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The Banner - V. 147, No. 10 - (October 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: On Principle by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: A Teachable Moment by Gayle Boss / 8 - IMHO: Christian Tradition or Temptation? by Lilly Eggink / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Director of Canadian Ministries Resigns / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 - Can We Talk First? The Art of Respectful Dialogue in an Election Year by Peter Vander Meulen, Edward Gabrielse, and Kate Kooyman / 21 - Discipleship: Political Partisanship by Leon Schaddelee / 22 - Surprised by Transformation by Kristen Vanderberg / 26 - …

Contextualizing The Woman’S Bible, Christiana De Groot

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

Hedges, which signal writers' tentative assessments of referential information, were added to a passage from both a science and a social studies textbook. The hedges appeared in either personal or impersonal voice; in the first half, second half, or both halves of the passages; and in either a low-intensity condition or a high-intensity condition. A measure of what subjects learned from reading the passages showed that they learned most when the hedges appeared in personal voice, the second half of a passage, and low intensity. Some extensions of the implications of this work to practices in composition classes—particularly practices of …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 9 - (September 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Not Bad by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Reality Check by Rebecca Jordan Heys / 8 - IMHO: Getting Ready for Church by Calvin Seerveld / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Colorado Church Responds to Theater Shooting / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 - Negotiating Coffee Time: Introverts at Church by Otto Selles / 20 - Leadership: Peanut Butter to Potblessings: A Guide to Finding a New Church Home by Brian Pikkaart / 22 - Bringing the Seminary to You by Nathan Bierma and Peter Choi …

What Galileo's Telescope Can't See, James K.A. Smith

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

No abstract provided.

Reformed Worship (Rw) 105 - Advent / Christmas (September 2012), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Longing for More by Lisa Vanderkamp....3

Come and See: The Living Vine Project by Rachel Rensink-Hoff....10

Psalms: Voicing a Counter-World by Walter Brueggemann....24

Articles

Editorial: From Longing to Shalom by Joyce Borger....2

For Pastors: Preaching toward Shalom by Kevin Adams....30

Q&A: Connecting with God's Big Story by John D. Witvliet....46

Resources

Zechariah's Story by Syd Hielema....15

Evangelists and Canticles by Bert Polman....18

Welcoming the Light by James Hart Brumm....20

Advent Confession and Assurance by James Hart Brumm....22

The Whole Story of Christmas by Betsy Arkema....32

Out of Darkness—Joy …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 8 - (August 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: A Tippy Canoe by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: In Pursuit of Solitude by Kathryn Van Zanen / 8 - IMHO: Be Still and Know by John Franken / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Ontario Youth Event Draws Record Crowd / 18 - Fiction: He Knows Each One by Name by Hugh Cook / 21 - Leadership: Ten Questions for Debriefing after a Mission Trip by Dave Miller / 22 - Building a Church You Can Call Home by Sandy Swartzentruber / 26 - The View from Here: …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 7 - (July 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

9 - Editorial: Boldly Proclaim and Profess by Bob De Moor / 10 - Candidates for Ministry 2012 / 15 - Catch Your Breath: A Wise Investment by Kory Plockmeyer / 16 - Under the Radar by Mark Nelesen / 18 - Discipleship: Celebrating Faith Milestones: Profession of Faith by Jill Friend / 20 - Just for Kids: Small Wonders by Joanne De Jonge / 22 - Tuned In: Ten Mainstream Albums Every Christian Should Hear by Adam Stout / 24 - Relating: Ask . . . and Make a Friend by Jim Kok / 25 - Next: Hungry for …

Tradition For Innovation, James K.A. Smith

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

No abstract provided.

The Banner - V. 147, No. 6 - (June 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: A Political or Apolitical Church? by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Missing Maggie by Judy Hardy / 8 - IMHO: Let’s Break the Mold by Nicole Launiere Bode / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 17 - News: Synod 2012: What to Watch For / 18 - The Gifts of God for the People of God: Deepening Table Practice for People of All Ages by John Witvliet / 21 - On the Journey: Sunday Morning by Cal Buquet / 22 - Living Out the Mission by Matt Kucinski / 26 - The …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 104 - Multiple Intelligences (June 2012), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

The Story by Clayton Libolt....3

Echoes of the Way God Made Us by Mike Cosper....10

Of Fumes and Fire by Lora Copley....40

Articles

Editorial: Holy Offerings by Joyce Borger....2

Interactive Preaching by Michael Kooy and Mark Brouwer....22

Reforming or Reverting? by Wes Barry....26

Worshiping the Triune God: Serve by Paul Detterman....35

How Theology Can Ruin Your Prayer Life by Cory Willson....46

Q&A: “City-Positive” Worship, 24/7 Discipleship, and Prayers of Application by John D. Witvliet....48

Resources

Holy Grounds by Rob Joy....12

Dance without Music by Julia Start Fletcher....14

Come …

Pentecost, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about the Holy Spirit as a manifestation of Jesus's presence and power.

The Banner - V. 147, No. 5 - (May 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Which Line to Toe? by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: What’s That Smell? by John Luth / 8 - IMHO: The Blessing by Richard Vandezande / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Synod 2012 Asked to Make Climate Change Declarations / 18 - Pentecost Dreaming by Mary S. Hulst / 20 - On the Journey: “How’s Your Mom?” by Stacia Polinder Hoeksema / 22 - Leaders for a Growing Church by Sarah Van Stempvoort / 26 - The View from Here: Once . . . and Four ‘Alls’ by …

Confessions: Past, Present, And Future (Reformed Matters), Karin Maag

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

An article on the importance and role of confessions within Christian traditions.

The Radiant Preciousness Of Jesus: Life Stronger Than Death, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about Jesus's resurrection and the hope it gives to a ever-growing community of disciples.

