The Bible is our very best textbook on what it means to worship God in the way he desires to be worshiped. The stories of people in Scripture offer practical insights into how we can authentically live a life of worship to the Lord as “living sacrifices.” Some of the stories featured in this series of fifty-two worship devotions are those of well-known Old Testament personalities, like Moses, David, and Elijah. Others highlight lesser-known people, such as Shiphrah, Puah, Uzzah, and Naaman. As you read, you’ll discover lessons such as: • Even as you navigate personal storms, you should express your trust in the Lord. • Encounters of true worship invariably lead us into a deeper understanding of the character of God. • Remembering what God has done in our past elicits a sense of gratitude in our hearts toward him. Discover valuable insights on how to worship today by examining the lives of those in the Bible in Altar’d Lives . Michael Sharp is retired professor of worship studies in the Division of Church Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he taught for twenty-six years. He has also served on staff in many local churches as well as an international missionary to Venezuela. He holds degrees from Louisiana State University (Ph.D.), Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (MCM), and Ouachita Baptist University (BM). He and his wife, Leanne, are the proud parents of three grown children. They have ten grandchildren.