The Psalms and Contemporary Worship
Every emotion that emanates from the human heart is represented in the Book of Psalms.
Every emotion that emanates from the human heart is represented in the Book of Psalms.
The heart of the True Worshiper is a fiery heart burning with a passion for God and for His Kingdom.
There are those God is commissioning to go forth, clothed in the full armor of God, to dance and rejoice before the King!
Eternity won’t be long enough to praise God for all His goodness in our lives.
If we are not careful, we will spend more time applying scripture to contemporary living than we do telling the Gospel story.
God’s plan for one’s success does not come at the expense of another.
I watched and praised God for this young man who wasn’t afraid to worship Him.
“Redeeming grace to Adam’s race—The saints’ and angels’ song.”
Loving children minister to loving parents like no one else can.
As I cried, grieved, prayed, and journaled, the lightbulb went on!
Public worship can suffer if songs are used that do not do the work of worship.
The holy purpose is to minister to the Lord, giving Him “the glory due His name.
Music is the language of emotions and True Worship requires emotion.
We need to stop fighting the enemy on his own terms and his own turf.
We may not be aware of His presence but, just as we would miss air, we would be desperate if His omnipresence were suddenly taken from us.
We may not be aware of His presence but, just as we would miss air, we would be desperate if His omnipresence were suddenly taken from us.
Regardless of the musical language of a certain people in a particular place and a given time, the music God is listening for is full of truth, revelation, and mystery.
Jesus unites worshipers across any line Satan or man himself can draw.
We may not be aware of His presence but, just as we would miss air, we would be desperate if His omnipresence were suddenly taken from us.
The challenge of worshiping in the truth of the Kingdom while living in the culture of the world has faced every church in every land in every age of Christianity.
God is coming in answer to the praises and declarations of His Church!
While the Lord is dealing with each individual worshiper, He is also moving the congregation forward in faith.
In corporate settings, the unity of all the believers singing the same truth at the same time with the same emotion is a vital force in the life of the church.
Worship invokes the presence of God upon the circumstances and situations that seem to be way out of control.