We gathered together like we do each month. We sit facing our audience who waits expectantly. They are a beautiful bunch, this gathered assembly. I smile as I glance at their now familiar faces. We sing about the sweet by and by and the lily of the valley, some join in with our motley […]
Worship
Have Yourself a {Mary} Little Christmas – Part 2
“But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42 Mary of Bethany … the contemplative, earnest, passionate woman who sat at the feet of Christ and then annointed those same feet with her perfume and tears. Certainly we can learn from her. To […]
Worship with me?
This morning during our worship services at church, we’ll be singing “Glory in the Highest” by Chris Tomlin. Perhaps you have heard it, perhaps not. A powerful declaration of the majesty of our God and the honor due our Savior, this has become one of my favorite songs. From my reading of Luke today, words […]
Construction Zone: Worshiper’s Heart
August 24, 2009 {I didn’t have any notes about reading Proverbs this morning … because some days I don’t. But here is what I wrote …} S and C are cuddled up together in his chair, sleeping. It’s 6:11 am and the only sounds in the house are the soft snores of my husband and […]
Construction Zone: Praise
January 18, 2006 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected. Proverbs 18:10 Lord, teach me to live in this truth! Help me grasp the awesome power of Your Name – the strength of calling on You. Thank You for this great truth and promise. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ […]