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October 3, 2019 by David Hansen

Forgiveness, Responsibility, and Reconciliation

illustration of the relationship between forgiveness, responsibility, and reconciliation

As happens every so often, forgiveness is in the news today as the family of victims of violence offered forgiveness to the perpetrator. Stories like this pop up every so often - this is not so much about the particulars as it is about the relationship between these words that get played out in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Theological Pondering Tagged With: Forgiveness, reconciliation, repentance

June 27, 2019 by David Hansen

Why Traditional Songs (Hymns) are Ruining the Church

Abandoned Organ

We've all seen it. First a congregation starts working some Chris Tomlin arrangements of older music into their worship set. Maybe they even chant part of the worship service. And then, as the congregation continues to grow, someone throws it out there: "We should start a traditional worship service … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Theological Pondering Tagged With: Contemporary, Hymns, Music, Praise and Worship, Traditional, Worship

March 29, 2019 by David Hansen

The Joy of Lent?

Joy of Lent

“Joy” is not the first thing most of think of when we think of the season of Lent I used to joke that whenever I went to buy greeting cards I could never find a “Happy Lent” card (of course, one of my wonderful friends made me my own “Happy Lent” card and sent it to me). For the most part, we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Theological Pondering Tagged With: Holy Week, Lent, Liturgical Year

April 26, 2018 by David Hansen

Living Generously: Why Give?

joyful people live generously

Financial gifts have been a part of the church for as long as there has been a church. Even in the Gospels, we hear about the people who funded the ministry of Jesus and his disciples (Luke 8:1-3). The Cost of Ministry Part of why we give is to help fund the ministries we support - to pay the cost … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Theological Pondering Tagged With: Generosity, Giving, Stewardship

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