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The Worship Stance: Living Toward God

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Laura

Key Idea: The Worship Stance is trusters’ life together, including their reason, affections, and actions, lived toward God by choosing to benefit others, serve their holistic fitness, and support their holistic development, all for the glory of God. ~~~~~~ The … Continue reading →

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Toward his People

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Laura

Key Idea: God is always present with hesed and holiness among his people and acting for their good per the Covenant he made with them, but their experience of his presence is shaped by their hearts’ direction, being the pleasure … Continue reading →

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Ruler and Trainer

Posted on February 11, 2023 by Laura

Key Idea: God, who is the rightful ruler and the best trainer, renews the hearts of his people and gives them the capacity to choose to act his way, keep returning to him, and keep relying on him. ~~~~~~ God … Continue reading →

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11 Reasons to Make Space for Different Worship Cultures (a rif on 11 Reasons to Stop Offering Different “Worship Styles”)

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Laura

First a bit of clarity. I read 11 Reasons to Stop Offering Different “Worship Styles” from the perspective of a long-time contemporary worship musician, lover of traditional hymns, and theologically trained ponderer. Much of what the author says needs to … Continue reading →

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Be honest, not good?

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Laura

Is working hard to be good counter productive? Does working hard to be good actually train our souls to be good or merely to do good? Is it okay to do good, but not be good? Claim: Being honest must … Continue reading →

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