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Psalms in Worship: Congregations Singing New Psalms (an album review)
Does your church sing the psalms? I don’t mean singing psalm snippets like many modern worship songs do–nothing wrong with that, but it’s not the same as psalm singing–but singing a psalm in its entirety or at least a significant … Continue reading
Arts and Worship: 5 Thoughts on the Nature of Biblical Artistry
What is biblical art? Or what makes art biblical? For that matter, how do we know if someone’s artistry is truly biblical? What difference does it make for worship leaders and thoughtful cultural artists? If those questions have ever traveled … Continue reading
Valentines Day and Worship: 4 Ways Churches Should Focus on Valentines Day
February 14 is indelibly marked on the minds and hearts of millions of women (and hopefully men) across America and the globe. Most women look longingly toward Valentines Day as an occasion where their “man” or suitor will forget his … Continue reading
Reading for Worship: 5 Books to Fuel Your Faith
I’ve read or started reading 5 books in the last month that have fueled my faith and challenged my thinking in good ways. None of these are “worship” books, but they all relate to lifestyle worship. 5 Books to Fuel … Continue reading
The Role of Music in Global Missions: 10 Reasons Why We Need Musicians to Take the Gospel to the Nations
I’m currently reading K.P. Yohannan’s Revolution in World Missions, (get it free here). He has seen phenomenal results throughout Asia in taking the gospel to villages through national missionaries who are literally willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of … Continue reading
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Tagged called to worship, church planting, global worship, missionary, missions, musicianary, worship leader
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Phil’s Top Ten Lists: 10 Reasons Why Every Worship Leader Should Play or Sing Outside His/Her Church
This week I’ve been playing in the pit orchestra for CYT Wichita’s production of Cinderella Enchanted next week. My participation has reminded me of some sage advice I received from Wade Williams of Perimeter Church in Atlanta. He encouraged me … Continue reading
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Phil’s Top Ten Lists: 10 Things to Make 2012 Memorable
The end of a year always provides a chance for analysis and forecasting. While it’s an arbitrary marker in certain respects, it allows us a chance to evaluate our work and lives. John Piper recently released his end of year … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Worship, Preparation for Worship, Worship Leadership
Tagged C.S. Lewis, called to worship, Casting Crowns, Desiring God, family worship, Gospel, Horner's Bible Reading, John Piper, Jonathan Edwards, Larry Crabb, Lifesong, New Year's Resolutions, Personal worship, prayer, Preaching the Gospel, Soul Talk, Vision, worship
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Worship As Story: Crafting Worship Services that Rehearse the Gospel (An Album Review)
I love a great story. I especially like seeing a great movie or musical. Even now I can hear the haunting music as the tension rises only to be released in a moment of ecstatic joy. Characters facing overwhelming challenges … Continue reading
God With Us: 5 Implications of the Incarnation for Corporate Worship
I love singing Advent songs like “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” and “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus.” They help me remember the longing Israel felt as they waited for God’s promised Messiah. Check out the two cool arrangements of these … Continue reading
Posted in Preparation for Worship, Worship Leadership
Tagged Advent, American, Christmas, contemporary worship, Emmanuel, God with us, incarnation, worship
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