Tune and Prepare!

Christian singer-guitarist László Prazsák (House of Prayer, Budapest) has collected the 12 ways of praise found in the Bible into a bunch.... What is certain is that after reading the list, we may realize how little we give to God while "praising Him" in our communities. ... in fact, it is strange that we need to talk about and teach the ways of displaying praise, since these ways are quite natural in secular praise. In many non-religious settings and situations, people freely praise their own "gods". At sporting events, secular concerts, and in worshipping false gods, people manifest almost the most natural ways of expressing their adoration. Piero Huerto Gago {unsplash.com} In the world, worship often does not need to be taught. It comes from the heart, but it is not directed at God at all... In the world we also give money for the benefit of our false idols, but our churches are barely supported. In our church communities we sing out...

is it? There are moments in life that feel almost too good to leave behind — a place, a person, a sudden clarity that makes everything else seem small. Peter had one of those moments on a mountaintop with Jesus , and his reaction was instantly human : can we just stay here? Most of us have said the same, in one way or another. But I think the moment we study reveals why heavenly experience and action are not opposites. The deepest Heaven-driven experiences rarely let us settle — they push us forward, changed. After this moment, staying and dwelling is understandable but the desire of someone who hasn't seen what comes next. We have a call. This article is part of the "Vitalize" pack Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters —one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Mt 17:4 Berean Standard Bible Jesus, in all his glory James, Peter and John were stunned by the amazing ...