This entry continues a week-long series from guest blogger Doug Lee on whole life worship. Personal worship time, the first of the four types of worship, is our one-on-one time with God. This is how we center ourselves, surrender to God, and fill with the Spirit. We...
This entry begins a week-long series from guest blogger Doug Lee on whole life worship. When I was leading worship at a large church, I could see how people connected with God in the moment during a worship service. People could worship well in that hour on Sunday,...
A while back I injured my quad tendon. This particularly tendon is the one that—if you’re in a sitting position—is responsible for lifting your leg up straight or kicking it out. It’s a really important function of the leg. It’s quite surprising really how many things...
At our last ViaCordis campfire gathering, we gathered leaders of the churches who are in the ViaCordis network. We had a time of prayer and listening to the Lord and see what the Spirit might be prompting people to share. My friend and associate Doug Lee shared that...
Over years of working with churches and church leaders in a wide variety of denominations and networks, one thing that continues to amaze me is how many people view planning and spirituality as completely separate and even antithetical practices. On the one hand, some...
When you are suddenly faced with limitations, such as my leg being in a post-surgical cast, it’s amazing how fast you can reprioritize what’s really important. My first priority is to be able to walk again and to perform the basic functions of day-to-day life. My...
