Psalms/Scripture

Shively T. J. Smith on Howard Thurman and Congregational Hermeneutics

Congregations and lay Christians have methods of interpreting the Bible and faith life even if they can't articulate them. Using Howard Thurman’s image-rich meditations, scholar Shively T. J. Smith offers a visual way to reflect on applying the Bible to faith and ordinary life.

January 19, 2022 | 7 min read
Biblical Storytelling and the Drama of the Bible

In this conversation, actor, playwright, and professor Jeff Barker shares with pastor Paul Ryan his journey in Biblical storytelling as way to help students and worshiping communities hear and see the importance of scripture memorization, speaking the text, and reclaiming 'the plays' of the Bible.

December 2, 2021 | 31 min video
Eat This Book: What Eugene Peterson Can Still Teach Us 91ÁÔÆæ Loving God, the Bible, and 91ÁÔÆæ

A conversation with Winn Collier and Mary Hulst.

December 2, 2021 | 1 min read

Navajo Christians Build Relationships through Scripture and Culture

Window Rock Christian Reformed Church used a Vital 91ÁÔÆæ Grant project to connect with more people by engaging scripture in ways reflective of Navajo cultural practices.

December 1, 2021 | 9 min read

Modern Day Prophets: How Artists and Activists Expand Public 91ÁÔÆæ

A conversation with Nikki Toyama-Szeto and Noel Snyder

November 18, 2021 | 1 min read
Blessed Are the Peacemakers

A YouTube Video Premiere worship service led by Ruth Padilla DeBorst based on Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.â€

November 16, 2021 | 43 min video

Blessed Are the Merciful

A preaching service with sung response led by Calvin University Pastor, Mary Hulst, and Calvin University Instructor of Organ, Rhonda Edgington. Based on Matthew 5:7, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.â€

November 16, 2021 | 7 min read
91ÁÔÆæ with a Psalm

A service of spoken word, song, prayer, dance, and the visual arts based on a Psalm led by Greg Scheer, Music Associate at the 91ÁÔÆæ

November 16, 2021 | 1 min read
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

A YouTube Video Premiere worship service led by Rodrigo Cano based on Matthew 5:3, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.â€

November 15, 2021 | 52 min video