Tag: worship
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A Theology of Worship Gatherings
Last weekend I gave two seminars at our church associations national conference. I mentioned the first one yesterday, which lays out a biblical view of work and vocation. The second one, posted here, was about our church’s philosophy and theology of worship gatherings. If you are interested in hearing these concepts expanded, we are hosting…
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The Spiritual Discipline of Worship in Spirit and Truth
In studying for an upcoming talk, I pulled out one of my top 10 favorite modern Christian books: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life to remind myself of what Don Whitney says about corporate worship as a spiritual discipline (to help us grow in godliness.) I commend this book to every believer, unreservedly, but allow…
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Lent: Observe or Ignore?
I had a good question come through on my Facebook wall today, which was also the subject of Mac’s World Live yesterday. Lent? To celebrate or not to celebrate? I’ve been wondering what the theological basis for celebrating lent would be. It is not widely advertised in our churches. Any thoughts? There is freedom here.…