“As Paul said, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14). Leading people to Christ is a lifelong process of pursuing him.”
Category Archives: Practical Theology
Worship Theology and Scripture
“In every facet, the Scripture shapes believers’ understanding of glorifying God. The Word of God is the backdrop of new covenant grace that provides the prescriptions for worship.”
Building a Theology of Worship – Introduction
“Join me on this ten-week journey to unravel the depth and richness of worship theology, discovering how it shapes the way believers honor and commune with their Creator.”
Bring the Choir Back – How Heavenly Choirs Inspire Earthly Discipleship
“The church choir presents a unique opportunity to model gospel inclusivity while facilitating meaningful discipleship.”
From Seminaries to Sidewalks: The Revival of the Practical Theologian
“When leaders grow in gracious skill at addressing real issues, your entire faith community will reap the benefits.”
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Josh Cehulik 