We’ve seen in this series on 1 Corinthians that the church in Corinth gave too much honor to men of higher learning and homiletic ability. This is why, while rebuking them for their cliquish devotion to those who had taught and baptized them (1:10-17a), Paul taught them that Christ had sent him “to preach the… Read More 1 Corinthians: On What Does Our Faith Rest? — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: July/August, 2025)|
From time to time, I’m asked about the practice of lifting one’s hands up high and closing their eyes while singing, praying, and listening to the preacher in a worship service. People wonder if it’s right to do. Others wonder why it is done. I’ve politely and sincerely asked some who lift their hands in… Read More Lifting Holy Hands — Jon Mitchell|