Pilgrimages to Worship

       Ritual that is meaningless to the worshiper is also meaningless to God.  Genuine, acceptable worship must be in spirit and in truth (John 4:24).  It does not automatically happen simply because your body is in a certain locale at an appointed time.   …

The Blessings of Worship

       Attendance and worship are not the same.  Not only does God expect His children to be in the habit of attending worship services (Hebrews 10:25), He also requires that such a habit results in acceptable worship—done in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). …

Reasons for Worship

       “Praise the Lord!” is the theme and focus of the book of Psalms.  It is the expressed theme and focus of Psalm 115.  This composition begins with “Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to Your name give glory, because of Your mercy, because…

Focused Worship

       Several years ago, the word “worshiptainment” was coined to describe a popular phenomenon occurring in our society.  The word sought to reflect the fact that entertainment has been injected into the worship activities of various religious organizations.  It is a sad testament to…

The Importance of Worship

       The importance of worship is clearly enunciated in the first eight verses of Psalm 115.  Here, it is written: “Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to Your name give glory, because of Your mercy, because of Your truth.  Why should the Gentiles…

Purposeful Living

  Life is what you choose to make of it.  Living soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age does not occur accidentally.  It requires flint-like (Isaiah 50:7), steadfast (Luke 9:51) determination.  Godly living is achieved via the backbone, not the wishbone.    Send article…

Praise Befitting Jehovah

     Lip service to Jehovah is far easier than the genuine praise, adoration, and service that He rightly and constantly deserves.  Calling Jesus “Lord, Lord” without obedience is like a foolish man who builds a house without a foundation (Luke 6:46-49).    Send article…