only 33% of Americans consider themselves happy, according to a TIME magazine poll. Why the joy deficit? How can the mystery of “Who Stole Your Joy” be solved? It will require that we find that true, lasting joy comes not from external conditions but internal faith.
Who Are You? – How Worship Shapes Your Identity
The act of worship powerfully reshapes and transforms our very identities, from the lies of culture to the liberating truth of who God declares we are in Jesus Christ.
Leading Children to the Heart of the Father
Leading children to the heart of the Father requires recognizing our common tendency to drift into legalism, judgment, blind obedience, and manipulation. But with worship centered on Jesus, we can model the compassionate way of our Savior.
“More Than a Paycheck: How Your Work Becomes a Way to Worship”
Our jobs come and go, but our higher callings endure. Even in difficult workplaces, we partner with God as agents of redemption. Small acts of integrity and care make a difference. We can choose to be torchbearers, however dim our corner.
Have the Conversation: From Discord to Devotion
Applying biblical wisdom to conflict resolution is imperative, as broken relationships hinder our vertical communion with God. We must take the initiative to courageously "have the conversation" and actively pursue reconciliation.
From My Heart to Heaven’s Throne: Prayer That Never Dies
When we grasp that our prayers transcend time and reach the very throne room of heaven, prayer takes on new power and meaning.
It’s (Almost) Never About the Hymns
By understanding their contributions, we can appreciate hymnody's depth and richness to our worship experience, recognizing that "It's (almost) never about the hymns." Instead, it's about the theological conversations and unity amid diversity that these songs inspire.
Small Steps, Big Changes: The Power of Incremental Worship
The inability to consistently experience such euphoric encounters might lead to blame-shifting within the ministry. The blame game—whether directed at leaders' competency or the congregation's responsiveness—often misses the bigger picture.
Worship, Discipleship, and Friendship – Jesus Call to “Follow Me”
Gospel friendships forged to follow Jesus are not limited by age, background, or circumstance. They are marked by a common commitment to Christ and a shared longing to grow in His likeness.
So You Want to Be a Worship Leader? – The Journey From Call to Compassion
This compassion is sustained through trials, disappointments, and challenges, allowing the vision of worship to remain clear and unwavering. It is a reminder of God's ultimate act of compassion—the sacrifice of His Son for a broken world.
Josh Cehulik 