Sometimes, when I am going through a particularly rough time, I find myself less and less committed to spiritual disciplines. My quiet times diminish, my prayer life becomes rushed and shallow, and I fill free time with mindless distractions, instead of more time with the Lord. It is usually when I am tired; bone tired … [Read more…]
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Running in Place
“The peoples exhaust themselves for nothing.” Jeremiah 51:58 “Exhaust for nothing!” What a statement! What a contrast to “they that wait [hope] upon the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings [soar] as eagles, they shall run and not grow weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 “Run with … [Read more…]
An Audience of One
What does the word worship mean to you? It’s often used as an adjective, as in worship service, worship music, or worship center. It’s also sometimes used as a noun: My boss gives excessive worship to his business. I like it best as a verb. It seems to me that in its truest form, worship … [Read more…]