en-us http://www.intensedebate.com/users/267170 Comments by Jeff M. Miller http://shawnw.org/whats-your-favorite-pizza/#IDComment38534272 I have no idea. It was the only time I've ever been to Chicago, which was probably 20 some odd years ago. If it's not there anymore, that's really sad. Ah...the memories. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:43:12 +0000 http://shawnw.org/whats-your-favorite-pizza/#IDComment38534272 http://shawnw.org/whats-your-favorite-pizza/#IDComment38533451 The best pizza I've ever had was at the original Pizzaria Uno in downtown Chicago (not the chain). We sat at what was purported to be Frank Sinatra's table. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:30:57 +0000 http://shawnw.org/whats-your-favorite-pizza/#IDComment38533451 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/17/question-of-the-week-1/#IDComment35302475 I think it probably goes without questions that OT concepts of worship (even early NT concepts) were completely different than ours. This isn't to say there were not problems in the OT times. You can see in Scripture evidence of people who got into the idea that if they just brought the fatted calf or whatever offering was appropriate, they though they were all good regardless of any heart attitude or change. Sounds a bit like folks who just show up on Sunday and sing a few songs and listen to a sermon and then go on about their lives with no change. As for corporate worship, much of what I'm writing about in the book will not focus so much on corporate worship, rather than what does genuine worship entail. I do comment on corporate worship in the book, but mostly to dispel misconceptions and as a jumping off point into the wider worship discussion since people are familiar with Sunday worship. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:39:43 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/17/question-of-the-week-1/#IDComment35302475 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/17/question-of-the-week-1/#IDComment35300884 Yes! Totally agree on the comfort level idea. In fact, the longer I do "the job" the more I'm convinced times of worship should make us feel equally comforted and uncomfortable. Notice the word comfortable never enters the conversation. Worship should challenge us to "work out our salvation in fear and trembling," while at the same time comfort us in the love and grace and mercy of Almighty God. As for the audience, it is my hope to write more toward the pew sitter than the leaders. The problem with that is marketing. If I do ever get the book into print, just because of the vagaries of publishing, it's more likely to sell to ministers rather than general members. I guess we'll worry about all that whenever I get done and try to sell the thing to a publisher. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:23:34 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/17/question-of-the-week-1/#IDComment35300884 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/17/question-of-the-week-1/#IDComment35299889 Absolutely. There is no doubt many church going people get caught up in that idea. There is also no doubt there does seem to be a kind of "group consciousness" at work the larger the crowd. This is actually one of the issues I'll be talking about in the book. On one side you've got people who get caught up in the crowd dynamic and think they've worshiped because of a false emotional high, but there is also the ability in a large crowd to drop inhibitions and be more freely expressive. The challenge is to lead people into genuine and freely expressive worship regardless of crowd size. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:18:13 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/17/question-of-the-week-1/#IDComment35299889 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/17/question-of-the-week-1/#IDComment35299487 Thanks for the link, I'll look it over. I wish you blessings on your own book as well. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:13:59 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/17/question-of-the-week-1/#IDComment35299487 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/16/making-a-comeback/#IDComment34713842 You got it. I'll put you on the short list. Volume one is shaping up fairly quickly, so you may have a beta PDF in your email by January (or sooner). We'll see how hot I can keep my pencil. I'm already developing cramps. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:49:53 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/16/making-a-comeback/#IDComment34713842 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/16/making-a-comeback/#IDComment34713535 I'll be looking forward to everyone's answers. Feel free to ask questions anytime. I can always make up an answer. ;) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:48:36 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/16/making-a-comeback/#IDComment34713535 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/16/making-a-comeback/#IDComment34713358 Writing kind of just suck the energy out of so many other creative avenues, doesn't it? Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:47:51 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/16/making-a-comeback/#IDComment34713358 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/16/making-a-comeback/#IDComment34713199 Hey man, thanks for the welcome back. I really hope to make something of the books. I would really like to have my beta readers for both books be people I know and trust. You can be sure I'll be hitting you up for some contributions on the worship book as well. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:47:15 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/16/making-a-comeback/#IDComment34713199 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/16/making-a-comeback/#IDComment34712904 I know what you mean. It's been too long. