Biblical reflections and resources for thoughtful worshipers and worship leaders
Are you looking for fresh ways to rehearse the Gospel? Have you wondered if someone could musically guide you through the spiritual depths of the book of Romans? Sovereign Grace Music has provided a resource for you and me that will help us keep singing and remembering the riches of God’s grace …
[Read more...] about Grace Has Come: 13 Reflections on the Gospel of Grace (album review)
What is the greatest need of your city? What gives you hope for your city? When Tim Keller studied the opportunity of planting a church in the heart of New York City, he wanted to understand the greatest pain point of people living in Manhattan. He found that investment bankers, prostitutes, …
[Read more...] about God of This City (pt. 2): Hope for the City
Do you wonder how Christians are supposed to respond to the city in all its glory and with all its problems? Are you interested in seeing how our worship reflects our passion for the city? Our church just began a three part series on God’s call to the city. The series is called “Lost and Found: …
[Read more...] about God of This City: Discovering God’s Heart for Our Cities
Do you wonder about the role of art in worship? Have you wrestled to understand the connection between art and the heart? The Bible reveals many things about the connection between truth and beauty. (Here are some thoughts I shared in a previous article.) In this post, I’d like to briefly explore …
[Read more...] about Heartistic Worship: The Role of Biblical Artistry in Worship
Do you find the life of faith monotonous or uneventful? Do you find yourself asking with the psalmist, "How long, O Lord?" Psalm 90 is ascribed to Moses, the Man of God. He understood monotony and seeking to find God in the daily grind. After growing up in the lap of luxury, benefiting from the …
[Read more...] about Renewing the Soul: Finding Refreshment in the Daily Grind
Is your spiritual walk in a rut? Are you looking for change in your life? Do you feel stuck in a job or relationship that's sucking the joy out of your existence? Fifteen minutes could change all that. And no, I’m not talking about that Geico commercial. In a normal year we each get around …
[Read more...] about Divine Appointments: How 15 Minutes Could Change Your Life
What time does your worship service start? That's a typical question for church visitors. But for longtime members, this question might be better stated: when should I start preparing for worship? At one level the answer is as simple as looking at a church’s bulletin or website. We could …
[Read more...] about Preparing for Worship: When Does Worship Really Start?
What’s your prayer life like? Do you primarily pray in arrows? You know what I mean. It’s like Nehemiah before approaching the king for permission to return to Jerusalem to inspect the city (Neh. 1). He thought he would lose his job—or worse, his life—so he prays a quick prayer and submits to …
[Read more...] about Praying the Lord’s Prayer: Our Father, Who Art in Heaven
Do you wonder why some pastors say that God is a missionary God? Are you confused when some people call America a Christian nation? Doesn’t Scripture talk about people from every nation being part of God’s family? How do we reconcile this? What does it have to do with worship? Let's consider some …
[Read more...] about Called to Worship: God is a Missionary God
I'm excited to announce that Called to Worship is now an official ministry of Artists in Christian Testimony International. I have been a friend and fan of Byron Spradlin since the early 90s when I met him at Praise in the Rockies while honing my songwriting skills. He has always impressed me as a …
