I love that song “Heart of Worship.” It really speaks to the crucial issue of what worship is all about. In this day and age of “consumer oriented music” our churches have been caught up with consumer oriented worship. Matt Redman’s song is a reminder that worship is: All about Jesus, not about us; and … Continue reading Whole Life Worship – It’s more than a song

One of the greatest quotes by a U.S. President was made by John F. Kennedy in his inaugural address: “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” We can apply this to our church: Ask not what your church can do for you. Ask what you … Continue reading Pray for Your Local Church

I stumbled onto something the other day while preparing for a sermon last week. The passage I was preaching on was particularly difficult: Mark 11:12-25. It was about Jesus cursing a fig tree, cleansing the Temple, and then giving a teaching on faith and prayer. I found it difficult to understand Jesus’ harsh reaction to … Continue reading Jesus-Vision

Hi Friends, I had a new post written for wholelifeworship today, but it got lost somewhere in the WordPress cyberspace. And unfortunately, I wrote it straight to the blogsite which means: I didn't save a copy on my hard drive! (yeah, I know - it sounds like the "dog ate my homework" excuse!) It's all … Continue reading Sorry About the Mis-Start

Just a quick announcement that I'm back to writing the WholeLifeWorship blog. You should see a new post tomorrow morning (7/29). I don't know how frequent it will be - we'll see how it goes. Thanks for your patience! Blessings, Doug

After typing out what I thought was a funny retort to a long email chain, I hesitated for just a moment. But I clicked “send” anyway. Then my mind was immediately bombarded with all sorts of thoughts. “Why did you send that?” “What are people going to think?” “You crossed a line, Doug!” “That wasn’t … Continue reading Working Through Regret

I apologize for such a long break between blogging. Some of you have been wondering, “What happened to Doug and wholelifeworship?” Some have even thought there was something wrong with your email or with WordPress (my blogging site). No, there’s nothing wrong with your email or the website. I just haven’t written any blog posts … Continue reading Checking In

Sometimes I get lost on the Way. It’s not that I intentionally go wayward. Most often, I get off the path without even knowing it. I start my day with the Lord in Personal Worship. I try to be aware of God through Worship in the Everyday Ordinary; doing my tasks as worship to Him … Continue reading Reconnection Points

Tuesday is the day I observe Sabbath rest. I wanted to repost this blog about Sabbath - a conspicuously missing jewel in the rhythms of Christian spiritual formation. Sabbath is a gift from God that allows us to rest, recalibrate and be re-created. Sabbath was instituted by God on the seventh day (Saturday).  So this … Continue reading A Day for Restoration, Recalibration and Re-creation

Tuesday is the day I observe Sabbath rest. I wanted to repost this blog about Sabbath - a conspicuously missing jewel in the rhythms of Christian spiritual formation. Sabbath is a gift from God that allows us to rest, recalibrate and be re-created. Sabbath was instituted by God on the seventh day (Saturday).  So this … Continue reading A Day for Restoration, Recalibration and Re-creation