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Day1 host Peter Wallace's new book on the emotions of Jesus is, according to Marcus Borg, “An illuminating and powerful personal meditation." Ideal for personal or group study.

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Does The Church Have A Future? - Diana Butler Bass

Dr. Diana Butler Bass (TEC)

Diana Butler Bass offers a compelling analysis of where she sees the church headed in the world of faith in which we live today. In this brilliant segment she explains the premise of her new book, Christianity After Religion, and explains where she sees the church going in this uncertain age.


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Peter Wallace

Going Through the Motions

The Rev. Peter Wallace

1 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his
presence with singing.

There are times in life when responding to the psalmist's call here is natural. We can let go of our cares and concerns and enter into joyful praise and worship, singing effortlessly about our God. Other times, not so much. We may be able to drag ourselves out of bed and to a worship service, but we hardly have a song on our lips.

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The Rev. Dr. Peter Samuelson Article

April 26, 2009

Why 11:00 am is the most segregated hour in America

The Rev. Dr. Peter L. Samuelson (ELCA)

In this blog, I wonder if our separation on Sunday morning by ethnicity and culture has less to do with racism and more to do with the nature of worship.
The Rev. Geoffrey Hoare Transcript

February 22, 2009

Epiphanies

The Rev. Geoffrey Hoare (TEC)

The Rev. Geoffrey Hoare explores Psalm 50 for Transfiguration Sunday, and examines the difference between real worship and false emotional attempts to cause glorious spiritual experiences.
The Rev. Dr. Sam Matthews Transcript

August 05, 2007

Then How Do We Live?

The Rev. Dr. Sam Matthews (UMC)

The Rev. Dr. Sam Matthews reminds us that the quality of life isn't in the things we amass, but in our connection to the God who made us, and to the world around us, always in the assurance that the God of creation is still creating.

The Rev. Lawrence J. Clark Transcript

March 25, 2007

Oh the Things That Happen At Bethany!

The Rev. Lawrence J. Clark (ELCA)

The Rev. Lawrence J. Clark celebrates Bethany as the place of joy and retreat in the life of Jesus and calls us to worship and praise Him as did Mary.

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter Transcript

August 27, 2006

A Survival Strategy for the Spiritually Homeless

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter (UMC)

The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Carter Jr. is pastor of Providence United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC. He reminds us of the solace available to us in God's house.