Tag Archives: Worship

SUMMER PERCEPTIONS

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The earth rotates as God first set it in the sky, The winds are His, He controls whether we live or die, He carves the trees into skeletal versions of themselves, He releases His … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, Encouragement, summer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

MONDAY MUSINGS

It’s Monday again. The only reason I know that is because yesterday was Sunday and the third Sunday in a row, we’ve been able to attend church in person. Getting the week started has always depended on that event. Physically … Continue reading

Posted in aging, America, church, God, worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

SUNDAY SANCTUARY

Where is your sanctuary? Is it hidden in nature like the one pictured? Is it a beautiful landscape overlooking a magnificent sunrise? Maybe you find shelter and safety in the inside of a large cathedral with all the trappings of … Continue reading

Posted in church | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

REMEMBER THE SABBATH DAY

Rest is a good thing. Even our God rested on the 7th day of His creation. Of course His labor involved separating the sky from the land, the land from the water, placing the stars and planets in the heavens … Continue reading

Posted in rest, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

THE HEART OF THE CHURCH

In the past few months we’ve been socially distanced from our churches.  Not only are we not permitted to worship together in one place, but we’ve not been able to partake of the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, because of … Continue reading

Posted in church, corona virus, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

MONDAY PRAYER

Good morning, Heavenly Father.  I just want to thank you for getting me through the past week.  There were some surprises along the way – both good and bad, but you’ve taught me to accept these things and know that you’re … Continue reading

Posted in prayer, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

WHY GO TO CHURCH?

The number of excuses for not attending church is unending: Everyone acts one way in the church and another every other day of the week. I’ve got a meal to prepare. I don’t have time. Church makes me feel uncomfortable … Continue reading

Posted in church, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

WHY GO TO CHURCH?

We sometimes form our ideas about attending church out of habit, need or willingness.  When we gather or assemble we are doing more than that.  We have been invited to confess our sins, to receive absolution and forgiveness, to give … Continue reading

Posted in church, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments

NO CHURCH TODAY

Going to church for me has been a part of Sunday for as long as I can remember.  When I don’t go, I feel something is missing.  Today is one of those days.  For a couple days this week, the … Continue reading

Posted in church, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

COME TOGETHER

    When God invites us to His house, He does so because He loves us.  He desires our presence.  He doesn’t need our worship.  He’s God.  He doesn’t want us to do it as an outward act to show others how … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

SUNDAY MORNING

ORIGINALLY POSTED 06/17/2015 God set this day aside as a time to rest.  He had a pretty busy week prior to the final day of creating the world, the universe, every living thing.  He established night and day and placed … Continue reading

Posted in church, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

PRAISE THE LORD

ART BY PAUL BOECHER© – WORDS FROM PSALM 150, HOL BIBLE, ESV Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens!  Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him … Continue reading

Posted in art, praise, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

WHAT’S MISSING IN CHCH? U R!

Church attendance has been dwindling over the past few years. A lot of folks don’t think it’s necessary to participate in corporate worship.  Many young people feel the church is full of hypocrites and those who live much differently outside … Continue reading

Posted in Christian daily devotion, church, Encouragement, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on WHAT’S MISSING IN CHCH? U R!

RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION

Each year for 30 some years, this man and His family travelled to Jerusalem for the Passover Feast.  It was as much apart of His life as studying the scriptures.  His mission was about to be fulfilled. When He entered … Continue reading

Posted in Holy Week, Jesus, Uncategorized, worship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

WHY GO TO CHURCH?

The number of excuses for not attending church is unending. Everyone acts one way in the church and another every other day of the week. I’ve got a meal to prepare. I don’t have time. Church makes me feel uncomfortable … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, Christian devotions, church, Encouragement, Faith, God, inspiation, Jesus, Religion, worship | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments

SING PRAISE TO THE LORD

Psalm 150:6   “Let everything that has life and breath praise the Lord!”         Our worship sometimes take a vacation along with us in the summer. We get so wrapped up in the concept of rest during … Continue reading

Posted in Christian Devotions and Reflection, Encouragemet, Faith, Family, goals, Hope for the hopeless, Inspiration, Life, parenting, reflections, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments