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Some Cheerful Clarifications on Notetaking

Recently I commented on notetaking during the sermon, (https://www.gracenevada.com/going-hard-after-god-together/). What I said specifically was, “I am not a fan of notetaking during a sermon because the sermon is not a lecture, it is preaching and preaching is a spiritual dynamic between the preacher, the congregation, and the Holy Spirit. I would rather see your eyeballs […]

Going Hard After God, Together

When we gather on the Lord’s Day our purpose is to go hard after God, to meet with God, to worship God with heart-felt, truth-filled singing and to receive His Word with prepared and eager hearts and minds. This does not just happen. It is the fruit of preparation, reflection, and consideration. I want to […]

Five More Hymns to Cheer Your Fainting Soul

Here are five more newer or revised hymns to cheer your fainting soul. Since we begin with a revision of one of Luther’s hymns, I will add Luther’s quote on music once again. May these hymns fill you with joy in Christ! Music is a fair and lovely gift of God which has often wakened […]