Worship Archives

while I wouldn't claim that our churches have a bullying epidemic on their hands, any amount of bullying is too much. The church is intended to be...

According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of legalism is “strict, literal, or excessive conformity to the law or to a religious or moral code.”...

It wasn’t until God used events like my tough marriage, parenthood, a bankruptcy, and a failed business to reorient my life back to Him that I...

Becoming a living sacrifice is not easy, and it was never meant to be. In fact, it is likely to be uncomfortable.

We often refer to the song portion of a service as “worship,” but worship isn’t confined to what happens at church or the music.

Be wise and be aware, but before you leave any church, take some time to evaluate your own motives. Any problems that you see might be a result of...

As a little girl, 'playing church' was great fun and a delightful way to pass an afternoon. Playing church is, however, a pathetic and meaningless...

The more frequently a household attends worship services, the more likely its members donate to religious institutions, and give generously, new...

Many people who grew up in a church are walking away, adopting a new religion, or giving up on any type of faith.

Church solidifies your identity, and provides pathways toward your calling. It fosters accepting, forgiving relationships with people of all ages.

Why bother to worship?

For those who’d rather remain quietly in their seats, happily worshipping and reading and listening alone, it’s a rude awakening.

Every Sunday morning while our children were growing up we had a sit-down breakfast with a special treat like pancakes or French toast, a family...

Words set to music have the unique ability to burrow deep into our hearts in a way that enables us to remember them.

Stepping back into church involvement is difficult. The guilt we feel over missed attendance can cause distance to form between us and our church.