Biblical reflections and resources for thoughtful worshipers and worship leaders
Pastor Igor* spent two years enduring the grind in the Gulag labor camps of Siberia. These camps were notorious for breaking down the minds and bodies of men and women deemed a threat to the Soviet government. How did he not only survive but thrive during these two years? He literally hid …
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Do you struggle to draw close to God in worship? Does God feel distant or do you feel like you're just going through the motions? Stop. Take a minute to be thankful that you desire to grow in your faith. That is good news. Only the Spirit of God can create that desire in your heart. In this …
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Have you ever felt like you can't afford to give? Do you wonder why giving is an important part of Christian worship? This simple answer is this: [clickToTweet tweet="Giving releases us from the grip of greed by keeping us grateful" quote="Giving releases us from the grip of greed by keeping us …
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Ever felt like you were living on the edge of a cliff? What do you do when you get a call from the doctor with the worst possible news? How do you respond when you get the proverbial pink slip? Where do you turn in the middle of long sleepless nights as you worry about the future and your place …
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Is your worship more like honey or wormwood? When we allow a root of bitterness to grow in our hearts, our worship can become just as bitter as wormwood. Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-16 (NIV) Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the …
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Are you known as a person full of faith? If Jesus watched your life, would he be impressed by your faith? Would it cause him to take notice and respond? In other words, do you have mountain-moving faith? Scripture: Mark 2:5 (NIV) "Seeing their faith, Jesus said to the paralyzed man, “My child, …
Have you ever been in an earthquake? Were you prepared or did it catch you off guard? How about a heart earthquake? You know what I'm talking about, one of those moments where your hidden faults are exposed and your life starts to crumble... Scripture: Psalm 19:12-13 (NIV) Who can discern …
Have you ever been so afraid that you've literally been unable to think, talk or move? Did it feel like you were paralyzed by fear? What would move you to the point of immobility? Is it a fear of death, failure, man or even success? Scripture: Psalm 143:4-6 (NIV) I am losing all hope; I …
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Do you find yourself anxious wondering about the direction of your life? Will your life matter? Will you have made a difference? The Lord promises to work out your life plan. Scripture: Psalm 138:8 The Lord will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O Lord, endures …
Have you ever said or written something you wish you could take back? Have you seen the crushing devastation that follows an ill-spoken word? The Bible cautions of the danger of loose lips, but it's like steering an ocean liner with a tiny paddle. Hear this prayer from Psalm 141: Scripture: …
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