One of our children is struggling with church. The volume of our music is too much for him. The lights and screens are a tad too bright. Sitting still during the sermon is often beyond his abilities. Usually, he and I walk the halls during that part of church. Yesterday, that meant talking to a new and patient friend about his favorite reptiles, including waterfall toads, troodon, … [Read more...]
Blessed are the Pure in Heart
My son, Joel, who has autism and is 30 years old, has a hard time putting his thoughts into words. Years of speech therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy have not done a lot to help him with that. Prayer has helped more than anything else. Prayer and walking. “If you want to get Joel talking,” his adopted sister and best friend Sarah says, “just take him for a long … [Read more...]
The Most Beautiful Worship… And How You Can Experience It, Too!
I have a confession: I’ve been struggling during my worship service lately. If that sounds strange, please let me explain … From a very early age, I have known that I was created to worship the Lord through song. I knew as a child in elementary school, singing with the children’s choir during church services. In 7th grade, I sang my first church solo. I can clearly remember standing … [Read more...]