"In the Beginning God"

On Christmas Day 1968, the three astronauts of Apollo 8 circled the dark side of the moon and headed for home. Suddenly, over the horizon of the moon ...

True Contentment, True Praise

One who makes it a rule to be content in every part and accident of life because it comes from God praises God in a much higher manner than one who has ...

Moved to Worship

In order for us to worship, our mind, will, and emotions have to be moved.

Worship Tasting

Worship ... fits right into the consumerism that so characterizes American religious life. Church-shopping has become common. A believer will compare ...

Applause in Worship

Applause is like a wet puppy--once let in the house it is difficult to control. Some aspects of vitality are not appropriate in a worship service. Also, ...

Worship, Work, and Play

Worship is the full commitment of one's life to God. But we have made our work the primary dimension of our lives, so it is little wonder that we ...

Spectator Spirituality

Whenever I attend yet another church spectator event, I am reminded of A. W. Tozer's disdain and despair for "that strange thing--the program," ...

Christianity's Rhythm

It seems to me that the Christian life, when properly lived, is a rhythmic alternation between turning toward God in worship and running toward the world ...

God's Glory in Wood and Stone

Intriguing facts behind one of medieval Christendom's magnificent legacies:

The Cathedral

Cathedrals required massive amounts of building materials. ...

Worship Needs Time to Build

If a good sermon needs time to develop and drive home a point, so does authentic worship. Worship needs at least fifteen to twenty minutes to build.