worship

What Is Keeping You From Your Church?

The interruption to worship services brought about by COVID-19 was something that just couldn’t be predicted. But, regardless of our lack of prognostications, here we are. In some areas, churches are still limited in the number of attendees they can have at any one time. In some states it is nearly impossible for churches to …

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Episode 9: Why Online Worship Leaves You Wanting More

Are you participating in online or parking lot worship services right now? For many people, these experiences have been an important lifeline during the coronavirus crisis. However, most people acknowledge that these online or parking lot experiences leave them a bit dissatisfied. Why is that? On this episode of the Podcast we hear from Dr. Ricky Stark about why it is that online and parking lot services are helpful, but certainly do not serve as a replacement for more traditional (and biblical) forms of worship.

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Book Review: The Radical Pursuit of Rest

Occasionally God seems to provide just what I need at just the right time. Sometimes that takes place with a sermon, perhaps a call from a friend, and occasionally even a book. In recent weeks as we approach the end of a large building project with our church, I have become ever more aware of …

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Bear With The Weak (But Be Strong)

Romans 15:1-7. Mature believers have a responsibility to bear with those who are weak, but the weak must not be left to atrophy. The goal of every Christian should be growing stronger in Christ every day.

How To Listen to a Sermon

Do you know how to read a book? The premise behind Mortimer J. Adler’s and Charle’s Van Doren’s classic book How to Read a Book is that most people can read, but simply do not know how to read a book well. Many people approach reading as a passive activity rather than as an active …

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The Daily Docket (8/12/14)

Six Keys to Disciple-Making in the Local Church— Thom Rainer offers some helpful instruction on this essential activity within the church. Ann Coulter and our Mission— Russ Moore posted this last week, but if you haven’t seen it yet, you need to read it.  Christians are more than culture warriors.  Ann Coulter is not our …

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Fantastic Four

Trevin Wax links to the napping habits of 8 famous men. If you’re still not convinced of the benefits of napping and are in need of some additional inspiration, or, you’re simply curious about how some of history’s famous men incorporated the nap into their daily routines, today we provide a look at the napping …

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