(7 min. devotion on Genesis 22:5)
Worship. We tend to think of it as something upbeat that begins and ends on a Sunday morning. But the first time the word “worship” is found in Scripture, it refers to something quite different…
Becoming Quick to Celebrate
(6 min. Devotion on Matthew 21:14-16)
When I was a child, I was quick to celebrate. Simple moments like a team win on the playground, the beginning of summer vacation or a box full of valentines were worthy of full-on rejoicing, in my opinion, and so I did…
How Unanswered Questions Lead to a Heart of Wisdom
“Lord, I want to understand this.” I’ve prayed those words more times than I can count. I’ve prayed them over confusing passages of Scripture and over the doctrines Christians sometimes disagree on. I’ve prayed them over decisions yet-to-be-made and over the parts of life that don’t make much sense to me. And many times, I’ve […]
Worship that Moves God’s Heart
“Pause right there,” my voice teacher interrupted me mid-verse. “Do you know what you’re singing, Paige?” It was the third time she’d stopped to quiz me on the song—and we weren’t even to the first chorus, yet. “I do,” I replied tightly, willing her with every non-verbal cue I could muster to “just let me […]
Finding Joy in Grateful Worship
Approximately three seconds after hitting “add to cart,” I realized something that startled me. I didn’t actually want the item I was in the process of purchasing. What I wanted was the dream of what life could be like if I had it. “I would be cooler,” I thought, “and happier.” I could envision it! I […]
A Way to Strengthen Faith
Have you ever wondered, “How can I exercise my faith?”
Mary of Bethany teaches us an incredible strengthening exercise. It’s the one thing she does consistently every time she appears in Scripture.