The Worship of Gratitude
“Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe...—Hebrews 12:28 ESV Because God gives, I receive with grateful worship Unshakable. God has...
Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child
As Christmas is almost upon us, let's take a few minutes to take a peek at Christmas through the eyes of a child. We're going to use my favorite literary tool, the anagram, to order our thoughts. C - Countdown Kids spend the entire month of...
Break Out of Your Worship Rut
What is a Worship Rut? Routine can also have a negative impact on our worship.When our heart for worship becomes staid or rote, we can find ourselves praying on autopilot, singing without expressing the meaning of the words, reading scripture with a "hurry up and be done".When we disengage in worship, we run the risk of finding ourselves with little joy and making no impact for the Kingdom of God. Faith can wane right along with the neglect of embracing truth and a lack of desiring God.
Believe God’s Promises: Faith and Peace Through Scripture
Worship by Giving the Gift of Prayer this Christmas
How to Find Joy: Looking Beyond the Gifts to the Giver
Discover how to find lasting joy this Christmas and every day. Learn the biblical definition of joy, practical ways to embrace it, and how to look beyond the season’s challenges to the true source of joy—God’s presence and grace.
Fullness of Grace Upon Grace: The Divine Multiplier
The gift of grace is given, but our job it to receive it, to reach out and take hold of this treasure so lovingly given. We can only receive by believing. Faith is the energy that empowers our hearts to take hold of grace. Grace of God given in Christ is a gift to be unwrapped and lived in. How often have we left this precious gift unused on the shelf of our self-sufficiency?
How often have we received the fullness of God with mental belief, but denied the power of the gift in the way we choose to go about our day?
Treasuring and Pondering: Mary’s Response to Christ’s Birth
Reflect on Mary’s response to Christ’s birth and discover the power of treasuring, meditating, and pondering God’s Word in your heart. Learn simple ways to meditate on God's Word and turn worship into a deeply personal, transformative experience.
Make it Known: More Lessons from the Christmas Shepherds
Discover the joy of sharing Christ’s story this Christmas, inspired by the shepherds’ response. Let worship ignite your heart and share the wonder with others. "When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told...