Singing at Cornerstone
Few subjects generate such controversy in the church as music in worship. The shift to an entertainment-driven aesthetic in evangelical...
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Shawn Young
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Local Church: A Spiritual Resource
In my earlier post, I noted that I used to be clueless that the local church is essential. As a pastor I’ve met many Christians who are...
Shawn Young
- 6 min
Christian Community
For the last several years, has the church discussed any subject more than community? With the new year now upon us, I’ve reflected on...
Shawn Young
- 3 min
Struggling with Sin
The Lord could have chosen to take us immediately into glory upon conversion. But He didn’t. It’s hard to avoid wondering, “Why not?” We...
Shawn Young
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Grace and Jesus Christ
Awhile back a pastor friend, Wayne Larson, wondered why pastors tweet and post comments on “grace” so much more than Jesus. Many consider...
Shawn Young
- 7 min
Sane Family Rhythm
You can mitigate against over-scheduled children (and over-scheduled adults) by setting a sane family rhythm. Our time with our children...
Shawn Young
- 3 min
A Missing Spiritual Resource?
Imagine owning a car without any access to gas–as in, there isn’t a drop to be found anywhere (kudos if you have an electric, but read...
Shawn Young
- 7 min
Cultivating Imagination
I recently re-read George MacDonald’s short essay, “The Fantastic Imagination.” It has me ruminating on cultivating imagination. As a...
Shawn Young
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This is How I Work
One of my favorite features over at lifehacker.com is “This is How I Work.” I thought it might be fun to use their format and do a post...
Shawn Young
- 3 min
Ordinary Church
Las Vegas is iconic Americana. Like it or not, it reflects something of the soul of the USA. It also reflects, I suggest, something of...
Shawn Young
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The Value of the Gift (Part 2)
It is not merely that that we have made mistakes, or even that we have lived morally deficient lives, though we have done both. Nor is...
Shawn Young
- 4 min
Muse, Mess, Mastery: Working through the Art Process as a Christian
On September 9, at 7:00 p.m., Cornerstone will welcome Joe Di Bella, Professor Emeritus, Mary Washington University, as he gives his...
Shawn Young
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The Value of the Gift (Part 1)
For the better part of his life, he has collected coins. Through financial ups and downs he has held onto his collection. Over the years...
Shawn Young
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Christmas Reflection (Part 2)
This reflection was originally delivered during a 2012 Christmas Eve Service at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock, CO. They...
Shawn Young
- 4 min
Christmas Reflection (Part 1)
This reflection was originally delivered during a 2012 Christmas Eve Service at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Castle Rock, CO....
Shawn Young
- 3 min
The Joy of Fountain Pens
Those of you who know me well will not be the least bit surprised at my rather acute nerdiness. This post is about the joy of fountain...
Shawn Young
- 3 min
Engaging Culture Christianly
At Cornerstone we aspire to, “Deeply rooted faith for the 21st century.” If we’re going to approach our aspiration, (among other things)...
Shawn Young
- 3 min
Christmas Encouragement
The power of human rebellion can seem unstoppable. Christmas provides encouragement that there’s more to the story. Matthew 2:1-12...
Shawn Young
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Immanuel, God with Us
Most people realize that Immanuel means God with us. But there’s an aspect of the meaning that is less discussed. I had my first chew of...