“But Christ proved God’s passionate love for us by dying in our place while we were still lost and ungodly” (Romans 5:8)! This verse has rightly birthed a thousand sermons and endless songs. It’s breathtaking. It’s shocking. It’s unthinkable to every degree. Perhaps, even as Scripture argues, someone might die for a good man, but … More From Enemies to Loved Ones
Hey, all! Several years ago (was 2013 that long ago?!), I posted “Fast Songs for Worship,” and it remains one of my most heavily trafficked posts. That indicates to me that worship leaders are still hunting for upbeat songs to incorporate into their worship arsenal. Well, here’s a continuation of that list. While there are … More Fast Songs for Worship, 2
The Psalms are full of rich poetry that not only reveal what God is like and instruct us in the way of worship, but also set our hearts on fire! There is much we can receive from the Psalms, and I pray that this particular piece of prose stops your soul in its tracks. Psalm … More Psalm 130
Genesis 25 is a narrative about a careless trade. There was a shrewd conman named Jacob who also happened to be a gifted cook, and one afternoon he was putting the finishing touches on a delicious, hot stew. Just then, like clockwork, his twin brother Esau returned home, exhausted and starving, from a full day … More The Sin of Esau
One of my favorite things to do is disciple people, especially those who feel a call toward career ministry! And I have blogged extensively over the years about leading worship and being a worship pastor—let’s explore that a bit. So you feel called to be in music ministry? Awesome! Serving in ministry is one of … More Job Description of a Worship Pastor
