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The Bible is an excellent source for our personal worship. The stories and teachings can be a great springboard to lift our words of praise and adoration to God. For example, after reading the account of creation, we can take a moment and say something like, “God, you are incredible! You have created all of… Read More »

The final few verses of the gospel of Luke are exciting to read! Jesus rose from the dead, presented himself to his disciples, and then led them out of Jerusalem to Bethany where he BLESSED THEM. Today, as his followers, we have experienced a similar journey. Jesus has taken us on a path of joy!… Read More »

Our lives are connected to a group of individuals that we call “the family”. Some are nurturing and affirming. Some are abusive and unfeeling. The family unit is intended to be a place of safety and assurance in God’s plan. Unfortunately, many times God’s design is not seen in families. Presenting worship to our families… Read More »

Martin Luther is reported to have said, “God gave us five senses with which to worship Him and that it would be sheer ingratitude for us to use less.” God did not have to give us the ability to taste, if food was only to sustain life. He desires for us to experience his wonderful… Read More »

We fool ourselves if we think that singing songs of worship makes us worshipers. In fact, if we go deeper, motivating people to join in song, is only touching the surface. Motivating each other to live the life of worship will cause the expression of singing and other expressions to take place. Singing is only… Read More »

The world that we live in is not friendly to a lifestyle of worship. It challenges us to fear, to doubt God’s word, to take into our hands all that concerns us. Even while we attempt to worship the Lord, we are challenged by the world’s ways. Fear, intimidation, and doubting God are the Enemy’s… Read More »

It’s in the secret place of worship that a true picture of ones life is seen. One of the main reasons for man’s existence is to have fellowship and communion with God. (Luke 22:39-41) In John 4:21-24, Jesus states that the Father seeks true worshipers. He says nothing of the song we sing, but rather… Read More »

Earlier, we looked at Isaiah 6. This was a most amazing scene. Angels flying around crying “Holy, Holy, Holy” and the very presence of God was enough for the prophet to be overcome. God is Holy! Do we really understand what this means? Many have tried to describe God in ways that we can understand.… Read More »

The words “living” and “sacrifice” seem to be incompatible. “Living” indicates vitality and “sacrifice” indicates death or loss. The apostle Paul views them as complimentary in Romans 12:1. Earlier in Romans 6, Paul explains that a believer is dead to sin and the old nature. That believer then becomes alive to God. “Do not let… Read More »

The New Testament gives little instruction regarding the use of music in the life of a person and the church. Rather, biblical instruction centers on character development that results in a lifestyle of worship. The song is important but becomes secondary to the more important shape of an individual’s inner health. As an example, singing… Read More »