(This is part of a series on “Personal Worship” in the Whole Life Worship paradigm that started on 02/18/13) I mentioned yesterday that I use an approach called “Lectio Divina” when I have my Scripture time in Personal Worship. Lectio Divina (which means “Divine Reading”) was a spiritual discipline developed by St. Benedict in the … Continue reading Hearing God through Scripture – Lectio Divina

(This is part of a series on “Personal Worship” in the Whole Life Worship paradigm that started on 02/18/13)  As I mentioned in the last blog, the primary focus in Scripture reading is hearing God’s voice and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide me into truth. What helps me to keep that at the forefront … Continue reading Hearing God through Scripture – part 2

(This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship) One of the great benefits of a Personal Worship approach to solitude is the anticipation and expectation of “hearing the voice” of our Lord, the Great Shepherd and the Lover of our Soul. While the language I use is rather intuitive/feeler … Continue reading Hearing God’s Voice in Scripture

(This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship) Yesterday I discussed how God uniquely creates each of us, including the unique way He has wired us for connection. Many of us were taught one way to connect with God, not realizing that there might be other ways that are … Continue reading Wired for Connection – part 2

(note: I wasn't sure if this got sent this morning. So I'm resending it. I apologize for the confusion) (This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship) Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For you created me in my inmost being: you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you … Continue reading Wired for Connection – part 1

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(This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship) Psalm 139:13-14 says, “For you created me in my inmost being: you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” This implies God’s custom work in each of our lives. Each of … Continue reading Wired for Connection – part 1

(This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship) In Personal Worship it is so easy to just jump right into the spiritual discipline. We are so accustomed to “doing” that it is hard for us just to “be” – which is where we need to be when we meet … Continue reading Being Present to Jesus

(This week’s blogs will focus on the Personal Worship Movement of Whole Life Worship) I was in college when I started having a regular devotional time. I was excited to introduce this spiritual discipline in my life and, for the first few weeks, I was pretty consistent. But then it got increasingly difficult to maintain … Continue reading Jesus Wants to Meet with Me!

The fourth and last movement of a symphony is usually called the Finale. It is usually the most exciting movement because it is the culmination of the opus; a closure of the composer’s singular intention, developed over the first three diverse movements, containing numerous themes and motifs. The Whole Life Worship paradigm operates in the … Continue reading Worship in the Congregation