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”
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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”
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?”
Happy or Blest?
Recently while doing some genealogy research, I came across the information that Finland, for the 6th year in a row, was identified as the happiest nation in the world. Since I am 50% Finnish, I decided to go down the rabbit hole and see what lies behind this claim of” happiness.” Some of the reasonsContinue reading “Happy or Blest?”
En Garde
Almost every youngster has grabbed up a stick or a broom handle and wielded it as a sword in the childhood world make-believe where damsels in distress call out and knights of honor rush to rescue. At Christmas, cardboard rolls from wrapping paper lend themselves well to assuring who remains king of the hill. WhatContinue reading “En Garde”
Last, but not Least.
If you follow my blog, you may have noticed a delay. Usually, I write weekly, and it is then posted. However, I struggled to gain perspective when I arrived at this article of armor in the series. After prayerfully meditating, I read several translations etc. I decided to write and confess that I don’t knowContinue reading “Last, but not Least.”
Taking Cover
In preparation to write, I spend time studying the scriptures I am using before I begin the devotion. I look at the verse in several translations and review the context in which the scripture is written, and often this will lead to a word study. The word for today’s focus is “shield.” This word isContinue reading “Taking Cover”
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