Blog Entries on Worship
Yearning
The poem “Yearning” speaks of the deep groaning out of a longing to be in communion with the creation in wonder and awe. It is an invitation to embrace the beauty and sacredness of the creation with the very life God has given us.
Alive
We are awakened and attuned with the universe that resonates with the sound, fragrance, and power of God’s creativity. Then our hearts may be in sync with the heartbeat of God, and we are able to receive the outpouring of divine love and creativity through creation.
3 Questions: Songs from the Heart
An interview with theologian and composer Scott Callaham.
A Love Banquet Waiting for You
Following the rhythm and images in [Haizi’s] poem, my poem introduces complementary and contrasting ideas as well as tones and metaphors from a Christian perspective. The repeated lines of “Today” in contrast to Haizi’s “From tomorrow on” signify that salvation is available today (Luke 4:21).
Poetry as Doxology
"Where Are You Going"
Poetry is not only a form of cultural exegesis, but also a mode of common theology enriching conversations and reflections. When poetry is spiritually impregnated, it becomes a form of doxology, which I regard as the ground of all theology and missiology.
A COVID-Fatigue Antidote
Wherever you are in this (third) summer of pandemic, may the Lord make his face to shine upon you.
Glory to God All the Earth
Songs of the St. Louis Jesuits in Chinese
Worship music in Chinese to strengthen and encourage your soul.
The Blessing—China
Wherever you are in this summer of pandemic, may the Lord make his face to shine upon you.
Chinese Worship Music
What is the church in China singing and who is writing their worship music?
Worshiping in Chinese (3)
How Chinese Church Feeds Me
This series of blog entries refers primarily to the question of expatriate Christians attending services at registered—or at least publicly “open”—Chinese churches. It is assumed that in most cases, the risks to local believers (and to the expat workers as well) are such that it would be irresponsible to participate regularly in unregistered church services. Part one dealt with some of the common objections to attending Chinese church services. In part two some of the main reasons why I have chosen to attend Chinese church services were given. Part three lists some of the ways I have been blessed by my attendance at Chinese church services.