Practical Theology

In Celebration of True Liberty

06/29/18

13 mins

By Brian W. Thomas

The reason the U.S. is blessed by God is that we are essentially a “good” nation. And this is the root of Bob’s problem (and that of all civil religion).
What's The Big Deal About The Liturgy? (Part 5: The Role of Music in the Church)

08/30/16

13 mins

By Brian W. Thomas

Music is an inherent part of our humanity as image-bearers of God. And like all gifts, it is meant for the good of the receiver.
What's The Big Deal About The Liturgy? (Part 4: The Dialect of Worship)

07/07/16

10 mins

By Brian W. Thomas

We are continuing our summer series on a theology of worship through the lens of language. Before moving forward, let me highlight a few points by way of review.
What's The Big Deal About The Liturgy? (Part 3: The Syntax of Worship)

06/14/16

13 mins

By Brian W. Thomas

Like any language, the liturgy has syntax—a structure that provides order and intelligibly communicates meaning through all that is said.
What's The Big Deal About The Liturgy? (Part 1: Basic Grammar)

04/29/16

11 mins

By Brian W. Thomas

Over the next few months, I invite you to join me in looking at what the Bible and the Lutheran Confessions have to say about the subject of worship through the lens of language.
Good Grief: An Unexpected Journey through the Psalms of Lament

01/19/16

14 mins

By Brian W. Thomas

Without getting into specifics, I have suffered a loss that seemed at times unbearable. I cried. I pleaded. I questioned. I prayed. I drank. Rinse. Repeat.

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In Celebration of True Liberty

What's The Big Deal About The Liturgy? (Part 5: The Role of Music in the Church)

What's The Big Deal About The Liturgy? (Part 4: The Dialect of Worship)

What's The Big Deal About The Liturgy? (Part 3: The Syntax of Worship)

What's The Big Deal About The Liturgy? (Part 1: Basic Grammar)

Good Grief: An Unexpected Journey through the Psalms of Lament

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