Category Archives: Worship

10 Ways To Grow Closer To God

Every follower of Jesus longs to experience intimacy with God — to know Him not just in word, but in relationship, to feel His presence in daily life, and to live with peace and purpose. The good news? God wants … Continue reading

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What Were the Musicians in 1 Chronicles 25 Actually Doing?

In 1 Chronicles 25, King David organizes the worship ministry for the future temple. The passage says: “All these men were under the supervision of their father for the music of the temple of the Lord, with cymbals, lyres and … Continue reading

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Psalm 134: Faithful Worship in the Quiet Places

Psalm 134 is the final psalm in the Songs of Ascents—those psalms sung by pilgrims as they journeyed up to Jerusalem to worship. After the crowds have arrived and the celebrations have settled, this short psalm closes the journey with … Continue reading

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My Top Worship Songs for 2026

Picking great songs for your congregation and worship band is one of the most important tasks of a worship leader. Great songs have a sense of God’s Spirit on them. Great worship songs make you want to sing them again and again. Great songs cause your spirit to rise in worship to the Lord. Continue reading

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Guidelines for Worship Team Ministry

Healthy worship ministries are built on both spiritual depth and clear expectations. These guidelines exist to create a culture of excellence, unity, and freedom—where worship leaders can serve with confidence and integrity. Spiritual & Team Commitments Worship team members are … Continue reading

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Learning to Pray from Jesus: The Pattern That Shapes Our Lives

When Jesus’ disciples asked Him how to pray, He didn’t give them a long lecture or a mystical formula. He gave them a simple, profound prayer—one that has shaped the faith of believers for two thousand years. “This, then, is … Continue reading

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The Gifts of the Wise Men: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

“Then they opened their treasure chests and gave Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”—Matthew 2:11 The story of the wise men is familiar to us, especially at Christmas. We picture exotic travelers, following a star across deserts, finally arriving … Continue reading

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20 Things I Am Thankful for in 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, my heart is full. Gratitude has a way of slowing us down and helping us see the goodness of God that might otherwise blur into the busyness of life. Scripture tells us to “give … Continue reading

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When Worship Leaders Have to Leave the Platform

“I also discovered that the Levites had not been given their prescribed portions of food, so they and the singers who were to conduct the worship services had all returned to work their fields.”— Nehemiah 13:10 This is one of … Continue reading

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7 Characteristics of Growing Churches

Church growth in North America isn’t accidental—and it isn’t primarily about style, denomination, or budget. Growing churches tend to share a set of intentional characteristics that shape everything they do. They don’t abandon theology or tradition, but they continually ask … Continue reading

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