Category: worship
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The Radiant People
I work in a city that recently went bankrupt. It is characterized by poverty, crime, urban decay and blight. It is by no means beautiful or a place anyone would really want to hang out. But there are pockets of natural beauty jutting out — islands in a sea of cracked and dusty concrete. Despite…
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Being Late for the Glory of God
Jesus had just miraculously fed over five thousand people with five loaves and two fish. It was now getting late, and Jesus had sent the crowds home. As for his disciples — he made them get into a boat and sent them to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus himself went up on a…
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Finding the Faith to Worship
Lately, I have been thinking about Noah. One day, God spoke to Noah about a flood that was coming and would cause great destruction. Noah believed God, so he began to build an enormous boat (presumably nowhere near the ocean). His neighbors probably laughed. His wife probably thought he was crazy. And despite his faith, I’m…
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Falling, Hearing and Standing
“…on this throne high above was a figure whose appearance resembled a man. From what appeared to be his waist up, he looked like gleaming amber, flickering like a fire. And from his waist down, he looked like a burning flame, shining with splendor. All around him was a glowing halo, like a rainbow shining…
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Writing His Desires
Today is Saturday — which means I was in the kitchen this morning, making breakfast for my family, and listening to Rend Collective. It was a bit like church in my kitchen this morning, as I listened to line after line of praise, worship and a group of young musicians who are determined to love and…
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making majesty, reality.
When I preach — I want the Bible to come alive. I want the truth of God’s word to become living, liberating, arresting, convicting and something that the hearer is compelled to respond to. When I live my life out in the world of daily life — I want Jesus to come alive to people.…
Invited & Called 