Good morning, worship leaders! It’s amazing how the Lord Himself interacts with us again and again in corporate worship settings. It never gets old—I mean, never ever gets old—to see the “lights” turn on for people, and most humbling of all is being able to help facilitate these sacred moments as the worship leader. Just, wow. I … More Setlists that Major on the Majors
The Advent season is full of longing and hope for the Messiah. It’s no secret that Christ has already come and won salvation for the world, but we still posture ourselves to receive Him anew. Isaiah speaks of the advent of the Messiah, in Isaiah 42:1-4, which reads, “Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, … More A Bruised Reed, A Smoldering Candle
Sometimes, the issue we bring to Jesus is not the issue He wants to deal with right away. Maybe, before He infuses your marriage with vibrancy again, He wants to first teach you to surrender control. Maybe, like in the case with the paralytic, before He heals your body, He wants to first heal your spirit. … More A Delay & A Double-Blessing
Little is known about the prophet Habakkuk. We know that he lived at the same time as the more famous ministry leader Jeremiah, which would put him somewhere in the 600s B.C. through late 500s. Most scholars locate him in Judah, at least toward the end of Josiah’s reign or at the beginning of Jehoiakim’s, … More Waiting, Complaining, and Trusting
Life with Jesus is fulfilling, adventurous, beautiful, empowering—and frees one to pack light. However, no one is exempt from the obstacles and tragedies that are common to humankind. I’m certain you don’t need me to remind you of that! There are financial devastations, fertility difficulties, employment issues, and horrific injustices. There is also ungodly relational … More In the Presence of My Enemies
Joshua Watts 