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:46:03 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/09/16/making-a-comeback/#IDComment34712904 http://www.ourrisingsound.com/2009/07/24/griffin-asks-me-to-destroy-their-product-need-your-ideas/#IDComment28257977 something involving an acetylene torch sounds fun ;) Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:47:18 +0000 http://www.ourrisingsound.com/2009/07/24/griffin-asks-me-to-destroy-their-product-need-your-ideas/#IDComment28257977 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/06/04/playing-rhythm-guitar-in-the-worship-band-part-1/#IDComment23659280 Chandler, Thanks for the kudos. Take a look at today's part 2 and see if I covered it. Feel free to add even more tips if you feel I've left anything else out. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 20:08:19 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/06/04/playing-rhythm-guitar-in-the-worship-band-part-1/#IDComment23659280 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/06/04/playing-rhythm-guitar-in-the-worship-band-part-1/#IDComment23659229 Russ, thanks for the love, and sorry for the slow reply. :) Part 2 of this series is now up if you want to give it a look. By the way, much of this series of posts was inspired by your own post on drumming. Great advice! Mon, 8 Jun 2009 20:07:26 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/06/04/playing-rhythm-guitar-in-the-worship-band-part-1/#IDComment23659229 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/06/08/worship-confessional-june-7-2009/#IDComment23654054 Brian, Thanks for being a faithful reader, and for sharing your church\\'s setlist. I would encourage you to participate each week on Fred McKinnon\\'s Sunday Setlist over at fredmckinnon.com. Even if you\\'re not the \\"official\\" worship leader, we all love the interaction, and seeing what other local churches are doing out there. Thanks again! Mon, 8 Jun 2009 18:52:40 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/06/08/worship-confessional-june-7-2009/#IDComment23654054 http://mediaoutreach.com/2009/05/would-you-like-to-go-to-echo-conference-for-free/#IDComment22558150 I want to go, and should because its guaranteed I can be there—I live right here in the Dallas area. I'm sure this conference would be just the kick in the pants my creative juices need to carry on throughout the rest of the year. I'd love to connect with all the other bloggers who'll be there—finally meet them face to face. I might just be the most connected blogger who has never been to any conference of any kind. Pick me and I can assure you there will be wall-to-wall coverage on my blog. Thu, 28 May 2009 21:34:37 +0000 http://mediaoutreach.com/2009/05/would-you-like-to-go-to-echo-conference-for-free/#IDComment22558150 http://www.consumingworship.org/interviews/#IDComment22425891 Bud, I think you are looking for consumingworship.com. consumingworship.org is not affiliated with that company in any way. Wed, 27 May 2009 15:27:40 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/interviews/#IDComment22425891 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/05/21/review-the-hole-in-our-gospel/#IDComment22068452 Dean, Yeah, I'm so spoiled. When I think of all the "tough times" I've been through, it's as nothing compared to how people around the world are living. I really need to do more. My own review left me feeling pretty hypocritical in many ways... Fri, 22 May 2009 20:11:54 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/05/21/review-the-hole-in-our-gospel/#IDComment22068452 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/05/08/how-much-sin/#IDComment21243179 James, I completely get what you're saying, and I agree. The grace of God can, and does, cover all sin. However, I'm speaking in terms of our ongoing relationship with God, our fellowship with Him, not our salvation. As Dusty mentioned above, there is no doubt that harboring sin throws up a wall between us and the Lord. Our friendship with Him suffers when we have unconfessed sin lurking. Mon, 11 May 2009 15:17:18 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/05/08/how-much-sin/#IDComment21243179 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/05/05/convenient-marriage-salvation/#IDComment20940593 Thanks to everyone for adding to the discussion. Valerie, I totally get where you're coming from on the "rug yanked from beneath their feet" idea. There are so many parts to a destroyed marriage that are sometimes out of the control of one of the two parties. I wholeheartedly agree that we, the Church, must be there for those who go through this, and do everything we can to love and support them. I also think we should be there to love and support any and all those who have considered leaving a spouse, and/or have committed sins "worthy" of divorce, but come in repentance. We need to be just as quick and ready to restore them as we are any other brother or sister. Deb, yeah, an "unequally yoked" marriage is a whole other level of problems, and can be next to impossible to salvage if it goes sour. Again, as you pointed out, following the Scripture is the best we can do, but even that will not save the marriage sometimes. As you said, when it comes to marriage between two believers, divorce is evidence of lack of faith a the part of one or both in the marriage. I also agree that we, the Church, need to be more proactive in helping relationships in trouble. We DO need to be more loving than ever before, but part of that love is tough love that needs to call one another to account when we see problems developing. This is hard, and can only be done when a proper fellowship relationship has been established, but it certainly is possible. Thu, 7 May 2009 04:16:54 +0000 http://www.consumingworship.org/2009/05/05/convenient-marriage-salvation/#IDComment20940593