Feb 01, 2012
Hallowed Be Your Name
Posted by Michael Howarth in Prayer - Worship | Comments (0)
There is a deep and transforming power when you begin prayer with praise. Praise has to do with adoration, respect, honor and priority. The Lord’s Prayer begins this way, saying, “Our Father, who is in Heaven, hallowed be your name. Your Kingdom come. Your will be done…” It begins this way for a reason. It puts God and His glory first, at the center of our focus. In speaking specifically about our worrying for needs like food, clothing and other basic provisions, Jesus says in Matthew, chapter six, “But seek first the Kingdom ofRead More...
Jan 28, 2012
Managing God’s Joy
Posted by Michael Howarth in Gospel Living - Worship | Comments (0)
The Bible as a whole, the New Testament in general and Jesus in particular, have a ton to say on how we handle our time, our money, our possessions and our relationships. God is the one who created all things, sustains all things and is the owner of all things: that tree, that car, that spouse, that child, that awesome pair of jeans, those planets, that ocean, that cute kitten and that wonderful morning cup of coffee. He owns it all. We are privileged to enjoy them, and it reveals God’s immeasurable grace and kindness that He wouldRead More...
Nov 24, 2011
A Sacramental View of Thanksgiving
Posted by Joe Paravisini in Gospel Identity - Worship | Comments (0)
Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays that so far has not been corrupted by excessive materialism. Often, the traditions are simply focused around a meal. Some may have a tradition of going around a table and voicing gratitude for various things in our lives. By Thanksgiving, many of us are already becoming preoccupied with the upcoming stress of Christmas. Because of that, often times the opportunity of Thanksgiving can often be missed. The fact that we as Americans actually have a major holiday set aside to practicing some gratitude is an amazing thing to think about. At no pointRead More...
May 04, 2011
Theology Is Not The Goal
Posted by Joe Paravisini in Theology - Worship | Comments (0)
Theology is a means to an end. That end is an ever increasing clarity and grasping of God himself. When the end is anything but this, we will become restless, anxious, combative, angry, proud, and/or generally dissatisfied.
