What does it mean to be ordained? It’s a question people ask from time to time — and the answer isn’t always clear. With thousands of churches and countless parachurch organizations offering ordination today, the process varies dramatically depending on the group. In this article, we’ll explore two very different answers to this important question…
What to Do When I Don’t Feel Like Praying I. Introduction Let’s be honest—there are days when prayer feels like a mountain we don’t have the strength to climb. Whether it’s weariness, emotional dryness, or the simple fog of a busy life, we’ve all hit moments when we just don’t feel like praying. The desire…
I. Introduction Let’s be honest—there are mornings when worship is the furthest thing from our minds. Things were hectic, didn”t get your coffee, maybe you and your spouse argued, and somehow we’re supposed to open our mouths and sing, “Bless the Lord, O my soul”? Sometimes our hearts just aren’t in it. And then sometimes,…