Of course there's time for reverence and devotion and stillness…

But over and over again in scripture we’re given the mandate to offer demonstrative enthusiasm for the Lord when we gather.

In fact, it’s one of the greatest ways the older generation can pass on their faith to the younger.

Could you imagine a room full of ENTHUSED 80 year olds?!

Can we have a thirst for more and be wholly content in what we already have?

I think we can.

But it’s not easy and it will take a healthy dose of intentionality.

Read on to process with me on this delicate subject. When you’re done, I’d love to hear how you wrestle with this!

As we worship leaders prepare our hearts for this Easter season, I was struck by a sober reality in scripture—one of the men, whose primary responsibility was to mediate the presence of God to His people, was instrumental in sending Jesus to the cross. 

The one who should've been closest to God couldn't have been further away.

If we are not careful, we also can have our pure view of God clouded by tradition, hustle, preposition, power, influence, and selfishness.