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Jenn Johnson: Worship Means Nothing Without Obedience

Jenn Johnson: Worship Means Nothing Without Obedience

Friday, April 10, 2026
Christians talk about devotion like it’s the ultimate marker of faith. We raise our hands in worship, post well-crafted captions about surrender, and nod along to sermons about trusting God with our lives. But when it comes to the things he actually asks of us—obedience, sacrifice, rest—we hesitate. We negotiate. We make excuses. Jenn Johnson…