The Doxology is often sung at the end of a hymn or sometimes alone at the end of a service. It is meant to focus the singer on the trinitarian nature of God. In this version, we’ve arranged it to be sung three times through in an effort to allow the singer to further meditate on the words.
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This responsive prayer focuses on our need for forgiveness as well as an assurance of the hope that we have in Christ. While it pairs nicely with several Lenten hymns, it could be used throughout the year.
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In episode 10 I sit down with writer, historian, and storyteller Dr. Dan van Voorhis. We discuss his books Monsters and Johann Arndt: A Prophet of Lutheran Pietism as well as his creative process. If you want to learn more about Dan you can visit his website DanvanVoorhis.com, 1517legacy.com, follow him on twitter @dan_vanvoorhis , or tune into his podcast Virtue in the Wasteland.
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This song came from a Lutheran understanding of worship, Gottesdienst, meaning, God's service or Divine Service. The idea that God comes to us in His gifts (baptism, His Word, communion) and we then respond to Him.
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In episode 9 I sit down with songwriter and worship leader Kip Fox. We discuss his journey as a songwriter and the different approaches he's explored when writing for entertainment, worship for the global church and for his local congregation.
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In episode 8 I sit down with photographer and creative director Doug Klembara and writer Kelsi Klembara. We talk storytelling, narrative and social media.
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Original arrangement by Thomas Helmore Translated by John Mason Neale Arranged by Blake Flattley
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"There Will Be Rest" flowed out of experiences in New York City where everyone is seemingly running to try to keep their head above water. This song is meant to be both a song of lament and a song of assurance. As we cry out to God with the hurts of this world, we are reminded that God meets us in that hurt, that He is bringing healing, and in Jesus we have rest both now and not yet.
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"Send Me" is a song about...you guessed it, getting sent. The heart of this song is that God has set us free from sin and now, being forgiven, sends us out to love and serve our neighbor. Not a mandated serving, but a response to the love that we have been shown through Christ.
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