Why Would God Ask Us to Fear Him?

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Several years ago I was invited to speak at a Christian event on a college campus. The team brought me in to talk about the fear of God to their students. I admired their willingness to cover a subject that is hardly discussed in the Church. But I have to admit, I suspect they brought […]

Why Would God Command Our Worship?

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People often say that the most frequent command in the Bible is do not fear. Although I have never counted, I suspect this is wrong. It seems to me that a more frequent command is to worship God. Throughout the Bible we are beckoned to praise Him. In fact, every instance of the word “Hallelujah” […]

Changed By Our Worship

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As we worship with songs based in Scripture, we grow in our knowledge of who God really is. We are changed by our worship. As a high school junior attending a youth group gathering filled with bright lights, loud music, and excited students, I distinctly remember taking a step back to consider what we were […]

Unplug. Take a Walk With God

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Perhaps you need to unplug and take a walk. I suggested this to a friend earlier this week. Throughout recent weeks while our country has been so divided, he has been riddled with anxiety, fear, even anger. I looked at him and asked, “When was the last time you took 24 hours to turn it all […]

Inspiration: Default to Worship

For 50+ years, Josh McDowell Ministry has been leading seekers into a deeper knowledge of God’s truth and power. We offer you our accumulated knowledge and research to help you find truth and encouragement to live a healthy and whole life in Christ. Worship: David’s Example to Us There is beauty in King David’s closeness […]

Inspiration: Creatively Connect During Isolation

For 50+ years, Josh McDowell Ministry has been leading seekers into a deeper knowledge of God’s truth and power. We offer you our accumulated knowledge and research to help you find truth and encouragement to live a healthy and whole life in Christ. God is Always Accessible to Us In times of uncertainty and isolation, […]