Category Archives: Faith

The community of the Saints: Here & Now or There & Then ?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

How being a member of a solid Christian community and fellowship helped us during some difficult times. Proof that the community of the saints is alive and well, right here, right now Continue reading →

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Losing control of things ? Perhaps not such a bad thing.

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

Losing control is sometimes not a bad thing. Realizing God is in control can sometimes bring hidden blessings. Continue reading →

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Worship Part IV: What does Scripture say about worship ?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

What does scripture teach us about Christian worship. A four part series discovering different aspects about Christian worship. Continue reading →

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Worship Part III: Does it benefit from a liturgical approach ?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

The importance of liturgy in Christian worship. A four part series discovering different aspects about Christian worship. Continue reading →

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Worship Part II: Multi-generational ?

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

The importance of have many generations participate in Christian worship. A four part series discovering different aspects about Christian worship. Continue reading →

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Worship Part I: What’s that mean ?

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

What is Christian Worship ? What do we really mean and what is important in our worship. A four part series discovering different aspects about Christian worship. Continue reading →

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Are there good reasons to leave a Church ?

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

As events throw a Church body into upheaval, people inevitably start leaving the congregation. No different with our Church body which, as I posted here, is going through some difficult transitions right now. Considering I had some recent conversations with several brothers that are either contemplating leaving or have already made the, undoubtedly difficult, decision to leave, I started to think about what the Scriptures may have to say about leaving a church fellowship. Continue reading →

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Our messy Church

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Mick Luyckx

As events happen in a Church body, people will respond differently. That is normal since we are all different. However as people who call ourselves Christian, are there more appropriate ways to respond than others ? Does the Scripture teach us anything on how we should respond ? These are my musings I wrote down several weeks ago as quite significant events happened at our Church. After much prayer, I finally decided to post this. Perhaps it helps some people work through the grieving and coping process Continue reading →

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The 12 days of Christmas: Before or After ?

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Mick Luyckx

As I wrote about the history of the Octave and the O Anitphons over the last few days, I decided to continue with some more historical Christian musing and articles. Perhaps we’ll even use a liturgical calendar to go through … Continue reading →

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Dec 23rd O Antiphon: O Emmanuel

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Mick Luyckx

Today’s and the final O antiphon of the Octave cycle, recited on December 23rd is called “O Emmanuel”. Latin: O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster, exspectatio Gentium, et Salvator earum: veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster. English: O Emmanuel, … Continue reading →

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