James is a letter of action but, before we act we need the wisdom to first listen and see carefully both the words of God and the circumstances in which we have to live our lives. What stands out is … Read more
Tag: Worship
Psalm 95. Worship is warning
I admit it. I am a consumer. I also admit that I am at my worst as a consumer when it comes to church life. I critique worship services on the basis of what will work for visitors or outreach … Read more
beautiful are the feet
Feet are not generally considered pleasant.
Except for, of course, the impeccable crescent
of the perfectly pedicured nails on the toes
of the wearer who’s confident,
because she knows
that well-groomed feet and manicured hands
maintain well-heeled standards
and the … Read more
Psalm 73. Worship is understanding
Worship is a place where we gain understanding of God’s work in the world and experience his hold on us – even when our hold on God is frail. Psalm 73 seems to be a song of doubt and struggle … Read more
Psalm 27. Worship is longing
We have an ancient resource which can sustain us through lockdown, health struggles and fear. It is not therapy, thinking or the latest mindfulness apps but worship done well. David, in this Psalm teaches us how to enrich the worship … Read more
Psalm 19. Worship is universal
This Psalm tells us that the heavens declare the glory of God while some in our culture would say, ‘no it doesn’t.’ This Psalm tells us we have a glorious word that teaches us how to be free while some … Read more
Psalm 16. Worship is personal
Here is the first in a series on lessons we can learn from the Psalms about worship. We all worship something, we all have faith commitments that we consciously (or not) believe will help us succeed or will give us … Read more