Worship Library Essays & Blog
Explore over three hundred curated essays on the Christian year, ancient-future worship, sacramental practice, and sacred music.
Praise: The Prelude to Worship
The phrase “praise and worship” is frequently used by Christians, and yet these two words are rarely mentioned together in the Bible. Is there a distinction between praise and…
An Overview of Worship in the United Methodist Church
UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Worship in the United Methodist Church draws from both the Catholic and Protestant heritage. The denomination contains both strong liturgical and cha…
The Daily Office for August 29, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 12 Job 6:1 Job 7:1-21 Acts 10:1-16 John 7:1-13 Reading (Psalm 12) Psalm 12 Reflection The theme of Psalm 12 is living a godly life in a godless environment. H…
The Daily Office for February 8, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 119:97-120 Genesis 27:1-29 Romans 12:1-8 John 8:12-20 Reading (John 8:12-20) John 8:12-20 Reflection In today's Gospel reading, which follows the incident of …
The Daily Office for January 13, 2012
Scriptures Psalm 16 Genesis 6:1-8 Hebrews 3:12-19 John 2:1-12 Reading (Psalm 16) Psalm 16 Reflection This psalm is known as a Michtam of David. Similar Psalms include 56, 58, …