In the last blog, I mentioned that this devotion would focus on how worship is connected to our relationships with others. While worship is personal and a reflection of my faith in Christ, the Lord designed a facet of worship to engage me with others for my good and His glory. First, He has called us asContinue reading “A Different Kind of Holiday”
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The Highest Form of Worship
This series on worship has come slowly and has been a challenge. God demands truthfulness and transparency, and it is impossible to write without His inspiration! I have had to search deep and be stretched to grow by the Spirit as we have examined my own personal worship together. It has changed my view ofContinue reading “The Highest Form of Worship”
Worship Through the Word
One of the first words I learned to spell after my name was the Word B-I-B-L-E. This was due to a song I was introduced to in Sunday School, and my Mama sang it to me… a lot! Little did I know how true the words were and the role they would play in my walk ofContinue reading “Worship Through the Word”
Making Music
If you attend church regularly, then you know over the last several years there has been a transition of music in most worship services. Most traditional hymns have left the sanctuary, and in their place, contemporary worship and choruses have become an established expression of worship. By the way, this particular devotional is not aContinue reading “Making Music”
Spring…Renew my Worship
The purple flower in the picture is the first bloom of my Iris in my garden. Spring is here! I only plant perennials in my yard, and my Iris are faithful to appear yearly. Perennials have more character than their annual counterpart. Though annuals display color and such variety, the first bad storm sends themContinue reading “Spring…Renew my Worship”
All The Wonder, None of the Worry
One of my favorite holiday traditions is to make myself a hot cup of tea, turn on the Christmas lights, sit at my beloved piano, and play Christmas music. It is such mental and spiritual therapy for me as I flip through pages and play some of my favorites from memory. One of my favoriteContinue reading “All The Wonder, None of the Worry”
Keeping Secrets
Most of us are keeping some type of secret this time of year. We hide boxes in closets or pray that Amazon delivers while loved ones are not at home. We conspire by text and phone about surprise gifts and visits. One of my favorite memories is my years of participating in a Secret SantaContinue reading “Keeping Secrets”
Love Who?
If you are following my blog, you may continue to note that I am writing less frequently in this series on the Sermon on the Mount. It is taking longer to get quiet and digest what the words of Christ mean in my life. I am being challenged more and more to live out myContinue reading “Love Who?”
The Extra Mile
Most of us know about the two-edged sword a credit card can be. They are great for emergencies or accumulating points towards airline miles or gift cards. Credit cards are often safer to use in the digital world because fraud can be a problem with online shopping. Then there is the sharper side that plasticContinue reading “The Extra Mile”
Broken Promises
At some point, all of us have either crossed our hearts or performed a pinky swear over issues that seemed foundational to our peace of mind at tender young ages. Most have sworn allegiance to secret clubs in treehouses or make-do forts. I can still recite my brownie and Girl Scout pledges. We learned earlyContinue reading “Broken Promises”
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