was a typical contemporary evangelical service, not unlike many others I’ve been to over the years. The other was the Episcopal church I’ve been … Continue reading →

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In defense of the Liturgy

Posted on January 7, 2009 by me

Having spent 30 years wandering among various evangelical camps (referring to the “new” evangelicals, not the more broad definition that would include Lutherans, the first group to call themselves “evangelical”), I know that most Western Christians today suffer from a … Continue reading →

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The Church: simul iustus et peccator

Posted on November 27, 2008 by me

Many years ago, concerned by friends leaving our church, I preached a sermon on the topic, “what is the church?”  I could not find a copy of my notes, but I am guessing that I probably would not agree with … Continue reading →

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