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The Power of Praise in the Midst of the Battle
There are times in life when the battle in front of us seems bigger than the strength within us. King Jehoshaphat knew exactly what that felt like. In 2 Chronicles 20, Judah was facing an overwhelming crisis. A vast army … Continue reading
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Tagged Army, battle, battle is the Lord's, faith, fear, give thanks, God is faithful, God is greater, Jehoshaphat, keep singing, look to You, musicians, peace, power of praise, praise, problem, singers, trust God, Worship, worshippers
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What We Can Learn From How David Organized the Musicians for Worship
When we think about King David, we often think of the shepherd who defeated Goliath, the king who united Israel, or the psalmist who poured out his heart to God. But David was also an extraordinary organizer. One of the … Continue reading
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Introduction to 1 Chronicles
When we come to 1 Chronicles, we may be tempted to skim through the opening chapters. After all, the book begins with long lists of names—family after family, generation after generation. But those genealogies are not simply historical records. They … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Chronicles, David, exiles, faithful, faithfulness, genealogies, generation, generations, God is faithful, God remembers, God's promises, God's presence, history, influence, Israel, King David, ministry, Music, musicians, praise, praising, preparation, priests, promises, purposes, singers, struggles, temple, Worship
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Why Music Mattered in the Life of Jesus
Music was not a small part of life in Bible times. It was woven into worship, celebrations, family gatherings, national feasts, and everyday life. And when we look at the life of Jesus Christ, we discover that music played an … Continue reading
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Tagged authentic, Bible, celebration, celebrations, comfort, Connect with God, cross, dancing, encounter God, feasts, festivals, flutes, hymn, instruments, Jesus, Jewish culture, joy, last supper, love for God, lyrics, Music, musical imagery, musicians, peace, Psalms, restoration, sang, scripture, singing, songs, strength, synagogue, teach, temple, theology, wedding, worship music, worship song
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Trusting God When Friends Die Young
Lately, I’ve been sitting with thoughts about life and death in a more personal way. Two musicians I cared deeply about—friends from different seasons of my life—have both passed away. One was a musical mentor. The other was a childhood … Continue reading
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Tagged believing God, choosing trust, cut short, faith, friends, God does not explain, I trust You, impact, learning to trust, life and death, mentor, musical mentor, musicians, mystery, shorter life, suffer, trusting God, why?, without answers
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A Biblical Model for Resourcing Worship: 10% for Musicians
In 1 Chronicles 23:3–5, David organized the Levites for temple service: That last group is fascinating. Out of 38,000 Levites, 4,000 were set apart as musicians—that’s about 10.5% of the entire priestly tribe. Think about it: more than one in … Continue reading
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Full-Time Heart: Lessons from the Levite Musicians
Based on 1 Chronicles 9:33–34 “The musicians, all prominent Levites, lived at the Temple. They were exempt from other responsibilities since they were on duty at all hours. All these men lived in Jerusalem. They were the heads of Levite … Continue reading
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The Role of Music in the Bible
“Rise up, O Lord, in all Your power.With music and singing we celebrate Your mighty acts.”—Psalm 21:13 (NLT) Music is one of the most powerful forces God has given humanity. It moves the heart, stirs the soul, lifts the spirit, … Continue reading
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My Goals for the Next 10 Years
Now that I’ve reached the grand old age of 70, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey God has taken me on. From pastoring and leading worship to mentoring musicians and traveling the world, I have been blessed beyond … Continue reading
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