Moments of Worship

Pastor Keith McMinn

A weekday podcast on Moments of Worship. Each episode releases at 4am. 

  1. 2D AGO

    362. Love Is Not Proud: I Corinthians 13:4b (Way of Love Series)

    Send a text Ever notice how a polite “congrats” can hide a tug of envy underneath? We take Paul’s sharp, freeing words—love does not envy, does not boast, is not arrogant or rude—and trace how these heart-postures shape our worship and our relationships. With gentle honesty and practical clarity, we name what envy really is, why boasting never satisfies, and how rudeness is pride with a microphone. Then we lift our eyes to the One who had every reason to boast and didn’t: Jesus, who held all glory yet took the form of a servant. Across this short, soul-deep reflection, we explore the subtle habits of arrogance—the impatience to correct, the rush to be right—and how tone, timing, and presence reveal what we truly trust. Rather than polishing our manners, we invite a deeper change: receiving mercy so we can reflect mercy. You’ll hear simple, workable practices to celebrate others without pretending, to catch pride as it rises, and to pray Psalm 51 as a daily reset for the heart. Our aim is not better optics but a truer love that makes the gospel visible in ordinary moments—at work, at home, and in the conversations where tone often tells the truth. If you’ve felt the sting of comparison or the strain to be noticed, this meditation offers a quiet way back: look to Christ, receive grace, and let humility turn rivals into neighbors. Listen, share with a friend who needs encouragement today, and if this helped you, subscribe and leave a review so others can find their way to this daily worship pause.

    5 min
  2. 5D AGO

    360. Without Love, We are Noisy Gongs: I Corinthians 13:1-3 (Way of Love Series)

    Send a text What if your most polished words and boldest sacrifices still sounded like a gong? We kick off a new series on 1 Corinthians 13 by asking a hard question with a hopeful answer: why do gifts, knowledge, and even mountain-moving faith count for nothing without love—and how do we change that? We read and reflect on Paul’s piercing lines about tongues of men and angels, prophetic power, and radical generosity. Then we trace the heart issue beneath impressive activity: motives that drift from the good of others toward the glow of self. Along the way, we lean on pastoral wisdom and a nod to Charles Hodge to clarify a vital truth—love is not sentimentality or performance, but the fruit of regeneration and a sign of our union with Christ. When love leads, gifts become ministries instead of megaphones; sacrifice becomes seed instead of spectacle. You’ll hear practical questions to test your direction: Do your gifts build others up? Does your sacrifice flow from delight in God or from pride? Would those closest to you call you loving? We close with a simple charge shaped by the cross—speak with love, boast only in Jesus Christ and Him crucified, and serve others in a way that honors both them and the Lord. If this encouraged you, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a gentle nudge toward love, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. And we’d genuinely love to hear from you—send us a message and tell us how you’re seeking to build others up this week.

    4 min
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A weekday podcast on Moments of Worship. Each episode releases at 4am.