Sunday mornings can be such a challenge! Why do bad attitudes, chaotic breakfasts, and missing shoes seem to abound just before heading out the door to church? Are our efforts to join with other believers in worship even worth it?
My guest this week, Jani Ortlund, says yes, it's worth every effort. Jani has decades of experience with taking a brood of children to church every week and instilling a love for the church in them. She has a lot of wisdom to share with those of us battling to say along with the Psalmist "I was glad when they said to me 'Let us go to the house of the Lord!' "
By using practical and prayerful preparation, Jani will help us keep the fourth commandment to "Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy." She'll emphasize the word remember as well as the strategic use of cinnamon rolls to help us cultivate the attitude that participation in the local church is not only vital, but also incredibly joyful.
Jani Ortlund is the Executive Vice President of Renewal Ministries. Serving Jesus Christ through writing, speaking and discipling are her chief passions in life. Jani and Ray, Pastor of Immanuel Church, have four married children and twelve grandchildren, and minister in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Help! I'm Married to My Pastor by Jani Ortlund