Category Archives: Presbyterianism

When Contextualization Diminishes Meaning (Or, Missing that Sweet and Awful Place)

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Micah Everett

Over the past several years I have carved out an interesting role in planning and executing the musical elements of corporate worship at Christ Presbyterian Church in Oxford. Having long ago determined that I would rather spend most Sunday services … Continue reading →

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Fundamentals, Not Feelings: Part Two

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Micah Everett

For as long as we can remember my wife and I have had an occasional feeling of being “ecclesiastical misfits.” We often discuss a sense of differentness at church or parachurch gatherings, even among fellow believers with whom we are … Continue reading →

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“The Sabbath was Made for Man….”

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Micah Everett

Today I had the happy privilege of attending worship at Christ Presbyterian Church with my family. We enjoyed an engaging Sunday School hour, good singing, prayers, and a fine sermon. The rest of the day was spent playing games together, … Continue reading →

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Introducing H.R. Rookmaaker (1922-1977)

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Micah Everett

In the four years that I have been writing this blog I have regularly referred to the works of Francis Schaeffer (1912-1984) as being formative not only for the cultivation of my own identity and worldview as (at least I … Continue reading →

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Stop Looking for a Perfect Church!

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Micah Everett

My maternal grandfather died in 2009 at the age of 90. I wrote a bit about him here several years ago. In my mind he was and is a supreme example of what a Christian man should be: hardworking, gentle, … Continue reading →

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