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A lot has happened in one year. We’ve seen terrorism dominate the news and genocide and war all over the world. We’ve seen the racial divide grow larger by the day and witnessed unspeakable tragedies. Sometimes, life here on earth seems hopeless. As we come to the New Year, we need to stop and ask one question. Where does our hope come from? Real hope is found in God…who makes all things new.
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Every moment of every day, we are faced with a choice to worship God. In our circumstances, in our homes, in our work…in our lives. Worshiping God isn’t just a Sunday thing. It’s a daily, moment by moment, choice. If we can take life one moment at a time and offer those moments to God, we will finally see what it means to lead a life of worship.
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From Mother Teresa to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., history is filled with people who have pursued peace. People who have walked a road paved by the pierced hands of our Savior. As we remember MLK and the peaceful pursuit for equality and justice, let us remember what the scriptures say: “Blessed are the peace makers, for they will be called the children of God”.
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Scripture defines love beautifully. It tells us of a patient, hopeful and selfless love. A love that can care for another and make a difference in the world. A love that can honor a savior who loves us more than we could ever comprehend. A love we are capable of because God first loved us.
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We are a broken and sinful people. People in need of a Savior. Jesus became that for us by allowing His body to be broken and His blood to be poured out on the cross. He gave His life for ours. “What He Did For You” is design for Good Friday, as an intro to a time of communion or for any message focused on the work of the cross.
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We are all called to worship. We are all created to give glory to God. We are meant to shout with joy and worship the Lord with gladness. Psalm 100 is a powerful call to give honor to the living God and enter His courts with praise.
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Easter is more than just another Sunday. It’s more than a holiday. It’s more than a fancy hat, chocolate bunnies and Marshmallow peeps. Easter is about life. Life renewed, life restored and life redeemed. Easter comes down to a simple truth: Death has lost its sting, the grave has been defeated, He is not here…He is Risen!
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When the work of the cross was finished, the work of Easter began. Death lost its sting. The grave was defeated. The stone was rolled away. In 3 days, Jesus accomplished everything we needed to experience his grace and redeem our eternity. Featuring an original, epic soundtrack, “Easter (He Is Risen)” is a powerful reminder of the Easter story and the saving mercy of our risen Savior.
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Our lives should be lived as an offering to God. Every moment of every day should be a sacrifice of praise. God is worthy of our praise, no matter our circumstances, mood or schedule. It’s time we truly lived our lives the way they were meant to be lived…as an offering of worship to God.
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Lent is a time of reflection and repentance. A time to confess our sins and ask God to forgive, cleanse and help us. It’s a time to remember just how lost we are without Jesus and to dwell on all He endured to bring us grace.
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Holy week begins as Jesus arrives triumphantly in Jerusalem. Fulfilling a centuries old prophecy. The people celebrated, shouting; “Blessed is He who comes in the name of The Lord”. In 7 days, Jesus would once again triumph…this time, over sin and death!
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The resurrection changed everything. Sin had been defeated and death had lost its sting. Our old life, separated from God, could now be renewed. The power of the resurrection made a new life, in Christ Jesus, possible.
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Worship is about living every moment of every day as a sacrifice of praise. It’s about giving God the glory He deserves, no matter your circumstance. We were created to give praise to God and to live lives of worship.
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Worship is about expressing God’s worth. It’s about putting ourselves aside and dwelling only on Him. It’s about living our lives in a way which reflects how we truly feel about Him. In our worship, in our actions, in our lives, may we all be saying, in one voice, “I love You Lord!”
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Sometimes it's hard to find the words to express just how grateful we are for our Mom. She's taught us, fed us, nurtured us and disciplined us all because she loves us. “Dear Mom” is an open letter of thanks to all the Mom's who ever got up in the middle of the night, sat through a baseball game, fed a hungry group of teenagers or hugged us when we had a broken heart. Sometimes the only thing left to say is thank you.
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Let's face it...without our Mom, we'd be a disaster! Our Mom has taught us, guided us and loved us through our lives. They've picked us up, held us close and shown us an example of Jesus. “Happy Mother's Day” is a bright, colorful and fun way to tell Mom's everywhere how grateful we are and how much we love them.
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God has created each of us different. We all have our unique gifts and qualities. But there is one thing all of us have in common. God has created us to worship!
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If today was the day Jesus returned, what would He find us doing? Would we be proven faithful, or lost in faithlessness? Would we be working the harvest or ignoring the field? Would He find us worshipping Him or bowing to idols? The truth is, we should live each day bringing glory to God. The question isn’t; “When will Jesus return” - It is “What will we do until He get’s here”?
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It’s springtime! Creation is transforming, reminding us of the new life we have in Jesus. Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice as we worship our Creator.
