Personal Worship Journal

Personal Worship Journal
Author: Iworship,
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2003-11-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1418560928

A brilliant companion to the iWorship Personal Worship Bible. Features thought-provoking questions that correspond to the devotions that help jumpstart the journaling process, Scripture prompts to help the reader reflect on the day's reading, and plenty of space for journaling.

Be Thou My Vision

Be Thou My Vision
Author: Jonathan Gibson
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2021-12-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433578220

Every Christian knows the importance of a daily quiet time with the Lord. But anyone who's been a believer long enough has likely experienced seasons that feel more mundane or routine, leading to aimlessly skimming a couple of Bible verses or praying the same prayer over and over. In Be Thou My Vision, Jonathan Gibson has created a 31-day liturgical guide designed to provide structure to the daily worship of individuals and families. Each daily reading includes a call to worship, adoration, confession, assurance, creed and catechism, the Gloria Patri, a prayer of illumination, Bible reading, intercessory prayer, and the Lord's Prayer. Designed to be read in 15–20 minutes a day, this beautifully produced liturgy will give readers focus and purpose to their daily quiet time while teaching them historical prayers, creeds, and catechisms that point them to Christ.

Unceasing Worship

Unceasing Worship
Author: Harold M. Best
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2003-10-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780830832293

Harold M. Best casts a holistic vision for worship that transcends narrow discussions of musical style or congregational preference, corrects errors in how Christians have viewed the arts and misunderstandings about the use of music, and offers instead a more biblically consistent approach to artistic action.

7 Ways to Pray

7 Ways to Pray
Author: Amy Boucher Pye
Publisher: SPCK
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0281084971

For Christians, prayer is the main way we communicate with God - but what can we do when we struggle with the question of how to pray or feel our prayer lives are lacking? Seven Ways to Pray explores how by looking to ancient prayer practices of Christianity, we can find fresh ways to relate to God today. Discovering these tried and tested tools will not only strengthen our relationship with him but will bring us joy, contentment, growth and transformation. With warmth and encouragement, Amy Boucher Pye takes us through seven ways to pray to God: praying with the Bible, receiving and extending forgiveness, practicing God's presence, listening prayer, the prayer of lament, praying with the gospels imaginatively and the prayer of examen. Guiding us through their history, she shows us how easily we can make these prayer practices part of our lives and use them to grow closer to God. Along with prayer exercises to help us engage directly with God, there are questions for individual reflection or small-group discussion, making Seven Ways to Pray perfect to use as a family, in churches or with friends. This is a book for anyone who has ever wondered how to pray or is looking for ways to revitalise their prayer lives. It will give you an understanding of some of the oldest prayer practices of Christianity, and equip you with the tools you need to renew and refresh your relationship with God. Come along, and discover Seven Ways to Pray.

Worship with Gladness

Worship with Gladness
Author: Joyce Ann Zimmerman
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2014-11-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1467442348

In this invitingly written, deeply joyful book, Joyce Ann Zimmerman makes Scripture her foundation as she explores the meaning and purpose of authentic Christian worship today. Intended for Christian communities across the denominational spectrum, Worship with Gladness will appeal to a wide audience of pastors, worship leaders, college students, and lay readers. Zimmerman discusses such subjects as the common elements of worship that transcend denominational boundaries, what Scripture tells us about participating in worship, and how authentic worship expresses itself in daily living. Each section concludes with thoughtful prompts that will encourage readers to reflect on and apply what Zimmerman discusses. Throughout the book she encourages readers not only to better understand worship but to better understand -- and rejoice in -- the One we worship.

Baptists and Worship

Baptists and Worship
Author: R. Scott Connell
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2020-11-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725271591

Worship is dialogue. It is more than that, but it is not less than that. The way Baptists have worshiped for three and a half centuries demonstrates this consistently, in spite of their penchant for freedom and autonomy. No one tells Baptists how to order their worship services. They don't have a common liturgy that they must follow, and yet their services look remarkably similar. This is largely due to two controlling factors in their worship: The Bible that they embrace as inspired, inerrant, authoritative, and sufficient; and the Christ-revealing gospel that is contained within its pages. When the word of God is followed closely, a shape for worship order begins to emerge. It is the same "gospel-shape" that is found throughout the Bible. When the word of God is applied to a worship service in which God and his people are engaged in a worship conversation, a consistent contour of gospel elements and content begins to emerge that reveals the glory of the Christ we gather to worship. He is so glorious that when we behold him, we are transformed into the same image from one degree to another. This is the power of corporate worship (2 Cor 3).

Sacred Practices of Affirmation, Meditation and Worship

Sacred Practices of Affirmation, Meditation and Worship
Author: Albert Scales III
Publisher: Albert Scales
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2024-05-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Embark on a transformative journey with the new eBook, "Sacred Practices of Affirmation, Meditation and Worship." This comprehensive guide invites you to explore the profound effects of positive affirmations, the peaceful practice of meditation, and the spiritual depth of worship. Begin by understanding the powerful psychology behind affirmations and how they can fundamentally reshape your mindset and daily life. Delve into the emotional and physical benefits of musical worship, experiencing how it nurtures the spirit and fosters a sense of community and unity. Explore meditation's calming effects and practical ways to integrate mindfulness into your daily routine. With a holistic approach, this book provides tools for nurturing your mind, body, and spirit, setting you on a path to personal growth and spiritual renewal. Start your transformative 30-day journey today and experience a profound shift in your life.

Worship & Celebration

Worship & Celebration
Author: Jan Johnson
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2003-06-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780830820986

Engaging in worship and celebration is a way of responding to God's love. Readers learn how these disciplines can help them to recognize God's presence in their lives and connect more deeply with God.

Worship: Beyond the Hymnbook

Worship: Beyond the Hymnbook
Author: Charles H. Kraft
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2015-01-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1625648693

What is worship? Are the things we do in worship mere ritual, or do they have meaning? Why do we do these things, anyway? Worship is one of our most important acts, and it serves several purposes. In worship, we honor the God who has done so much for us. We communicate to him that we are on his side. We educate our children, leading them into a deeper relationship with Jesus. And we communicate to Satan that we're on God's side, for worship is both an act of solidarity and an act of war. But how best to communicate in worship? Traditional singing is often simply a transition to another part of the service, and for some worshippers, the songs' very familiarity can be deadening. Into this context of familiarity comes contemporary worship with guitars and drums--as well as the new life found in new appreciation for a contemporary understanding of God. New music spawns renewal of our excitement, our appreciation of our relationship with Jesus, and our involvement in his program. We can no longer sit, heads down, as we read old thoughts in old hymnals. He is alive, and so are we.