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. …
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…