Stand in Awe: How Reverence Transforms Our Worship and Our Lives
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- Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 09:00
“We were made for God, not the other way around. But often, we’re too self-focused to worship as we should. Brock chats with worship leader and award-winning recording artist Laura Story on worshipping God with reverence in mind. Listen to their conversation on, Laura’s new book, ‘Stand In Awe: How Reverence Transforms Our Worship and Our Lives.”
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Book Description:
Singer Laura Story Explains Why Humble Reverence Is Essential for Honoring God in Our Songs and with Our Lives
We were made for God, not the other way around. Living for God's glory―revering him above all else―gives us purpose and lasting joy but we often get distracted and become too self-focused, believing that we are the center of our lives. From singing at church on Sundays to our work and leisure throughout the week, we are in daily need of refocusing our attention on God.
Laura Story seeks to lead Christians in scriptural, reverential worship all 7 days of the week. Sharing her 20 years of experience as a worship leader and award-winning recording artist, she clarifies what worship is, what it isn’t, and what’s at stake without it. She then explains 4 everyday ways our reverence is often diverted away from God. Finally, Story demonstrates how to apply biblical principles, seeking God in humility and reverence through singing and daily life. With a heart for music ministry, this accessible book also speaks to everyday Christians who long to engage in proper devotion, leading readers in rich worship that reflects who God is rather than who we are.
Accessible, Holistic Guide for Worship: Thoughtfully explores Scripture and church history, creating a Bible-focused theology of worship
Applicable: Helps Christians cultivate a reverential posture all 7 days of the week by honoring God’s word, relating to others, and properly stewarding our lives
Written by Christian Recording Artist and Author Laura Story: Inspires modern Christian songwriters to create scriptural songs focused on the attributes of God
A Great Study for the Entire Church: Addresses both individual and corporate worship
Useful in Schools and Churches: Practical insights for worship team leaders and volunteers as well as students earning worship degrees, with advice for worship and prayers, order of service, and more
Ends with a Liturgy Written by the Author
About the Author:
Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs—which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards—include “Blessings,” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” She is the author of several bestselling books and Bible studies including When God Doesn’t Fix It and So Long Normal. Laura has a master of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies, and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005. Her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy.
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