September marks the 27th anniversary of Coram Deo since beginning as a church newsletter in September 1998. It’s a church that we’ve attended since December, 1994 and I became an elder at in March, 1996. This was actually not the first newsletter that our young, small church had attempted.
A few things caused my wife Tammy and I to start Coram Deo. (See this article from R.C. Sproul about what Coram Deo means). First, people in the church knew we went to the movies each Friday night. They would often ask if a particular film was appropriate for their children or themselves to see as believers. Writing short reviews of the films was a way to get that information out. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2025
Introducing The Sing! Hymnal
Aren’t hymnals a thing of the past? In our church, although we used to have hymnals under the chairs, for several years now, the lyrics to the hymns we sing are projected on a screen. I wonder if that is the norm for churches these days. After all, how many people can actually read music?
Keith and Kristyn Getty would disagree that hymnals are a thing of the past. They released The Sing! Hymnal today at their 2025 Sing! Getty Music Worship Conference. Here are a few of the highlights of the project, published by Crossway:
- Timeless: 498 classic and contemporary hymns are carefully curated and beautifully presented in a treasured resource you can carry with you through life.
- Enhance Worship: Featuring 403 liturgical readings, psalms paired with popular hymns, and stories about each hymn, this resource is perfect for church services and group gatherings, as well as private and family worship.
Resting in God on Labor Day
In the U.S., Labor Day is observed the first Monday in September as an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. On this holiday, many workers will get the day to rest from their labors.
Thinking of Labor Day, got me to thinking of our sabbath rest. Over the past few years, I have given serious consideration to how I treat the Sabbath, or the Lord’s Day. In our culture, for many people, Sunday has become just like any other day. Most stores are open like any other day, with notable exceptions such as Chick-fil-A and Hobby Lobby. Busy workers use Sunday as a day to catch up on work that has built up during the week, and some enjoy watching NFL football all day on Sunday. I have to ask myself if other than attending worship service and our church small group, am I treating Sunday as just another day? Continue reading