When I was growing up I used to hear about people going on a sabbatical and I had no idea what that meant. Now after a little experience I have learned that it means essentially to take a break from work. As I read the word of God and try to use that as the lens through which I live my life I am often stymied by the biblical concept of Sabbath Rest and how […]
Matt Newman has been teaching every Wednesday afternoon at PWI about the theology of worship. This has been such a sweet time of learning what the Lord expects from us in worship and in life. Here are a few thoughts I am developing and thinking about after learning from Matt. I don’t think we are often conscious of the one of the most important aspects of worship… the way we live our lives. There is […]
God desires the worship of the heart. The Bible is largely silent when it comes to appropriate forms of worship. What instruments are appropriate or not appropriate? How long should a service last? Should we use powerpoint or hymnals? What should the preaching style be? Should we sit in pews, in chairs, or on the floor? In fact, when Jesus was questioned by the Samaritan woman at the well about the form of worship, He […]