Category: Worship and Preaching

Worship and Preaching filtered by type: Journal Articles

"Toward a Scripture-Based Theology of Death in Our Hymnody" CrossAccent (journal name) In Toward a Scripture-Based Theology of Death in Our Hymnody. vol. 15, no. 1, Valparaiso: Association of Lutheran Church Musicians 2007 (Develops writings by Augustine, Luther, Walter Bouman, others) http://nancyraabe.com/images/death_in_hymns.pdf

Develops a theology of thinking about death through hymnody, to enable a full life in Christ in life and at death. Evaluates entries in Lutheran hymnals in shaping and nurturing a Christian’s thoughts about death, and in sharing, proclaiming, and strengthening one’s faith. Illustrates with hymns that do an appropriate or lesser job in addressing issues of a Christian’s death.

Kirsi Stjerna "Dancing to Grace. It’s a Way to Reconnect Body and Soul" In The Lutheran. vol. 7, 1998

Article on the use of dance in Lutheran worship.

Hollie M Holt-Woehl "Putting on the Whole Armor of God: Preaching Ephesians 6:10–20 in a Multicultural Congregation" In Word & World. vol. 29, no. 3, 2009 : 292-299

The author draws from her experience as a pastor in a multicultural congregation to engage Ephesians 6:10-20. Facing tensions and struggled both in the world and in congregations require the whole armor of God for protection, survival, and thriving.

Sarah Hinlicky-Wilson "Reflections on the Lectionary (Acts 9:36-43, Acts 11:1-18)" In Christian Century. April 20 2010 : 20-21

Lectionary reflections on the meaning of Christ‘s resurrection and the command for Christians not to distinguish between foods.

Shauna K. Hannan "Introduction to the Series on Preaching Social Issues" In Journal of Lutheran Ethics. vol. 10, 2010

Provides reasons for and begins to give guidance in preaching on social issues in ways that are theologically sound, biblically faithful, academically critical, and pastorally sensitive.

Gracia Grindal "Luther and the Arts: A Study in Convention" In Word & World. vol. 3, no. 4, 1983 : 373-381
Gracia Grindal "Reflections on God the Father" Winter In Word & World. vol. 4, 1984 : 78-86
Gracia Grindal "Pitfalls in Hymnwriting" Winter In The Hymn. 1984 : 82-85
Gracia Grindal "Saints in Protestant Hymnody" Fall In Liturgy: Journal of the Liturgical Conference. 1986 : 99-105
Gracia Grindal "On Translating Hymns: Outrageous Opinions and Personal Regrets" In The Hymn. April 1986 : 17-21