Sing to the Lord

It’s as though a sinister stranger comes knocking on your door. You must let him in, for he knocks insistently and will not go away. He is sorrow personified.

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What Really Matters

As a deadly tornado ripped through Will County, Illinois, a young father sat cradling his infant child, born just 3 weeks before. When the fierce, howling winds finally subsided... Read More »

From Awe to Adoration

What’s the greatest activity we can spend time doing? Worshiping God! Worship is not repeating hasty, routine petitions or listening to mood-inducing music. Worship is the... Read More »

Alpha and Omega

The meaning of the words Alpha and Omega —terms that refer to the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet—is fairly easy to understand. Like A and Z,... Read More »

A Walk with Whitaker

When my dog Whitaker and I take our morning walk through the deep woods of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the air is filled with sound. Birds of many species break the early... Read More »

The Darkest Day

To celebrate Passover, Jewish worshipers sing Psalms 113-118, a section called the “Egyptian Hallel.” The ceremony builds to a crescendo of appreciation for freedom... Read More »
Curtain Call (Part 1)

Curtain Call (Part 1)

We are pleased to introduce a new contributor to RFYM, and we will be sharing his insights with you on a weekly basis. David Roper served as a pastor for many years. Now,... Read More »