Tag Archives: liturgy

A Liturgical Interlude

Posted on May 28, 2023 by nathanalbright

Nearly two decades ago I found myself as an unusual student at a religious educational institution attending a discussion on the matter of liturgy. Both then and now this was a surprising and unusual interest and yet despite the fact … Continue reading →

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Liturgy: Because Someone Has To Think Of These Things

Posted on April 13, 2023 by nathanalbright

Today was the Last Day of Unleavened Bread, as I write this, and I found myself rather bemused by the fact that I frequently find myself involved in some fashion in matters of liturgy, whether because I am involved in … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On The Logistics Of The Liturgy Of The Church Of God

Posted on August 29, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the underrated aspects of liturgy, a subject I am interested in but am also quite aware that others are not as interested in, at least deliberately and consciously, is the matter of logistics and planning. It is perhaps … Continue reading →

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On Injecting Your Personality Into Being A Songleader

Posted on August 22, 2021 by nathanalbright

Although it is an unusual interest as far as religious matters go, I have a personal interest in liturgy and how important people consider it to be. This subject has come up from time to time, and today I would … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Walking With Henry

Posted on January 29, 2020 by nathanalbright

Walking With Henry:  Big Lessons From A Little Donkey On Faith, Friendship, And Finding Your Path, by Rachel Anne Ridge This was, in retrospect, not the ideal book to read first by the author.  This book is, properly speaking, the … Continue reading →

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On The Most Disagreeable Task Of The Song Leader

Posted on February 3, 2019 by nathanalbright

Quite frequently, I find myself leading songs for my local congregation.  This is, in general, a task I greatly enjoy.  As a person with some interest in liturgical matters, I tend to be interested in the order and structure of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The American Church: A Baby Church?

Posted on September 16, 2016 by nathanalbright

The American Church:  A Baby Church?, by D.W. Glomski [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/WestBow Press in exchange for an honest review.] Those readers who have ever fretted about the problem of passivity or divisiveness among … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Acceptable Worship

Posted on September 9, 2016 by nathanalbright

Acceptable Worship:  What Kind of Worship Does God Accept?, by Dr. C.H. Snyder [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/WestBow Press in exchange for an honest review.] There are many signposts that this short book exhibits that … Continue reading →

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A Modest Proposal For The Development And Publishing Of Rules For Hymns

Posted on January 22, 2015 by nathanalbright

As part of my general interest in hymns and liturgy [1], and as part of my series of modest proposals [2], and in light of the occasional controversy that results from hymns, I would like to propose the development and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Gospel Formed

Posted on January 12, 2015 by nathanalbright

Gospel Formed: Living A Grace-Addicted, Truth-Filled, Jesus-Exalting Life, by J.A. Medders [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Kregel Book Tours in exchange for an honest book review.] There is a lot to like about this book. The … Continue reading →

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