Biblical reflections and resources for thoughtful worshipers and worship leaders
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 portion. There is a movement toward psalm singing in modern …
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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 through the synaptic highway of your brain, this …
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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 brutish ways and pull out all the stops on romancing her …
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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 Your Faith 1. Everyday Prayers by Scotty Smith Scotty Smith is a well-known pastor …
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