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Is true worship also learning to sit at a table together as a family?

1 May 2025

The world is messy. We see conflict, division and broken relationships everywhere. A small irritant can cause one person to snap—and what begins as a petty argument can lead to silence, estrangement or even the breaking of a lifelong relationship. So we ask: How do we fix it? Where does healing begin? Is it with the family? With worship? With the Church?

On Earth as it is in Heaven: Worship as a catalyst for inclusivity

1 April 2025

It was a typical weekday morning dropping my daughter off at preschool—until the principal approached me with unexpected news.

Worship as self-care

1 March 2025

The Bible tells us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), entrusted to our care. Caring for ourselves is not just about physical health—it is about nurturing our connection with God. Worship helps restore our whole selves and draws us closer to him.

Saying sorry to God

1 February 2025

“What do you want to say sorry for?”
I asked the children this question during a session on “Saying Sorry to God” at the Children in Worship programme run by Methodist School of Music last year.

How can hymns speak more directly to the realities of life?

1 January 2025

The prophet Amos was a man of uncompromising integrity, deeply concerned with justice and righteousness. His message was clear: worship that is full of praise but devoid of justice does not please the Lord. Amos declared, “Away with the noise of your songs, but let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never- failing stream” (Amos 5:23-24 NIV).

From crib to cross: Love came down, love so amazing

1 December 2024

The world was weary, hoping for a Messiah—a Saviour to bring peace to the chaos. Yet, when God answered, he did so in a way no one expected: not with royal splendour, but in a humble manger. Love arrived unnoticed, wrapped in the vulnerability of a newborn child.

Dealing with mental health through worship

1 October 2024

When I first heard the song I Speak Jesus, the lyrics struck me for their novelty. Words like “addiction”, “anxiety” and “depression” usually do not appear in contemporary worship songs. Most of the time, we would sing about God’s greatness, goodness and sovereignty over our trials. Mental health issues do not get specific mention.

The worship service requires your active participation

1 September 2024

Week after week, we gather for worship. We listen again to the Word of God proclaimed in Scripture readings and sermons. We sing, we pray, we respond to the Word with our gifts and we come to the table to commune with the Lord—not as individuals—but as a whole community of faith. Why do we do this?

Worship leadership – learning from biblical and secular wisdom

1 August 2024

Leadership is not just a title; it is an attitude and a commitment to serving others. In the context of worship, everyone takes a leadership role wherever they are placed. This means taking the initiative without being told. This includes the choir, musicians, ushers and even the flower arrangers, each contributing to the collective worship experience.

Using art to balance technology’s dominance in worship

1 July 2024

Technology is an inescapable part of life. Zoom conferences, artificial intelligence, image generation—much has been said about its merits and drawbacks, questioning whether technologies intended to make our lives more connected and convenient are stunting our hearts and minds.