In the introduction of Simply Christian, N.T. Wright explains his desire to write about the true essence of Christianity to those outside of the faith and those inside. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1: The Echo’s of a Voice Part 2: The central Christian belief about God Part 3: What it looks like in practice to …
Surprised By Hope, written by N.T. Wright opens with two questions meant to shape the book: “What are we waiting for?” “What are we going to do about it in the meantime?” First, this book addresses the future hope of the Christian gospel; the hope for salvation, redemption, resurrection and eternity. Second, is the discovery …
Yesterday, I led worship at my church and the videos and reading material this week were very helpful in focusing my worship on the Lord. My role as a worship leader is to “lead them (the people) to a place where they can respond to the love of God” as Dan Wilt says in his …
God is the beginning, the creator of all things. In Genesis 1, God forms humans in His own image. Because of this, we live to create and give glory back to Him in all things. We are of ultimate value to Him and have been designed to reign over the earth as sub-creators and as …
During my devotionals this week, I have been reflecting on humility and what that means for a worship leader. When I was a freshman in high school, I led worship at a church of 3500 members. And I remember so distinctly that my attitude in worship was not one that reflected Christ. So when I …
When I looked at the assignments for week two, I was a bit intimidated by the reading. I had not thought so much about Heaven and earth and I put the assignment off to the side and focused on my other studies. I realized after reading and posting on this subject today, that this is …
Polly Lohrmann