How activism can be a way of worship
Activism can be a way of worship when the goal of justice andtruth-telling is about healing
Worship September 14, 2020
Knowing God means experiencing Him.
It’s been a little quiet on the blog over the last few months so I just want to take this moment to say, hello and welcome! Today we’re kicking off a three-part series about knowing God by name. This whole year has been unbelievably different than any of...
How to worship no matter what, even when…
(I’ve included some links and recommendations for some books within this post, but they are not affiliate links. I do not receive compensation if you click.) Today we’re talking about how to worship no matter what even when we can’t do it together. When I sat down to plan my...
Why awe and wonder are essential elements of worship
Awe and wonder are essential elements of worship, because they help awaken our soul to the fullness of God.
Worship April 24, 2019
How to cultivate the way of celebration | The Words of Worship
The way of celebration should be cultivated, especially in the church. Too often we censor ourselves, making excuses for fear. Worship is both private and public, which makes it complex. Celebration in worship is important...
The practice of surrender | The words of worship
We are right in the middle of Lent, which is a 40-day period of time always preceding Holy Week. This Liturgical practice focuses on surrender, just like Jesus modeled, in the desert before he began his earthly ministry. In light of the season, it seemed only appropriate to make this...
Worship February 12, 2019
Why the words we use in worship matter!
The words we use matter and more specifically, the words we use in worship matter—a lot. This month’s focus in my ongoing series, words of worship, is Bless. As I began digging into it I realized that this word bless is often used more flippantly than is should be. ...
Worship January 29, 2019
Digging out the words of worship: O Magnify the LORD
I am a Worship Pastor. So quite honestly, for me, music and art have always been an easy pathway into the presence of God, but over the years He has invited me to enter into worship through some different gates. The LORD, has taught me so much about worship, but every...
Worship March 1, 2018
How to overcome the obstacles on the way to the Throne Room
The LORD calls out, holding the door wide open. He waits expectantly leading the way by the sound of his voice and the light of his word. The enemy sets a mind-field hoping to prevent the way in, but God sees it all. He has given us a promise and...
Worship February 8, 2018
The way of worship: because holiness still matters
Worship belongs to God alone; that’s always been the way. In the most basic definition I would say that the way of worship is how we acknowledge that God is God. It’s how we love him, which is why praise, celebration, thanksgiving and prayer are all part of...