In the summer of 2017, my father died rather suddenly. It became my responsibility both to design the funeral service and preach the sermon. My father and I had…
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MinistryTheologyWorship
O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
Carried by the Immense and Active Love of Godby Donny Friederichsen November 27, 2023During one of my first chapel services as a student at RTS-Orlando, Dr. John Frame played the organ to accompany our hymn singing. The first hymn we sang was…
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MinistrySanctificationWorship
O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go
Christian Hope in the Christian's Sorrowsby Derrick Brite November 25, 2023Despite being absent of any real musical ability, I have always been fascinated with the hymn lyrics and the history behind them. Some of these stories are legendary among…
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ChurchMinistry
A Forgotten Pastoral Practice: Writing Notes & Letters
by Charles Malcolm Wingard November 4, 2023My first attempt to become a candidate for ministry stalled in the early 80s. I was a member of a rural church in Middle Tennessee, and my session enthusiastically…