Worship

Should Churches Sing Music from 'Theologically Aberrant' Movements? Mohler Says No

Should Churches Sing Music from 'Theologically Aberrant' Movements? Mohler Says No

Theologian and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary president Albert Mohler recommends that churches avoid singing music from "theologically aberrant" movements and instead embrace songs that are "tested" and "true."

The Life-Changing Power of Moments of Silence with God

The Life-Changing Power of Moments of Silence with God

I will close by recommending a neglected spiritual practice for the new year that I believe positions us to experience God in self-actualizing and transcendent ways. A Presbyterian minister in Waco, Texas, named Chris Palmer wrote an article recently for Christian Century that I found deeply impactful. Titled “A worship practice Zoom can’t replicate,” it is a call for intentional and contemplative silence as a regular part of the Christian life.

Large Prayer Event Aimed at Restoring America's Covenant with God to Take Place in Florida

Large Prayer Event Aimed at Restoring America's Covenant with God to Take Place in Florida

Organizers are planning a large prayer event in early January in Plant City, Florida. The goal of the event is to restore the covenant America made with God.

Colts' Coach Recites 'In Christ Alone' to Encourage Others: Find the 'Power that You Need in Jesus'

Colts' Coach Recites 'In Christ Alone' to Encourage Others: Find the 'Power that You Need in Jesus'

Three decades after quoting the popular Christian song In Christ Alone during a postgame press conference, Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich stood at the podium Sunday and recited it again, saying he wanted to encourage those who are struggling in life.

How Can We Live in a Way That Honors God and Draws Others to Him?

How Can We Live in a Way That Honors God and Draws Others to Him?

I believe God wants to use the rampant secularism of our culture and its growing animosity toward biblical faith to stir Christians from complacency to holiness. As we will see tomorrow, his Spirit will make us as holy as we wish to be. But we must first wish to be holier than we are.

You Need to Slow Down

You Need to Slow Down

Each of us needs to look at ways that we can slow our lives down. We should find one activity to cut out and learn to use the word “no” more often in the future. We need slower lives so we can spend more time connecting with God. 

God Will Use Christians Dedicated to Worshipping Him to Transform the Lives of Others

God Will Use Christians Dedicated to Worshipping Him to Transform the Lives of Others

Our Father deeply longs to change our culture with his word and longs to use us in powerful ways to this end. If he is not doing so, the blame is not with him or with our fallen culture. But if we dedicate our private lives to his worship and glory, he will use us publicly in ways that transform other lives forever.

Pastor Greg Laurie to Bring Back SoCal Harvest for First Time since Pandemic

Pastor Greg Laurie to Bring Back SoCal Harvest for First Time since Pandemic

Pastor Greg Laurie, who leads Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, will be hosting the SoCal Harvest event next month for the first time since it was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.