Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1 NIV
A ‘living sacrifice’ is an oxymoron. Continue reading
Devotional
I want to show you something about yourself that you didn’t know…
My friend, Jen Maroney, has been a confidant, a mentor, a wealth of wisdom and expertise for over 15 years. Surprises are one of her specialties.
The Problem with Worship
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘let’s enter a time of worship?’
We know worship is not about songs yet we speak and act like it is. Continue reading
Do you have faith that I could borrow? A fast from thinking…
I think too much. I analyze, plan, consider, rehearse, summarize and make endless lists… Up until recently I thought this was just part of my personality. But last week for the first time, I considered that perhaps over thinking was just another coping mechanism and attempt to control my life. Continue reading
Spirit Led Boots
Is God is interested in the everyday ordinary details of our lives? I am continuing to ponder this question…
About six months ago I was in the middle of a rather lengthy pursuit to find the perfect pair of leather boots. At the height of my chase I had driven an hour and a half to the only store within a 100km radius that had ‘the ultimate pair’ still in my size. They looked perfect but as I tried them on I quickly realised that they hardly fit, even without a sock. Continue reading
Inadequacy that leads…
image by McGuigan Visuals
I’ve lost count of the number of times times I have lead worship or spoken only to leave the platform wanting nothing more than to have the world swallow me up, vowing never to do it again. Continue reading
Why write? Why blog?
The following words have echoed in my heart since I first felt them impressed upon me on a recent family holiday.
“Write….because it is who you are. It’s how I have created you.”
Convictions about worship
Convictions about Worship
I am inspired to document my convictions about worship as a sort of time capsule. After I wrote about some of my experiences and old beliefs about worship in my years as a new Christian I felt like this could be a good starting point to build from. Continue reading
In the beginning… a trip down memory lane
It brings a smile too my face as I think back to my early days in church and, in particular, what I believed about worship. I’m not really sure where my first understanding of worship came from, though it has definitely evolved over the years. Continue reading