The Gift of Art

Art is the gift and must be used for his glory. That in art is the highest which aims at this.

On Holy Ground

I am often more likely to sense God's presence while engaging in a challenging conversation with a supposed non-believer than while sitting in a "required" ...

Praying the Ten Commandments

In "A Simple Way to Pray" (1535), Martin Luther writes:

If I have had time and opportunity to go through the Lord's Prayer, I do the same ...

More Than Mechanical Idols

We need today a view beyond the gods of technology to the God of Creation.

"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 ...