“Though He came humbly to dwell among us, this baby in the manger is still the glorious Son of God worthy of the angel’s heavenly worship.”
Author Archives: Josh Cehulik
Day One – Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
“The incarnation ushers in the promise of mankind being raised to dwell eternally with Christ when we worship at His “glorious throne.”
Recapturing Rich Hymns Requires Robust Sermons and Ready Hearers
“we must recover the lost art of immersive, meticulous preaching that stimulates response across all spheres of life. Like Wesley and Lowry’s congregations, our souls and songs would again be saturated in the Word, reminding us of our hope in Christ.”
Gratitude is Great, But Thanksgiving is Better
It’s not enough to feel gratitude. To fully experience thankfulness, we need to turn it into an act of the will, not just an emotion. We need to move beyond gratitude and give intentional, concrete thanks.
Worship Changes Culture When Politics and Policy Disappoint
“We focus on principles more than politics. We make arguments rather than attacks. We listen intently, seeing opponents as people to understand, not enemies to conquer.”
Me, Myself and I: The Problem with Privatized Faith
Scripture makes it abundantly clear that we need each other to live the Christian life God designed. According to the Bible, trying to go it alone is not only unwise but impossible.
Sunday Morning Shift – Coming as Worshipers, Not Spectators
What if we approached the church as worshipers ready to ascribe glory to God instead? This fundamentally different mindset understands that worship starts in the heart, not the atmosphere. We come not to receive an experience but to give worship freely to our King.
In Memoriam-Fathers and Veterans
“Now, it is up to us to do the same for our generation. To model the heritage we have been gifted our children and grandchildren. We have heard many beautiful tributes, but there is no greater tribute than a life well-lived.”
Loitering to Laboring: Being Faithful in God’s Harvest
It’s not about selfish motives but laying down our lives for the sake of the gospel and prioritizing Christ’s Great Commission to make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20). Pray that God would give you a heart of compassion for the lost and move you into action.
Lifting Holy Hands: The Role of Our Hands in Worship
Are we willing to lay our busy hands at the feet of Jesus, surrendering self-centered agendas so they can be filled with kingdom purposes?
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