Archives for June 2016

Enduring the Grind: How to Keep Perspective

Pastor Igor* spent two years enduring the grind in the Gulag labor camps of Siberia. These camps were notorious for breaking down the minds and bodies of men and women deemed a threat to the Soviet government. How did he not only survive but thrive during these two years? He literally hid …

Why Can’t I Draw Close To God in Worship?

Do you struggle to draw close to God in worship? Does God feel distant or do you feel like you're just going through the motions? Stop. Take a minute to be thankful that you desire to grow in your faith. That is good news. Only the Spirit of God can create that desire in your heart. In this …

Releasing the Grip of Greed from our Giving

Have you ever felt like you can't afford to give? Do you wonder why giving is an important part of Christian worship? This simple answer is this: [clickToTweet tweet="Giving releases us from the grip of greed by keeping us grateful" quote="Giving releases us from the grip of greed by keeping us …

Living on the Edge of a Cliff: How to Worship When Life Gets Hard

Ever felt like you were living on the edge of a cliff? What do you do when you get a call from the doctor with the worst possible news? How do you respond when you get the proverbial pink slip? Where do you turn in the middle of long sleepless nights as you worry about the future and your place …

How to Overcome a Root of Bitterness in Worship

Is your worship more like honey or wormwood? When we allow a root of bitterness to grow in our hearts, our worship can become just as bitter as wormwood. Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-16 (NIV) Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the …