The Radiant Preciousness Of Jesus: The Cross 'Of First Importance', Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about Christ's crucifixion and how it prompts Christians to adore the Savior who sacrificed himself for us.

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: April 2012, Scott Hoezee, John Bolt, Carl Bosma, John Rottman

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

A Week at Calvin Theological Seminary
6 - The Ministry Theorem: Science for Ministry by Scott Hoezee
7 - Classic Reformed Theology: Still Serving the Church by John Bolt
8 - CTS: Serving Global Church Planting and Renewal by Carl Bosma
9 - Visiting, Learning and Serving in Angola Prison by John Rottman
10 - Preaching God’s Word in Classis Red Mesa by Jeff Weima
11 - International Conversation on the Gospel in Latin America by Mariano Avila
12 - Admissions Department Update by Matt Cooke
13 - A CTS Classroom in Your Own Context by Peter Choi
14 - …

The Banner - V. 147, No. 4 - (April 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Show Some Respect by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: Gardens and Cemeteries and Parks by Wayne Brouwer / 8 - IMHO: Food for Fuel? by Bernie Vander Molen / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 12 - News: CRWRC Seeks Approval to Change Name / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 - Why Did Jesus Die? by Sylvia Keesmaat / 20 - Practicing Resurrection Where It Matters Most by Ken Baker / 22 - A Ministry of Encouragement by Chris Meehan / 26 - The View from Here: The Christ Folks …

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 47 No 1 - April 2012), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Articles: Revisiting the Psalm of Jonah by Amanda W. Benckhuysen - 5 / Calvin's Theological Appropriation of His Philosophical Sources: A Note on Natural Law and Institutes 2.2.2 2-23 by Charles D. Raith II - 32 / Vos and Berkhof on Union with Christ and Justification by J. V. Fesko - 50 / Groen van Prinsterer: Godfather of Bavinck and Kuyper by Harry Van Dyke - 72 / It's About Time: Opening Reformational Thought to the Eschaton by Nicholas Ansell - 98 / Reforming Public Theology: Two Kingdoms, or Two Cities? by James K. A. Smith - 122 / …

The Radiant Preciousness Of Jesus: Mouths To Taste, Lips To Declare, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about using our mouths to savor Christ in communion and to declare God's praise.

The Radiant Preciousness Of Jesus: Hands To Worship And Embrace The One We Crucified, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about Jesus's welcoming hands.

The Radiant Preciousness Of Jesus: Feet To Follow Jesus, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about Jesus's obedience and willingness to suffer as a model for Christians.

The Radiant Preciousness Of Jesus: Ears To Hear, Hearts To Obey, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about what it means for Christians to hear God and obey.

The Radiant Preciousness Of Jesus: Eyes To Behold Our Savior's Grandeur, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about spiritual blindness and the gift of trusly seeing Christ.

The Banner - V. 147, No. 3 - (March 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Can Good Stewards Grow the Economy? by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: God the Parent by Joan De Vries / 8 - IMHO: The Belhar: Social Gospel or Confession? by Julian Ross Hudson / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Michigan Group Responds to Synod’s Decision on Homosexuality / 18 - Changing the World—One Creative Act at a Time by Don Perini / 20 - Frequently Asked Questions / 21 - On the Journey: Celebrating Our Baptism by Dale Melenberg / 22 - A Heart for the World by …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 103 - Ascension / Pentecost (March 2012), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Dying and Rising with Christ by David Banga and Mark Roeda....3

Sanctification for Ordinary Life by James K. A. Smith....17

Worshiping the Triune God: Response by Paul Detterman....36

Articles

Editorial: “The Word Became Flesh and Dwelt among Us” by Joyce Borger....2

“He Ascended to Heaven” by Yudha Thianto....10

For Pastors: When Silence Speaks Volumes by Scott Hoezee....26

Square Inch: Engaging God’s Kingdom by Steven De Ruiter....30

O Ignis Spiritus Paracliti: A Pentecost Poem by Hildegard of Bingen....33

What I Learned on Sabbatical by John D. Witvliet....42

Eagerly I Seek You …

The Radiant Preciousness Of Jesus: Series Introduction, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

Introduction to a series of devotionals designed for meditation on Jesus's love during Lent.

Creation's Choir Sings Hymns Of Praise, Dale Cooper

Coop's Column

A devotional about slowing down to cultivate wonder and give thanks to the Creator.

The Banner - V. 147, No. 2 - (February 2012), Christian Reformed Church In North America

The Banner

6 - Editorial: Nothing to Write About by Bob De Moor / 7 - Catch Your Breath: A Theology of Transition by Cecil Van Niejenhuis / 8 - IMHO: Playing by the Rules by George Vander Weit / 8 - Letters to the Editor / 10 - News: Daughter of Slain Officer Becomes Police Chaplain / 17 - Frequently Asked Questions / 18 - Redeeming Ritual by James K.A. Smith / 20 - Caring for Our Scientists by Phil Reinders / 22 - Coffee Break Goes Global by Nancy Vander Meer / 26 - The View from Here: A Break …

Psalm 103 - Abounding In Steadfast Love, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Thomas Long, Martha Moore-Keish, Stanley Mast, Alice Parker, Carlos Colón, Larry Visser, Julia Start Fletcher

Symposium on Worship Archive

A Service of Word and Table based on Psalm 103 with Thomas Long preaching.

The Non-Verbal Languages Of Worship, Don E. Saliers

Symposium on Worship Archive

This workshop will explore the ways in which sight, sound, taste, touch, gesture and movement animate the essentials of Christian worship. In particular we will examine the “synaesthetic” elements of ritual action where our senses “cross-over” and animate one another in the experience of grace in Word and sacrament.