Tag Archives: Worship

New Life, New Purpose, New You

“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”— 2 Corinthians 5:17 Making a decision to follow Jesus is not about self-improvement; it’s about transformation. When … Continue reading

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Let Every Created Thing Give Praise to the Lord

“Let every created thing give praise to the Lord, for He issued His command, and they came into being.” (Psalm 148:5, NLT) Psalm 148 is a sweeping symphony of praise. The psalmist looks around at everything in creation—the heavens, the … Continue reading

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Seek Him and You Will Find Him

When King David was near the end of his life, he passed along some of the most valuable advice any parent could give a child. To his son Solomon, the future king, David said: “The Lord sees every heart and … Continue reading

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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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How to Enjoy God

Adapted from Nicky Gumbel You and I were created to worship. But why? At first glance, the idea that God desires our worship can seem puzzling. Is God vain? Does He need our praise to feel complete? Years ago, C.S. … Continue reading

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When Worship Becomes a Lifelong Assignment

Based on 1 Chronicles 6:31–32 “David assigned the following men to lead the music at the house of the Lord after the Ark was placed there. They ministered with music at the Tabernacle until Solomon built the Temple of the … Continue reading

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Thank You for Supporting Our Missions Trip to Albania

Anna and I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our recent missions trip to Albania—whether through financial giving, prayer, or words of encouragement. We are so grateful for your partnership! The trip was truly impactful, … Continue reading

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Anchored in the Word: Lessons from Psalm 119

“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” – Psalm 119:105 Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible—176 verses of passionate devotion to God’s Word. At first glance, it might seem … Continue reading

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Midnight Worship and the Earthquake

“Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the … Continue reading

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Amos: Wake-Up Call from a Farmer

The book of Amos is only nine chapters long, but it delivers one of the most jarring wake-up calls in all of Scripture—and it came from an unlikely source: a farmer. Amos wasn’t a prophet by training. He was a … Continue reading

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