What do You Worship?

What is worship? You can find many definitions that are very good. But simply put, worship is acclaiming something so worthy, with words and actions, that you’d give up anything for it. If I “worshipped” a tree, then nothing in this world could take me away from that tree, and nothing in this world would be greater to me than that tree. So I ask the question, to everyone and myself; what do you worship? What do you acclaim to be the most important thing in your life? What would you do anything for? What would you give up anything for? When someone looks at your life, what would they say you worship? What would they say you value above everything else in life? It is easy to tell what America worships. Just look around. What do people spend the most money on? What do people give up their time for? Football? Golf? Shopping? Or is it money? Do people spend most of their efforts in life trying to make one more dollar? We think, “No I only worship one thing, God. I’m not an idolater.” But are you? Am I? Is the most important thing in your life really knowing Christ and making Him known to others? Is the one thing that you look forward to above anything else, seeing Jesus Christ face to face one day? If it isn’t, then there must be something else more important. Church, I beg of you to ask yourself this question, “Do you treasure Christ above everything else in life?” When Christ calls us to follow Him he asks us to value Him above everything else in life. What do you worship?

“God let me not look upon anything in this life as more valuable than You. Let me live my life seeking to know You deeper, love You stronger, share You more, and treasure You above all.” -Amen

a quick thought...

The Apostle Paul prays this for the church in Colossae.

"And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God."

This is my prayer for the members of our church and is my prayer for myself.

A Pastor Of Mine

On Kyle's blog he has mentioned who his personal pastors are. I want to mention one of mine...

BOB KAUFLIN

Bob is the director of Worship Development for Sovereign Grace Ministries and is currently ministering at Covenant Life Church in Gaithersberg, Maryland. I have not met Bob, I'd like to, but I have spent many hours watching, reading, and listening to his wisdom and his truth-filled worship leading. Bob has taught me that every word matters in worship, whether spoken or in song. He values truth and meaning and also recognizes that the Bible teaches expressiveness. Bob is a very wise and passionate worship leader and is a major influence on my life and worship leading.

Lacrea and Tedashi

Mars Hill Church was blessed to have Lacrea and Tedashi, hip-hop artists, join them for worship recently. The lyrics are powerful and I'm sure it was an awesome time of worship.
Check it out.


'Send Me' - Live at MHC | Ballard from Mars Hill Church on Vimeo.

2008 Olympics

The 2008 Olympics have been fun to watch so far. I never really thought I would really get into watching them, but I have thouroughly enjoyed them. Many have probably seen already, but this clip has been the highlight when the U.S.A. men's 4x100 relay, let by Michael Phelps, comes from behind to beat France. It was a sweet victory.

Watch it here.

Yes... I know!

Yes... I know! I am probably the world's worst blogger. Maybe it's because I am somewhat of a perfectionist in some areas of my life. Blogging is one of those areas. There have been many times when I thought I had something good to say so I would start typing. I would get about 3 paragraphs in and then come to the realization that what I am saying doesn't sound as cool as it did in my head 5 min ago. See. I am doing that as I type. I just thought to myself, "why am I writing this blog... it is dumb." That's the struggle. That's the internal blogging affair that's going on in my head.


Hey. Colorado was awesome. It is unmistakable that God is constantly revealing Himself throughout creation! I had a chance to go on a 15mile backpack trip while I was there. I did it. It was hard. It was probably the hardest physical thing I've ever done. It was worth it though. 7 miles on rugged terrain uphill all the way. I really challenged myself, something that don't do enough. It was rewarding to conquer the challenge. Many times God wants to challenge us in our faith and in our lives. Are you up for a challenge? I am. I just got down from a mountain.


A few pics from Colorado...








From 13,000 feet.





Yes. I am sitting in the snow! In July.

Summertime!

It's summer time... and I love it! I'm even wearing a hot pink shirt today, you should see it!

Well, I want to send out a big thank you to those who took part in Rock The Park this past Saturday. It was hot, we were sweaty, but it was a great time of worship and fellowship in the community! A shout out goes to the band. They have been such faithful worship leaders each and every Sunday and went over and beyond to make sure Rock The Park was a success. Next time you see one of them please thank them for investing their gifts in the church and for their commitment to the worship ministry at Rockway.

Kacie and I are very excited to be leaving on a plane to Peru this coming Sunday. We will be on a mission trip with "To Every Nation" traveling to Trujillo and Cuzco, Peru for about 12 days. We are expecting God to do wonderful things in the lives of those in Peru as well as in the lives of those on the team. Please keep us in your prayers during the next couple of weeks, and we will certainly miss everyone at Rockway while we are out.

Rockway, let's remember who we are. We are people with a mission, a mission to reach others for the sake of Christ. Let's continue to look for opportunities to serve others and as a church be "missional." There are real people with a real need for Christ in our community and around the world, so let's be a real church who shows the real love of God to everyone.

Have a great week!