Word Made Flesh Worship Center

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

This Infectious Video of a Farmer Dancing In His Barn Is Going Mega-Viral

We're in awe of this man's moves—and his uplifting message.

What alcoholics can teach churches

Daybreak Fellowship blends language of addiction recovery with Christian worship

Blade publisher, aviation expert to wed Nov. 19

John Robinson Block, of Pittsburgh and Toledo, and Mary Fackler Schiavo, of Isle of Palms, S.C., and Pioneer, Ohio, have announced their wedding engagement. ...

How To Reach Unchurched People Who Don't Think They Need God

I read a survey the other day that made me literally sit up straight as I took notice. The number of people in Canada (my country) who profess “no religion” is now at 24%, up from 16.5% a decade earlier. That’s a massive shift in a mere ten years. As I reflect on it all,…

What Jesus did Besides Go to Church

Sometimes Jesus gets a reputation for being boring. Probably because people who follow Him can be really boring. In one of my favorite videos of all time, Vintage 21 church pokes fun at our misconc…

How to Worship as a Family

So, what should we do in family worship? It’s simple: read the Bible, pray together, and sing to the Lord.

Is Your Mind Set on the Flesh or the Spirit?

Worship is a Lifestyle

Dear God, To worship you is to know you. And I want to know you more. Please teach me how to be a living sacrifice… How to take this life you have given me and use it to serve those around me, to shine for your glory, and to draw closer to you. May my steps be worship. May my days bring you praise. May my life be a testimony of your love. Amen.

How Are We Called To Worship God

“My flesh was decaying”

Anorexia survivor describes her struggle with the eating disorder and her realization that it was close to killing her.

Why Don’t We Shout in Worship?

If we never shout in worship, we may be forfeiting an experience of God we wouldn’t have any other way.

10 Things You Should Know About the Lifting of Hands in Worship

Worship involves our bodies as well as our hearts and minds. Our posture tells a story.

Worship and what we read

Have you ever wondered how scripture passages are selected each week as part of our Sunday services? (If not, that's ok too -- you don't have to be a church nerd to appreciate the explanation :)). At Church of the Village, we have a very collaborative process that involves listening to the needs of the community and arriving at ideas for worship series that speak to those needs and desiresAlongside this work, we often engage the lectionary. The lectionary is a division…

Don’t Make Opportunity for the Flesh

Brody Holloway examines practical application for fighting sexual sin during the 2015 Make War Conference. While Joseph gives us a good example of how to fight sin, Achan provides a poor example of what happens when we make provision for the flesh....

What to know about flesh-eating bacteria infections

Flesh-eating bacteria infections may look similar to other diseases in the early stages, which can make diagnosis difficult. Here's how to spot it before it's too late.