At the heart of successful and dynamic worship, private or public, is the issue of being honest with God and ourselves. We must honestly evaluate our love for God, genuinely express love to God, and sincerely expect love from God.

I am amazed that God still seeks those who worship him in spirit and truth. Our corporate worship must grow out of an intense desire to know and love God in all his fullness.

from The Dynamics of Corporate Worship

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At the heart of successful and dynamic worship, private or public, is the issue of being honest with God and ourselves. We must honestly evaluate our love for God, genuinely express love to God, and sincerely expect love from God.

I am amazed that God still seeks those who worship God in spirit and truth. Our corporate worship must grow out of an intense desire to know and love God in all God’s fullness.

from The Dynamics of Corporate Worship