Hymns on the Lips of our Children
I remember a time when my son began singing a song that he had learned from listening to Christian radio. He was happily singing away, and I was so glad…
Discernment in Worship, Part 2
Last week I wrote about the importance of utilizing discernment in worship, and I interacted with T. David Gordon's six criteria for liturgical song assessment. If you missed last week's…
Discernment in Worship, Part 1
Have you ever wondered how modern worship leaders select songs for congregational worship? Are there parameters in place for worship leaders to use? This post is geared toward worship leaders…
Beauty in Worship
Beauty in worship is a topic that is not often addressed these days. Based on worship services that you have recently attended, would you say that beauty in worship is…
The Weightiness of Worship
The weightiness of worship. Have you ever heard this expression? Where in the Bible have you heard this topic discussed? Allen Ross states, "For worship to be as glorious as…
Gathered for Worship
This post has been bubbling up inside me for over a year, and I think it’s time I articulated a specific area in which I have spent many months researching:…
What is Acceptable Worship?: Casting the Vision for AcceptableWorship.com
Have you ever wondered what the author of Hebrews means when he states, "Let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our 'God is…
Acceptable Worship 9-Day Devotional
Acceptable-Worship-9-Day-Devotional-BookletDownload Acceptable Worship 9-Day Devotional Nine days learning about worship. That is the purpose of this devotional. You will trace worship from Abraham, through Moses and David, and into the…
A Reflection and Anticipation of God’s Faithfulness
A Reflection and Anticipation of God's Faithfulness One of the great hymns of faith that has been reverberating in my brain over the past few months is “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” written…
Sing Your Faith: Martin Luther’s Worship Reforms
Sing Your Faith: Martin Luther's Worship Reforms A mighty fortress is our God,a bulwark never failing;our helper he, amid the floodof mortal ills prevailing.For still our ancient foedoes seek to…