With All Thy Mind: Worship That Honors the Way God Made Us

by Robert P. Glick

The worship terrain has changed, but a consensus has yet to emerge even about what worship is, let alone how we should worship. Increasingly, however, people are hungry not just to know about God, but to experience God with all they they are―mind, heart, body, and soul. Worship must engage all of the senses. Recalling the biblical and early church's witness regarding worship and denominational worship traditions, Robert Glick examines the place of words, songs, sacraments, and symbols in worship―in light of what we now know about the complexities of the human brain. He also examines roadblocks to more balanced worship and identifies the characteristics of a “well-tempered worship service.” Glick expresses how our understanding of the wonders of our God-given brains can lead us to worship that is fuller, richer, and more truthful, and thus more receptive to the Spirit.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Daniel Wells · Rating 4 out of 5]

This relatively unknown book on worship is a gem. Glick approaches worship from an angle I have rarely seen from other writers. Discussion about left/right brain dynamics gives pastors and liturgists more questions to wade through in determining worship aesthetics. I largely agree with Glick on what he discusses.