Altars in the Bible mark worship, sacrifice, and divine encounter. Explore how they carry us from Eden’s exile to Christ’s cross.

Prayer is something that I had always tried to do, but I was inconsistent with. I only partially understood the power and necessity for it in my life. I struggled to figure out how to spend time in prayer without making it a religious box to check or feeling like I needed to do it to please the Lord. He showed me that I don't need to pray to check a box or to make Him pleased, but I need to pray because I desperately need Him.

First love. I have heard these two words so many times without knowing what they meant. I take things very literally, and I assumed it represented the first person you ever loved. I met Jesus early on in my life. I honestly don’t remember ever not knowing or believing in Him. So to me, I assumed that He was chronologically my first love. Revelation 2:4 was an invitation to return to the first person I loved, Jesus.

The Bible mentions Job to be a God-fearing man who is blameless, upright, and turns away from evil. Even when his property was taken, his children killed, and his health destroyed, Job did not blame God. Instead, he fell to the ground and worshiped the Lord.

This past weekend I spent time with family, and during that time, I went into Tiffany & Co. for the first time. I’m not a huge fancy jewelry person, but I admire the beauty. We started with necklaces, earrings, and gold rings, which were lovely, but the showstoppers were the diamond engagement rings.

Recently, the Lord has been speaking to me about laying down my agenda in all aspects of my life. Setting aside my schedule, my time, my expectations and making space to be with Him. I’m learning to put all of those things aside because I’ve been given an invitation to meet with the King. 

What is a miracle?

I asked God this question the other day if I had ever witnessed one. I have friends who have seen legs grow out, cancers disappear, deaf ears hear, and metal plates dissolve, but I can’t remember seeing any of those types of things.

As a worship pastor, many thoughts can run through my mind after leading. But recently, God showed me the only question and thought that really matters after leading a set.

Is He pleased?

We have gotten so used to the Christmas/nativity story that sometimes we can not realize what Jesus actually did. It can be easy to just go through the motions, celebrate Christmas, and then move on with our lives.

Have you ever wanted to be used of God to see revival? Whether it would be in your family, workplace, school, or even your nation, God wants to use you. Now that’s the good news. 

Discover how Eden reveals God’s heart for worship and presence, and how Christ leads us back into communion.

Worship begins not with music, but with beholding Jesus. Discover how the Emmaus Road reveals the secret to a burning heart of worship.

This blog post delves into the author's journey of finding their personal word for the year 2023, which turned out to be "love." Through reflection on 1 Corinthians 13 and Mark 12, the author learns the importance of loving oneself in order to truly love others. The post offers a heartfelt and relatable story that can inspire readers to re-evaluate their own approach to self-love and personal growth in the new year.

I never realized how important rest was to God until recently. 

I’ve been studying David’s life and discovered a verse that gave the reasoning behind David not being chosen to build the temple of God that I had never noticed before. In this portion of the scripture below, God outlines His reason for choosing David’s son, not him.

I have recently been thinking about how our time on this earth is the only time in all of eternity that we get the chance to worship God and praise God through hardship, through pain (physical, emotional), through suffering, AND through joy, through blessings and prosperity. Because in Heaven, there will be no hardship, no pain, no suffering. “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4-5)

Prayer is a powerful tool that allows us to connect with God, seek His guidance, and experience His love and presence in our lives. In this blog post, we will explore ten powerful devotional prayers that can help you deepen your relationship with God. These prayers are inspired by the attributes of our Heavenly Father and aim to draw you closer to Him.

Let us approach the Scriptures with reverence, seeking to understand their depths and allowing them to shape our lives. May we diligently engage with God's Word, for it is in this sacred practice that our faith is fortified, our hearts are transformed, and our lives are anchored in the truth. As Psalm 119:105 proclaims, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."

In the realm of worship, King David serves as a powerful example of someone with a heart fully devoted to God. He was unafraid to set aside his dignity and become "even more undignified" in his worship because he recognized the worthiness of God. However, there is another side to this story—a cautionary tale that teaches us an important lesson about the danger of criticizing dancing in worship.

In the midst of our busy lives, filled with constant distractions and demands, there is a profound need for moments of stillness and reflection in our worship. Selah—a word often found in the Psalms—invites us to pause, reflect, and meditate on the beauty and greatness of God.

Singing praises to God is a beautiful act of worship that brings joy to our Heavenly Father. Many believers are comfortable singing in corporate worship settings, but the Bible encourages us to embrace singing as a vibrant and personal expression of our love for God. In this blog post, we will explore the power of singing and discover three ways to engage in heartfelt worship through song.