Apr 22, 2019
On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I’m chatting with Sandra McCracken about worshipping the Lord together in the context of corporate worship. We talk about what worship is, and what it isn’t, and ultimately, that it’s not about us. If you don’t know her, Sandra’s prolific contributions as a songwriter, modern-day hymn writer, and record producer has brought grace and clarity to her soulful, folk-gospel sound. Whether in a theater or in a chapel, she is a dynamic performer who blurs the lines of what church music sounds like, captivating and inviting audiences to sing along. While many of her songs like “We Will Feast In The House Of Zion” and “Thy Mercy My God” have settled into regular rotation in Christian worship services internationally, she has also had songs recorded by All Sons And Daughters, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, Audrey Assad, A Rocha Compilation, Bifrost Arts, Caedmon’s Call and others. She is further a founding member of Indelible Grace Music and Rain For Roots (children’s music) and has been a guest writer for Art House America, She Reads Truth, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, RELEVANT Magazine and more.
SANDRA’S RESOURCES
Desiring the Kingdom by James K.A. Smith
A Royal “Waste” of Time by Marva Dawn
For the Beauty of the Church by W. David O. Taylor
SANDRA’S SIMPLE JOYS
English tea with honey and milk
Walk in the woods
The ocean
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- What is hospitality in light of the gospel?
- What would it look like for you to be hospitable at church and in life?
- We all have days when we don’t feel like worshipping, particularly with other believers in the context of corporate worship. How do our emotions affect our worship?
- How does the gospel unite us and enable us to worship together despite varying preferences?
- What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week?
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