What Christian denomination are you affiliated with?

Worship Anew is a registered service organization (RSO) with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). Though our operation is independent of LCMS management, we do agree to ensure that our programs are in harmony with their doctrine and practice, and we seek collaboration with synodical leaders and LCMS RSOs and organizations.

Are New Year’s resolutions helpful?

When setting your resolutions, focus on meaning instead of happiness. Think of the things God has given you that give you deep satisfaction. Focus on making more time for those things.

If you’re making a resolution to help with a problem you’re currently experiencing, start by finding someone else with that same problem. By giving them advice, you’ll help someone else, but you’ll also clarify the problem and solution for yourself.

Avoid all-or-nothing resolutions and start with replacing habits. If your resolution requires a significant amount of will-power and 100% success, you’ll probably fail. Start with little changes. If you would like to read your Bible more, replace checking the news as the first thing you do in the morning and go to a daily devotional instead. If you’d like to drink more water, add to your nightly routine putting a glass of water next to your book on your nightstand.

What are some ways to celebrate Epiphany?

Many churches will celebrate Epiphany on Tuesday, January 6 or the Sunday before or after. One traditional way to celebrate Epiphany is to write, “20 + C + M + B + 26” above your front door with chalk or some other temporary medium. The C, M, and B stand for traditional names given to the three wisemen: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar.

Another way to celebrate is to get creative with your nativity scene. When you put up your manger scene for Christmas, don’t break out the Magi just yet. After Christmas Day, have the Magi slowly journey, moving a bit each day, to finally arrive at the manger on Epiphany. This is a fun activity for children as they’ll get to see the progress every time they come and visit you.

A note from the Editor ...

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