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  1. The Worship Wars Revisited (from my manuscript "Christian Mythology") Part 1

    Although I go to church just about every Sunday for the past thirty years, I have never worshipped there. Never. Now I know why. Like me, you go to a church service that probably includes singing, praying, Scripture reading, and a sermon. In addition to the pastor, many churches have a...
  2. Orthodox Church Life. Bows during Great Lent and those who can / cannot

    I read a funny line from Fr Seraphim Rose the other day in a letter to a new convert who said they were having trouble standing, "it seems the last thing to become Orthodox is ones legs." This video was a nice overall video on bows, and when one should do them, when one is unable to do so.
  3. How I Pray

    During those times at church when we are told to close our eyes, bow our heads, etc. during prayer time, I find it easier to keep my eyes open. Don't get me wrong; I still pray. I find it more comfortable to look down at the floor or up at the ceiling or stare off into space during prayer...
  4. Sing Praises- Why you shouldn't be shy in Praise & Worship Services

    Psalm 47:6- “Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.” Lift your voice and sing praises to God! Sing with all your heart and all that is within you! God is amazing in everything He is. He has made Himself known in every second since the beginning of time. He...
  5. Do We Kneel and Bow Down Enough?

    Throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, we see people bowing to God in worship. Today, in many church services you will never see anyone kneel, much less bow down to the ground in worship. I suspect that even in our private prayer lives, Christians physically bow or kneel to God less...