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Free Indeed: A 250th anniversary reflection

When was the last time you learned something by singing? I’m going to guess that it likely wasn’t very recent. I’m immediately drawn back to a previous job where we all sat in cubicles. I can only imagine my coworkers singing to memorize next quarter’s sales procedures. A choir of cubicles! What strange fun that would

Saturday mornings growing up started early in the kitchen over a bowl of cereal with my mom. She would sip her coffee with extra creamer, while we both poured over our local newspaper’s classified section...

I have been a Christian for many years, but it wasn’t until I was an adult that I realized every year, as I walked through Passion Week, one question continually bothered me: Why did Jesus have to die? Jesus was perfect, and I am a sinner who is unworthy of such a sacrifice. Why should He have to pay for my sins?

How often have you heard someone say something like, “You’ve been working hard—you deserve that promotion,” or “He didn’t deserve you anyway”? From a nonspiritual perspective, that may be true.

Most people associate February with Valentine’s Day, and honestly, I like that! It helps break up the monotony of winter and invites us to think creatively about how to love others well. February 14th is often the focal point of the month. But just a few days later (at least this year), another significant day appears

It’s the time of year when many in our culture (and some within our church) set out to make “resolutions” for the new year. Whether it’s diet, exercise, or even spiritual or mental health, many people choose to resolve to pursue specific goals.

I don’t know about you, but Christmas is probably my favorite time of year! Gatherings with family, decorations placed throughout our home...

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Why the Church Must Sing — and How We Can Sing Better Together