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?
The Start of the Worship Wars
Cain's gift, while dutifully performed, lacked real meaning. There was no love given, only obligation fulfilled. While Abel worshiped in faith, Cain just showed up. In his rage over God's rejection, he murders his brother - the first shedding of human blood, over disputed worship.
Making Sense of the Senseless? The Middle Ground of Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
We find solace in knowing that God grieves injustice even more than we do. And we remember that the tears and outrage elicited by suffering are signals of undying hope within us that the world should be made right.
Who Told Rahab About the Red Sea?
Others are drawn to God when they glimpse His power, love, and redemption through our experiences. As in Rahab's case, the impact often exceeds what we can foresee. Your story matters more than you know.
Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can’t Heal
"When asked, “Where was God in this tragedy?” we respond: “At Calvary, sharing in our sufferings out of immeasurable love. And through His Spirit, with you today in your pain.”
Finding Clarity in Chaos: Reorienting Worship in a Disorienting World
"A life without praise is turned inward, self-reliant, and marked by pride and anxiety. When we wander away from the invitation to "Enter in" to the gates and courts of God, we miss out on the richness of a life of worship."
Worshipful Generosity: Giving Yourself as the Tithe
"Approaching tithing as only a financial duty misses the more profound spiritual impact - it can shape us into more generous disciples aligned with God’s heart for the world. Freely offering our treasure, time, abilities, and relationships back to God is fundamentally an act of whole-life worship."
Josh Cehulik 