worship space theology

by Mark Lafler | Oct 17, 2012 | READ, theology, worldviews

I’ve worshipped in many church buildings from different Christian denominations over the last five or six years.  From this experience I’ve noticed that the structure of the worship space makes a difference in my worship experience. I want to discuss how...

psalm 19 [conclusion]

by Mark Lafler | Sep 5, 2012 | bible literacy, READ, theology

Note: This post is part of a series exploring Psalm 19 ~ Overwhelming Trust. So, what about us?  Are we able to declare (now, today, at this time) that same declaration of overwhelming trust?  Do we truly believe that God holds the very threads of creation in his...

the bibledude community commentary series: philippians

by Dan King | Aug 30, 2012 | bible literacy, READ, theology

Some of my favorite conversations about the Bible happen when a bunch of people are sitting around the living room, with some on the couch while others stretch out on the floor. We talk about real life. What it really means to live out whatever passage it is that...

psalm 19:14 [the declaration]

by Mark Lafler | Aug 29, 2012 | bible literacy, READ, theology

Note: This post is part of a series exploring Psalm 19 ~ Overwhelming Trust. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart     be acceptable in your sight,     O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Now, let us again ask the questions that we began with. These...

psalm 19:12-14 [personal prayer]

by Mark Lafler | Aug 22, 2012 | bible literacy, READ, theology

Note: This post is part of a series exploring Psalm 19 ~ Overwhelming Trust. Who can discern his errors?     Declare me innocent from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;     let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless,...

psalm 19:7-11 [the law]

by Mark Lafler | Aug 15, 2012 | bible literacy, READ, theology

Note: This post is part of a series exploring Psalm 19 ~ Overwhelming Trust. The law of the Lord is perfect,     reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure,     making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right,     rejoicing the heart; the...