Psalms to Sing With Families

Whether our kids are anxious, angry, hurt, or filled with joy, the Psalms reinforce the presence of Jesus and reminds us that He is bottling up our tears and rejoicing in our gladness.

A Reason to Sing: His Mercy Shall Follow

I love to sing. And as a music director, one of my greatest joys is hearing God’s people sing boldly in worship. Lately, however, with the unwelcome circumstances that surround the world, my singing has turned to grumbles,…

Help for Parents Quarantined with Teens

I was talking with a friend recently who expressed anxiety about the next several weeks, and I immediately empathized expressing my own concern over the pandemic. She interrupted my spewing of random medical statistics and said, “Oh, honey….

Liturgy for a Pandemic

Pandemic. It’s a word with which we’ve all quickly become familiar as the COVID-19 virus has spread. In a time of unprecedented events and unforeseen challenges, we find ourselves needing help in how make sense of it all….

Ask Rooted: How Do You Incorporate Teenagers Into Corporate Worship?

Intergenerational Integration is one of Rooted’s five pillars of youth ministry. We believe strongly that students are part of the Church—but sometimes including them in the life of our local churches is easier said than done. Here are some ideas from Rooted writers about how to get students involved in your church’s worship.