Worshiping through Tithing

We all know that the Bible calls for us to tithe 10% of our income back to Him as our first fruits. I know firsthand,  how difficult this can be when living paycheck to paycheck.  Yet, I also know how God has blessed me when I’ve done just that. So, what does the Bible say about tithing? Luke 11:42 “But […]

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Worshiping with Creative Journaling and Prayers

Several years ago, I took a class on creative journaling.    Using a journal you can write prayers, scriptures, thoughts, quotes and other inspirational or challenging ideas.   Then you decorate the pages with drawings, stamping, coloring, arts and crafts or what other artistic means you prefer.   This form of journaling and meditation has become very popular. So, what does the Bible […]

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Worshiping with our Talents

For years I’ve gone into nursing homes to sing and share my musical abilities.  This experience actually opened the door several years ago when I was seeking a career change.  Now, I work in my day job as an activities director.  Today, I’m on the other side of the coin and looking for talent and people that are willing to […]

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Worshiping with Drama

At Christmas and Easter, I love to attend Passion Plays.   The re-enactments of watching the life come to Christ is so moving each and every time I see it and I receive something new each time. Drama is another creative outlet that can allow us to draw closer to God. Today, many churches now have their own drama groups in […]

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Worshiping with Walking Prayers

When I was growing up we had a lady that walked the neighborhood praying for each person and household as she passed.  When her health got to the point she could no longer walk, she spent the time before she fell asleep praying for everyone in the neighborhood.  When she couldn’t remember the person’s name, she described that individual to […]

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Worshiping with Fasting

At Lent, many individuals give up a vice or habit for the 40 days.  This is a form of worship and praising God with our bodies. Others fast in order to lose weight or detoxifying their bodies. The scriptures often discuss fasting and prayer.   Some of these verses include: Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the […]

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Worshiping with Arts & Crafts

We’ve discussed creative praying using art and the gifts we’ve been given.  But we can also worship God using our arts and crafts. The examples in the Bible of using arts and crafts, were actually the crafts {or work} of the day.  Today, many of these have become more of a wide range hobby, although there are still individuals who […]

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Using Our Gifts for God

Cherry sews for others and while she is sewing for them, she prays for them. Hazel cooks meals for others and prays for them while she is cooking Michelle crochets baby blankets for infants in the Neonatal Unit.  Her mother, Madeline, knits blankets for those at the local hospice center. So, what do all of these women have in common? […]

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Worshiping with Nature

There are times when it is wonderful to just get out in nature and view all the wonders of this world.  When you take in the flowers, mountains, lakes, trees, ocean and other beautiful scenes, it’s a great reminder of how artistic and imaginative God the father is. God is more creative than the entire population of the world combined. […]

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Worshiping through the Written Word

When life grows stressful one of the most expressive ways I’ve found to express myself is by writing my feelings. But, you may be saying I’m not a writer! You don’t have to be a writer to write out your feelings, thoughts or memories.  There are many writings that will never be known beyond God and the writer. So, what […]

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Worshiping with Art

If you’ve ever visited the Sistine Chapel, you’ve seen the beautiful artwork depicting the life of Christ. Even more locally, you may have notice the beautiful stained glass windows that bring to life various scenes from Christ life. All of these are forms of art, in which we can worship the Lord.  Even if we are not professional artist, we […]

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Worshiping with Dance

Michal despised David when she witnessed him dancing before the ark of the Lord. This is one of the most famous examples of dancing before the Lord as a form of worship. Psalm 30:11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness Judges 11:34 When Jephthah came to his […]

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Worshiping with Music

Finding ways to worship with music is one of my favorite forms of creative praying. If we spend more than half of each church service worshipping God through music, why shouldn’t we worship him in the same manner in the privacy of our home or car? So, what do the scriptures say about worshiping God with music?    {There are over […]

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What is Creative Praying?

So, I’m excited to start a new series to run throughout the summer on Friday’s.  I’ve been wanting to do this series on creative praying for a long time and this is a great time to explore new ways to draw closer to God and spend time in meditation and prayer.    {The opportunity for guest blogs will be open in […]

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