Tag: worship wars
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Daily Devotional: Romans 12:1-13
After spending 11 chapters expositing the doctrine of God’s election to both unbelieving and immature gentiles in Rome, Paul finally begins to apply the doctrine. Therefore, since God is the one who chooses, calls, justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies—since He alone works for your salvation and not you—don’t be prideful. This is the first application, and…
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Music Matters and Matters of Music
One of the greatest dividers in both society and in the church over the centuries has been music. Most people love music. It has become an almost essential part of our worship gatherings. It has become such an integral part of our services that when people perceive that it is not done properly it divides…
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Hopelessness: why church is deeper than music
We are strugglers. Sometimes we struggle financially. Sometimes we struggle emotionally. Sometimes we struggle in relationships. We struggle to do what is right. We struggle to arrive at truth. We struggle against addictions. We struggle against sin. We struggle to share with others. We struggle to be a part of something that matters. We struggle…
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Out with the old, in with the new! The constant battle between old church and new church and why I think it’s stupid.
I must warn you in advance that this article will be slightly blatant, so church goers may want to use discretion if they are easily offended by people pointing out the weaker points of the church. If you do choose to read, my hope is that you seriously consider these words and know that I…