The Marvelous Nature of Praise
The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief corner stone. This is the LORD’S doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.…
Examining Worship as a Sacrifice of Praise
The music is loud and energetic. The leaders beckon the crowd to come, sing along. Lift up your voice to God! Worship! But a catastrophic problem looms overhead. Unattended it becomes a malignant force opposing the One worthy of all…
On Peace, Security, and the Sword!
The antidote for chaos is peace. The hope for unknown is security. The cry of the Church is "Both, please; in Jesus's name, and in overflowing measure!" Wait. What? Dear Church, We've got a problem. In love, please allow me…
Wrestling with Worship: A Surrendered Heart, Part Two
In the first part of this wrestling match, I examined the relation of Romans 12:1 to worship and surrender. You can read the reflection HERE. But the depth of surrender as it relates to worship is huge, and there’s so…
Wrestling with Worship: A Surrendered Heart, Part One
Have you ever fought with the knowledge of godly wisdom? I mean, you read the Word and know the truth, but in the heat of a trying moment the walking out is taxed, stalled. That was me last night; and,…
HOSANNA
The shouts of praise Spill from hearts who know – Their Savior is here! Their Lord is alive! Their hope is restored! Once riding a donkey Soon a white horse. Here now, residing in hearts that worship Their Humble King…
Worshiping Worry
“My anxiety is acting up again.”“Wait, what?? Your anxiety? Aren’t you a Christian?”“Yeah, but I can still be a Christian and have anxiety issues.” Dear Friends, We are told over and over again in Scripture not to be anxious, not to be afraid, but we are…
