Was Isaiah engaging in performative stagecraft when he prostrated himself in his vision of the throne-room of God (from where we get the part of the liturgy known as the Sanctus)? Was Jesus performing a show when He cured lepers, forgave sins, and preached the Gospel to the multitudes?

Following Fr. Bussman’s lead in calling out congregations that are an oasis, I have to share my own experience in finding a delightfully liturgical and confessional congregation where one might least expect it.

This was published August 3, 2019. I just met Pastor Rippy this week at the ongoing CCLE Conference (which is outstanding, BTW, more to come! — Ed.

Here is a Gottesworthy article by Pastor Sean Rippy, “In Defense of Historical Worship - From a Former Advocate of Contemporary Worship.”

Well worth the read!