Worship Wars

This article on worship by Steve Camp (yes, the musician) is excellent. Here, he talks about what biblical worship is not in such a clear and uncompromising ways. We know that Truth is the foundation of worship because the bible tells us that we must worship God in spirit and in truth (John 4:24).

But what truth, and how does it relate to worship? What about spirit? Is it what we experience emotionally when we worship?

And what about music and worship? Contemporary Christian tunes or hymns?

You can read the article here.

:: Worship Wars
. . . seven perceptions of what biblical worship is not

Being a Media Savvy Christian

We live in a world dominated by communication media. Whether it be movies, TV, music, books, magazines, games, internet or radio, everyday we encounter at least one of these. The scary thing is that the standards presented in the media are mostly worldly. At best they are like junk food to our souls, and poison at their very worst.

So how should we live in the age of media? These two articles have some pretty good insights.

:: It's Never 'Just a Movie'
Frequently we use media simply for a diversion. How often do you sit down in front of the tube and say, "You know, I want to find something on that is mindless and I can just veg out to"? We think it's harmless enough. Yet research shows...(read more)

:: Like to Watch
Wherever we look, technology blasts us with the world's values, attitudes, and false definitions of reality. The popular media lie to us about the nature of goodness, truth, and beauty. They offer counterfeit versions of what a family is supposed to look like, what romance is, what success is all about, and where we should spend our money...(read more)

Looking for something wholesome to read?

I spend a lot of time reading and researching stuff on the web. So I thought I should really put all those accumulating bookmarks into something for the greater good :-)

So, I have listed some articles here that, hopefully, are helpful. Don't forget to always...test everything. Hold on to the good. (1 Thess 5:21)

:: Self-image
The Makeup Mask
Many of us don't go out without at least a little bit of makeup on. Why is there such huge pressure to be beautiful in our culture? What is the biblical way to think about outward appearance?" (read more)
The Eye of the Beholder
I remember what it was like to look in the mirror and dislike what I saw. I remember spending minute upon minute criticizing my features, practicing make-up application, and sighing. (read more)

:: Entertainment/Pop-culture
Amusing ourselves to death
Entertainment and all that it implies and conveys is not simply an option that we have the privilege to explore occasionally; it has become for many a way of living. For many others, it has become simply an ailment undiagnosed. The problem with living in a culture is that we are blinded to its nature, narratives, and influence on our lives. (read more)

:: Truth
Rethinking Buying Milk
Imagine that you are mistaken about everything you hold dear. Suppose you wake up one morning and clearly realize that your long-held, day-to-day views of nature, social values, and self are obviously mistaken. (read more)