
November 10, 2026
It Went Beyond The Cross
Lonetta McKee

Worship gets fuzzy when distractions, personal preferences, and casual attitudes take center stage. Steve Wyatt explores four ways believers lose their worship focus—and how to return their attention…

Discover seven creative worship ideas that encourage congregational participation, meaningful storytelling, Scripture engagement, visual art, and authentic connection—helping churches design worship services that inspire reflection and bring people…

What makes a healthy worship planning team? Discover seven essential attributes that encourage collaboration, creativity, Scripture-centered preparation, meaningful relationships, and prayer throughout the worship planning process.

How can worship leaders plan meaningful services without manufacturing a response? Lise Caldwell shares practical insights on collaborative worship planning, creative storytelling, and helping congregations encounter God's story…

Does everyone worship, even without believing in God? Ken E. Read examines humanity's instinct to worship, the danger of misplaced devotion, and what Scripture teaches about worshiping in…

Mandy Smith reflects on a Belgian train station flash mob, where strangers unexpectedly joined a shared dance, and connects that experience of belonging to the unity believers share…

Jordan Howerton leads the Jordan Howerton Band with a mission beyond music. Through authentic worship leadership and meaningful relationships, he seeks to draw believers closer to Christ and…

From learning to read and write to discovering comfort and joy, Daniel Schantz reflects on the lasting influence of traditional hymns and the many ways hymnbooks continue to…

Isaiah 29 reveals why outward religious practices cannot replace genuine worship. Sam E. Stone explores spiritual apathy, religious hypocrisy, and the importance of honoring God with a sincere…

How loud should church worship music be? Eric Radecki explores biblical perspectives, hearing safety, OSHA guidelines, sound quality, and practical ways church leaders can manage audio volume while…

Is your church music too loud? Daniel Schantz examines how excessive worship volume affects congregations and offers practical solutions for balancing sound levels, protecting hearing, and encouraging meaningful…

Why does worship music provoke such strong reactions? Randy Gariss explores heart language, group identity, personal preference, and the call to Christian maturity and unity when churches gather…

Survey findings show that changing worship styles can create conflict—but leaving worship unchanged does not eliminate disagreement. Mark A. Taylor considers what that means for church leaders and…

Worship style matters, but it cannot transform people. Nathan Smith challenges worship leaders to understand their congregations, resist copying successful churches, and focus worship on forming disciples of…

A Christmas Eve visit to Bethlehem renewed preacher Phillips Brooks and eventually inspired “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” the beloved Christmas carol set to music by Lewis Redner.
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