tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34887000084700971682024-09-09T08:45:43.290-07:00Worship in Jerusalemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077970928999407877noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488700008470097168.post-59240573517431790722007-07-22T02:12:00.000-07:002007-07-24T04:06:12.489-07:00<span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>How about a board meeting in Jerusalem? </em>That was the decision of the <a href="http://www.foursquarechurch.org/convention/2007/">Foursquare Convention </a>Christian denomination. This week, about 3,000 gathered from 30 nations - in Jerusalem. Each day was filled with a dedicated time to worship God, meeting together at the International Convention Center. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Well-known Christian worship leader <a href="http://www.tommywalker.net/">Tommy Walker </a>and his highly skilled band from Los Angeles accompanied him along with a backup vocal and ensemble of singers selected from Israel. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Click to view a selection of the convention:</span><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MkYL56uUPIo"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MkYL56uUPIo" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Worship in Jerusalemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077970928999407877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488700008470097168.post-50469825755354650902007-06-23T22:37:00.000-07:002007-06-23T22:42:13.349-07:00<span style="font-family:verdana;">I have been asked "How do you find God?" or "How do I do I get closer to God?" The ancient Scriptures gives a clear path: "Come before the Lord with thanksgiving, and enter His courts with praise."</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Gratitude should always be our starting place, and not our list of petitions. If you have breath in your body today, you can begin with thanksgiving for life, and progress from there. No matter how bad your situation is this day, you have much to give praise to God for. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Build Him an altar of praise upon your heart, and let your worship begin.</span>Worship in Jerusalemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077970928999407877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488700008470097168.post-34177301948294784472007-06-22T22:13:00.000-07:002007-06-23T22:43:34.025-07:00<span style="font-family:verdana;">The true test of a democratic country is whether or not they govern their citizens through implementing laws that protect their freedom of expression in religious worship. As a citizen of the capital of Jerusalem for nearly 20 years, I can attest to this fact, a stark contrast to most nations in the Middle East region.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">Posted here are glimpses into the freedoms the residents of the city of Jerusalem enjoy, without fear of governmental religious prohibitions. The examples of the passion of expressive praise and worship of both Jews and Christians are evident. They represent Christians of all denominations, and Jews from the ultra-Orthodox, Conservative and Reformed movement. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">My hope is that you will see a different view of Jerusalem presented in the news media, and will be inspired to appreciate the freedom to worship in your nation.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The ancient Psalmist reminds us today to "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem . . ." </span>Worship in Jerusalemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13077970928999407877noreply@blogger.com0