Personal Worship (Page 26)

Hey Church! I thought I’d take a slightly different approach to this weekend’s prepare-for-worship newsletter by making it more of a prepare-for-summer-break word of encouragement. For those with school-aged kids still living at home, summer is likely a bit of a slower pace for you and you may find yourself with extra time to spend together as a family. For…

Hey Church! I may have shared the song “Surrounded (Fight My Battles)” with you once before, but since it ties in especially well with the theme of this week’s message, I thought it was worth sharing again. First, take a few minutes to read the following two passages of Scripture. Then watch the video below to hear the song, as well as the story behind…

Hey Church! During personal worship this week, when we read about Elijah being taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire, my mental song index reminded me of Shane & Shane’s song “Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts).” Granted, the fiery chariots referenced in the psalm carry a different connotation (warfare; not a tricked-out escort to heaven), but the song made…

Hey Church! The Westminster Shorter Catechism (WSC) is a brilliantly composed document that I would encourage you all to read often. The question-answer format makes it easier to memorize and breaks down all the theological categories into small, manageable pieces. You can read the WSC online for free here:…

Hey Church! In preparation for worship this weekend, I want to encourage you to carve out a little time for prayer on Saturday night. I’ve quoted a prayer from A Diary of Private Prayer by John Baillie* below. Work through it thoughtfully and give thanks to the Lord for His abundant love and provision before lying down to sleep. O EVERLASTING God, let the light of…