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.

God's Extras

Everyone is familiar with Sherlock Holmes, his faithful companion Dr. Watson, and Holmes's keen power of observation that solved countless crimes. ...

Worship When You Feel Weary

"I can't do it!" I cried to God. "I can't handle the housework, my work, the loneliness of a husband who works so much." Then ...

Worship: Not Just "One More Thing"

If worship is just one thing we do, everything becomes mundane. If worship is the one thing we do, everything takes on eternal significance.

Joyful Noise, Blessed Quiet

Having learned to make the joyful noise, let us also practice the blessed quiet.

We Worship the Totally Other One

Worship is not just personal introspection, or we would worship our feelings. Worship is not even a warm glow, or we would worship that. We worship One ...

Leaving Our Expectations with the Dog

Beware of the mind-set in looking to see if the church will meet your needs. ... When my family is ready to leave for church, we take certain expectations ...