by Mark Tidsworth | Sep 28, 2015 | Opinion
One of the great joys of my work is the opportunity to worship with a great variety of faith communities from varying denominational traditions. Some are liturgically oriented, while others chafe at the mention of the word “liturgical.” Some rock out with...
by Taylor Johnson | Apr 26, 2013 | Opinion
In my short career, I’ve come across a lot of loaded words, but the word worship has been one of the most difficult to define. Everyone is looking for a church that really worships, that really knows how to praise God. We don’t know exactly what worship...
by Trey Lyon | Nov 28, 2012 | Opinion
Anne Lamott infamously said, “The most powerful sermon in the world are the words ‘me too.'” I read those words once – I also read them in Rob Bell’s book “Velvet Elvis,” which is fitting because I recently found myself settling...
by Mark Tidsworth | Nov 22, 2012 | Opinion
“These people who have been turning the world upside down have come here also.” – Description/criticism of Christian disciples in Thessalonica, as recorded in Acts 17:6 Read the Bible lately? The story is one of twists, turns, nomadic movements and heroic...
by Barry Howard | May 25, 2010 | Opinion
How can others who cannot peek inside your heart, glance inside your mind or scan your soul know for sure that you are a follower of Jesus? What is the primary evidence of your credibility and authenticity? According to John 13:35, your Christian identity is best...