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The Purpose of the Valley

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Preacher: Pastor Ray Text: Psalm 42 The purpose of the valley is to increase our faith in the Lord. Thus, when life doesn’t make sense, hope in God and praise the Lord.… Read more

Sam Storms: Postures of Praise

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This article was published by Pastor Sam Storms. There are numerous other issues we could address, but I want to talk about the one most visibly relevant: physical posture. Although I’ve written on this before, I think it is important enough to address once again. If you were to visit Bridgeway Church, where I am pastor, you would know that we freely and frequently lift our hands when we worship.… Read more

Eph 1 – Doctrine, Destiny and Doxology: Being a Worshiper (pt2 of 3)

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Eph 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will: To the faithful saints in Christ Jesus at Ephesus. 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul is addressing the saints. The saints are not a special class of super Christians.… Read more

C.S. Lewis – Quote on Praise

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…praise almost seems to be inner health made audible… (quote from C.S. Lewis’ Reflections on the Psalms) The most obvious fact about praise—whether of God or anything—strangely escaped me. I thought of it in terms of compliment, approval, or the giving of honour. I had never noticed that all enjoyment spontaneously overflows into praise unless …shyness or the fear of boring others is deliberately brought in to check it.… Read more

Romans 12: The Dance of God pt 4 of 4

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God blesses community because He is community. God blesses family because He is family. It’s in the DNA of this church to know the importance of each member being part of a greater whole, the body of Christ. Where 2 or 3 are gathered, Jesus says, I will be in your midst.… Read more