God is not an employer looking for employees. He is an Eagle looking for people who will take refuge under his wings.

The essence of faith is being satisfied with all that God is for us in Jesus.

What is sin? It is the glory of God not honored. The holiness of God not reverenced. The greatness of God not admired. The power of God not praised. The truth of God not sought. The wisdom of God not esteemed. The beauty of God not treasured. The goodness of God not savored. The faithfulness of God not trusted. The commandments of God not obeyed. The justice of God not respected. The wrath of God not feared. The grace of God not cherished. The presence of God not prized. The person of God not loved. That is sin.

From eternity to eternity, the beauty of God is pervasive and practical. Ask him to open the eyes of your heart (Ephesians 1:18). Give your life to this quest - seeing and savoring more and more of the happifying beauty of God.

Worship is basically adoration, and we adore only what delights us. There is no such thing as sad adoration or unhappy praise.

The cross is not a mere event in history; it's a way of life! Take up your cross DAILY, Jesus said!

In demanding our praise God is demanding the completion of our pleasure (in him).