Liturgy. Whether we realize it or not, we all long for liturgy in our daily lives. When we think of liturgy, we often think of it as “high church” or “stuffy religion”. Yet all of us are engaged in liturgy every day. Simply put, liturgy means “the work of the people”, and is the weekly … Continue reading (Book Review) Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
In this episode Zach and Fr. Mike are joined by Doug O’Donnell to discuss the new Sing! Hymnal which was released in 2025 in collaboration between Getty Music and Crossway. Get a copy of The Sing! Hymnal here. Get your FREE BOOK here. Try Red Bike Coffee today! https://www.redbikecoffee.com/shop-all ——— Have Feedback or Questions?Email usFind … Continue reading (Episode 39) Doug O’Donnell | The Sing! Hymnal and the Importance of Hymns for Spiritual Formation
Today begins the addition of the O Antiphons to the liturgy of Advent. The O Antiphons, also known as the Great Advent Antiphons, are canticles (songs) used in traditional Christian worship during the last days of Advent, from December 16-23, leading up to the high feast day of Christmas. These antiphons are the basis for … Continue reading O Antiphons: Canticles of Advent
What comes to mind when you hear the word discipleship? If you’ve been a Christian for any significant length of time, you are probably thinking about a small group or class at your church. This would likely include some form of Bible study or curriculum. Most likely the group or class will revolve around some … Continue reading Why Anglicanism? (Part Three)
Congregational singing is a hallmark of the Christian church. For centuries the redeemed people of God have used song as a way to worship. There is even an entire book of the Bible that was written originally to be sung by God’s gathered people, the book of Psalms. Yet somewhere along the way it seems … Continue reading The Life-Changing Importance of Congregational Singing
“I don’t like music. I love it.” So writes pastor, church-planter, and hymn-writer Chris Anderson. Man oh man, I love it too. Don’t we all? Needless to say, he hooked me from the start. In his new book, Theology That Sticks: The Life-Changing Power of Exceptional Hymns (Church Works Media), Anderson seeks to compel every … Continue reading The Life-Changing Power of Hymns
