It seems ironic and foolish to speak of churches having “worship wars.” Nevertheless, over the past couple of decades many congregations experienced conflict over that very issue. Some worshipers preferred a more formal, meditative style that promotes a deep sense of reverence toward God. Others wanted a freer, louder style that expresses joyful praise and…
Read MoreBy any measure, King David was a great leader worthy of admiration. Even in his failures, he demonstrated character and humility (Psalms 51 and 32 serve as examples). Paul would have been well versed in the life of David, having grown up in a devout Jewish home. David was a hero to Paul and his…
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“Lord, how happy is anyone you discipline and teach from your law” (Ps. 94:12). Happy to be disciplined? Is that even possible? The writer of Hebrews said, “No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful” (Heb. 12:11a). Unpleasant and painful sounds right. But then he said this: “Later on … it [discipline] yields the…
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