SKU: 74650125978

A Royal Waste of Time: The Splendor of Worshiping God and Being Church for the World

Sale price$29.06 Regular price$32.29
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $8.07 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 15 - Jul 20

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

A Royal Waste of Time: The Splendor of Worshiping God and Being Church for the WorldFollowing up on her best selling Reaching Out without Dumbing Down, Marva Dawn offers biblically grounded, experience based insights to help churches navigate beyond today's destructive worship wars and to stimulate renewal in the worship and life of congregations. The first major section of the book examines the postmodern, media saturated, consumerist culture that makes worship difficult yet absolutely essential. The next section focuses on keeping

Following up on her best selling Reaching Out without Dumbing Down, Marva Dawn offers biblically grounded, experience-based insights to help churches navigate beyond today's destructive worship wars and to stimulate renewal in the worship and life of congregations.

The first major section of the book examines the postmodern, media-saturated, consumerist culture that makes worship difficult yet absolutely essential. The next section focuses on keeping God at the center of worship. Other sections of the book explore issues of taste, forming faith in children, word choices, hospitality in worship, and the challenges of being church for the world. The book also includes nine Scripture-based sermons and questions for further discussion.

In contrast to writers who advocate worship for utilitarian purposes, Dawn concentrates on worship's royal dimension, its God-ward focus. A Royal Waste of Time amplifies Dawn's earlier argument that churches need to wrangle seriously with the true purpose of worship in order to employ the tools and forms that best enfold participants in the splendor of worshiping God. Only worship filled with the splendor of God, Dawn writes, will lead to genuine adoration of God and faithful formation of his people.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 04/27/1999
ISBN: 9780802845863
Pages: 385
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 8.99h x 6.04w x 0.87d
Award: Book of the Year - Winner
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 74650125978

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.7 ★★★★★
Based on 8 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
M
Verified Purchase
Martin
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 3
Good, but could be better!
Size: Medium, Color: Lavender White Windowpane, Size: Medium, Color: Lavender White Windowpane
+ 3 ⭐⭐⭐ I honestly didn’t expect much at this price it's a good value for money & only if you pay the very discounted price ~$7 or ~$9, The fabric is of good quality feels soft and comfortable right out of the package, with just enough stretch to move around easily during the day. It’s light, breathable, and doesn’t feel stiff like some cheaper dress shirts tend to do. The wrinkle resistant feature actually works only on paper, wrinkle resistant is only a slab of steel or rubber, though after a good steam iron it keeps the shape for a while. After a quick wash and dry, it came out looking presentable without needing much ironing, which is a huge win for busy mornings. The regular fit M is true to size and gives a clean, relaxed look without feeling boxy or too tight. I wore it to work and later out for dinner, and it still looked sharp by the end of the day. Love the Lavender White Windowpane color it is subtle & stylish. It adds a little personality while still being professional. The stitching and buttons feel solid, and after washing, the shirt held its shape and color well. - 2 ⭐⭐ Here is the big critic, I liked the shirt, but it came stained there is a big stain on a sleeve, & I am not sure if it will come off, this is the second on I ordered because the first one was also stained, it seems like some oil or rust ingrained into the fabric, I can understand the first shirt was "used like new", but the second one supposed to be new, yet it is stained, a lot of loose threads, weird seams and stains. As I said this shirt justifies itself only at the discounted price. I did my best to show it in pictures, alas not the way I wanted, it is more visible in person.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2025
R
Verified Purchase
R. Kennedy
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 1
disappointing... buyer beware
Size: XX-Large, Color: Lavender White Windowpane
careful there is no pocket? what kind of essential long sleeve shirt arrives without a pocket? I took to the cleaners to have pressed, and just got it back today. so I missed the return window. I am disappointed, and a bit frustrated, it's never been worn and will not be without a pocket....
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
S
Verified Purchase
StrifeV
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
Great value
Size: XX-Large, Color: Navy White Diamond Geo
Nice shirt for the price. Needed a budget shirt to wear with a suit and this fit the bill. Fits well. Is a little thin, you can see through it if not wearing an undershirt.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025
D
Verified Purchase
Debbie Lucas
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
Great shirt
Color: Royal Blue, Size: XX-Large
The shirt was beauntiful. Lightweight which is perfect for my husband and it matches my dress for a wedding we’re going too
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026
F
Verified Purchase
Francine A. Harrington
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Green 💚
Color: Dark Green, Size: X-Large
Beautiful color and fits my husband perfectly.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026

recommand products