Tag: worship
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Coping with our broken illusion of control
We like to be in control. But these days, we don’t have as much of it as we’d like. Here’s why, and some coping strategies for a brand new world.
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Tips for worshiping in front of a screen
More of us are worshiping online. But there’s a risk. It can become something we WATCH instead of something we DO. Here are practical ideas to help.
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WITHness: “Help when it hurts” – Part 1 [Podcast]
Let’s be honest. Life can hurt. There are worries, disappointments, broken dreams, challenging relationships, health problems, pain. Max Lucado once said: “If hurts were hairs, we’d all look like grizzlies.” So true. Sometimes people can’t see the hurts and burdens that we carry around, but that doesn’t mean they’re not there. Well, biblical teachings take…
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Why going to a worship service reduces your stress
Do you have stress in your life? Want less of it? If so, a new study has some advice. This short blog tells you what it is and the difference it makes.
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Improving How We Talk To Our Kids About Church
“Time to go to church!” But why? When I was young I remember pretending to sleep in one Sunday morning. Don’t tell! Over time I learned to love and need worship. And now that I have children I want the same for them. But why? And how do we talk about it? Maybe we’ve been told about…
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Pray Deeper, Like the Ocean
Prayer is like the ocean. You know about it, but you don’t. Just because you can swim doesn’t mean you’re an expert on the mind-blowing life it contains. Cures, sunken treasure, worlds yet-undiscovered. But take heart: You can swim for a reason! Maybe you’re like me. Your day starts fast, and ends tired. When do…
