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Last updated: 7/1/08
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This month Pastor Steve has written two new articles titled "To the Least of These" and "Designed by God for God." You can read these two articles by clicking on the green boxes below.
We have also added two new devotionals this month by Pastor Steve. They are "One Thing" and "No Other Gods."
Please continue to pray for Pastor Steve as he progresses toward recovery from open heart surgery.
JustWorship.com is honored to introduce Christine Gofron and her new monthly column called "Worship Notes." Read Christine's latest article titled "Our Independence Day"
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Designed by God for God
So it was with my surgery. The Father was not caught off guard; he was not totally surprised as we were. He not only knew about it, he planned it. He didn't just merely allow it to happen; he squeezed it into shape; he formed, framed and molded it like a potter does a vessel. And he did it for a specific purpose. I don't yet know all the specifics as to why God planned this in my life...
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To the Least of These
I am convinced that these acts of kindness shown toward our family were in deed acts of worship toward Christ. Christ is the head of church and we as Christians are his body. So, any act, for good or ill, that we perform toward members of Christ's body is rendered unto Christ. As we minister to members of Christ's body we express the value we place on Christ himself.
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Free Books Offered by JustWorship.com
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THE INGREDIENTS OF WORSHIP In his first book Steve Pruitt shares ideas that he believes are necessary for worship to become a way of life, and not just an emotional experience when gathered with other believers. He writes, "Worship is more than a time slot to be filled on Sunday morning. Worship begins before the music starts, when no one is looking. Worship is a way of life; daily giving oneself to God."
Steve mixes personal experience along with a strong biblical foundation to convey Jesus' message that true worshipers worship the Father in spirit and truth.
A REVELATION OF WORSHIP This book is a study on worship from The Revelation of Jesus Christ. The focus of the study is on the revelations received by those who are drawn into worship and the lifestyles they possess. In many instances Steve uses a "non-traditional" approach to the interpretation of the Revelation.
The idea is to portray the Revelation as a "now" book, not just a future event. Steve writes, "The good news is that in the future we will gather around God's throne...the great news is we can experience heaven's worship and the manifest presence of God today."
THE MAKING OF A WORSHIP LEADER In his latest book Steve takes a personal journey back to his beginnings as a worship leader. His willingness to be transparent about his emotions and insecurities of those early days should prove to be an encouragement to those who are struggling with their call. Steve writes,
"If you are a "fledging" worship leader be encouraged that God has called you for such a time as this. He is using circumstances and yes, your insecurities, to mold you into the leader he wants." The book also contains practical tips for leading worship.
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