By Christy Barritt Religion Losing Influence A recent Gallup poll revealed that 77 percent of Americans believe religion is losing its influence on American society. Only 20 percent of those surveyed said that its influence is on the rise. The poll results showed the most negative evaluation of religion’s influence in America since 1970. […]
By Shawn McMullen Worship is a vital component of the Christian life, whether we engage in corporate worship with other believers or in private worship during a personal quiet time. But what leads us to worship? The Scriptures offer several motivating factors. Here are a few. Obedience We worship God because we’re commanded […]
By Pam Binkley Worship is an expression of our love and reverence for God. Not only does he command our worship, but he created us with a need to worship that is as natural as breathing. And he has given us many different ways to worship. Corporate worship today is varied with traditional, contemporary, […]
By Sam E. Stone The first part of the book of Nehemiah describes the rebuilding of the walls and gates of Jerusalem. This was completed. Today’s text tells about the dedication ceremony of the rebuilt walls that followed. Chapter 12 lists the priests and Levites who had returned to their homeland and now will […]
By Karen Wingate The Melk Abbey, a 15th century monastery nestled in Austria’s Danube River Valley, is the most beautiful church building I have ever seen. As I toured its interior, I was astonished to see marble, gold, inlaid wood, frescos, and carvings splashed across the inside of the church as if money were […]
