Worship

• What Does it Mean for Something to Be Sacred? There is no greater honor on earth than to be part of God’s Church. When was the last time you were awestruck by the fact that you are part of Christ’s body? Have you ever marveled at this privilege? Francis Chan Nov 02, 2018 comments
• Does God Care if I'd Rather Sing Worship in My Car Than at Church? Loud in the car or quiet in the row, He doesn’t care, as long as we’re there in His presence. Meg Bucher Oct 31, 2018 comments
• 10 Ways to Achieve Proper Rest on the Sabbath It’s also hard enough to spend time in the Word and pray regularly, let alone practice other disciplines like silence and solitude. Spiritual disciplines help us grow closer to the Lord more than any other practice. In order to hear from God and discern His will for our lives, we must place ourselves in a position to hear from Him. This takes practice and perseverance. Michelle Lazurek Oct 22, 2018 comments
• 10 Bible Verses I Wish We Wrote Worship Songs About We sit in church on Sunday, singing as we read the words on the screen. Or maybe we look for the one mentioned in a hymnal or praise book. But there are songs I really wish we would sing—songs based on verses, that describe the God we love. Here are 10 Bible verses I wish we wrote songs about. Anne Peterson Oct 17, 2018 comments
• 10 Classic Hymns You Might Remember and Why They're Important Although music styles and tastes change through the years, one thing never goes out of style: Worshipping God through song. While worship consists of many forms—not just singing— expressing our hearts toward God through song is older than the Scriptures themselves. Cindi McMenamin Oct 10, 2018 comments
• Pastors John Piper and Robert Morris on Whether Christians Should Raise Their Hands in Worship Pastor John Piper was recently asked on his podcast, Ask Pastor John, about whether or not all people should lift their hands during worship. Kayla Koslosky Oct 08, 2018 comments
• Can You Still Worship God while Actively Sinning? Sin drives a wedge between you and God that inhibits your worship and prayer. Topher Haddox Sep 25, 2018 comments
• 10 Worship Songs I’d Be Fine with Never Singing Again (And Why) If you’re reading this piece, it’s probably for one of two reasons: 1) to see if your favorite worship song is on this list, or 2) to see if your least favorite worship song is on this list. Elizabeth Spencer Sep 24, 2018 comments
• How to Make Your Marriage an Act of Worship Just like every other aspect of life, marriage should draw us closer to God and expand our view of Him. Brent Rinehart Sep 17, 2018 comments
• Our 20 Favorite Songs about Jesus We’ve compiled a list of Our 20 Favorite Songs about Jesus to remind you of who he is and what he’s done for us. To quote songwriter Stuart Townend, “How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure that He should give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss. The Father turns His face away as wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory.” Lauren Sanchez Sep 10, 2018 comments
• What Happens When We Sing in Worship? Some Christians think music supersedes the Word. Others think that music undermines the Word. But God Himself wants them together. Why does God command us not only to praise Him, but to sing praises to Him? Bob Kauflin Feb 10, 2015 comments
• How to Genuinely Worship in Church When the Songs Aren't Your Style Many Christians have a preferred musical expression. Perhaps it is CCM (Contemporary Christian Music), hymns, songs in Spanish, Gospel, acapella, or even rap. The trouble, though, is that when we attend a different church with a different expression of music, we don’t always like the new music we hear. Dr. Michelle Reyes Aug 09, 2018 comments