(Sorry in advance for the random Matrix reference) Let me ask this question: As a worship leader, what is my job? I spent alot of my earlier years in ministry trying to “cheerlead” people into worship. Saying things I thought were motivating or somehow inspirational. I can’t say I’ve seen a young worship leader, or … Continue reading »
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Real Response to a Real God
Have you ever been really really excited. So elated that you couldn’t just contain it on the inside. So happy that people said things like, “Why are you always smiling?” If you read the book of psalms, you’ll see that David felt this was time and time again because of God’s works and unfailing love … Continue reading »
Zamar
Zamar – to make music or play an instrument Did you know that this word is used 35 times in the book of psalms? So many times, I get to an instrumental bridge of a breakdown in a song and I feel a sense of loss from the people I’m leading. And not just my … Continue reading »
God’s work; God’s character
The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow. Then I called on the name of the Lord: “O Lord, save me!” The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. The Lord protects the simple-hearted; when I was in great … Continue reading »
Dignity vs Reverence
I had someone tell me once that dancing in church was wrong. He said it wasn’t reverent. I disagree, but I don’t think he meant reverent. I think he meant dignified. ”It’s not dignified to dance in church. I agree with that. Dignity is horizontal and inward. Reverence is vertical and outward. We aren’t called … Continue reading »
Our Role as Worship Pastors (Part 1)
When I became a believer I was in High School and I was a part of a youth group at a small baptist church. Shortly after, the youth pastor found out that I played guitar. “Next week, have ‘Faith like a Child’ ready to go! Your leading worship” He says to me. (If you haven’t … Continue reading »
The Priority of His Presence
Every time I read the first few chapters of Acts, I am challenged by the dynamic of their community. They were fanatics. It’s as if they really did what Paul said was that one thing: “forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead” (Phil 3:13). They met DAILY to Praise, learn, and … Continue reading »
Tell me about it
If you’ve watched the news at all, I’m sure you know the kind of press believers and especially church staff get. Whether it’s the marital affairs of a succesful pastor or child molestation charges against a small town worship leader, the media never misses a chance to broadcast the shortcomings of the church. That’s why … Continue reading »
Prolonged Gratitude
This morning I took my family to IHOP. No, not the prayer place, the pancake place (we were out of milk). We waiting along with the mass of others who didn’t want to cook breakfast on saturday and when we finally were seated and got our food, Skyler (my 2 year old daughter) was really … Continue reading »
New Songs
A New Song: The resounding song of a person who has experienced God.(My humble definition) Maybe you’ve never heard the term a “new song.” Maybe you use it daily. I’m not sure. But one’s things for sure. The bible is FULL of new songs to the Lord. This morning, I was reading Ps 98 and … Continue reading »
