Make Space. It could be a corner of a room, a floor area – just once there is clutter-free space. It does not have to be a lot of square footage.

Candles

Creating a dinner setting with candles can affect the ambiance of a room tremendously. Similarly, using candles can also create a mood of intimacy and discovery in worship. Worship can be enhanced, too, when it involves our sense of smell. Scented candles can be used once the smell does not become distracting or overwhelming.

Incense

For years incense has been used in Pre-Christian and Christian worship. God commanded the Israelites to place in the tabernacle “pure candlesticks,” and “sweet incense” (Exodus 31:8).

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Etta Hornsteiner

Etta Hornsteiner has spent 12 years as an Educator teaching both English and Acting. Her love for fitness led her into bodybuilding competitions and later into a career as a personal trainer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada in English and minors in Sociology and Spanish, a Master’s degree in Education with emphasis in Theatre from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a Master's degree in Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching from Maryland University of Integrative Health, and a coaching certificate from Duke Integrative Health. She is certified by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching and the International Coaching Federation. She is the author of the Ten Guiding Lights to Health and Wholeness.

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